2016 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 103 engine-area complaints for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, 38% of all complaints filed for that model year. No related recall is listed for this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 80,200.
- Engine complaints
- 103
- 38% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 80,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe unexpected shifts from drive to park while pulling into a driveway, causing the vehicle to lurch forward into a garage or house.
- Some drivers report sudden rapid acceleration or the engine surging even while braking, requiring heavy force on the brake pedal to stop.
- Several owners report the engine or vehicle propulsion temporarily shutting down when starting from a stop, especially during left turns or crossing traffic.
- Complaints describe the engine lunging or roaring at idle or low speed, sometimes at intersections, then behaving normally after restart.
- Owners report engine misfires tied to fouled spark plugs, with diagnostic codes pointing to a specific cylinder and a rough, jittery feel during acceleration.
- Some describe a pattern of repeated dealer visits for the same engine complaint without a lasting fix.
When 2016 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 25, 2016, latest Aug 27, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 103 engine-area complaints for the 2016 Odyssey, which is 38% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 80,200 miles.
- Did these engine complaints lead to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 injuries linked to this engine complaint area, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2016 Odyssey compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2016 model's 38% share of complaints is higher than most other Odyssey years in this dataset, though 2025 shows a higher 54% share.