2016 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, 14% of its 269 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 22,350 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.
- Electrical System complaints
- 39
- 14% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 22,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Dashboard and console lights flicker or all warning symbols blink at once, sometimes accompanied by the horn honking on its own.
- Owners report the vehicle will not power off after the ignition switch is pressed, with some describing the engine or accessory power staying on unexpectedly.
- Power sliding doors close abruptly on their own or fail to latch properly, in one case striking an owner while exiting the vehicle.
- A control module failure caused warning lights to flash and, in one case, required a backordered part before the vehicle could be repaired.
- One case involved a fire and crash after the driver reported losing control at 45 mph, with the vehicle later declared a total loss.
- Rear doors reportedly would not open in cold weather but worked again once temperatures warmed.
When 2016 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2016, latest Aug 30, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Honda Odyssey
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Odyssey, which is 14% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2016 Odyssey.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Odyssey is 22,350 miles.
- Are the electrical issues dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this component on the 2016 Odyssey includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the complaints filed.
- How does 2016 compare to other Odyssey years for electrical complaints?
- The 2016 model's 14% share is lower than years like 2025 (54%), 2021 (38%), and 2020 (35%), but higher than 2013 (8%).