2016 Honda Odyssey problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 269 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, filed between 2016-01-31 and 2026-08-30. The most common problem areas are the engine (92, 34%), electrical system (39, 14%) and power train (38, 14%). Owners reported 9 crashes, 2 fires and 10 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2016 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 92 | 34% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 14% | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Power train | 38 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 31 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 26 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 25 | 9% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 7% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 92 complaints
- 92 complaints of 269 (34%) name the engine.
- 8 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Electrical system: 39 complaints
- 39 complaints of 269 (14%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 6 of them also name the structure; owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Power train: 38 complaints
- 38 complaints of 269 (14%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 6 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Seats: 26 complaints
- 26 complaints of 269 (10%) name the seats — seats, seat frames, adjusters and head restraints.
- Owners reported 4 injuries in these complaints.
- 4 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2016 Honda Odyssey; the latest, campaign 18V170000, says: “The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats.”
Structure: 25 complaints
- 25 complaints of 269 (9%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 269 (7%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 25 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ODYSSEY, model year 2016. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2016 Honda Odyssey recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2016 Honda Odyssey's most common problem areas are the engine (92 of 269 complaints), electrical system (39 of 269 complaints) and power train (38 of 269 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have?
NHTSA has 269 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, including 9 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey's problems?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2016 Honda Odyssey; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.