Worst 2006 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 110 | 1 | 1 | 60,971 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 74 | — | 5 | 99,536 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 67 | 3 | 4 | 107,083 mi | |
| Body Structure | 45 | 2 | 2 | 105,012 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 43 | — | 1 | 65,870 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 39 | 4 | 3 | 83,444 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 36 | 1 | — | 51,074 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 35 | — | — | 23,399 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 28 | — | — | 69,242 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 23 | — | — | 49,384 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 19 | — | 1 | 46,961 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | 2 | 122,367 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 18 | — | — | 58,257 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | 1 | — | 81,638 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | 2 | — | 88,532 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 9 | — | 101,906 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 3 | — | 98,639 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 82,312 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | — | — | 72,550 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 83,725 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 9 | — | — | 26,645 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | 1 | 111,289 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 9 | — | — | 138,003 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 9 | — | — | 29,196 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 88,033 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 129,221 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 109,250 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 95,100 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 87,945 mi |
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Recalls for 2006 Honda Odyssey
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,358,635 vehicles.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
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2006 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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