HAVE A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT LATCH RELIABLY TO THE FLOOR. SITTING ON THE SEAT AND/OR ACCELERATING CAUSES THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FLIP BACKWARDS. THE SEAT LATCH IS ON A SWINGING PANEL AND IS TOO FAR FORWARD TO MEET THE FLOOR MOUNTED HOOP. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ANY WAY TO ADJUS…
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HAVE A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT LATCH RELIABLY TO THE FLOOR. SITTING ON THE SEAT AND/OR ACCELERATING CAUSES THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FLIP BACKWARDS. THE SEAT LATCH IS ON A SWINGING PANEL AND IS TOO FAR FORWARD TO MEET THE FLOOR MOUNTED HOOP. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ANY WAY TO ADJUST THE LATCH POSITION.
NHTSA ODI #11385945
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2018
Power TrainSeatsStructure
FOR STARTERS I HAD TRANSMISSION REBUIT AND ITS NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN THIS IS AT 120000 MILES THEN AT 135000 MILES. I HAVENT GOT IT REPLACED YET, BUT MY MECHANIC GAVE ME THE WARNING. ALSO SAID ALL ODYSSEYS TRANSMISSIONS FAIL.LIKE ITS A ONGOING PROBLEM. NUMBER 2. MY PASSENGERFRONT DOOR GETS STUCK AND YOU CANT OPEN OT EVEN THOUGH …
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FOR STARTERS I HAD TRANSMISSION REBUIT AND ITS NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN THIS IS AT 120000 MILES THEN AT 135000 MILES. I HAVENT GOT IT REPLACED YET, BUT MY MECHANIC GAVE ME THE WARNING. ALSO SAID ALL ODYSSEYS TRANSMISSIONS FAIL.LIKE ITS A ONGOING PROBLEM. NUMBER 2. MY PASSENGERFRONT DOOR GETS STUCK AND YOU CANT OPEN OT EVEN THOUGH ITS UNLOCKED. 3..THE MIDDLE SEAT SECOND ROW THE SMALL SEAT THAT UNLATCHES, UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #11118876
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2018
EngineSeatsSteering
ENGINE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKE APPEARS WHEN THE VAN IS ON SEATS FEEL LOOSE
NHTSA ODI #11118427
171,000 miles · Jul 28, 2017
SeatsStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS RUSTED AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHEASTERN HONDA (LOCATED AT 3125 DIXIE HIGHWAY NE PALM BAY, FL 32905) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW SEAT WAS RUSTED AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTHEASTERN HONDA (LOCATED AT 3125 DIXIE HIGHWAY NE PALM BAY, FL 32905) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.
NHTSA ODI #11011328
110,000 miles · May 13, 2014
Seats
SEVERE BACK PAIN AFTER 2 HOUR TRIP. HAS HAPPENED ON ALL FOUR TRIPS TAKEN SINCE PURCHASING CAR IN DEC 2013. THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY UNTIL RESEARCHING ONLINE. TURNS OUT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. WHY HASN'T SOMETHING BEEN DONE. I WILL SELL THIS CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10588032
64,600 miles · Mar 27, 2014
Seats
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FOLD SEAT DOES NOT LATCH TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCHING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROX…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR FOLD SEAT DOES NOT LATCH TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCHING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,600.
NHTSA ODI #10575090
Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2011
Seats
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE PLUS ONE SEAT ON THE SECOND ROW OF THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK IN ORDER TO BE USED AS AN ADDITIONAL SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10408530
55,000 miles · Feb 4, 2011
Seats
HONDA ODYSSEY 2006 HEATED SEAT PROBLEM. HEATED SEAT OVER HEATED CAUSING NO INJURY BUT BURNED LEATHER SEAT AND SMOLDERED WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN GARAGE. OUR CONCERN IS THAT IF THIS WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE SEAT COULD HAVE CONTINUED TO SMOLDER, BURN AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN TH…
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HONDA ODYSSEY 2006 HEATED SEAT PROBLEM. HEATED SEAT OVER HEATED CAUSING NO INJURY BUT BURNED LEATHER SEAT AND SMOLDERED WHILE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN GARAGE. OUR CONCERN IS THAT IF THIS WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE SEAT COULD HAVE CONTINUED TO SMOLDER, BURN AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO START ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE ATTACHED GARAGE OF OUR HOME. I AM QUITE SURPRISED THAT THERE IS NOT SOME SORT OF SAFETY BUILT INTO THE SEAT HEATER THAT WOULD BLOW A FUSE AND CEASE THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY. IF THERE IS SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN PLACE IT HAS FAILED. WHEN WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO WILDE HONDA IN WAUKESHA WISCONSIN THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE US TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I DID NOT LET THEM INVESTIGATE BECAUSE I FELT THAT THEY SHOULD BE CONCERNED AT THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE MAY CAUSE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH BURNING/FIRE. WE HAVE NOT USED THE SEAT HEATER SINCE THIS INCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10380190
51,900 miles · Dec 27, 2010
Seats
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT FRAME WAS BROKEN CAUSING THE SEAT TO SHIFT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE BACK SEAT FRAME WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER ADVISED THEM AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT FRAME WAS BROKEN CAUSING THE SEAT TO SHIFT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE BACK SEAT FRAME WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER ADVISED THEM AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT FOR THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,900.
NHTSA ODI #10372529
50,000 miles · Oct 23, 2009
Seats
FOR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 60K MILES, 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE FREELY WHEN IN THE 'UNSTORED OR NORMAL POSITION.. POTENTIAL MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR RAPID STOP. HONDA DEALER SAID THAT NO EXTENDED WARRANTY APPLIED ALTHOUGH I EXPECT THAT THE LATCH HAS BEEN ENGAGED NO MORE THAN…
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FOR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 60K MILES, 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE ALLOWING SEAT TO MOVE FREELY WHEN IN THE 'UNSTORED OR NORMAL POSITION.. POTENTIAL MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR RAPID STOP. HONDA DEALER SAID THAT NO EXTENDED WARRANTY APPLIED ALTHOUGH I EXPECT THAT THE LATCH HAS BEEN ENGAGED NO MORE THAN 100 TIMES DURING LIFE OF VEHICLE. CURRENTLY 3RD SEAT UNUSABLE AND MUST BE STOWED FOR SAFE OPERATION. HIGH CONSUMER COST FOR REPLACEMENT SEAT OR 'REBUILD'. CURRENTLY IF I GRAB THE SEAT AND TORQUE SLIGHTLY I CAN GET THE LATCH TO ENGAGE, BUT THIS IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC PROCESS - THE SEAT WAS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY WHEN CONVERTING FROM STORED TO UPRIGHT, BUT WILL NOT WORK AUTOMATICALLY. THERE WAS NOT YET AN 'INCIDENT' AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT - ONLY THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WITH AN UNLATECHED SEAT. COST TO REPLACE SEAT MECHANISM QUOTED BY HONDA DEALER WAS $650 - PROHIBITIVE COST FOR US RIGHT NOW. *TR
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).
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.
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
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PE09024 · 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.
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