2016 Honda Odyssey: recalls and problems
6 recalls and 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
I am reporting a serious electrical shock/electrocution hazard involving the factory-installed 115v ac power inverter outlet in my 2016 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was in motion, my [xxx] son was able, without tools, to pull the ac outlet assembly completely out of the interior panel. he was then able to detach the molded electrical connector/plug from the back of the outlet, exposing the electrical terminals/c
The central front adjuster lever (the release mechanism located at the front bottom of the car seat shell) has suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. the lever is physically stuck in the "open" position and fails to snap back down or engage. because the lever remains stuck open, the internal metal locking teeth cannot clamp down onto the harness adjustment webbing strap. consequently, the child restraint harness
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 engine light. i took it to honda dealer. but they keep saying they cannot replicate the problem. it is so dangerous to drive t
I am writing to formally report a serious and potentially life-threatening safety issue involving my honda odyssey’s locking system. for several years, i have experienced an ongoing problem in which the doors of my odyssey have unexpectedly locked while the key fob was still inside the vehicle. this has happened to me at various stores and even at my own home. on those occasions, i was fortunate that my husband was n
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Odyssey. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.