2016 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
30/100
#15 most-complained of 21 Odyssey years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years, and carries a "Good" verdict relative to other Odyssey years. It has 269 NHTSA complaints, 6 recalls, and no reported deaths.
- Complaints
- 269
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
Top 2016 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Some owners report losing control and crashing after an electrical fire started while driving around 45 mph.
- Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting from drive into park and lurching forward into objects like garages.
- Several complaints describe brake pedals going to the floor with no warning light or stopping power.
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes or electric door locks jamming after an impact.
- Some drivers say the vehicle rolled backward and crashed after they exited without confirming the shifter was in park.
- One complaint describes a sidewall tire blowout with multiple holes while driving on a highway.
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?
- Compared with other Odyssey model years, 2016 ranks 15th out of 21 with a complaint index of 30, earning a "Good" verdict. It has fewer reported problems than years like 2018, 2019, and 2025.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- Engine issues make up 38% of complaints (103 total), followed by structure and body issues at 20% and electrical system issues at 14%. The engine problems show a median mileage at failure of 80,200 miles.
- Does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2016 Odyssey, covering fuel system and structure and body issues, including second-row seat adjuster and seatback release problems. None of these recalls are do-not-drive orders.
- How does the 2016 Odyssey compare to the 2015 and 2017 models?
- The 2015 Odyssey has a complaint index of 5 with a "Best" verdict, and the 2017 model has a complaint index of 0, also "Best." The 2016 model trails both with a complaint index of 30.
- 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.