repaired · 2015 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
2006 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 703 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda Odyssey, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-112 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Honda Odyssey has problems
703 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
127Steering3 crash/fire/injury
101Structure13 crash/fire/injury
87Power train10 crash/fire/injury
74Engine5 crash/fire/injury
71Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
53Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
47Equipment
44Electrical system
28Tires
18421 other systems31 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 127 | 3 |
| Structure | 101 | 13 |
| Power train | 87 | 10 |
| Engine | 74 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 71 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 53 | 2 |
| Equipment | 47 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 44 | 7 |
| Tires | 28 | 0 |
| 21 other systems | 184 | 31 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
51kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 106 steering complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
24under 30k miles88under 100k miles18100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine and engine cooling
29 owners mentioned a cost$800median
Middle half: $700 – $1,000
Equipment
15 owners mentioned a cost$800median
Middle half: $679 – $825
Steering
12 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $665 – $810
Engine
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,150median
Middle half: $938 – $1,730
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Odyssey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2006 Honda Odyssey w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEMLed to recall 10V-098
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hello, the vehicle needs new tires and the alignment is not working properly after going 60 MPH on the highway it shakes.
One main problem I have consistently noticed is signs someone other than me is getting in my car or leaving at least impression they did inside the car alot although I am the only one supposed to have a key. It was happening so much I paid Lafontaine Honda more than $1000 to change out the keys…
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.