2006 Honda Odyssey recalls and problems

The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 3 safety recalls and 703 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
703
Crashes / fires
27 / 11
Injuries / deaths
44 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Honda Odyssey vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Honda Odyssey recalls

Recall 14V-112: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Mar 14, 2014 · 886,815 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 10V-504: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 22, 2010 · 471,820 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 06V-270: Equipment

Reported Jul 26, 2006 · 1,190,000 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (Nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA 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.

2006 Honda Odyssey problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering128
Structure102
Power Train89
Engine and Engine Cooling75
Engine74
Service Brakes, Hydraulic54
Equipment48
Electrical System48
Unknown or Other46
Tires30
Latches/Locks/Linkages27
Air Bags20

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 45
  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 35
  • Structure › Body › Door — 28
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 19
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 18
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 9
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump — 9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 9

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,350 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Honda Odyssey complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported May 17, 2026
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.
Electrical System · reported Oct 27, 2024
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
Service Brakes · reported Jun 28, 2024
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…
Air Bags · reported Apr 4, 2024
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.
Service Brakes · reported Jul 22, 2023
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Honda Odyssey: 14V-112 (fuel system, gasoline), 10V-504 (service brakes, hydraulic), 06V-270 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda Odyssey?

Owners report steering problems most often (128 reports), followed by structure (102). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,350 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.