Complaints
88
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:136,775 mi
#28 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:127,165 mi
#37 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:149,359 mi
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 16 | — | — | 136,775 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 8 | — | — | 127,165 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 2 | 149,359 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 109,112 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 5 | — | — | 78,842 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 177,200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | — | 107,468 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 42,981 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 165,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 67,003 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 105,261 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 296,785 mi |
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