2016 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2016 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict relative to other Odyssey years. It has 269 complaints, 6 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Engine issues as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 269
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2016 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine103 (38%)
- Structure & Body54 (20%)
- Electrical System39 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (14%)
- Other33 (12%)
- Fuel System19 (7%)
- Brakes15 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (5%)
- Airbags10 (4%)
- Lane Departure8 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report losing control and crashing after the vehicle caught fire following a low-speed impact.
- Owners describe the gear shifting unexpectedly from drive into park while braking into a driveway, causing a crash into a garage.
- Brake pedal reportedly went to the floor with no warning light, leading to a failure to stop while turning into a driveway.
- Owners report electric side doors locking or failing to open after a crash, complicating exit from the vehicle.
- One owner described the shifter failing to fully engage park, causing the vehicle to roll backward and crash into a mailbox after the driver exited.
- Owners mention a low-fuel warning system that is hard to notice and has no audible alert, raising concern about sudden loss of power on the road.
2016 Honda Odyssey recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 18V170000Mar 13, 2018Structure & Body254,568 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.
Risk: An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
- NHTSA 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Structure & Body806,936 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Risk: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
2016 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Relative to other Odyssey model years, the 2016 rates Good, with a complaint index of 30 and rank 15th out of 21 years tracked. It has fewer complaints and recalls than several later years like 2018 and 2019.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- Engine issues make up 38% of complaints (103 total), followed by Structure & Body at 20% and Electrical System at 14%. The median mileage at engine-related failure is 80,200 miles.
- Does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2016 Odyssey, covering fuel system and second-row seat structure issues. None are classified as do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2016 Odyssey compare to other years?
- The 2016 model has a complaint index of 30, better than the 2018 (90), 2019 (95), and 2025 (100) model years, but worse than the 2015, 2013, and 2011 model years, which all rate Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- EPA rates the 2016 Odyssey at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.