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2006 Honda Odyssey engine problems

145 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.

owner complaints
145
of this car's complaints
21%
typical mileage
75,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Cooling system
    19
  • Engine
    9
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    3
  • Engine: gasoline
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Honda Odyssey engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Honda Odyssey engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Loss of power 14Check engine light 10Stalling 8Engine failure 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Honda Odyssey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 28, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

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

Filed May 3, 2021 · Engine, Seat belts · 174,000 miles · FL

Motor mounts worn out

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · VA · fire

My car was parked in the front the house and its just caught fire we called the emergency and the fire truck the make report but the police didn't make any report

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 255,840 miles · VA · fire

My engine exploded on saturday dec 12 about 10 oclock when we turned the ignition to start the 2006 honda odyssey.

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 35 miles · CA

When driving the car it makes a weird sound while I wait in a red or stop sign then feels like the van goes backwards. If I try to turn on the engine it's really hard I try to drive or reverse the the van starts shaking and the engine turns off.

Filed Nov 10, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Engine oil leak, when I step deep into the brake the steering wheel shakes. The vga alert appears.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 194,000 miles · FL

Odyssey 2006 3.5 has transmission problems. Torque converter needs replacing. When driving there is hardly any acceleration when you apply gas. Catalytic converter and gaskets are faulty. Ignition coil needs replacing before its time. And there is an issue with purge valve that mixes the fuel while driving.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds and when parked on an incline, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel emerging from the second row seats. Additionally, there was fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact called parker johnstone's wilsonville honda (30600 sw parkway ave, wilsonville, or 97070, (503) 985-6958), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Body, Engine · 125,000 miles · NY

I am having a problem with the power steering freezing up on slow turns and the transmission torque converter clutch is stuck making the car transmission heat up and quit until it cools down, I was stuck on the side of the road 4x for this. Once with my 97 yr old brother in law and 79 yr old sister.they want $4000 to fix this. The driver side sliding door cable broke also.I had the run flat pax tires on it when it was purchased, I was not told that I would have to drive at least 100 to 200 miles to get them changed out as they need a special machine to fix them. I had to buy new rims and tires for $1500. I have 125,000 miles on the car. I will never buy or recommend a honda to anyone.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 129,000 miles · OR

I was driving fine, all of a sudden, the engine just completely shut down and there was no power. Turn on again, it worked. Drive for 2 miles, it totally shup down again. No power, nothing.

Questions about the 2006 Honda Odyssey engine

Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Owners have filed 145 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2006 Honda Odyssey engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda Odyssey engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).

Other 2006 Honda Odyssey problems

Steering 127Body 101Transmission 87Brakes 75Electrical 44Fuel system 29Tires 28Locks 27Airbags 20Acceleration 14Suspension 13Seats 12Visibility 11Driver assistance 10Seat belts 10Wheels 7Lights 5

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