How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Odyssey.

At what mileage do 2016 Odyssey transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 28,000 miles.

What transmission symptoms do 2016 Odyssey owners report most?

Owners most often describe judder or shudder at highway speeds and jerking or jolting when shifting between first and second gear, based on complaints filed with NHTSA.

Were there any crashes linked to 2016 Odyssey transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Odyssey, with no fires reported.

2016 Honda Odyssey Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, 14% of all 269 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 28,000 miles, and there is no related recall for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 38; 14% of 269
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe torque converter judder or shudder at highway speeds between roughly 50 and 65 mph, especially when accelerating or decelerating from a steady speed.
Multiple reports describe the transmission jerking or jolting when shifting from first to second gear or when slowing to a stop, sometimes recurring after dealer repairs.
Some owners report the transmission slipping or hesitating to shift smoothly between 5 and 40 mph without triggering any diagnostic codes or warning lights.
One owner reported the engine seizing without warning due to buildup in the Variable Cylinder Management system after the vehicle had been regularly maintained.
A separate complaint described the engine sputtering and hesitating to respond when accelerating to pass at 65 mph, with no warning light illuminated.
One driver reported the vehicle rolling backward and crashing into a mailbox after exiting without fully engaging the shifter into park.

When 2016 Honda Odyssey transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2016, latest Nov 11, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Aug 2020 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Odyssey model year

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

201023 (9%)
201119 (8%)
201224 (10%)
201314 (7%)
201473 (24%)
201541 (20%)
201638 (14%)
20177 (18%)
2018165 (17%)
2019126 (13%)
202016 (3%)
20216 (4%)
202214 (10%)
20233 (3%)
202414 (13%)
202536 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Odyssey.
At what mileage do 2016 Odyssey transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 28,000 miles.
What transmission symptoms do 2016 Odyssey owners report most?: Owners most often describe judder or shudder at highway speeds and jerking or jolting when shifting between first and second gear, based on complaints filed with NHTSA.
Were there any crashes linked to 2016 Odyssey transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Odyssey, with no fires reported.