Illustration2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH A BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER, WHICH WAS BLOWING COLD AIR AT ALL SETTINGS. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER STATED THAT THIS REPLACEMENT WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD FAILURE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CONDENSER WAS DAMAGED BY A ROCK. *JB
2006 Honda Odyssey
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Odyssey years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Honda Odyssey are substantially higher than the model-year median of 249.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Odyssey years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
990–25K
11425–50K
10450–75K
9775–100K
98100–150K
55150K+
567 reports with mileage · 136 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 127 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 101 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 87 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
27 crash reports11 fire reports32 injury reports
Equipment complaints
47 reportsTHE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER HAS LEAKED WITH NO APPARENT ROCK DAMAGE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED TO MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS EVENTUALLY COVERED BY HONDA USA. THE LOCAL DEALER WOULD NOT COVER IT. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM HONDA IF THEY WILL COVER IT THE SECOND TIME. *TR
I OWN A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 22K, BOUGHT NEW IN 14 MONTHS AGO. THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKED THIS PAST SUMMER, BUT DUE TO WARM WEATHER ATTEMPTED TO RUN IT THIS WEEKEND AND ONLY WARM AIR CAME OUT. MY WIFE TOOK IT TO WOLFCHASE HONDA IN BARTLETT, TN. AND THE DEALER CHARGED HER $95 TO TELL US THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRAN…
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I OWN A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 22K, BOUGHT NEW IN 14 MONTHS AGO. THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKED THIS PAST SUMMER, BUT DUE TO WARM WEATHER ATTEMPTED TO RUN IT THIS WEEKEND AND ONLY WARM AIR CAME OUT. MY WIFE TOOK IT TO WOLFCHASE HONDA IN BARTLETT, TN. AND THE DEALER CHARGED HER $95 TO TELL US THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO A STONE HITTING THE COMPRESSOR. IT IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW WITH THE VEHICLE AS I'VE FOUND COUNTLESS OTHERS NOW HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AT HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/HONDA-ODYSSEY/TJBOPFUR3SVARKHCJ I CALLED AMERICAN HONDA TO PUT IN A COMPLAINT AND THE REP SAID THAT SHE HAS HAD SEVERAL OF THESE CALLS. I DO SEE THAT THE 2008 HAS A NEW MODIFIED GRILLE THAT SHOULD PREVENT THIS. I BELIEVE HONDA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND DO SOMETHING TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR
THE A/C STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR ON 6/10/07. THE DEALER INFORMED US THERE WOULD BE A $195 INSPECTION FEE BEFORE REPAIRS WERE STARTED. WE WERE INFORMED A ROCK HIT THE CONDENSER, AND REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE UNDER WARRANTY. WE WERE SHOWN NO EVIDENCE OF THE DAMAGE. THE DEALER IMPLIED THIS WAS A RARE PROBLEM, YET INSISTED THAT AMERIC…
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THE A/C STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR ON 6/10/07. THE DEALER INFORMED US THERE WOULD BE A $195 INSPECTION FEE BEFORE REPAIRS WERE STARTED. WE WERE INFORMED A ROCK HIT THE CONDENSER, AND REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE UNDER WARRANTY. WE WERE SHOWN NO EVIDENCE OF THE DAMAGE. THE DEALER IMPLIED THIS WAS A RARE PROBLEM, YET INSISTED THAT AMERICAN HONDA WOULD NOT COVER ANY PART OF THE RESPONSE, AS THE DEALER HAD DEALT WITH THEM ON THIS ISSUE IN THE PAST. NOT WANTING TO WASTE THE $195 INSPECTION FEE, I GAVE THE GO AHEAD TO WHAT I FOUND OUT LATER WAS AN OVER-PRICED $840 REPAIR. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW, ONE THAT AMERICAN HONDA TOLD ME WAS ADDRESSED IN THE 2008 MODEL REDESIGN. I AM PURSUING THIS ISSUE WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. *TR
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 27K MILES. AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING. DRIVING CONDITIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN NORMAL CITY/HIGHWAY. DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS ROCK (OR SIMILAR) DAMAGE TO THE CONDENSER. CHARGED $693 (NOT COVERED BY HONDA WARRANTY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY) TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER. *TR
1. AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORK SUDDENLY. APPROX. 27,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. 2. NO COLD AIR. 3. WAS TOLD THAT REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED BY BUMPER-TO-BUMPER WARRANTY SINCE "A ROCK MUST HAVE HIT THE A/C CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FREON TO LEAK." A/C CONDENSER IS LOCATED IN THE GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT A ROCK STRUCK THE CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,200. AC CONDENSOR HAD A LEAK FROM A PUNCTURE. UPDATED 11/27/07
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT A STONE STRUCK THE AIR CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART FOR FREE ONCE, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER WOULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,00…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT A STONE STRUCK THE AIR CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART FOR FREE ONCE, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER WOULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 09/12/07 *TR
THE AC CONDENSER FAILED ON MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY AT 17,615 MILES. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED "ROAD" DAMAGE AND CHARGED $665 TO REPAIR. FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THIS IS A WIDELY REPORTED PROBLEM, WHICH HAS HAPPENED TO MANY HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS, SOME MORE THAN ONCE. A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW: A P…
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THE AC CONDENSER FAILED ON MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY AT 17,615 MILES. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED "ROAD" DAMAGE AND CHARGED $665 TO REPAIR. FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THIS IS A WIDELY REPORTED PROBLEM, WHICH HAS HAPPENED TO MANY HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS, SOME MORE THAN ONCE. A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW: A POORLY PROTECTED CONDENSER, WHICH HONDA HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSIBILITY FOR. *JB
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED IN MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY, JUST ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE AND BARELY USED. DEALER CLAIMED ROCK DAMAGE AND NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED WITH THE CAR. MANY OTHER HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AS POSTED IN GOOGLE SEARCH. IT IS CLEARLY A DESIGN PROBLEM FROM HONDA. *TR
Official recalls
314V112000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Mar 14, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
10V504000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Oct 22, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
06V270000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Jul 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE09024 · Air In Brake System
Opened May 13, 2009 · Closed Oct 19, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED 69 COMPLAINTS, AND HONDA HAS RECEIVED 613 COMPLAINTS AND FIELD REPORTS, ALLEGING LOW/SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 THROUGH 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVANS.TWENTY-SIX ODI COMPLAINTS WERE ALSO REPORTED TO HONDA, RESULTING IN A TOTAL COMPLAINT COUNT OF 656.SOME COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE CONDITION RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCLUDING SOME REPORTS OF ROLLING PAST STOP SIGNS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS.THERE ARE 14 ALLEGED CRASHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION RELATED TO LOW/SOFT PEDALS. IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-024, HONDA INDICATED THAT SMALL AMOUNTS OF AIR MAY ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM DURING INITIAL DIAGNOSTICS OF THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) MODULATOR WHILE THE PUMP IS BRIEFLY ACTUATED FOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED.THE AMOUNT OF AIR GRADUALLY INCREASES WITH EACH SUCCESSIVE ENGINE START CYCLE, RESULTING IN PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING BRAKE PEDAL STROKE.ACCORDING TO HONDA, THE CONDITION DOES NOT PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BECAUSE THE PEDAL STROKE GRADUALLY INCREASES, PROVIDING THE DRIVER WITH INFORMATION THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT IS CHANGING AND REQUIRES ATTENTION.HONDA HAS FURTHER INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO DETERIORATION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE CAUSED BY THE SUBJECT CONDITION, EVEN THOUGH THE PEDAL HEIGHT AND FEEL ARE DIFFERENT, UNTIL PEDAL STROKE HAS REACHED THE END OF TRAVEL AND THE DRIVER CANNOT PRODUCE ANY ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE PRESSURE.HONDA STATES THAT IT IS UNAWARE OF ANY VEHICLES THAT HAVE REACHED SUCH A CONDITION AND HONDA TESTING USING A LEAKING FIELD RETURN MODULATOR INDICATES THAT IT WOULD TAKE OVER A YEAR BEFORE THE PEDAL TRAVEL WOULD REACH ITS LIMIT DURING HARD STOPS WITH 200 N (45 LBF) OF PEDAL EFFORT - THE NOMINAL FORCE REQUIRED TO REACH ABS BRAKING MODE. ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA INDICATES THAT THE MY 2007-08 ODYSSEY VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT AT A RATE OF 0.67%.THE MY 2006 ODYSSEY VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT AT A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER RATE (0.04%) THAN THE MY 2007-08 ODYSSEY.HONDA IMPLEMENTED A DESIGN CHANGE IN THE MY 2007 VEHICLES TO CHANGE THE VSA DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-014) FOR THE MY 2007-08 ODYSSEY VEHICLES TO CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.