2016 Honda Odyssey problems
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has 362 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (27%) concerns engine. After that come electrical system (11%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 362 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 27% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 165 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 53 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 41 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 16 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 165 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 30,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 85,000 miles (29 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 15 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 12 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2016 ranks 23rd most-complained-about out of 31 model years of the Honda Odyssey with enough data (172 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 honda odyssey. While driving 45 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. The vehicle caught on fire. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda odyssey. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back, but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop for repairs to the front end. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.
Workmanship by honda service and repair caused consequential damage to my odyssey 2016 car, with less than 32k miles for now. Vehicle was timely serviced /repaired by fiesta honda 6 times in less than 1.7 years. Registered a case with american honda to offer complete repair, extended bumper to bumper warranty and out of the pocket expenses.
Initially noticed starting problem where car wont start. Then got a p060a code and vsa light noticed low battery and hooked up a battery charger. I noticed a clicking sound like the starter was engaging several times and all the cabin lights were on, all on its own. I have noticed the cabin light was on before when I first came to the car and I simply thought that kids opened the door before me. Now I am suspicious that the car is running the starter and turning on the cabin light is draining the battery.