repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 272 owner complaints about the 2016 Honda Odyssey, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Honda Odyssey has problems
272 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
93Engine
41Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
38Power train1 crash/fire/injury
26Seats4 crash/fire/injury
25Structure3 crash/fire/injury
18Fuel/propulsion system
13Forward collision avoidance
12Vehicle speed control
11Service brakes
5416 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 93 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 5 |
| Power train | 38 | 1 |
| Seats | 26 | 4 |
| Structure | 25 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 54 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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 engine problems start?
82kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 engine complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 48% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
3under 30k miles21under 100k miles5100k 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
17 owners mentioned a cost$4,069median
Middle half: $3,000 – $5,000
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
2016 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
2016 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2016 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Deployment of Air BagsNo recall
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2016 Honda Odyssey has experienced repeated engine misfires associated with oil-fouled spark plugs. In May 2024, while driving, the check-engine light began flashing and the vehicle ran rough. An authorized Honda dealer inspected the vehicle and documented an oil-fouled spark plug. The dealer…
the problem only happens after driving for more than 30 minutes. when I stop at a light, the engine starts shaking and stalls. the starter seems cranking normally, but it takes about 3 attempts and about 40 seconds to restart. One day, the engine stopped while I was driving. There is no Check…
I have needed to replace my spark plugs multiple times because of an issue where, apparently when in eco mode, the pistons in the third cylinder flood with oil that causes the spark plugs to misfire. I was informed this is an issue common to Honda Odysseys on or about May 19th, when I was…
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