2006 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 703 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and body structure. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Odyssey's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
703
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
27
Complaints citing a crash
11
Complaints citing a fire
2006 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 model year, filed between 2005 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 127 | 18% |
| Body structure | 101 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 87 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 75 | 11% |
| Engine | 74 | 11% |
| Engine & cooling | 71 | 10% |
| Equipment | 47 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 7% |
2006 Honda Odyssey recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2006 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V270000 | Jul 26, 2006 | Equipment — other / owners/service/other manual | On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline. |
| 10V504000 | Oct 22, 2010 | Service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or… |
| 14V112000 | Mar 14, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out. |
| 14E049000 | Jul 28, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing… |
How the 2006 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 585 | 13 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2005 | 829 | 9 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 (this page) | 703 | 4 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2007 | 830 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 | 500 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2006 Honda Odyssey
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2006 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2006 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 703 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and body structure. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Odyssey's typical year.
What are the most common 2006 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Honda Odyssey are steering (127), body structure (101), powertrain / transmission (87), service brakes (75). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda Odyssey, including 06V270000 (equipment — other / owners/service/other manual) and 10V504000 (service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2006 Honda Odyssey compare with the 2005 and 2007 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2005 has 829 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid); the 2007 has 830 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid). The 2006 has 703 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2006 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2006 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.