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2006 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 22% of all 703 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 7 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 77,038 miles.

Engine complaints
156
22% of 703
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
77,038 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2006, latest Jun 28, 2024.

2006 Honda Odyssey engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82006 Q12009 Q12011 Q12012 Q42014 Q32016 Q22019 Q22024 Q2
156 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q1 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005172 (21%)
  2. 2006156 (22%)
  3. 2007120 (14%)
  4. 200880 (16%)
  5. 200946 (23%)
  6. 201066 (26%)
  7. 201133 (14%)
  8. 201253 (22%)
  9. 201384 (40%)
  10. 201477 (25%)
  11. 201558 (28%)
  12. 2016103 (38%)
  13. 201711 (28%)
  14. 2018245 (25%)
  15. 2019188 (19%)
  16. 202082 (17%)
  17. 202130 (21%)
  18. 202219 (14%)
  19. 202315 (15%)
  20. 202440 (37%)
  21. 2025206 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?
NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,038 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has the most engine complaints (245), compared with 156 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Honda Odyssey is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.