Forward collision mitigation system displays an error message and does not function. This has been replaced once and continues to fail. The car also turns off at stop lights with the fuel saving automatic restart system, but will not automatically restart.
The worst 2006 Honda Odyssey problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine145
- Steering127
- Body101
- Transmission87
- Brakes75
- Electrical44
- Fuel system29
- Tires28
- Locks27
- Airbags20
- Acceleration14
- Suspension13
- Seats12
- Visibility11
- Driver assistance10
- Seat belts10
- Wheels7
- Lights5
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Honda Odyssey
Whining noise 29Power steering loss 28Grinding brakes 24Shudder 17Door locks 16Transmission failure 16Steering noise 15Loss of power 14Fuel pump 12Spongy pedal 11Brake failure 10Check engine light 10Jerking 10ABS 9No deployment 8Stalling 8Airbag light 7Tire blowout 7Engine failure 6Wipers 6Fire or smoke 5Fuel leak 5Harsh shifting 5Won't shift 5
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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).
Recall number 14V112000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 10V504000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the federal safety agency's (the federal safety agency) vehicle safety hotline.
- Risk
- 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Recall number 06V270000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 2006 Honda Odyssey
Defect investigations
Air in brake system
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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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Honda Odyssey 43
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service News
- ServiceNews Article
- There are several A/C leak detection tools available
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid
- Navigation system information.
- All of the listed vehicles have a type 4 immobilizer system that disables the vehicle unless a programmed...
- Honda Job Aid
- Job aid
- Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the...
2006 Honda Odyssey fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 23-26 | 19-20 |
What 2006 Honda Odyssey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electrical issues
The night before Christmas Eve, I was commuting home from the neighboring city, which is about a 25 minute drive home from where I was currently located. It was late in the evening and 2 of my children were in the car with me. I live in a rural area that is extremely dark in most of the areas. As I'm driving along both of my low beams go out without warning. This made for a very dangerous situation. I reacted as quickly as I could to prevent an accident and tried my high beams. Fortunately, they turned on but unfortunately I had to drive the rest of the way home with my high beams on possibly blinding any driver that came in contact with me. Currently the low beams still are not working. I have read forum, after forum, after forum stating how this is a problem from a 2004 to at least a 2010 Odyssey before I discontinued reading any further. I'm not exactly sure what causes but I do know it's not caused by the spark plus, the light bulbs and there is no individual relay for this vehicle low beams independently.
The back doors start to open and close alone, then they did not open. I had to disconnect the electric doors .And the A/C It turns on by itself
On [xxx] I purchased a 2006 honda odyssey from dfw cash cars llc 325 n riverside drive fort worth texas and the dealer gdn is p167677 the VIN number for the vehicle is [xxx] when I bought the vehicle I noticed it was making a noise from the engine so I took it back to them and they said even with the warranty I don't know for sure if there was a warranty but they informed me that there was nothing that they could do because the car is already in my name the second day I called them text him and go back up there because now my engine was spitting out thick white smoke from under the hood only when I was idling then a week later I parked my vehicle at the store try to leave the store and it took me 2 hours because my gear shift would not come out of park we have also replaced the brake switch multiple times and now it feels like the brakes are completely going out the trunk never opened the handle is not even intact so then for the past month or so the vehicle starts making these loud roaring mumbling sounds like a lawn mower it will not accelerate whatsoever by the time I get through the intersection I have to hope not to get hit by other cars because the light has already changed now along with all of those issues all of a sudden I hear a wiring crackle pop kind of sound so I thought it was a tire no that is also coming from the engine and it's even louder like a horrible motorboat lawn mower motorcycle all in one and when I put the vehicle in park it gets more intense and louder and the needle in the in-dash located in the instrument cluster the one on the left moves up as if I am accelerating and the roaring sounds get louder like the entire engine is about to blow up or the car is about to explode or quit I am a single mom of five children I have not had any transportation in a year I just had a baby on [xxx] I walked my entire pregnancy until I got this vehicle and I've only had it for a few months and it is a total wreck a lemon information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c
When my kids and I were a hit and run accident. We were struck on the drivers side of the van. The side curtain airbags didn’t deploy.
When braking for an intersection the engine revved after lifting foot from the accelerator and brakes were not able to stop the vehicle until I was in the middle of the intersection. Luckily no other vehicles were in the intersection at the time otherwise it would have caused a crash.
Hello, the vehicle needs new tires and the alignment is not working properly after going 60 MPH on the highway it shakes.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear sliding door inadvertently opened. Additionally, the driver's side rear sliding door detached, and the driver's and passenger's side rear sliding doors failed to close once opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed as a common failure for the model vehicle; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owned a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and shuddered. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact restarted and parked the vehicle at the residence. An independent mechanic went to the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with a failed transmission. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Questions about the 2006 Honda Odyssey
Is the 2006 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Owners have filed 703 complaints about the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 2.3 times a typical Odyssey model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2006 Honda Odyssey year score?
The 2006 Honda Odyssey scores 44 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Odyssey: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
Engine and cooling, with 145 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles. Next is steering (127).
How many recalls does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
What year does the Honda Odyssey have bad engine?
The Honda Odyssey model years with the most engine complaints are 2025 (263 complaints), 2018 (205 complaints) and 2005 (155 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Honda Odyssey get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Honda Odyssey range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 23-26 highway.
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