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2016 Honda Odyssey: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
269complaints
9crashes reported
2fires reported
10injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine92 · 34%
  • Electrical System38 · 14%
  • Power Train38 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other31 · 12%
  • Seats26 · 10%
  • Structure25 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System18 · 7%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control12 · 4%
  • Service Brakes11 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System

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

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

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

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

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

Unknown Or Other

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Odyssey. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.