2006 Honda Odyssey: engine failure

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Body · 151,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the passenger sliding door seized, preventing it from opening or closing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NE

Engine started chugging and lost power, sputtering. Then died and couldn't restart. Was towed to local mechanic who could not diagnosis. Towed to closest honda dealer, 3 hours away. #5 coil damaged due to spark plug blown out of cylinder head, threads damaged in cylinder head. Also vsa warning lights came on and faulty vtec control valve was discovered. Van sat at dealer for 4 weeks while waiting on back ordered vtec control valve part. Cost of parts, mechanic, etc. $1496.57 not to mention the towing. Now.... Van being driven last week, vsa light came on, steering wheel seized up and a terrible noise occurred in engine. We are again towing it 3 hours to the dealer tomorrow. Will post the 'new' diagnosis. Van has 53,000 miles on it.

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the check engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated as the vehicle lost acceleration power. The contact applied the brake pedal but the brakes seized and the contact momentarily lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 50,000. Updated 03/11/14

Filed Jan 29, 2012 · Transmission · 86,300 miles · OK

Vibration and noise from engine or tansmission whenever car goes into eco mode. Does it at all speeds. Dealer confirmed that the car needs new engine mounts. Seems like ex-l and tourings have the same issue!!!! Faulty mounts, bad design! Dealer qoted $2000 to fix. Dont have money to cover the cost as I just had a baby.

Filed Aug 27, 2011 · Engine · 77,000 miles · ME

Blown engine. No events leading up to the failure except for immediately before, when we noticed the engine over heating. Checked it a while later, and all the engine oil was in the radiator! Will need a new engine and radiator.

Filed Oct 16, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 63,000 miles · MN

2006 honda odyssey bought used w/ approx 61,000 miles and 60,000 mile extended warranty, purchased last week of july 2010, breakdown 10/6/2010. Had shake while driving and was serviced, found to have problem with transmission, transmission fluid changed and problem resolved. Car was driven part way across country, 1200 miles, in the next 10 days, all highway miles. 20 minutes after stopping for lunch, while cruising on highway @ 70 MPH, car had intermittent clicking noise coming from driver's side engine compartment. No warning lights were on @ this time and temp reading was normal. My husband took car off cruise control, noise stopped, he attempted to pass another vehicle, car lost all acceleration, check engine light blinked a couple times, he slowed, started safely moving to shoulder, clicking started, check engine light came on solid, temp gauge spiked to red, caron shoulder, no power. From first clicking noise to engine failure and first warning light was approx 1 minute. Dealer found car to have cracked engine, melted radiator, blown head gasket, no coolant or oil in engine. No original source for breakdown could be found even after complete engine teardown. Head gasket was not cause of breakdown. No oil leak, had oil change @ dealer prior to our purchase of vehicle, not yet due for routine service, oil life indicator gave 50% oil life 20 miles prior to breakdown. Honda notified and not concerned. Warranty co denied claim b/c no cause of failure found. Dealership that sold car is paying for new engine, radiator and any other repairs and will continue to seek reimbursement from warranty co. Search of honda forums (edmunds.com) found many problems w/ oil consumption on 2005-2010 honda odysseys.