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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
What owners actually said
703 reports
34,000 miles · Nov 6, 2013
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
ON MY 2006 ODYSSEY HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AT AROUND 19,000 MILES DUE TO SHAKING OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. RECENTLY AT 34,000 MILES THE VSA WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VSA MODULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE MINIVAN. A QUICK SE…
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ON MY 2006 ODYSSEY HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AT AROUND 19,000 MILES DUE TO SHAKING OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. RECENTLY AT 34,000 MILES THE VSA WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VSA MODULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE MINIVAN. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THE VSA IS A COMMON ISSUE. I QUESTION THE QUALITY OF SUCH AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND THE HIGH PRICE TO REPLACE, OVER $1000. WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE SUCH PARTS SHOULD NOT GO BAD. I SEE THAT HONDA ISSUED A RECALL FOR A VSA ISSUE BUT FOR 2007-2008 ODYSSEYS. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL YEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551221
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2013
Structure
THE TRUNK DOES NOT STAY OPEN. IT ALMOST CAUGHT MY ARM AND HAND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10550900
100,800 miles · Nov 4, 2013
Power Train
CAR SHUDDERS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AT LOWERS SPEEDS(20-40). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10550840
127,000 miles · Nov 4, 2013
Steering
POWER STEERING GROANS LOUDLY IN WEATHER BELOW 70 DEGREES. THE BLOGOSPHERE IS RIFE WITH REPORTS OF A FAULTY O-RING PLACEMENT IN THESE ODYSSEY'S THAT IMPACTS THAT OPERATION OF THE POWER STEERING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10550754
120,000 miles · Oct 27, 2013
Power TrainSteering
VEHICLE SHUDDERS WHILE ACCELERATING AND WORSE WITH TURNING LEFT ONTO FREEWAY ONRAMPS ETC. CAUSES SOME DIFFICULTY STEERING AND NEED TO ENTER FREEWAY AT VERY SLOW SPEED DISRUPTING TRAFFIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10549721
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2013
Service Brakes
EVERY YEAR, WITHIN 12 MONTHS/12,000 MILES, OUR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH A MILD SIDE TO SIDE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END WHILE BRAKING, TYPICALLY WORSE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS SHAKING CAN BE FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CABIN, INCLUDING BY ALL SEATED PA…
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EVERY YEAR, WITHIN 12 MONTHS/12,000 MILES, OUR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH A MILD SIDE TO SIDE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END WHILE BRAKING, TYPICALLY WORSE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS SHAKING CAN BE FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CABIN, INCLUDING BY ALL SEATED PASSENGERS. IF LEFT UNRESOLVED FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME, THE SHAKING CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY THE LONGER YOU WAIT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INTENSITY OF THIS ISSUE LITERALLY CAUSES US TO AVOID BRAKING IN ORDER TO AVOID EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT IN FOR THIS PROBLEM WE ARE TOLD THAT THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE WARPED, AND WE WILL NEED TO REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS AN UNREALISTIC TIME FRAME FOR CONSUMERS TO HAVE TO ABSORB SUCH A SUBSTANTIAL COST RELATED TO THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE. THE REASON I AM REPORTING THIS ISSUE IS THAT THIS HAS BEEN A YEARLY ONGOING SAFETY ISSUE FOR US, AND IN DOING SOME CONSUMER COMPARISON I AM FINDING THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN EXPERIENCING IT. NEARLY EVERY ODYSSEY OWNER I SPEAK WITH CONFIRMS THE SAME ISSUE. ALL OF US ARE BEING TOLD BY HONDA THAT "IT MUST BE THE WAY YOU DRIVE". MY LOCAL MECHANIC RECENTLY ADDED THAT HE DISCOVERED THAT HONDA IS NO LONGER OFFERING ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE OVER THESE PARTICULAR PARTS - IN HIS OPINION AN ADMISSION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THEIR VEHICLES IN THAT AREA. PLEASE REQUIRE HONDA TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY OF THESE VEHICLES BY SOLVING WHATEVER INADEQUATE DESIGN OR PRODUCT IS CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO EXPERIENCE SUCH FREQUENT AND DRAMATIC FAILURES. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10549331
52,749 miles · Oct 15, 2013
Steering
STEERING & CONTROL DIFFICULT AT LOW SPEEDS. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE AT 52, 749 MILES--REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. SAME PROBLEM AT 105,000 MILES--REQUIRED POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT...AGAIN. SAME PROBLEM AT 159,000 MILES--REQUIRED POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT A THIRD TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547957
122,000 miles · Oct 9, 2013
Structure
REAR DOOR LIFTGATE FAILED, REAR DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AND SLAMMED DOWN ON MY HEAD/TORSO WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE BACK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547370
164,000 miles · Oct 7, 2013
Power Train
I AM WRITING YOU IN REFERENCE TO MY HONDA ODYSSEY THAT WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2006. IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR (2013) THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO HAVE THE VAN TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP IN VERMONT TO GET FIXED. THE SHOP HAD TO DO A TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT COST ME THREE THOUSAND AND FOUR HUNDRED AND…
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I AM WRITING YOU IN REFERENCE TO MY HONDA ODYSSEY THAT WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2006. IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR (2013) THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO HAVE THE VAN TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP IN VERMONT TO GET FIXED. THE SHOP HAD TO DO A TRANSMISSION REBUILD. THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT COST ME THREE THOUSAND AND FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE DOLLARS ($3463.00). I SPOKE WITH THE OWNER OF THE AUTO SHOP AND HE ADVISED ME THAT HONDA ODYSSEY'S ARE KNOWN TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I ALSO VERIFIED THIS INFORMATION ON-LINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547097
124,000 miles · Sep 30, 2013
Steering
DRIVING ON A MAJOR 4 LANE HIGHWAY @ APPROX. SPEED OF 70. SUDDENLY THE STEERING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. IT WAS LOOSE,BUT I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL. THE ROAD WAS DRY,TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES. FORTUNATELY,I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE TO A GRASSY MEDIAN STRIP WITHOUT HITTING ANYBODY,OR HAVE THEM HIT ME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GA…
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DRIVING ON A MAJOR 4 LANE HIGHWAY @ APPROX. SPEED OF 70. SUDDENLY THE STEERING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. IT WAS LOOSE,BUT I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL. THE ROAD WAS DRY,TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES. FORTUNATELY,I WAS ABLE TO GLIDE TO A GRASSY MEDIAN STRIP WITHOUT HITTING ANYBODY,OR HAVE THEM HIT ME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE. THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. WE CONTACTED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE,WHO TOLD US TO BRING IT TO A DEALER WHICH WE DID. THEY HAD NO FINDINGS. BOTH OF THESE PLACES FEEL THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BUT TOLD US TO COME AND GET IT. WE,NEEDLESS TO SAY, ARE VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. WE HAVE NEVER HAD ANYTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT WITH THIS VAN. *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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