NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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703 reports38,500 miles · Apr 5, 2010
Structure
POWER LIFTGATE CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY EVERY TIME IT IS OPENED ON MODEL YEAR 2006 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. VEHICLE OWNER HIT IN HEAD BY CLOSING LIFTGATE. RIGHT POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUT HAS WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND FAILS TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. PARTS RE…
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POWER LIFTGATE CLOSES UNEXPECTEDLY EVERY TIME IT IS OPENED ON MODEL YEAR 2006 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. VEHICLE OWNER HIT IN HEAD BY CLOSING LIFTGATE. RIGHT POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUT HAS WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND FAILS TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. PARTS REPLACED BY DEALER TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10323767
56,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Unknown Or Other
HONDA ODYSSEY REAR TAILGATE STRUTS FAILED COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE REAR TAILGATE TO "FREEFALL" WITH NO SUPPORT. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS UNDER THE GATE WHEN IT INITIALLY COLLAPSED, BUT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I'VE SEEN THAT HONDA IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 2005 MODELS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, B…
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HONDA ODYSSEY REAR TAILGATE STRUTS FAILED COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE REAR TAILGATE TO "FREEFALL" WITH NO SUPPORT. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS UNDER THE GATE WHEN IT INITIALLY COLLAPSED, BUT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, I'VE SEEN THAT HONDA IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING 2005 MODELS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT NOT THE 2006 WE OWN.
NHTSA ODI #10323264
Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2010
Electrical System
I WAS CLEANING MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WHEN I NOTICED AFTER LIFTING UP THE HOOD OF THE MINIVAN THAT THE GROUNDING STRAP FROM THE ENGINE CHASSIS WAS NOT ATTACHED TO A NON-PAINTED SURFACE ON THE CHASSIS. THE SURFACE THAT THE STRAP WAS ATTACHED TO WAS PAINTED THE SAME COLOR AS THE MINIVAN. I TOOK OUT MY OHMMETER AND MEASURED ABOUT 10…
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I WAS CLEANING MY 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WHEN I NOTICED AFTER LIFTING UP THE HOOD OF THE MINIVAN THAT THE GROUNDING STRAP FROM THE ENGINE CHASSIS WAS NOT ATTACHED TO A NON-PAINTED SURFACE ON THE CHASSIS. THE SURFACE THAT THE STRAP WAS ATTACHED TO WAS PAINTED THE SAME COLOR AS THE MINIVAN. I TOOK OUT MY OHMMETER AND MEASURED ABOUT 100 AND 200 MILLIOHMS FROM LUG TO CHASSIS AT TWO DIFFERENT POINTS. THIS IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN WHAT IS ALLOWED BY ELECTRICAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND E3 STANDARDS. THIS FLAW COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND E3 ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10323254
26 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL FOR THE 2007 AND 2008 HONDA ODYSSEYS WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V098000, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL FOR THE 2007 AND 2008 HONDA ODYSSEYS WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V098000, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESPOND. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED EVERY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE HONDA MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE RECALL ONLY APPLIED TO THE 2007 AND 2008 MODELS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10323033
65,358 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Unknown Or Other
MY HONDA ODDYSSEY WHEN I TAKE A CURVE AND I NEED TO STOP, THE BRAKES ARE SO SOFT AND MY VAN TAKE TOO LONG TO STOP. THE DEALER SAID THAT WAS UNABLE TO REPLY THIS PROBLEM, SO THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND I STILL WITH THAT PROBLEM, I DON'T KNOW WHO CAN HELP ME TO MAKE MY DEALER FIX MY PROBLEM, I FEEL IS NOT SAFE
NHTSA ODI #10322941
20,000 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
VAN STEERING JERKS WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED
NHTSA ODI #10322757
32,800 miles · Mar 28, 2010
Unknown Or Other
WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A HARD STOP, THE BRAKE MADE A CRAKING SOUND. ONCE THIS HAPPENNED, IT CONTINUED EVERYTIME THE BRAKE WAS USED. THE BRAKE DID NOT WORK AS GOOD AS IT DID BEFORE, I CAN NOTICE IT TOOK LONGER TO STOP. AT THE DEALERSHIP, DRUM SURFACE WAS RECODED. THE VAN HAD 3/4 OF THE BRAKE LEFT AND THE DRUM JUST NEEDED A RESU…
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WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A HARD STOP, THE BRAKE MADE A CRAKING SOUND. ONCE THIS HAPPENNED, IT CONTINUED EVERYTIME THE BRAKE WAS USED. THE BRAKE DID NOT WORK AS GOOD AS IT DID BEFORE, I CAN NOTICE IT TOOK LONGER TO STOP. AT THE DEALERSHIP, DRUM SURFACE WAS RECODED. THE VAN HAD 3/4 OF THE BRAKE LEFT AND THE DRUM JUST NEEDED A RESURFACING CODING... IT ONLY TAKES ONE HARD BRAKE FOR THE PROBLEM TO COME BACK ALL OVER AGAIN. ONCE BACK THE BRAKE DOES NOT HOLDS ON THE TIRE LIKE IT DID PREVIOUSLY. I HAVE GONE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THE ODDESSY HAS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE AND IT IS VERY COMMON BETWEEN ODDESSY DRIVES. THE PROBLEM KEEPES COMING BACK, AND IT DOES NOT MAKE ME ANY SAFER BECAUSE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE ODDESSY DRIVERS. *CN
NHTSA ODI #10322514
57,000 miles · Mar 26, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD. SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT ENGAGE AND SHE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS IN FRONT OF HER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD. SHE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT ENGAGE AND SHE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS IN FRONT OF HER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 57,000.
NHTSA ODI #10322305
78,188 miles · Mar 23, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
2006 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 78000 MILES SUFFERED BROKEN ENGINE MOUNTS, SEALS. ALSO HAD POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #10321634
78,122 miles · Mar 22, 2010
Steering
POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND PUMP FAILURE. *DT
NHTSA ODI #10321389
Official recalls
3Mar 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).
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.
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.
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