2006 HONDA Odyssey

I just want my paint repaired on my van. Its been losing paint for about 2 years now and its getting worse. I have missing spots on my roof, hoof and sliding doors.

The paint is coming off from the hood, the side of the upper door and the roop. Specially, last Sunday, we had a heavy rain and snow. After that day, the part totally peeled off.

Honda has a known issue with paint quality that they have refused to fix on this year model. I’ve seen DOZENS of white vans just like mine with the same issue. As the body rusts, it loses structural integrity, and my car has peeling at many of the joints and so forth. This issue needs to be addressed by Honda on ALL models. It’s ridiculous.

Paint peeling from vehicle started 2 years ago.
was fixed under the extended warranty..
now the same problem..

Honda White EX-L Odyssey paint is pealing from the front windshield to the power sunroof. Stared as a small spot and has continued to grow.

Paint is peeling off hood – two body shops have described it as a manufacturer defect. The paint peels off in big pieces. Dealer will not cover as warranty has expired; however, auto body shops have told me that original paint should not be doing this

Paint flaking off vehicle. Body shop said it was due to poor application.

The car started having difficulty with shifting between gears in September. It shudders when trying to shift and has started to have a grinding sound coming from the engine. I had it looked at by a reputable shop and they told me the transmission is beginning to fail and would need to be replaced. I am the only owner of this vehicle and have taken excellent care of it. The transmission should not be failing this early. Apparently Honda has had repeated issues with their transmissions.

The paint is badly pealing on the hood, coming off in sheets.

Was driving on freeway at normal speed and acceleration. After braking for traffic, suddenly car would not accelerate normally. Pushed on gas pedal, and rpms would rise but car wouldn’t accelerate. It took a long time to get car up to 40 mph. No warning lights appeared. Pulled over to slow lane. Engaged the gear hold button, and car accelerated better but still not brisk as normal. Took car into dealership, they could not replicate problem for a day, then discovered it reoccuring on second day of road tests.

AROUND JULY OF 2011 VAN BEGAN TO HAVE “SHUDDERING” SENSATION WHEN ACCELERATING UP TO 45MPH. WOULD LAST ONLY A FEW SECONDS, BUT WAS CONSISTENT EVERY TIME. THOUGHT IT WAS TIRES OUT OF BALANCE SO TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED. PROBLEM CONTINUED. CALLED AND TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED. WAS TOLD THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT WAS BAD.

OTHER TWO REPAIRS WERE DONE DUE TO RECALLS AND DATES/MILEAGE ARE AS CLOSE AS I CAN REMEMBER

Transmission was first replaced by Honda under warranty when the vehicle was less than 2 years old. Transmission (again) and engine mounts had to be replaced 8/11 at 175,000 miles. In researching and speaking with transmission shop owner, it became apparent to me that Honda has known about their transmission problems, specifically for my year and model, and yet never has come forward to acknowledge same and to make fixes to avoid transmission failure. I will never buy another Honda – ever! Shame on them!

When purchasing at 8:00PM I point blank ask if there were any items that were unique in maintaining the Odyssey van.The salesman assured me that there were no items except thevan had special tires. I asked the cost of replacing the tires and he handed me the phone book and said call a tire dealer and get an estimate. Well I did call to find out that at that time of the evening all tire dealers were closed. I proceeded to ask him questions about the cost and who could service the tires. He gave me a $180 to $200 cost to replace a set, with a max cost of not more than $800. He also made a point that any tire dealer could replace them. Now at 23,809 miles my tires need replacing and I find out that $2400 is the cost. Nor did he tell me of the replacement at 50% milage of other tires. I was told point blank that $800 was the cost. This is not honest business representation. I would like to continue buying Honda products however if this is not settled in a fair way I will change automobile brands.

We are leasing a Honda van that has this Pak tire system on it. When we got it we were told \"you have a special system whereby if you have a flat you can drive 50 more miles\". This sounded wonderful, but they did not tell us that if we had a flat we would have to go to a Honda dealer to get it fixed at a price of $350 because it takes four hours for one tire. When we need new tires we cannot just go out and buy a Michellin tire as it will not fit the Honda — only pak tire Michellin can be bought at three times what a regular Michellin can be bought because of the labor of putting them on. Now a Michellin dealer told me that Michellin has stopped using the Pak tires and have told them not to buy all the extra equipment to service them. So, now what do we do? We asked the Honda dealer and he was not sympathetic at all. It looks like Michellin would have to recall the system and convert the cars to regular tires or the dealers that have sold this system should bear the costs — not the consumer. Is there any way you could look into this and give us some idea of what we can do about this? We don\’t need tires now, but we will next year.

The PAX tires have 25,000 miles on them, have not worn well, and are not living up to the standard mileage. When we discussed with the dealership they informed us that all these tires were wearing out early and that it would be our responsibility to bear cost to replace them.

The Michelin PAX system sold with the Honda Odyssey Touring model is defective and overly expensive. These tires have a life of approximately 20,000 miles, cost upwards of $100.00 each time a single repair is required and a total in excess of $1200.00 every 20,000 miles to replace. That is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the problems associated with the lack of training and availability of repair and replacement facilities in most areas! Neither Honda nor Michelin will take responsibility for this POOR choice of factory installed tire. In addition, there have been severe vibration problems with these tires, usually with the first replacement set, which seemingly cannot be fixed.

PAX tires, run flats. Uneven wear, early wear. Misled by Honda and Michelin that these tires last longer and require less maintenance. Honda has a monopoly on the market and are the only service station with the ability to change out and mount the tires, hence, the cost is twice what a normal set of tires would cost. It is a consumer nightmare and grossly overpriced.

Our honda odyssey 2006 touring edition uses the Michelin Pax tire system. We noticed excessive wear on the tire recently. We contacted our dealer about the replacements, and were quoted nearly $1,200. We were told this is normal wear and not covered by any warrantee. When we purchased the car, we were under the impression (by the salesman) that the tire system was a hub only device and that tire replacement doesn\’t cost any more than a normal tire. We were shocked to find out that the replacement cost and expected lifespan. This needs to be rectified.

On three different occasions different wheels locked-up, suddenly and without warning, while driving forward. (The mileage at the time of the first occurrence was 9,933 and 10,233 at the last occurrence.) The service department of the dealer where the vehicle was purchased performed the repairs after the first two occurrences. The third event occurred on the very same day I picked up the vehicle after the dealer had performed the repairs due to the second lock-up. While driving approximately 65 miles per hour on IH-35 in Round Rock, Texas, both rear wheels and the front left wheel suddenly locked up causing a serious accident. The dealer, Honda of San Marcos, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. District Parts and Service Manager, Ralph Rickey, and Elizabeth Clogg, Automobile Customer Service of American Honda Motor Company, Inc. all deny any responsibility. I have the following documents leading me to believe that the WHEEL SPEED SENSORS are defective and are the cause of the above described events: a NHTSA Campaign Number 04V536000 calling for a recall of the 2004 Honda Odyssey WHEEL SPEED SENSORS, a computer printout from my vehicle after the third event stating: \"14-t LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE, 16-t RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE, 18-t LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILURE,\" a comment on the third page of the Texas Peace Officer\’s Crash Report of 3/28/2007 stating: \"Veh #1 SB in lane #2 when mechanical malfunction locked front wheels causing driver to lose control as vehicle skidded to the right, off the roadway, and struck sign standard with FL of Veh #1,\" and an annotation on the same report that there were \"Defective or No Vehicle Brakes\" contributing to the accident.

My vehicle is 12 months old with 25k miles. I have had to have all my tires replaced in the last year due to road hazards. The last 2 were at my expense (july 2007) because the tires tread wear was too great. Now in the other 2 tires have to be relaced because of wear. Seems rediculous that tires with less than 25k miles should have had too much tread wear and need to be reaplaced. I was quoted 360 per tire to have replaced. We have run into many problems trying to find someone actually authorized to replace or repair our tires. We even got stuck in Nevada for an extra day because the dealer didn’t have a tire or someone authorized to service it. The cost, the inability to find authorized personel, and the lack of keeping tires in stock in a hucge problem. It seems that all that could go wrong with these tires has happened to me.

My husband and I purchased a brand new Odyssey Van in June 2006. Absolutely love the van. We have had no problems until we realized our air conditioner wasn

In November 2005, we purchased the 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring mini-van. Upon questioning the PAX tire system (a selling point for the Touring edition), we were told by the dealership that replacement would cost approximately 10-15% above similar tires. At approximately 27,500 miles (just 16 months after our purchase and regular routine maintenance), we were told by the Honda service technicians that we needed to have all 4 of our tires replaced due to excessive wear (3/32 tread). Upon calling around to several dealerships in our area we discovered the cost to replace all 4 of the tires was $1200. Much, much more than 10-15% above a regular set of similar tires. While we were made aware the additional cost in tire replacement, we were not made aware of the higher frequency this would occur. In fact we were assured by a certified Honda technician that the tread wear of the Michelin PAX tires was superior to that of similar mini-van tires. If we had known that there would be a $1200 maintenance cost in the tires alone every 1-1.5 years, we would NEVER have purchased the Touring edition of this vehicle. We contacted Michelin who told us to have the tread checked/verified by a certified PAX dealer, and they would have a case open. Upon verification of excessive wear by Discount Tire, Michelin offered a 35% discount on the replacement of the PAX tires. Unsatisfied, we proceeded to contact Honda’s corporate office in an effort to have the EX model wheels put on the vehicle (at Honda’s expense). The corporate office referred us back to our local dealership, who claims the lighter EX model wheels cannot be put on the heavier suspension system of the Touring edition.Our current options are to replace with another set of PAX tires and hope we don

I purchased new May 23, 2006. Since purchase vehicle has had vibrations in steering at highway speeds. Honda has balanced tires twice but did not solve defect. On 7/13 I returned vehicle to dealer and insisted they write up a workorder and repair defect under new car warranty. Dealer refused to work on vehicle and made following comments on work order: Slight (?) vibration to be NORMAL AT THIS TIME as DPSM 999 in 0.00!!! Subsequent conversation with Honda rep. defined their position as “defect is not a defect but a characteristic of this vehicle”! This is an absurd assumption without consideration for safety of passengers in vehicle nor other motorists, accelerated wear on other mechanical components and degraded resale value. Honda of America is attempting to shift the burden of their probem onto the consumer.

Honda Odyssey has a droaning noise and causes the whole van to vibrate at 2100 RPM. The issue is not resolved after replacing the exhaust A-PIPE and hanger. honda dealership did the repair but that still happens. there is also major vibrations at 2100 rpm ,they say its because of tires. Its something that needs to e looked at , could be a engine issue….

Complaint about the Honda/Michelen PAX run-flat tires.

The Honda Odyssesy Touring has the PAX Tire system on it. After 28000 miles the tires were completely bald, worn to steel cable. Tires were rotate every 5,000 miles.

The brakes have become very soft on my Odyssey. This occured in 2009 and I have had it to the dealer 3 different time to have the brake checked. All they tell me is that "the pads are fine". I noticed the recall on the 207 & 2008 models for soft brakes. This is the same problem that I have with my 2006 Odyssey. Honda needs to check all their previous models for soft brakes.

I need to replace all four of my tires, which are michelins PAX tires that are very expensives.

2006 honda odyssey tires wore prematurely. consumer states that michelin stated they were eligible for a 30% rebate. dealer is stalling on giving rebate. they stated that they had to recheck with michelin to make sure they actually got a rebate. *kb the consumer still has not received the rebate check. *jb

Purchased a new 2006 honda odyssey ex-l with res and nav in july 2006 in new jersey (planet honda). twice i noticed on very cold mornings (outside temperature was around 10 degrees fahrenheit at 9:30 am) that after starting the engine the air-bag indicator light came on and would not go away. after driving around for 10 minutes (with the air bag indicator light still on) i switched off the engine and restarted the engine after 5 minutes. this time the air-bag indicator light did not stay on. i brought this problem to the dealers attention. they had a look and concluded that the side impact sensor was malfunctioning (part number 77970-shj-b81). they have ordered two numbers ??? how can this be ? this is a brand new minivan with only 5000 miles on it and no collisions not even the least minor ones what so ever. seems there are some gaps and quality control issues in honda's manufacturing process now that this minivan is entirely being built in usa. i am just plain lucky that the air-bag (whether side or frontal, i don't know) did not inflate in my face. *nm

Motor mounts worn out

Air bag light on dash stays on there was a recall but honda is denying

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear hatch strut that held the liftgate failed and as a result, would not remain in an upright position. the contact stated that the liftgate struck and injured a passenger in their back. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 60,000 and the failure mileage was 59,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey touring. the contact stated the tail gate was open when the tailgate began beeping and slammed shut without warrant. the contact was under the tail gate at the time of the failure but was able to avoid it from falling on top of his head. the contact found that the tailgate strut had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who advised there were no recalls and would not provide any assistance. the failure and current mileage was 81,300.

Please review your 10v-055000 concerning 2005 honda odyssey touring's rear lift gate support cylinders. my vehicle is a 2006 with the same problem. the problem occurred before the expiration of the 36 month/36000 mile warranty. unfortunately, my wife did not tell me of the problem until a week after the 36 month warranty expired. honda shows the part number for this lift cylinder as 74820-shj-a61. this part number was used on 2005-2008 vehicles. the local honda dealer at first was unwilling to do anything. after i insisted he call honda, he informed me that there was a recall in progress. however, since my vehicle was not currently a part of the affected vehicles, the best honda would do was pay for the replacement parts if i paid the dealership for the labor. sounds to me like honda knows they have a bigger problem, but are unwilling to expand the recall. instead, they are trying to fix the larger problem on the cheap. and then, only if they are called to task about it. it is clear to me, that as time goes on, the 2006, 2007, and 2008 vehicles will experience the same problems. please get this recall expanded to include the 2006-2008 vehicles, as well as the 2005 vehicles. it is the same part number for all vehicles, 2005-2008. *tr

My car was parked in the front the house and its just caught fire we called the emergency and the fire truck the make report but the police didn't make any report

The sub-frame, rr assembly got so severely corroded that it has cracks and fractures and now there is a small hole in it which is deemed as a safety issue that we can't even drive the vehicle. the cost to repair it is more than half my vehicle value at this point. what is pretty interesting is that the honda dealers don't stock the part (50300-shj-a01) and can't really say if or when they can get the part. more than a couple of them have told me that they've never ordered this part before, which leads me to assume that this could not be a normal wear and tear failure. i called honda and they will not rely on a 3rd party (my trusted & reputed local mechanic) opinion and would like me to take the vehicle, most likely tow it, to the dealer at my expense and get it diagnosed at my expense, which my mechanic has already done. that seems unreasonable to me. can someone help me resolve this matter? this happened when my car was in for an oil service and the technician happened to notice the crack in the part. the reference number of my conversation with honda is: 05223162

Interior water leak from roof panel side curtain airbag. this is not an accident. i bought this vehicle on june 28,2016 from a dealer. it is a used car that is not warranty from the dealer. but when it is raining, water leak from roof panel side curtain airbag.

One of the seat belts for the middle seat does not have a standard release button. instead, you have to try to use the metal clip piece or a key or other rigid thing item to release the belt. i always thought of this as an annoying design, but did not realize how dangerous this was until my daughter got it wrapped around her neck. the seat belt was locked in the ceiling and retracting tighter as she struggled. she is fine and i got her out without any real damage, but this is an incredibly dangerous design and should not be allowed as some other child may not be as lucky. the car was not moving at the time, it was parked. it happened in my moms 2016 odyssey, but it has the same design in my vehicle listed. *tr

I drove my honda minivan for 10 years and one day i was pulling into a parking space at work and when i stepped on the brake to slow down the car, it suddenly accelerated so fast that it hit the wall and set off the air bag. the car was totaled and i had burns from the the airbag on my neck and arm.

Electrical problem with sliding doors. right directional in front will not work checked fuses and tried 3 bulbs. only drivers side window opens. major major safety issue when your doors and window will not open especially while driving with children

Water collects in the entire trunk/cargo area during and after rain. it has completely covered the entire cargo area including saturating the carpeting with over 4" of standing water in cargo area. vehicle can either be parked and water collects or while diving locally.

Takata recall. my honda van has been losing paint for about 2 years now and its getting worse. i have big spots on my roof, hood and sliding doors. i would like this issue fixed asap.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at low speeds, the power steering failed without warning and was unable to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 51,000.

Have had this vehicle since new (july 2006). vehicle/steering/wheels experience significant vibration at 65 to 70mph. have changed tires, all suspension parts and nothing seems to solve this problem. been going on since vehicle was new. have been to dealership many many times and spent a lot of money based on dealership service recommendation but still problem persists. this vehicle is defective and honda needs to issue recall for this generation of odysseys as i have read about this issue with many owners of this same type vehicle.

The engine mounts broke and had to be replaced even if the mileage is only 61,000 miles. this is way too premature and reflects an issue with the original mounts. honda should cover my repairs expenses and should issue a recall as i understand this is a common recurring problem for odyssey.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while operating the vehicle, the turn signal, windshield wiper, and various electrical features including the electronic liftgate and sliding doors would not operate. also, the doors would not unlock when using the key fob. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 130,000.

This van has been a frustrating nightmare. besides the pax system tire issues, we have had to fix both sliding doors because they fell off. last summer the door wouldn't close, then it fell off the track while i was out shopping with my kids. my husband came with some tools and helped to get it closed so we could take it to the auto shop. it was an expensive fix not to mention the damage to the exterior. yesterday while i was at the library with four of my children ( 8,6,3, and a baby) the other door came off the track. this time, my husband was not around to come help us ( he is deployed serving in afghanistan). we had to get the van towed, and the door stayed open all night because the shop was closed. while there, one of the men working said he is having the same problem with his odyssey. looking online i see this is a common issue because a piece was made with nylon ( to reduce noise) when it should have been made with steel. there is obviously something wrong with the hardware on this. honda needs to fix these, instead of leaving the burden to rest on the consumers who purchased these pieces of junk. what a frustrating situation!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the contact was loading the trunk, the hatch slammed down without warning. the contact stated that the rear struts that held the door suddenly failed and had to be manually opened or closed. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the third row seat was rusted and the frame was bent. the vehicle was taken to southeastern honda (located at 3125 dixie highway ne palm bay, fl 32905) where it was diagnosed that the seat needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 171,000.

Sun roof exploded while driving down the highway going 65 mph. the sun roof was closed and all other windows were closed. the temperature was in the mid 50s with light rain, visibility good. there was no known reason for the explosion - nothing overhead, no vehicle traveling in front of us.

One of the passenger sliding doors no longer opens. it will start to open & then close as if there is something in the way. there is nothing in the way. inoperable at his time.

Seat belt on drivers side gets wet every time it rains. water is getting into where the seat belt recoils when not on the driver.

The power windows are no longer working. the driver side is the only one that will open.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 58,000.

At low speeds the power steering is very tight and difficult to turn the wheel. example: parallel parking.

The paint is peeling off from the hood, side and the roop. specially, last sunday, we had a heavy rain and the snow. after that day. the peeling part totally peeled off. it looks bad(gross).

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the passenger side sliding door suddenly detached from the rails and separated from the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

This vehicle has left/right electric sliding passenger doors. the doors have begun to open and close on their own. it has done so while the vehicle is in motion creating a fearful situation. the doors have also opened on their own while parked and unattended. fingers have been pinched trying open or close the doors manually. this problem has been going on for months. thier are numerous internet entries about this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle would not shift gears. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. the vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Have a 2006 honda odyssey. the third row seat on the right side will not latch reliably to the floor. sitting on the seat and/or accelerating causes the seat and passenger to flip backwards. the seat latch is on a swinging panel and is too far forward to meet the floor mounted hoop. there doesn't appear to be any way to adjust the latch position.

Door stopped working left and right side... now the door fell off. car was parked. could’ve been driving though. very dangerous. read many many many (hundreds) of peoples posts about this happening to their honda odyssey’s. there should be a recall.

While driving down the road and once the engine reaches operating temperature the vehicle fails to accelerate and shift gears. i mash the gas pedal and the rpm gauge goes up but the vehicle doesn't move. i let the engine and transmission cool down and sometimes it will operate properly again until everything warms up. it doesn't matter if im sitting at a light or in actual motion going down the road, the vehicle ceases to continue moving. i have been going 60 mph and all of a sudden my car loses all movement but the car is still reving up and i can change gears but it stops me dead in my tracks. i called the transmission shop and they tell me its a very common issue but nothing has been able to be pinpointed

My engine exploded on saturday dec 12 about 10 oclock when we turned the ignition to start the 2006 honda odyssey.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. the failure recurred every time the vehicle was started without warning. the contact called a dealer who stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

This is a car i just purchased from owner, my report is the soft brake pedal. having just put on new pads, it didn't make any change in the pedal as it would with most cars? is there any recall on this car for brakes. i read where many other owned have this same issue.

Transmission failure at 100,065 miles. original owner with all service checks done at dealer. research indicates this is a far too common problem in honda odysseys. cost to repair over $4,000. feel the deal should replace for free or significantly reduced rate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact observed that the check fuel cap and check engine sensor warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the fuel pump cover failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at low speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. in addition, the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with electrical failures. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available.

Power steering stiff at low speeds or parking and very loud howling noise, mechanic state there is a recall but i do not see any, almost had numerous accidents due to this issue of stiff steering and unable to turn

The sliding doors, pop open when driving down the road , when done driving the vechile i have to unhook my battery because the doors draw power and will kill my battery, the automatic doors do not open you have to manually open them up

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, when he started feeling sleepy. the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel pump was replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline). lejeune honda cars located at 2221 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, (910) 346-4944, were contacted and made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

When driving there is a very noticeable blurriness in the windshield. seems like a defect in the glass. it’s like wearing glasses that are way to strong for what you need and makes driving blurry. i am asking for a new windshield as this one is a defect

When i am slowing down or coming to a complete stop, it feels like my transmission is downshifting like a manual. this happens only when im slowing down / coming to a complete stop. *tr

My passenger doors stopped opening by button and handle, turning signals, brights, dash signals, windshield wipers, door locks, horn. all stop working whenever the car feels like it and more then a couple don't work at same time. driver side passenger seatbelt doesnt stay tight for my daughters car seat abd unable to use other seat as that door doesnt work at all anymore. the steering is also very difficult when turning into a parking spot to the point that i have to use all strength from both arms to pull the wheel into the direction i need the car to go

I got my kids out of the van and went to close the door when i was closing the door it fell off in my hand luckily one of my children weren't closing the door as it would have crushed them

Power steering is making noise but have power steering fluid

When driving the car it makes a weird sound while i wait in a red or stop sign then feels like the van goes backwards. if i try to turn on the engine it's really hard i try to drive or reverse the the van starts shaking and the engine turns off.

Engine oil leak, when i step deep into the brake the steering wheel shakes. the vga alert appears.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, another vehicle making a left turn at an intersection, while the contact was driving straight, and the contact could not avoid the other vehicle, as a result the contact crashed into the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the neck from the seat belt and back. the front passenger sustained neck and back injuries and rear left passenger sustained neck injuries all required medical attention. the contact mention the other driver did not sustained injuries. a police report was filed. the contact stated that he was nier his residence and drove the vehicle there. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired of the accident damage. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired of the air bag failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Brakes are really weak. even dealerships are of no help. honda should be held responsible for any untoward incidents due to these defects. also vsa modulator is faulty and honda dealership is charging $2k for the repairs!

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving various speeds and when parked on an incline, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel emerging from the second row seats. additionally, there was fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the contact called parker johnstone's wilsonville honda (30600 sw parkway ave, wilsonville, or 97070, (503) 985-6958), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

I am having a problem with the power steering freezing up on slow turns and the transmission torque converter clutch is stuck making the car transmission heat up and quit until it cools down, i was stuck on the side of the road 4x for this. once with my 97 yr old brother in law and 79 yr old sister.they want $4000 to fix this. the driver side sliding door cable broke also.i had the run flat pax tires on it when it was purchased, i was not told that i would have to drive at least 100 to 200 miles to get them changed out as they need a special machine to fix them. i had to buy new rims and tires for $1500. i have 125,000 miles on the car. i will never buy or recommend a honda to anyone.

Driver side power sliding door fell off. had just parked. no previous issue, just came off the tracks and fell on me as it opened. very alarming as my toddler was sitting in there in her car seat. i’ve now had to wait in 108 degree heat waiting for a mobile mechanic. this seems to be an ongoing issue with all odyssey’s and really needs to be recalled.

Vehicle has a approximately 140,000 mi. while driving on freeway at 65 mph.transmission torque converter lockup malfunctioned and went into neutral. had to coast across 4 lanes of traffic to exit. when speed permitted shift down to wnd and qstacks gear and was able to limp into a parkin* lot. had to have car towed to a transmission facility. pulled the transmission dip stick and smelled the fluid which emitted a very pungent smell. the fluid was not black. the fluid had been changed 15- 20,000 mi earlier. when talking to mechanic he told me almost exactly how many m8les he thought the car had because he had seen so many honda’s with exactly this same problem. i believe that honda did not design this transmission properly to last with proper maintenance and fluid changes.

Vehicle stability assist vsa sign with caution sign on deshboard. minivan run fine as of now but no idea when & what type problem it create when driving on road.

Odyssey 2006 3.5 has transmission problems. torque converter needs replacing. when driving there is hardly any acceleration when you apply gas. catalytic converter and gaskets are faulty. ignition coil needs replacing before its time. and there is an issue with purge valve that mixes the fuel while driving.

Car was in park, went to go in drive/reverse and car was beeping that doors were open but all doors were closed. put car in park, opened all door and reshot them. put into reverse and started beeping again that doors were not shut.

Sliding doors on both sides keep stopping and the one on the left you have to pull it open. doors are very heavy to pull and slide back safety hazard for my children or other passengers. several people that i run into are having the same issue. after i purchase the vehicle i had to take it in due to the left back sliding door not opening someone had to get in and push on the door in order for it to open. the first time it happened was around 2012 or 2013. now it's happening again in n2019. sometimes while driving the left sliding door will open by itself.

I was driving fine, all of a sudden, the engine just completely shut down and there was no power. turn on again, it worked. drive for 2 miles, it totally shup down again. no power, nothing.

Transmission is not shifting property specifically in the r gear

Airbag light came on when starting vehicle and won't go off

Power steering is hard to turn while parking

My husband and i was driving on the freeway out of town for a wedding when all of a sudden we started to smell a really bad smell and the van started to make a noise and sputtering. we quickly exited the next closest exit and the van started to stall. we were not able to accelerate any more. we were already 82 miles from home and not near any businesses. we called roadside service which towed us to the nearest mechanic who told us we needed a new transmission. our trip was over! we had to pay $350 to tow us back home. my van only has 82,000 miles! i can’t believe the transmission failed! this is a safety issue because their were no prior warning before the transmission failure!!!

After experiencing increasing vibration only during acceleration while driving the 2006 honda odyssey, i did some research. as it turns out, the engine mounts (alternately referred to as "motor mounts") are an extremely well-known defect among consumers. i was as much as told by the pleasant young woman who answered at honda consumer affairs that because the safety concerns of broken engine mounts are negligible, that the manufacturer doesn't really care - despite the fact that is a known defect, is extremely prevalent, is recurring requiring many owners to replace the mounts 2,3 4 or more times over the course of ownership, it has a known cause (the "eco drive" system, and can be very expensive to repair. in fact, what she actually said was that my car did not have a recall associated with it. when i informed her that i already knew that, but wanted to register a complaint with honda and to inquire as to the likelihood of any sort of compensation or repair, i was told to file this complaint. i again explained i'd like to deal with honda, and was again assured that no one there - no one - was interested in hearing my concerns, nor would anyone there do anything about it without intervention from the government. why has honda not issued a recall? excessive vibration at high rates of speed can, and does, cause issues with stability and control. the range of speed at which this problem occurs is widening, and the vibration is becoming increasingly strong. as of now, it occurs only while accelerating, not at all during coasting, mostly at highway or freeway speeds, or lower speeds during rapid acceleration.

Check air bag light comes on and off. i saw that the 2005 had a recall for the air bag system, wondering if 2006 could be impacted with similar problem. light comes on both when car is in motion, and when car is in park.

Takata recall. we received an email from the selling dealer telling us that a problem may exist with the air bags in our car. they provided us with a recall number ( ea 15001). i went to our local honda dealer in fort myers fl. and they told us that there is no recall for our vehicle. we are not sure who to believe. please set the record straight. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

(delete) tl the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while stationary, the left side sliding door fell became detached its hinges. in addition, the right side sliding door became stuck on more than one occasion. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000. ad

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was stationary, the driver side sliding door detached from the vehicle’s hinges. in addition, the passenger side sliding door became stuck on more than one occasion. a dealer was not made aware of the failures. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

When your driving around 60 to 70 front end starts shaking, vibrating when you let off the gas peddle it stops but when you accelerate it starts again i have read many post of the same issue i have replaced all wheels and same thing is happing

The 2 sliding doors open while the vehicle is in motion. this should not happen. the door closes and latches but becomes unlatched when driving at any speed. this is a safety issue. i have read about many other owners who have the same issue online. when we contact honda they say it is not their problem and they won't fix it without me paying for it because my van is out of warranty. please look into this because it is a safety issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed a persistent fuel odor around the vehicle. the contact called spreen honda (25050 redlands blvd, loma linda, ca 92254, (909) 799-7070) and was informed that there would be a charge for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Professionally diagnosed at dealership catalaytic converter faulty at less than 90,000 miles with consistent maintenance. there is no reason to have to pay over $2,000 for repairs when the car has been well maintained and has had relatively few miles put on it given its age.

I had all motor mounts replaced april of last year and now in february of 2019 i had replace the back motor mount again. now i have yet another motor mount going bad. this is ridiculous. the 06 honda odessey needs to be recalled. even my mechanic said that he sees this all the time with the 06 odesseys

Air bags light never stop i fill like i’m not safe driving this vehicle whit my family

Power tran failed. missing fire 3 spark plugs rear side engine.

High pressure hoses

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side sliding doors malfunctioned. while driving 20 mph, the rear driver’s side sliding door opened independently. the contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door also failed. when the rear passenger sliding door was latched, the door indicator displayed that the rear passenger door was ajar. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 263,901.

For starters i had transmission rebuit and its needs replaced again this is at 120000 miles then at 135000 miles. i havent got it replaced yet, but my mechanic gave me the warning. also said all odysseys transmissions fail.like its a ongoing problem. number 2. my passengerfront door gets stuck and you cant open ot even though its unlocked. 3..the middle seat second row the small seat that unlatches, unlatches while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving, the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. the contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2015 per nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system); however, the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 106,000.

Engine leaking oil and smoke appears when the van is on seats feel loose

Upon acceleration of the vehicle on all roads there is an uncontrollable shaking. from a complete stop or from driving and trying to accelerate,

When starting or parking car p/s does not work. also loud grinding noise when turning. had pressure hose changed. situation getting worse and is becoming dangerous. from mu mechanic and the internet learned that honda had silent recall but was never notified and that recall was up to 100k. this is a saftey issue and a mandatory recall should be launched. this seems to be a common problem from what i have been reading. this has been going on for some time.

Heater coil

The car stalled in the middle of the road. it stalled when traveling at 55 mph creating a danger on the road. per mechanic, the transmission failed. the mileage on the vehicle is less than 150,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the driver's daughter was driving at unknown speeds, she crashed into a tree and a brick wall. the air bags did not deploy. the driver died instantly in the crash. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the injuries sustained in the crash were unknown. a police report was filed. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door did not close completely and the door ajar indicator illuminated. the door had to be manually closed. while driving approximately 35 mph, the door flung open. the failure recurred several times. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000. *tr

Horrible vibration in eco mode due to vcm (3 cylinders shutting down) at all speeds. noticed vibration when speed exceeds 50 mph. honda dealer noted this is most likely due to eoo mode but vibration is too much to be normal. vibration increases in intensity when accelerating above 50 mph. 5 service inspections and master technicians cannot diagnose problem(s)yet. engine mount failure noted by other owners describe the problem precisely.

Takata recall i own a 2006 honda odessey and the torc converter is failing will driving. honda has a complaint failed against them for no addressing this issue..

Vehicle steering is stiff on slow turns and parking. steering column vibrates at a high rate of speed. tie rods have been replaced. new tires, rotors and brake pads have also been replaced. high pitched sound also comes from steering column while idling in stationary position. moisture appears around o-ring leading into the steering fluid pump. regular maintenance has already been performed since purchase (new in april 2006). the steering issue concerns me as the “symptoms” come and go. i’ve talked with others who have same model/year and they experience same problem. honda owes it to their customers to issue a recall on this 2006 honda odyssey power steering problem. it’s a costly repair that seems to be prevalent in quite a few 2006 odyssey’s. service records for this vehicle are in owners possession.

While driving down the interstate approx 80 miles per hour this past june my sunroof shattered. i am fairly certain nothing hit it-just spontaineously shattered.

Passenger side sliding door does not open. if opened does not close at the first attempt, it takes atleast 3-4 attempt to close or open. sliding door light is on.

Dealer states front engine mount needs to be replaced after only 74,000 miles. "motor mount - front: worn out" is the exact statement. a simple web search yields numerous references to broken or worn out motor mounts on honda vehicles with 6 cylinder engines. at what point does the nhtsa take notice? when does honda take responsibility for this issue?

There is rust over the rear wheels on both sides. i have seen this on almost every single similar honda odyssey, same model as the 2006 model i own. the rust is on the body panels immediately over the rear wheels, on both the driver's and passenger sides. this has happened gradually, and occurs on no other part of the vehicle, so it is a quality control issue.

The back doors in the car do not latch properly. one door opens while driving and the other only latches on one side.

The two automatic electronic side doors were grinding and having a hard time closing. when closing or opening, the doors would bounce/skip and return to the starting position. today the driver side door just fell off the track and was hanging by a thin cable. this also caused some body damage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was parked, the sliding door cable fractured and the door detached from the vehicle. the contact called an unknown dealer, but no assistance was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000. the vin was not available.

In motion the engine was making a loud rattle as if something was hitting the vehicle's fan. turns out it is the camshaft position sensor. because there is a tsb out my extended warranty company is refusing to cover this repair that runs over $3k.

Transmission. this vehicle has had two transmissions in the past 3 months. for some reason they keep going up. i have had multiple repair companies tell me that the honda odyssey has the worst transmissions. the transmission went up on me while on vacation with my family and left us stranded 4 1/2 hours from home. i would not recommend a honda odyssey.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the brakes hesitated to respond and failed to fully engage intermittently when depressed. the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

My van makes a very loud whining noise when in motion and turning the wheel

Excessive oil consumption. used one quart of oil after 1000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that there were strong fumes of fuel emitting inside the vehicle. the contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed a leak under the front end. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e049000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Engine mount failure: 3 motor mounts have failed . the car mechanic says he only changes motor mounts on odysseys and no other car has same issue with the mounts. i googled motor mount failure and it is quite a lot of complaint s and i'm wondering if the odyssey has so many issue with motor mounts why have they not been recalled. if not fixed there are catastrophic issues and possible loss of life. i like my car, for the most part but it seems to have many issues , some recalled. it's frustrating and costly.

Front door detents to hold door open the slightest breeze or angle closes the door on your leg or hand

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline). the dealer stated that they would not replace the fuel pump because there were no cracks. the contact stated that the recall notification explained that even if there were no failures with the fuel pump, it still had to be replaced. an independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump. the manufacturer was notified of the replacement, but refused to reimburse the contact because the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The spark plug blew out of the cylinder head while driving on a major 8 lane highway at 65 mph. if i didn't react quickly & there was a car to the right of me, i very easily could've been in a dangerous accident. unsure if there was any engine damage.

The fluid filled motor mounts that come on the exl/touring model have both failed and fluid leaked out. the concept behind these electronically controlled motor mounts is to dampen the vibration when the van goes into eco mode reducing the active cylinders from 6 to 3. when these mounts fail the van vibrates considerably in the eco mode. i googled the issues and see that their are many others with this same issue from year 2005 -2007 at all different levels of mileage. the cost of repair through honda is over $1800. i have never seen such a run on motor mounts as i have when trying to research the issue which makes me thing there is a engineering/design flaw. left un-repaired and honda told me that the vibration can cause many other issues rendering the van unsafe to drive.

While stopped in traffic, engine began hard acceleration and front tires began screeching. this occurred 4x within 10 days. with each experience there was no warning. it was fortunate that foot was on brake pedal at that time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that was attempting to close the rear passenger sliding door, the door failed to close. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the door needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired however, three years later the door failed to function. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 250,000.

I bought my 06 odyssey touring edition in 2015. i am the second owner and it only had 115,000 miles on it. i had no problems at first and then soon after started having a shuttering problem around 45 mph. i had a saturn vue with the same problem and had the same motor and transmission as my honda. chevrolet did a recall on it i brought it in the reprogrammed and recalibrated it no problems after that. so when my honda started i brought it to the dealer to see if there was a recall and they said not on my vin. so i asked how much to reprogram and recalibrate and the told me that if it does not have a new update then they could not do it (which i know is bull since we own a mechanic shop and deal with things like this all the time). i do not have the $3000 plus to fix the torque converter and feel if other vehicle with same transmissions have been recalled then this one should be too!!!

While traveling on the highway and approaching speeds between 45mph to 65mph the entire car started to shake violently, as if the car was going to fall apart. i immediately brought it to an independent dealer and i was informed the engine motor mounts were failing.

Hi my complaint with this 2006 honda odyssey is the front and rear motor mount broke frequently and are absolutely very expensive every user of this van have the same complaint about this van.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the rear passenger door slid open independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not provided. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

When we were traveling out west, we started to notice a distinct "whine" in the engine compartment. after returning home and having driven thousands of miles, we took the car to the dealer and discovered that the rear motor mount had broken and was causing the fan to make a noise when the engine itself "heaved" upon accelerating. it cost $1100 for the repair. i am filing this complaint because there are several similar complaints on here, and there probably should be a recall before someone gets seriously injured.

The brakes acted as a term stated soft brake pedal. the brakes should have stopped the vehicle in a shorter distance than they actually did. from a speed of approximately 50 mph it took about 150 ft to stop and it still required hitting the car infront of me to stop at about 5 mph. i felt the abs kick in but for pushing the pedal as hard as i could the wheels did not even squeal or chirp. it felt like the vehicle was just coming to a slow stop.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Honda has a known issue with the paint on at least a dozen different models and years...except mine. the paint on my hood and roof started chipping and peeling away a couple of years ago, and now it's spread to many of the fender seams, as well as seams and joints on the roof. while it's "only paint"...we all know that rust leads to structural integrity issues, holes and can allow water and elements in to damage the engine. so, this is a safety issue as well as a "visual" issue. i'd like honda to address this for our car.

I was driving about 60 mph on a highway when my 2006 honda odyssey began shaking and vibrating. the shaking was so bad the rearview mirror became loose and eventually fell off the front window. if i would have had a coffee cup sitting in the beverage holder the rearview mirror would have splashed hot coffee on my shorts and down my leg. this same situation would occur if i would have had a toll-road transponder attached to the windshield just below the rearview mirror. this is the second time an engine mount has failed on my honda odyssey. i paid $1,706.13 to replace a failed engine mount on august 6, 2014.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at approximately 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear engine mount fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. updated 04/04/16*lj

On multiple occasions the car would jerk violently when decelerating from 20 to 10mph. in addition, when driving from 25 to 40mph the car would shake violently Às if was going to explode. needless to say this was very unnerving and i did not feel safe with my family in this car. i took it to the honda dealer and was told my rear and front motor mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. at the time the car only had 80k milres on it. total cost was over $1,200. Ñow, at 170k miles it is doing the same thing! brought it to the dealer and they're telling me my motor mounts are cracked, again! i am extremely disappointed the nhtsa has not made this a recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 20 to 30 mph, the vehicle started to smoke. the contact noticed oil dripping from the engine. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. in addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Broken engine mount. because of that the car is not safe to drive with family. i have seen most of honda odyssey are experiencing same problem and manufacture are not fixing this issue.

Loud clunking sound coming from under the drivers engine side - had car checked and mechanic replaced motor mounts, but still making same noise - almost sounds like engine will drop out at any moment. also when traveling on highway at speeds of 55 or higher, van will shake uncontrollably and also randomly at low speeds when just starting from a complete stop. i do not feel safe with my children in the van under these conditions, from reading complaints, it definitely sounds like honda should be responsible for this malfunction.

Only driver side window works. all three passenger windows click when power button depressed but don't work. looked for reasons on line found many people with same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle jerked and the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front brakes. in addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. the vsc and abs warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the front brakes needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 156,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 65 mph, the all the instrument panel lights illuminated and the brake pedal engaged without being depressed. the contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated. the vehicle was parked and unable to be restarted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000.

The rear lower motor mounts wear out prematurely and cause unwanted vibrations and steering play. this is a known issue and has not been rectified. the dealership charges $800 to replace the defective parts.....updated 11/13/15 *bf updated 11/17/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at an unknown speed, the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate violently and pulled to the side without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was not provided. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 5 mph, there was an abnormal rattling sound and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. updated 8/10/15*cn

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 honda odyssey. twenty minutes after parking the vehicle, the contact came outside to find the fire department extinguishing a fire that had engulfed the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 185,000.

During 9/2009, i was informed by other driver's of my honda odyssey 2006 of difficulty turning my steering wheel at low speeds. i wondered about it and began to notice that i also had difficulty turning the steering wheel at low speeds especially while entering or leaving a parking space. in 9/2011, i had the steering examined and was told by the honda dealership that the power steering pump needs to be replaced and is inoperable at low speeds. apparently, american honda issued a warranty extension for this issue of which i was not informed. this warranty extended the time frame for replacement of the power steering pump to 100,000 miles or 7 years. by 2011, i had 160,602 miles on my vehicle and was closer to the 100,000 mile mark back in 2009. in 2012, i was informed by another car repair shop of the warranty extension with encouragement to call american honda. i did and was told that i didn't qualify, but could find document of the diagnosis and call back. in 2015, i find my receipt from honda dealership from 9/2011 diagnosing the problem. i call american honda. their representative is polite, listens to my story, places me on hold then returns to the line and tells me that this will still not be covered. i have been "negligent" since not contacting american honda back after my first call in 2012 or having the car repaired for this issue. obviously, i want american honda to assist since this is not an inexpensive repair. i understand their stance and wish they were more responsive to loyal customers. i have not experienced an accident due to the power steering pump not working correctly, but have worried at times especially when making turns and backing out of spaces. through this complaint, i am hoping that further investigation might occur which will cause the replacement of the power steering pump to become a recall versus a warranty extension.

Broken engine mounts. i fixed the front one in nov 2014. the engine is now rattling while it is idling. i am now being told that the front engine mount needs replacing as well as the rear one. i have seen many honda chat boards and many others are experiencing this same problem and honda is not stepping up to help this systemic problem. hoping this kicks them into gear. *tr

Vehicle with driver only was traveling west on i80 a couple of miles before the sf oak bay bridge in the far left lane going approx 60 miles per hour (5 mph below posted limit) in heavy traffic. car in adjacent right lane darted into the left lane in front of me to avoid an accident and slammed on his brakes at the same time. i hit the brakes immediately and the abs engaged but since the car trying to avoid the accident, imact occured at a speed less than 60 mph. car behind me slammed into my back end. there was significant impact to the front and rear of the vehicle. i was wearing my seat belt which i beleive helped save my life but injuries did occur. i sustained serious head (concussion), neck (muscle strain) and back (spinal nerve damage). head and neck injuries appear to have resolved but continue to have pain and damage to back (spinal and nerve) the reason for this complaint report is that none of the numerous airbags on the honda odessey deployed during this high impact to both the front and rear of the vehicle. i honestly don't know if this was a good thing or bad but i would have expected the airbags to deploy, which i believe would have helped minimize the injuries i incurred the case is under investigation by my insurance company (progressive) but at this point they have concluded the fault of the accident was the person that shifted lanes in an attempt to avoid an accident in his lane coming into my "safe zone" as the police called it. i asked them to hold the car for inspection by honda authorities a few weeks after the accident i called honda to report that the airbags did not deploy. they gave me case number 12015-04-0701544. they called yesterday and said they were not going to check car. i feel it is their obligation to see if there is a flaw in the ab's. i don't want another party to die or be injured as a result of faulty airbags.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the passenger sliding door seized, preventing it from opening or closing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

It started with a loud clunk noise coming from the engine area anytime i turned a corner or drove over a bump in the road. it started happening all the time. took it in and was notified that the engine mounts were going out. i was quoted $1900.00 to replace all 5!! now my car shakes violently on the freeway going 60 mph. this is indicative of the engine mounts breaking. this is a major defect!! this needs to be a safety recall. i have read many complaints about this. honda needs to be responsible for the repairs! *tr

Grinding, crunching noise coming out of the dash behind the steering wheel area. constant noise, no matter the speed or circumstance. *tr

Motor mounts failed causing violent shudder at highway speed. i've seen hundreds of complaints online about this problem on honda odyssey with low miles. it should be recalled as this is defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while parked in a garage, fuel fumes emitted from the vehicle as the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred numerous. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000. the vin was unavailable.

Brought van in for tire rotation, and was informed that 2 of the motor mounts were torn/broken and needed to be replaced-possibly all 4! have noticed serious wobble and thought it had to do with suspension...was quoted 800.00 to fix 2 motor mounts. *tr

Mva occurred 1/16/2015 - impact left front quarter. had trouble opening driver's door. steering column airbag deployed. however, driver's side curtain airbag did not deploy resulting in head trauma as driver's head hit the driver's side window. impact should have set off side curtain airbag sensors. vehicle was totaled & sold by insurance company without dealer inspection of problem. i would not have thought twice about it had it not been brought to my attention by article about recent honda airbag recalls. i believe that these incidents are under reported and that there are more "failure to deploy" than those listed under complaints. please contact for police report....updated 02/11/15 *bf

The passenger's sliding door does not always open using the remote control. this is a hazard to release the door so the rear occupants can exit the vehicle. *tr

The rear trunk door does not unlock with key remote or from door unlock switch. the door does not have a key hole or manual unlock provision. this is a safety hazard in case of accident as you cannot open the trunk by any other mechanism as it will not unlock electronically. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40-60 mph, the vehicle vibrated during acceleration and there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the rear engine mounts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at 15 mph, the rear driver side door automatically opened. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph after the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a blown head gasket. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the yaw rate sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 46,001.

While driving in light rain, my steering completely froze. i was making a left hand turn to cross an intersection and could not steer at all. this has happened a few times in the last few years. i spoke with honda international after hearing from the local dealer they have been hearing about this issue. so much so, that a mechanic from the shop was fixing clients cars on the side. he started installing some sort of splash guard after it happened to his wife's odyssey. i was told by honda international, not to drive when the road is wet. *tr

While picking up my 2006 honda odyssey from the dealership {due to a repair from a recall} i'm informed that i need to replace my "motor mounts". my van is only 4 years old at this point and this will cost ~ over $1,000.00! *tr this causes lag upon acceleration and vibration at higher speeds {and will be much worse when all 3 mounts fail}. why is honda placing such substandard parts in its vehicles? *tr

There was excessive vibration of vehicle and we took it to honda dealership in raleigh, nc and were told the front and rear engine mounts have all collapsed. we have also been informed that this is a very common problem in odyssey's. this needs to be a safety recall. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer states while fixing the car, the technician says he can't fix problem because of wet spot in car. *ta the consumer believed the vehicle was leaking anti-freeze. *jb

My 2006 honda odyssey went up in flame, while i was driving the vehicle, on 10/11/14. insurance had me tow it to the honda dealer. after honda having the car for 31 days the insurance paid the repairs & i paid my $500.00 deductible. i'm ready to drive my honda odyssey away on 11/13/14, and i notice the van began to shake violently and the rpm's dropped to almost 0. no report was given to me about what was wrong with van & what future repairs had to be done. all i got was the present repairs due to the fire, even after we had asked them to do a full inspection of the vehicle. prior to the fire the van never shook, it never had this problem before. while there, they performed the changing of the fuel pump which had been recalled by honda, but now we can not be sure that it was done nor can we be sure that it didn't affect the cars status now. honda still has the van in their lot & insurance adjuster went to see the car and now honda is saying that the shaking of the car has nothing to do with the fire. according to honda's final report the "probable" cause of fire was in the alternator area -sub-cord alternator to fuse box. honda said the shake is caused by the rubber motor mounts. i tried to tell honda they are rubber pieces and when rubber comes in contact with heat it melts. honda will not fix without me paying out of pocket. if the problem really is the motor mounts, i have researched that many people are awaiting a recall from honda on the motor mounts for the fact that theirs prematurely fails. honda has us on a back and fourth. if they can't be sure what caused the fire and are disregarding the motor mounts going bad due to the fire or the fuel pump recall, then how can they be sure that none of the above is not causing the violent shake on the van. *tr

Power steering failed at car park, difficulty steering the van out of parking spot,power steering resumed while driving at low speed. problem recurred multiple time usually from starting the van and steering it out of parking spot. honda found the power steering pump to be faulty and replaced it with me footing the bill of $687.13,as the van was just out of the seven year extended warranty. similar problem was noted when the van was about 2 years old but honda couldn't replicate the problem at their center....they never made a note of this in their records! *tr

Honda service technician noted the front and side motor mounts to be broken while the van was in for routine oil and filter change. cost of repair $1100. van is used as a family commute car not on off roads, only on paved ones and no accidents at all. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey is just out of warranty about 60,000 miles now. vsa light comes on and stays on. dealer said vsa modulator bad and need $1400 to fix it. braking is very soft and need to press pedal at least 200-300 feet away before red light to ensue the full stop. feel dangerous when driving highspeed on hwy/fwy. i researched and learned the vsa malfunction might cause sudden brake during driving. what will that be if car auto-braked when driving on freeway? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear sliding doors failed to close. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the sliding doors were repaired, but the failure recurred. the specifics of the parts replaced were unknown. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Power windows stop working except the driver side. *tr

My 2006 odyssey was hit on the passenger 2nd row by a vehicle that ran a stop sign and sustained significant damage to the 2nd row passenger side. the impact caused the odyssey to spin and was pushed at least 20 feet before being stopped by the curb. my wife was driving and she sustained minor injuries- no one was in the 2nd row thankfully. when i viewed the condition of the vehicle, there was no question in my mind that the side curtain airbag should have deployed. however, after inquiring further to verify this assumption, i discovered that no airbag was deployed. i was shocked to learn this. the side curtain airbag should have deployed and did not. i consider this to be a malfunction, and i am informing you of it as such. in my opinion this is a matter of public safety because a side curtain air bag should deploy when vehicle is hit hard and directly on its side. i was left with the thought of why do they even install these if it does not deploy in this type of accident. i can provide pictures which substantiate the force of the impact and damage sustained. thank you. *tr

On 10/10/2014 while driving the car through an intersection going 45 mph the dashboard lights and the engine shut down. the vehicle would not start and we narrowly avoided an accident while coasting through the intersection. the vehicle would not start again and we pushed the vehicle into a parking lost space. while waiting for someone to jump the car the vehicle start again. again on 10/11/2014 while turning into a shopping center parking lot the vehicle's engine shut off without warning and would not start again. this again almost resulted in an accident. at this time we consider this vehicle no safe to operate if the vehicle will shut off while driving without warning. there are numerous stories like this happening with honday odysseys on the internet. *tr

I took my van in to wilde honda on 9/17/14 for a recall on the fuel pump nodule. the day i picked it up, i noticed a very loud sound from my engine. i had a friend drive the car the afternoon of 9/26/14 to see if he could understand what was wrong with it. when he got in to drive it, my check engine light was on, my d light was blinking and the car will not shift out of second gear. additionally, the transmission fluid smells like it is burning. i have now had a mechanic review it and the transmission has completely failed and i need to have a new one put in. *tr

Transmission shudders around 37 mph. *tr

My odyssey needs a complete transmission overhaul, and will cost more than $3,000.00. i always thought that japanese vehicles are durable, reliable, and long-lasting, with toyota being one of the best, but honda being the best of the best. now, i am very disappointed with honda. i am hoping for honda to recall the transmission for the odyssey. i have 4 friends that have the same problem with their own odysseys. and my auto mechanic disclosed to me that this is a regular and consistent problem that is brought to him by his customers. please recall the odyssey transmission to relieve us of the financial burden, and to regain our confidence to honda vehicles. thank you. *tr

Engine of this vehicle always made jet engine like loud sound but with time engine roar is getting louder and louder at highway speed above 65 mph. it is now annoying loud. dealer wants $140 for telling us if this noise for this vehicle is normal or our particular vehicle is the only louder one. *tr

My van has never been in an accident yet the rear engine mount collapsed and made my engine shake back and forth causing a vibration during driving. they tell me this happened because of stop and go driving. i know many people who own these vans and all of them have had to have this faulty part replaced. it should be recalled. the repair cost over one thousand dollars and it took them less than 1 1/2 hours to fix. *tr

Van has manual sliding doors. upon shutting passenger side door normally the door would not open from either the interior or exterior. child safety lock was off. lock mechanism works normally but door latch will not disengage. six months later at 172000 miles the driver side sliding door experienced the same failure resulting in a seven passenger vehicle with no egress for passengers in case of emergency. upon removal of interior door panels it is clear there is an internal failure of the latch mechanism. all cables and controls work normally but the latches have failed. *tr

Lack of power steering. we bought this van at the end of september, 2012. we noticed this issue within a few days of owning it. this continues to be an on-going issue and is happening at various speeds and at various times. not just in parking lots. this happens when slowing down to make turns in normal driving settings. it also happens when driving into round-abouts. this is a very serious safety issue! i tried to contact honda via email once we began to notice it and got no reply. i have looked at different complaint websites and see this a lot. recently, with the fuel pump recall, i called into honda directly regarding the fuel pump. during the call, i described this steering issue to the rep. she said honda knows of it and what they did was to extend the original warranty on the vehicles to 100,000 miles to repair it. however, it was not repaired in all vehicles. the issue is that periodically the power steering system stops working and you must manually turn the steering wheel. we have several children in our family. it is scary to know that the steering could cause a serious accident & cause serious injury or death. many highways now have round-abouts at the exits. many towns & cities are putting in round-abouts for traffic flow. i have been noticing this issue when coming into round-abouts at various speeds. the nhtsa needs to get involved and get honda to recall these before serious injury or death occurs. thank you. *tr

Hood paint is pealing off in sheets. *tr

I was backing up in my honda when i stopped to see if i was going to hit something. i am sure i put my vehicle in park, started to exit the van on the drivers side, i was the driver, and realized that the van was moving backwards. i had my left foot on the ground before i knew i was moving. the drivers door hit me and i was on the black top hitting my face and knees, my right leg was under the van and the left front tire tore up my right leg. my drivers door closed and i yelled for help which several people came to my aid. the people was able to shut off my van and they lifted the van off my leg. i was taken to the hospital where they stitched up my leg and took several x rays, i had no broken bones. it took 3 months for my wounds to heal and my knee still has a lot of pain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpm's increased. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000. the vin was not available.

My 2006 honda odyssey has 4 broken motor mounts! extremely expensive to repair. this will be the second time this vehicle gets 4 new motor mounts. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to fuel pump leakage recall notice and requests reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer noticed the problem in august 2013, prior to the recall. *jb

Tl* the contact own a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline), there was a strong odor coming from the vehicle. the contact mentioned that she was environment sensitive to odors and could not tolerate the odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. djr

Driving in a parking lot to find a parking space. environmentals: torrential downpour, but road and parking lot surface not flooded. attempting to make a left turn into a parking space, the power steering (assist) failed. could not turn steering wheel. stopped vehicle. turned off air conditioning. engaged foot brake. put vehicle in neutral. lifted foot off of brake pedal. waited approximately 1 minute. foot on brake. put vehicle in drive. air conditioning remained off. power steering assist had returned. able to park into parking space. see also: nhtsa id number: 10616212 nhtsa id number: 10592737 nhtsa id number: 10578624 nhtsa id number: 10036938 honda [xxx] honda [xxx] (was never notified by honda of this warranty extension-vehicle is now 8 years old). information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Motor mounts got broken and are bad designs from honda. the cost to repair is very expensive. and it is a safety hazard. poor quality from honda. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vsa sensor illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice. the code was cleared by the dealer and they replaced the brake switch, but the failure recurred. when the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle in an attempt to reset the computer software, the vsa sensor was still illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a third time. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the approximate failure mileage was 75,000. updated 10/14/14*lj updated 05/19/2015 *js

When i was on vacation with my family, the driver side passenger door would not close. it would close partly, begin beeping and reopen. we had to keep pressing the control to close the door until it finally closed. two days before that, the liftgate struts failed. that is disturbing when i think about how my daughter was helping me get items out of the back. we could have been seriously injured. thirdly, the paint is stripping off on parts of the body. considering the reputation that honda is supposed to have, it is upsetting to have this many problems with an 8 year old vehicle! now we must decide if it's worth fixing and keeping or trade it in for a toyota. in looking at the other complaints, it is obvious that there are problems with the vehicle that needs to be addressed but are not being addressed. how seriously does someone have to be hurt before someone pays attention? *tr

The car was leaking a brownish-orange liquid from the front middle of the engine area. three of the five engine mounts were found to be broken and all needed to be repaired. i was told by the mechanic that this is a common problem with hondas that have a v6 engine. if this is such a wide-spread problem, why is it not fixed by honda? this really greatly increased the cost of overall honda ownership. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while entering a drive way, the brakes failed and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact crashed into the front right side of the house and the air bags failed to deploy. no police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the driver sustained injuries to the hand, arm, neck, and shoulder. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileage was 134,448.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact received notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v112000 (fuel system and gasoline) and stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving the vehicle it hesitated three times and seemed to kinda stop.....moving forward came upon another red light and went to go again and vehicle would not go....over twenty miles an hour another red light and then the same thing coasted to the side and put it in park called aaa dealership which it was purchased said the transmission is out. *tr

We purchased honda odyssey new in 2006. i noticed steering issues almost immediately and reported it during routine service. even after recall, issue continues. noticed a fluid leak & mentioned it during service- was told there was a broken seal that was causing van to leak transmission fluid & "fixed" for $1500. after this fluid continued to leak, made an appointment to take van back. while driving on highway 2 days before scheduled appointment, lights on dash came on and van lost power steering while on the highway going 55 mph. able to get off the highway without power steering. towed to the honda dealer and told the broken seal was actually not the problem for the transmission fluid leak - i need a new transmission. lost steering due to a belt that had broken due to constant leaking fluid on it. so disappointed with honda. husband had made me brand loyal now i'm anti-honda. sounds like my issues are very common in this model. *tr

Engine started chugging and lost power, sputtering. then died and couldn't restart. was towed to local mechanic who could not diagnosis. towed to closest honda dealer, 3 hours away. #5 coil damaged due to spark plug blown out of cylinder head, threads damaged in cylinder head. also vsa warning lights came on and faulty vtec control valve was discovered. van sat at dealer for 4 weeks while waiting on back ordered vtec control valve part. cost of parts, mechanic, etc. $1496.57 not to mention the towing. now.... van being driven last week, vsa light came on, steering wheel seized up and a terrible noise occurred in engine. we are again towing it 3 hours to the dealer tomorrow. will post the 'new' diagnosis. van has 53,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side automatic sliding door would close but would not engage or lock. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Power steering still does not work at slow speeds. i had the fix done at the dealer back when honda offered to extend the warranty and fix the problem for those vehicles having issues (2012), but it is already doing the same thing again. now honda wants me to pay to replace the power steering pump. i have had nothing but trouble and noise out of the power steering in this vehicle since day 1 and i bought it brand new. honda power steering pumps must be defective for there to be so many people with trouble. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to fuel pump recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced because gas leaking through the top. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the ignition key became stuck, but it finally turned in the switch after numerous attempts. the failure occurred sporadically. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 11/21/14 *cn updated 12/02/14*jb

Have had two honda odysseys (one new 2008 and one used 2006). both had issues with the right and left rear automated sliding doors. the new van had this problem much less than the older one, but both have had multiple occurrences of this problem. the problem sometimes come and go sporadically and sometimes needs to be taken to the shop to be fixed. the door usually shuts, but then pops open just enough that it is not fully closed. sometimes they will not latch at all. i thought that this was just "our luck" but after looking online i realized that this is obviously an ongoing major safety issue that is well known on the web. in our families case, i can say that the incidences were not related to anything that could have been done to "break" the door. i feel that if indeed this could be labeled as a wear and tear issue that this is an unacceptable safety issue that needs a widespread permanent "fix" from honda. *js

The 4 motor mounts with the mileage of 54,365 have failed. there are countless complaints of this serious defect from honda and it is not being addressed. i went in for an oil change and was told my motor mounts need to be replaced! if i did not need an oil changed, would my engine fall to the ground. this failure should not be happening on a vehicle with 54,000 miles. why is this not a safety recall initiated by the nhtsa? *tr

Mva occurred when another vehicle failed to yield and turned into the path of the honda, the honda was impacted in the front right area and airbag deployed causing severe second degree burns on both hands of driver. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the rear passenger door opened. the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

I wan on vacation 500 miles away from home. driving the 2006 honda odyssey as normal on the highway. all of a sudden the engine started over-revving and the van slowed down. i pulled over safely. the van would not move in drive although the engine was fine. it had to be towed 100 miles to a transmission shop where we discovered the transmission had to be replaced at great cost. *tr

Severe back pain after 2 hour trip. has happened on all four trips taken since purchasing car in dec 2013. thought i was crazy until researching online. turns out this is a significant issue. why hasn't something been done. i will sell this car. *tr

While there is already a honda service bulletin issued concerning problem (bulletin #: 11-039). the response by honda is not adequate. the problem is that the steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds (such as turning into and out of parking spots). although this defect with the power steering pump only occurs at low speeds it still a safety issue. the fact that is very hard to turn the steering wheel can reasonable lead to pedestrian accident such as pedestrian becoming pinned against a car. honda extended the warranty on this part to 7 years / 100,000 miles. i have under 80,000 miles on my car but honda claims i am a few months beyond the 7 year date. honda should be required to further extend this warranty as many people will not be able to afford this expensive repair and it could leave to injury to persons in parking lots. *tr

When we took delivery of our 2006 honda odyssey on january 21, 2014 the right hand door was not opening/closing properly. the sales personnel said that it could possibly be weather related and to give it some time and that if it continued to not work properly then to bring the van back and they would fix it. we had just undergone an ice storm here in michigan, in december 2013, and had unusually cold temperatures which stayed until early march. i contacted the dealer after the weather had warmed a bit and told them about the door and they said that the van was out of warranty but that they would work on it as a good faith gesture. the van was taken in and the center roller assembly of the right side sliding door was replaced. the door worked properly for a couple of weeks and then started to not work properly. the symptoms the door was exhibiting were that of a failed release actuator. i have found through research that this is one of the most common problems with the 3rd generation honda odyssey vans and when i contacted the dealer regarding this issue they said there was nothing they could do unless i was willing to pay for it. they had even noted it in the van's service record that the release actuator might have to be replaced but elected not to do it at the time they replaced the center roller because the van's door tested ok. *js

After opening the rear hatch the strut(s) failed and the hatch slammed shut. fortunately, no one was in the way of the hatch when it slammed down. *js

The problem is whit the paint. *tr

I noticed an oil leak on the vehicle. when taken to the mechanic he found that the spool valve is leaking. the honda dealer informed us that there are no replacement parts available. the oil is leaking on the exhaust manifold and is a very possible fire hazard. this is a family vehicle and this issue is a very serious one. *tr

2066 honda odyssey and 2005 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to the power steering hose and the 2006 honda odyssey fuel pump cover recall notice and steering failure.. *smd the consumer did not understand why the same recall wasn't issued for his wife's vehicle, since the power steering pump failed and had to be replaced. also, the gps navigation unit wa replaced, because the screen went dead. *jb

Engine vibrating violently at speeds of 35-40 mph and when rpm are between 1,500 to 2,000. the possible causes are faulty engine mounts, transmission, or engine. honda replaced the power steering due to problems. i also replaced the run flat tires with non run flat because the run flat last only 1 year. i want to vibration to be resolved. the vibration appears to be a manufacturer defect according to online honda owners groups. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear fold seat does not latch to the floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the latching system needed to be replaced to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 64,600.

The van vibrates horribly due to a faulty rear motor mount. it is clearly a default in manufacturing. i was also referred to mention complaint# 10425453. *tr

The power steering pump in our odyssey started making a loud squealing noise, and at some later time, the steering wheel began to vibrate. the steering pump noise was intermittent, and occurred at low and idle speeds only. there was never a loss of steering capability, but the shimmy in the steering wheel leads to driver discomfort and driver fatigue. honda has since replaced the power steering pump at a reduced cost to us, but the new pump has not solved the steering wheel shimmy. the shimmy is very similar to the effects of a bent wheel or a out of balance tire, but different wheels and different tires, in addition to multiple tire re-balances have failed to correct the problem. the steering shimmy occurs only at speeds above approximately 62 mph, and seems to occur after about 70 - 100 miles of driving. within this driving scenario, the shimmy can get very bad, and then at times completely disappear. but for most of the time, the shimmy is present. at speeds below 55 mph, the vehicle behaves very well. i'm not sure if this problem is unique to my vehicle, or if others have experienced the same issues. if it is generic to the vehicle design, then honda needs to provide odyssey owners with an economical solution. should the problem persist, i will have not choice but to sell the vehicle because, aside form the potential safety issues, it does not provide the driving comfort that we need. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the check air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer stated that the wiring of the air bags was not properly installed and as a result, the air bags would not deploy properly in the event of a crash. the contact was also advised that the engine valves, rear brakes and the rear engine mount would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. the current vehicle mileage was 113,000 miles. kmj

Power steering makes a whining noise, difficult to steer at low speeds and anytime during cold weather. *tr

As i was driving down the highway at around 70 mph with the cruise control on, when the battery dashboard indicator illuminated. within 20 minutes the vehicle's electrical systems began to die. i was able to drive to an auto parts store and purchase a new battery. replacing the battery did not eliminate the battery indicator and the vehicle died again on my way home again driving around 70 mph on the interstate. this time the vehicle was towed a service station where the battery and alternator were both tested and found to work properly. the vehicle was then towed to a local honda dealership to try and identify the cause of the parasitic drain. it does not seem reasonable for a vehicle with a properly functioning alternator to lose all electrical power and die with in operation and indicates a defect in the electrical system. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the check engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated as the vehicle lost acceleration power. the contact applied the brake pedal but the brakes seized and the contact momentarily lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 50,000. updated 03/11/14*lj

Experiencing vibration in vehicle during acceleration between 40-60 mph. took the van to mechanic and was informed that two motors mounts are bad and need replacing. these are not wear and tear items and should not need replacing. this appears to be a problem with honda odyssey vans and this problem is not being covered by warranty since the failure occurs around 100k to 150k miles. *tr

On my way to work on january 14, 2014, as i was getting up to speed (from 0 to 20), the engine revved around 2000 rpm, the transmission would not engage 2nd gear. i backed off the gas pedal and the transmission engaged. the check engine light lit up and i drove it to a honda dealership. the service department said that their diagnostic revealed an internal issue with the transmission and would need replacement. i have owned 7 hondas since 1983, and i have never had this type of problem. the van is at a local transmission shop rebuilding the transmission for $1500, honda wanted $5300. the van has been well maintained over the years and i'm very surprised that the transmission would go at 141,000 miles, but transmission issues appears to be a problem with the odyssey lineup over the years. unfortunately, i was not made aware of these issues prior to purchase. disappointing. *tr

I was told today that my front engine mount needs to be replaced. my van only has 79,586 miles on it. it seems to be a very common defect in theses vans. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when a burning odor was present in the vehicle. the contact stated that white smoke was coming from under the rear and front of the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that a faulty valve in the transmission caused the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 142,000.

Took vehicle to honda dealer it was bought from for routine service. dealer reported to me that 3 engine mounts were broken. one engine mount had previously broken and been repaired by this dealer. i am in my 70's, retired, and drive cautiously. how can 4 engine mounts break? *tr

Rear engine mount is broken. there are many other such complaints on this vehicle. a long list of complaints is noted on cartalk.com website including a previous complaint, (10425453.) honda should offer a recourse for all of these individuals. *tr

I was taking care of my timing belt change at dealer and i mentioned my vehicle vibrating a lot lately and i was told that they found front and rear motor mounts broken which is unusual for family van which has only 71000 miles and driven very carefully.cost of repair is about 2000 dollars and i saw many complaints online when i searched about it. *tr

I am the original owner of 2006 honda odyssey. the vehicle was always serviced by honda dealer every few months for oil change and other scheduled maintenance. right after my extended warranty expired last august 2013, santan honda in chandler had told me that i had two cracked engine mounts. the vehicle was never raced nor towed anything. it was purely used by wife to haul my dogs to the park and grocery the cost was close to $900 including part, labor and tax. i have afraid the other engine mounts will fail anytime soon. it is very unusual for engine mounts to fail immaturely at such low mileage. i have seen many odysseys owner of model year 2005-2006 had similar complaints.please refer to another compliant number 10425453. please investigate if it qualifies for a recall. *tr

Appears that there is an o ring issue on this year honda odyssey. air is getting in the power steering pump/lines causing a whining during turns and acceleration. this is an issue that warrants a "tsb" to the mechanics and service industry, however, honda has yet to announce a recall or offer assistance in the matter. this is our second honda...we drove an accord to 246k miles and are big honda fans. hate that there is a known issue and no recall. *tr

Hi, our 2006 odyssey has been extremely difficult to steer at low speeds since new. it also makes a loud whine when wheel turned to side at low speeds. we heard that a recall or service bulletin was done for known power steering issues, but when took to dealer were told that our vin was not included, and they said it was a known issue but would cost hundreds $$ just to diagnose, and possibly thousands to repair... please help! which vin are covered? are they correct or simply extorting us? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I took my vehicle to the dealer for 90k mile maintenance and was told that the rear engine mount was broken, which was the reason the vehicle felt unstable. they said all other mounts were wearing severely and would have to be replaced as well. i have never had this problem with any other vehicle i have owned - regardless of mileage. after online research i realize this is an extremely common occurrence with honda odysseys. this is a serious safety issue!!! honda is aware of it but does nothing. *tr

On my 2006 odyssey had to replace the front brakes at around 19,000 miles due to shaking of the car when braking. recently at 34,000 miles the vsa warning light came on, took it to my local honda dealership and it was diagnosed that the vsa modulator needs to be replaced and that it's dangerous to drive the minivan. a quick search on the internet reveals that the vsa is a common issue. i question the quality of such an important piece of equipment and the high price to replace, over $1000. with such low mileage such parts should not go bad. i see that honda issued a recall for a vsa issue but for 2007-2008 odysseys. i believe it should include all years. *tr

Car shudders when shifting gears at lowers speeds(20-40). *tr

Power steering groans loudly in weather below 70 degrees. the blogosphere is rife with reports of a faulty o-ring placement in these odyssey's that impacts that operation of the power steering. *tr

Every year, within 12 months/12,000 miles, our 2006 honda odyssey ex experiences the same problem with the front brakes. the problem begins with a mild side to side shaking of the front end while braking, typically worse at freeway speeds. this shaking can be felt throughout the entire vehicle cabin, including by all seated passengers. if left unresolved for any period of time, the shaking continues to intensify the longer you wait to address the issue. the intensity of this issue literally causes us to avoid braking in order to avoid experiencing the problem. every time the vehicle is brought in for this problem we are told that the front rotors have warped, and we will need to replace both the front rotors and pads to resolve the issue. this is an unrealistic time frame for consumers to have to absorb such a substantial cost related to the safety of a vehicle. the reason i am reporting this issue is that this has been a yearly ongoing safety issue for us, and in doing some consumer comparison i am finding that i am not alone in experiencing it. nearly every odyssey owner i speak with confirms the same issue. all of us are being told by honda that "it must be the way you drive". my local mechanic recently added that he discovered that honda is no longer offering any warranty coverage over these particular parts - in his opinion an admission that something is wrong with their vehicles in that area. please require honda to address the safety of these vehicles by solving whatever inadequate design or product is causing the front brakes to experience such frequent and dramatic failures. thank you. *tr

Vehicle shudders while accelerating and worse with turning left onto freeway onramps etc. causes some difficulty steering and need to enter freeway at very slow speed disrupting traffic. *tr

Rear door liftgate failed, rear door would not stay open and slammed down on my head/torso while trying to remove items from the back. *tr

Steering & control difficult at low speeds. power steering pump failure at 52, 749 miles--required replacement. same problem at 105,000 miles--required power steering pump replacement...again. same problem at 159,000 miles--required power steering pump replacement a third time. *tr

Driving on a major 4 lane highway @ approx. speed of 70. suddenly the steering went out of control. it was loose,but i was unable to control. the road was dry,temperature was about 70 degrees. fortunately,i was able to glide to a grassy median strip without hitting anybody,or have them hit me. the vehicle was towed to a local garage. they could find no problem. we contacted honda customer service,who told us to bring it to a dealer which we did. they had no findings. both of these places feel the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but told us to come and get it. we,needless to say, are very afraid to drive it. we have never had anything to complain about with this van. *tr

I am writing you in reference to my honda odyssey that was purchased in october 2006. in august of this year (2013) the transmission stopped working. i had to have the van towed to an auto shop in vermont to get fixed. the shop had to do a transmission rebuild. the transmission rebuilt cost me three thousand and four hundred and sixty-three dollars ($3463.00). i spoke with the owner of the auto shop and he advised me that honda odyssey's are known to have transmission problems. i also verified this information on-line. *tr

Driving at 50 mph on a friday night. my van suddenly gave a loud explosive sound and the cabin filled up with smoke and i could not breathe or see properly. i wondered what was going on and quickly pulled up on the side of the road. it took me some time to get out of the van since i am disabled. my husband had to literally speaking, carry me out and sat me on the side of the road. passers by had already called 911 when they noticed what was going on. the police, ambulance and fire dept came. the fire dept determined that my van was smoking heavily and they took care of the fire in my engine when they opened the hood. the van was towed to the dealership and they informed me that my transmission was defective. the only problem was that this will then be the third transmission in a van that is less than 8 years old. i had a similar problem in july 2011 at 80,000 miles and the transmission was replaced then with promises from honda that i was good for another 5 years. so when this problem occurred exactly 2 years to the time that the second transmission was replaced, i reported the problem to honda and they want me to pay for a third transmission. this is despite the fact that i always serviced my van with the dealership. it has never been serviced with the local repair shop. i am still making car payments on my van and they want me to pay for a new transmission? i will appreciate an investigation on why honda is allowed to sell lemons to consumers even though they are aware of transmission problems on the odyssey vans. smoke and fire due to recurring transmission problems on the same van is a safety issue. i pray that no one will be killed or injured due to recurring transmission problems with honda odyssey vans. thanks in advance for your assistance in protecting and ensuring consumer safety as we drive our cars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, burning fumes started to emit into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the transmission was slipping. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 93,699 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Power tailgate opened and came right down hitting my wife. she was not hurt. when we purchased the honda we were told this would not happen that there was a safety system that would make the tailgate go back up if it came down on a person or object. which is what it has done in the past. we have an appointment to take the car into the dealer honda of sumner at 7:30 am on 8/12/2013 to have them look at it. we took it into today and a guy ( not a service guy looked at it and said he didn't know what was causing the problem.) i did some research and it appears to be a tailgate strut problem which i understand is a recall on 2008-2009 models. action number ea08-015. *tr

Vsa light turned on at start-up and would not go out. dealer test returned an error code on the vsa modulator requiring a $1300 replacement. *tr

Honda transmission failed at 67k miles. transmission is still with the 3yrs/ 36k warranty in term of the year but over the mileage by 31k miles. honda transmissions are very unreliable and the company does not acknowledge this transmission problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while parked, he smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. there was no fuel visible on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the fuel tank and sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 169,000. the vin was unavailable.

I parked my van and opened the manual rear passenger door. the rear door latch would not operate when we tried to close the door. this is a significant safety issue since i have a 9 year old son who rides in the seat adjacent to the defective door. i took it to the honda dealer and was told that replacing the latch and also the defective roller arm would cost $296. *tr

After driving fuel smell from rear of vehicle and fumes enter cabin at times while driving. inspected for leak found liquid fuel drips from top of fuel tank, removed interior compartment access panel and found spider cracks in the top of the fuel pump housing. as soon as vehicle is started the fuel seeps from the top of the fuel pump. will need fuel pump replacement. in process of contacting manufacturer - honda. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated the driver and passenger's side sliding doors would open independently while driving at various speeds. the sliding doors also would not close when the contact attempted to close them. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis numerous times. the contact was unaware of the repairs performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000. *tr

The 2006 honda odyssey has 100,600 miles, we were driving approx 75 mph on the freeway, and the rpm's increased greatly but the vehicle suddenly lost speed in heavy traffic. soon, white smoke appeared from the front as we coasted to the nearest exit approx 1 mile away. it turns out the transmission failed without warning. all regularly scheduled maintenance on the vehicle was performed. transmission failure with just 100k miles. we were fortunate to avoid an accident in heavy traffic. *tr

I am the owner of a 06 honda odyssey which i bought with alittle over 35000 miles. i just took van in for service and got the bad news it needs motor mounts! had to laugh to myself thinking the dealer was full of it. no way could a vehicle with low miles possibly need motor mounts! so did some online research and found there are a tons of people having the same issue. there obviously is a bad design if so many people are having this issue. of course when you call honda they deny that the problem even exist! someone needs to hold the company accountable! there is a great deal of danger for our family's sake! the sad truth is it will take several families before honda acknowledges it was a bad design! *tr

I purchased this vehicle, 2006 honda odyssey used and noticed that the brake pedal was low. i took it to a honda dealer and had them do an inspection and complained that the brake pedal was low. (noted in my work order). they told me the rear brakes were the cause and needed replacing. i agreed to have them replaced and to check for anything else it may need.my vehicle passed the nys inspection. as soon as i entered the vehicle at the dealer i noticed the pedal had not improved. i went back in to complain and the manager stated that the low pedal was normal for this vehicle. i have had many vehicles in my life and when the pedal goes further down than the gas pedal and almost touches the floor with new brakes installed there is something wrong. when stopped the pedal will travel almost two more inches before getting "hard". i know honda has some kind of bulletin out on this issue but i cant seen to find it. the vehicle takes longer to stop and the pedal is very soft and spongy. im concerned that i will rear end someone because the brakes are not safe. *tr

The struts on the liftgate of my 2006 honda odyssey lx completely failed in november 2011 at around 40,000 miles. thankfully, this happened as i was opening it, so no one was underneath it yet. the liftgate is extremely heavy and could have caused serious injury, especially to a small person. we replaced the struts with new honda parts purchased from the same honda dealership where we purchased the vehicle. it is now april 2013, not even a year and half later, and the replacement struts have also failed. i called the dealership, and they have no advice on what to do from here other than replace the struts with the same part that has failed twice now. i've seen numerous reports online about the same issue with the same vehicle. given the track record of the liftgate struts for this model, i think it's pretty likely this will happen again, and i fear that i or someone in my family may suffer serious injury or worse. other model years have been recalled because apparently the pressurized gas leaks from the struts. i think the 2006 has the same problem, and a recall is in order. these struts need to be replaced with ones that don't leak. this is a serious safety issue. *tr

Recently it has started lugging between 15 and 20 miles an hour and the lugging is often preceded by a whining sound. spoke with honda mechanic who said there could be an issue with torque converter and need to be replaced. *tr

My problem is with my 2006 honda odyssey. we took the car in for an oil change and was informed that the oil pan threads were striped. we were informed this was a common problem with honda and acura. from my research this has been a problem since 1984. the problem with honda's steel oil pans is the drain plug threads are frequently damaged and the drain plug sealing area tends to distort. honda uses an aluminum sealing washer to seal the drain plug against the pan. from my research i discovered the problem is the flimsy threads and thin sheet metal can not take this amount of torque and will fail after repeated oil changes. the mechanic suggested a helicoil as a possible permanent solution to the problem. if that does not work than ultimately i have to change the whole oil pan with oe equipment. the only problem with that is honda has not corrected the flaw, so in a few years i will be in the same position of having stripped oil pan threads. no one wants to drive down the road and lose oil pressure because the treads of the oil pan has stripped over time. and consumers do not want to spend several hundred dollars every few years replacing an oil pan because of hondas flawed design. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was told to allow the computer to reset independently. the contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. the contact later took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and was advised that the spool valve needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired because the part needed to complete the repair was on backorder. the failure continuously recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 72,000.

Passenger door slider jams and sticks when using keyless entry. first repair 2009 @ 39000 miles. rollers replaced. this caused problem to worsen. modesto mistlin honda has not been helpful with the issue. *tr took it in again dec.21, 2009 and so on... being this is only vehicle i had to put up with issue. repairs have been made repeatedly which has caused problem to become worse. 2013 door will not open. this is a major safety hazard! have it in shop now in fremont honda.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle suddenly. the contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the inner and outer tie-rod connect had fractured. the contact had the vehicle towed home. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the contact did not take the vehicle to a mechanic or dealer. the failure mileage was 58,180. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power for 15 seconds before functioning normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that they could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 82,000.

My car's starter broke and the mechanic then told me that the engine mounts in the front and rear were broken and needed replacing. in doing an online search, i discovered that this is a common and nagging problem with odyssey owners. i have owned 6 cars and never heard of such a thing! thankfully the problem is being fixed before it caused an accident. is there a recall or planned recall for this problem? my extended warranty expired 2,000 miles ago. thank you *tr

Multiple electrical problems occur intermittently in wet conditions including failure of window wipers, headlights, door locks, and rear sliding doors. as described in honda service bulletin 08-078 this is a result of a defect in the trim panel that exposes electrical connector c701 behind the left rear side trim panel to moisture. *tr

My odyssey lost power/wouldn't accelerate/wouldn't shift as we approached the top of a 7% grade. we pulled over, shut the car off and checked fluids etc.. everything was fine. we tried to get going again and the van wouldn't go. we sat for about an hour and tried again, and the van got going again perfectly fine. we were able to get to honda when it broke down again. honda diagnosed it with a bad transmission/torque converter. the atf fluid was burnt (my odyssey has the atf fluid cooler too). the tech said the vcm (eco mode, variable cylinder management) increases the load/stress on the vehicle and is a contributing factor of the break down. my odyssey has been meticulously maintained at honda y honda specs/recommendations. i had no previous indication my trans was going out (no gear slipping anything. it drove fine up until it broke down) i called american honda for assistance in the repair, and they failed to even offer any sort of help. from what i've googled, honda odysseys have common trans/torque converter issues and american honda is well aware of the problems on the odysseys. after this, i will not buy another honda. *tr

The transmission is gone because of an inherent design problem in the transmission. because the transmission fluid pump stops working correctly inside the transmission, the pressure is too low and the transmission grinds itself up. the car will slip out of gear and stop moving. there is nothing i could have done about it in preventative maintenance. i have to replace the transmission at a cost of approximately $4000 or more. this should not happen under normal conditions after 7 years even if the car has 150,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel when turning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who added power steering fluid to the vehicle but to no avail. the steering wheel continued to exhibit the noise when turning, which was similar to a motor sound. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 128,000.

Groaning sound from power steering system and steering wheel hard to turn at low speeds. took vehicle to honda dealer knowing other 2006 honda odysseys had power steering problems and that the warranty on just the power steering pump had been extended to 7 years and 100,000 miles. i hoped the issue was just the power steering pump and that the warranty would cover it. of course not! the problem is apparently in the steering rack and will require $1,200+ in repairs for a new one or the van will be a safety issue. i'm very suspicious that they have an extended warranty on the pump but not on the steering rack. since i don't want to lose steering while driving and cause an accident, i am forced to have this defective part repaired at my own cost. with only 55,000 miles on the van, this is not the kind of safety or quality i would have expected from honda. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with rack and pinion leakage. *tgw the consumer stated he took the vehicle to have a recall rectified regarding the steering pump. however, as time went by, he began having problems with the steering while making turns. the consumer believed the leaking rack and pinion was related to the steering pump as they were integrated. *jb

Based on a report today that honda is recalling 2003/2004 honda odyssey where the issue involves the ignition interlock, a device intended to ensure that the key can only be removed when a vehicle is firmly shifted into park. i have a 2006 honda odyssey and had a similar issue in 2010 where after parking and removing my keys and i got down, the van moved backwards and the my front door hit another car in the parking lot damaging both cars, and i had to file a claim with unitrin direct. the result being i have a fault accident record on my license and my insurance went up for no fault of mine. i think honda should recall even the 2006 model and pay me back from my repairs and extra insurance payments that i have paid and work with dmv/unitrin to remove the fault accident record that i have on my license. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle it began to roll back. the contact mentioned that the vehicle rolled over her left foot and had to be taken to a hospital. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the current failure mileage was 87.039.

Trying to close the rear passenger-side automatic sliding door, it would close half-way, start beeping and open up again. it would do this over and over again, until it finally closed several tries later. turning the automatic function off would not help. when putting it on manual function, the door would jam and literally not budge. this happened several times before it just stopped working altogether. the last time we attempted to open the door, it ended up remaining open for the entire day because it was literally jammed in the open position. thankfully it was in our driveway! we haven't opened it since. moving forward to last month, november 2012. the driver's side automatic door started squeaking upon opening and closing. a week later, it too was refusing to shut. this time i was at a grocery store and ended up stranded in the parking lot with my 6 year old for over an hour before i could finally get the door to shut. it is winter and thus, very cold these days. i am now having to load my kids in the van from the front passenger side door or through the trunk. i don't dare open either automatic door. unfortunately, i have seen this exact scenario with too many other honda odyssey owners. this has the potential of being a major safety issue, depending on where people are when the doors refuse to close. not to mention the potential insurance liability if the doors refuse to close and one is left with no choice but to leave their vehicle wide open for any length of time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 55 mph, the horn failed to sound upon engaging. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times for the failure however, they were unable to locate the cause of the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000. the vin was unavailable.

According to the dealer the abs modulator is malfunctioning. *tr

In november 2005 i purchased a new 2006 honda odyssey exl. within a few days the driver's side power window (it is worth mentioning that i have not had any problem with the other power windows) often times did not close when i tried to close it. the worst times are when it rains or the temperature is cold. while under warranty i took the vehicle to another honda dealer to have the window repaired. they attempted the repairs but were unable to fix the power window. i tried many jiffy lube and liquid wrench to lubricate the window per the dealer's recommendation but the result has been only temporary and the window continues to stay down when it should be closing. *tr

Loud noise from engine compartment during a turn. repair shop said the passenger side engine mount has nearly failed and the others will need to be replaced soon. it makes no sense for such a part to fail at 65k miles - this issue should be grounds for a recall. *tr

Incident date: tuesday, october 23, 2012 approximately 1pm temperature: approximately 55 degrees road condition: dry tires: goodyear assurance fuel max installed: september 23, 2009 miles on tires at time of incident: 49,051 estimated tread life left: 4/32 number of persons in vehicle: 2 adults, 3 children while on a local shopping trip including travel on an interstate highway the right rear tire of the vehicle blew out. we had entered the interstate highway and had traveled about 5 miles. while passing a semi and in the left lane of the highway, at 70 mph, the right rear tire blew out. the vehicle started to vibrate and the tire was slapping the underside of the fender. control of the vehicle was maintained and the vehicle was slowed down and moved to the center median. when traffic cleared, the vehicle was moved safely to the right shoulder of the highway. after exiting the vehicle, inspection of the right rear tire revealed a total blow out. the other members exited the vehicle and remained in the grass away from the vehicle while the tire was changed. when the tire was changed we continued to the next exit and used back roads to return home. new tires were purchased on tuesday, oct 23, 2012. the tire specialist indicated that the probable cause of the blow out was hitting a pot hole. *tr

Transmission hunts between 4th and 5th gear during acceleration causing surges in the rpm and the car. *tr

Travelling on vaction on freeway at 100km ( 60 mph ) when my transmission went on my honda odyssey. smoke from under hood, engine started to rev up and tacometer reved up bascially enough function to pull over to the side of freeway. we had towed to honda where i was informed that my vehicle that i havent even owned for 5yrs at the time and only 120000km (75000miles) that the transmission was gone and would cost me $5000 to repair. we had our van towed back to our local dealer (2hrs away and across us boarder back to canada) where they charged us $3700 do to us keeping up with all services. after all cost to have returned home and our family of six returned home i paid $4500 out of my pocket on a vehicle im still making $600 a month payments on. unaccceptable. *tr

Have had intermittent vibration coming from engine compartment. primarily occurs at any speed when the vcm or eco mode activates. not sure what other issues this may cause but seems unsafe. honda dealer diagnosed issue as a broken rear engine mount. cost to repair is $866. *tr

I am writing with regards to my 2006 honda odyssey. took it to the dealer for a recall related issue with my brakes and while fixing it, they noticed that the vehicle had issues with rear engine mount. dealer told me my rear engine mount is broken and that's why my vehicle vibrates and that will eventually lead to failure with power steering, a/c, engine, transmission...etc. since the vehicle can come to a halt in the middle of driving if left unattended, i think this is a serious safety concern with any honda minivan's and wanted to bring this to your attention. i started reading about this on the internet and looks like lots of people have the same issue with their engine mounts (both front & rear) with odyssey's especially from 2005 - 2009. i would imagine honda is well aware of this issue and they did nothing to fix the problem in the first place. filed a formal complaint with honda and it went nowhere and i was told since my vehicle is out of warranty (5 years or 60000 miles which ever comes first) there is nothing they can do to help me with it. i paid 711$ to fix the issue, which should have never been the case had honda taken some responsibility to fix it in the first place. whats really annoying is a broken engine part with just 48000 miles on it? i just hope this does not lead to any loss of life. please consider this as a top priority issue and do the needful to address it. thank you! *tr

My odyssey's motor mount failed last year before i hit 100,000. i was recently told that i need to replace the other three. it is my understanding that this is an ongoing problem with the vehicle, and honda should recall the vehicles for this defect. *tr

I took my car in for an oil change and they advised me that my front engine motor mount has gone bad. i have not gotten it replaced however they are charging my $800.00 for it. after reading thousands of complaints online it seems that honda 2005's and above are having issues with them breaking more often then what they should be since the actual unit is tucked up right near the exhaust manifold and the rubber wears out quickly. i have never ever experienced a car where you had to replace the mount under 100k miles. *tr

Bought vehicle used & noticed a soft pedal from the go! saw where master cylinder was rebuilt & front pads put on before my purchase. took to honda to get serviced on 7/18/2012 at 118,647 miles & told them it still felt a little soft with the pedal going lower than normal. they checked it out in service & put new rotors & pads on the rear. we took it on a trip to florida & the brakes felt good. seems better now however it's beginning to feel a little soft again but appears to be braking ok. i told [xxx] in service at honda & i told him i will keep an eye on it to see if there are any differences in the oncoming miles. he said ok. thanks! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Passenger side sliding door failed to disengage the lock. had to take to the dealer where they removed the door panel and replaced the latch. since the door would not open they had to do this from the inside of the vehicle. on 9/1/2012 the driver side sliding door also failed to disengage the lock. i have not had this repaired yet. i believe this is a safety defect. luckily both times we were parked, but if it had been an emergency valuable time would have been wasted in trying to get a non-functioning door to open. *tr

Rear motor mounts went bad and causes vibrations when driving between 30-45mph. *tr

Front motor mount is torn and recommend replacing for $951.28 + tax; side motor mount is leaking and recommend replacing for $238.88 + tax. this van is used mainly for driving my kids to school and activities. no heavy towing nor hard driving. i was told that it's a common problem with honda odyssey, but at this time honda corporation has not addressed it. my van really makes noise and rattles when accelerating and i'm concerned that it is a safety issue if the engine is not secured properly. *tr

We have been told that there are 3 cracked engine mounts on the car. we have been told that this is typical on the honda odyssey. we were also told by the dealer that the cost to replace is about $1,000 each. the car is only 6 years old and driven by a soccer mom. *tr

Transmission continues to shudder at 50 mph. it looks like it shutters until you hit the gas or let off. if you are coasting on flat ground, steady at the same speed, it will do it until you let off the gas or hit the gas harder. *tr

Side and rear motor mounts failed. previously noted problem due to increased vibration when motor shifts from 6 to 4 cylinders. *js

Horrible, horrible, horrible! i had done a lot of research on what type of used mini van was the best on the market. honda kept popping up, so i went and purchased a 2006 honda odyssey touring. i loved it until i got a flat tire. i took it to discount tire store (the same place we took our toyota). that is where we informed that we have the pax tire system. from there it's been a disaster! i've called michelin and the honda dealership, nobody will do anything to make this situation right! it should be disclosed to buyers before they purchase a car with this tire system on it. the tires cost 300$ a piece and i was informed by michelin that they only last up to 36k miles. the tires that i have right now, still should have 50% of their life, however my rear tire now has a "bubble" on it. it is not safe to drive! shame on honda and michelin for not doing the right thing! i will never purchase another honda or michelin tire! *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to defective vsa modulator *tgw the consumer stated the vsa light illuminated at start-up and it never went out. *jb

While driving on the freeway, rear toyo tire blew out. required replacing 2 tires, the one blow out and another in front that had tread separation issues identified by tire mechanic. upon return from trip, taken back to installation dealer and they contacted toyo who offered a $30 refund on each. since the original purchase was for 4 tires, the two remaining tires were also at risk for similar blow out. toyo did not want to offer refund unless proof of tire rotation was provided. the issue was ultimately with a faulty blow-out (3 tire dealers stated that this was not a wear-and-tear issue but a defect) and not a matter of getting refund yet toyo's focus was on proving that the tires were not maintained rather than dealing with an obviously dangerous product out in the market. *tr

The van seems to stutter at low speeds usually 30-35mph. lately the it has issue has worse and is experiencing problems at highway speeds. *tr

Motor mount went bad and causing vibrations when low driving speeds in eco. the vibrations started when i had about 60k miles and the van was 5 years old. it affects acceleration because i have to decelerate to stop the vibrations. *tr

Brand new replaced battery and electrical start issue happening again. sometime the car wouldn't start as if the battery is dead, then wait 10 minute and everything works (tho all the code reset as if the battery was disconnected). this is what caused us to replace the battery after dealer couldn't find any issue. it worked for a few weeks but problem is back. dealer can't replicate issue since of course it starts fine. but there is some inherent issue with odyssey electrical issue as a lot of people have this issue. *tr

I was driving with my 3 children and approached a stop sign. i pressed my brakes, and they completely froze. i could not push the pedal down. it was like stepping on a brick. it would not move down at all. i was slamming my foot down on the petal and nothing happened. fortunately, i was going slow at the time, after slamming the brakes numerous times, the pedal seemed to raise a bit and i was able to push it down. this has now happened 5 different times. i took it to a repair shop the same day it initially happened and they could not re-create the problem. it happened two more times and took it to our honda dealer. (burns honda), they said it fell into a recall and fixed the problem. two weeks later it happened again, this time there were two cars in front of me and i had to use the emergency brake. my car is back at the honda dealer where they are going to try to once again "re-create" the problem. i feel my car is a death trap. i am afraid to drive it. i am afraid i am going to get in a terrible accident and hurt myself, my family or someone else. something needs to be done. i am not sure where to go for help. i called the service director 3 times after researching brakes issues on the internet and believe i have an issue with the vacuum release. the service director agreed that he thought that was the problem, but wasn't sure how to fix it. *tr

Our van has two broken motor mounts. most of our car's mileage is highway and easy driving. there seems to be no good reason for why they are broken. judging from the experience of others on-line, it would appear that the design is poor and the cost to repair them (replace) is extremely high. not sure if this falls within your area of review or not. *tr

I am the original owner of this 2006 honda odyssey. the rear and side engine mounts have failed, at 72,000 miles. this is a manufacturer's defect. the engine mounts should not fail at this mileage. i had noticed a rumbling noise at lower speeds when the engine was running in eco mode, and it appears that this noise was a result of the failure of the engine mounts. it is a defect that if not repaired would result in the engine falling out of the vehicle, clearly a defect. honda needs to take action to replace the faulty engine mounts and correct this defect in design in future models. *tr

Steering wheel locks up midway into steering when turning. this happened twice today. you have to steering it other way or loosens up after few seconds. i have had the recall service already performed regarding recent hard to steer at low speed. now it completely locks up - major safety hazard!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who advised that the engine motor mounts were cracked and two were broken due to defective material. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 84,000.

Soon after purchasing our 2006 honda odyssey ex i noticed a shudder when i was going slowly in traffic. it had trouble shifting up. usually when this happens i'm only going between 30-45. it seems fine when i quickly accelerate. now it happens almost every time i drive it. i know it's a transmission issue, because it sounds like all the other complaints here. i have taken it to the dealer we bought it from and of course they couldn't find the shudder. it was probably because they only drove it for 2 miles. i'm very frustrated with honda and won't ever purchase one again. *tr

The driver side passenger sliding door would not latch. we were told by the dealership to turn it on manual so we could drive it with out hearing the door alarm. we were told that it would be safe to drive while one manual. while driving you could hear the door trying to latch auto even when it was set to manual. when i was turning a corner the driverside passenger door popped open and slid all the way open. we had an issue with the other sliding door last year and the dealership ended up replacing the latch on that door but the door never opened all the way. i would have though there would be a safety mechanism in place on those doors to prevent it from opening while driving but i was wrong. *tr

I purchased a set of 4 toyo versado lx tires about 3 years ago. in the last month, one tire completely disintegrated on the interstate and we were lucky to keep control! the outer tread completely peeled off like you see from 18-wheelers. just a few weeks later, we had terrible vibration from the front end. took car to honda dealer who determined another of the tires was completely defective. the treads were separating from the inside, and the tire was effectively square. all of the tires had plenty of wear left. *tr

While driving on i-81. i heard a brief, unusual sound inside my honda odyssey, then the left rear tire suffered an immediate catastrophic failure. the tire tread just peeled off the tire. fortunately the tire did not deflate. i was able to safely park off the interstate and call for assistance. the van sustained significant body damage from the tire thread debris. i was towed to the nearest honda dealer. they had to replace both rear tires with another brand because they did not sell toyo and it was after 6 p.m. they also were able to make the van safe for highway travel by removing broken body parts and securing other body components that allowed me to continue my journey back home without any further incidents.....updated 05/23/12 *bf updated 06/06/2012 *js *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while traveling 30 mph the contact noticed steam coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the air conditioning condenser was replaced. the current mileage was 46,000 and the failure mileage was 39,000. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf updated 06/22/12

Rear engine mount is broken. car has approximately 74,500 miles and is a 2006.

Transmission failed 3 weeks after a botched timing belt work by honda dealer. required replacing 3 valves and reconditioning of engine head. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle would shake excessively and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the dealer informed the contact that there was an internal transmission failure and advised her to replace the transmission. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 91,155.

2006 odyssey has warped brake rotors, but the original brake pads are still in good shape. according to dealership; this is "very normal" for odyssey even for 1 or 2 year old van. my rotors needs to be replaced because they are warped, not due to wear and tear (becoming too thin). this is more like a manufacture defect parts than normal wear and tear problem. *js

Engine whines and shakes steering wheel. first at 70000 miles. checked and added ps fluid. worked for a while. 73k started again. added more fluid. 75k replaced drive belt. 80k noticed increased noise (whining), but no shaking of the wheel. brought into dealer and they said there are many issues with others and honda extended warranty to 7 years, but no recall. mechanic stated that at high speeds (hwy), ps pump seal could fail, leak and cause loss of power steering and possible safety issue. called honda usa and they said yes to warranty, but no to safety campaign- how can they be so irresponsible! *tr

The power lift gate fell down on me; luckily no one was directly under it when it fell. it happened instantly; when i opened it up, it crashed down the first time. upon further attempts to open it, it would slowly open and then jerk and then go back down. it will not stay open by itself. the local honda service center inspected it and said the struts had gone out on it and replaced them both. according to news feb 21, 2012, honda odysseys are being recalled for the same issue in march 2012; my 2006 model has done the same thing the news articles report. *tr

Rear automatic door would open then slam down a bit then reopen,slam,reopen and then on third try slam shut. my wife was under the door the first time it happened and the door slammed on her. now i see a recall of 08,09 models for the same problem. had to have rear struts replaced. need to expand recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving 35 mph when the steering wheel failed to move while making a left turn. the contact stated that every warning light illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 61,000.

Front motor mount broken. i have taken good care of this van and do not drive aggressively. i have had every recommended maintenance service (10k, 15k, etc. etc.) after looking on line, i see that this is a common problem. obviously a design flaw! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle rapidly decelerated to 20 mph. the contact depressed the accelerator but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 65 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission would have to be replaced. the dealer did not give a reason for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and the failure mileage was 106,000.

The a/c unit should not fail in a 4 year old car that is hardly used. we still have not repaired it because it costs around 1,000.00. *tr

Front and side motor mount failure. *tt

Rear engine mounts broken. front engine mounts very poor condition. been advised that common problem.

Vibration and noise from engine or tansmission whenever car goes into eco mode. does it at all speeds. dealer confirmed that the car needs new engine mounts. seems like ex-l and tourings have the same issue!!!! faulty mounts, bad design! dealer qoted $2000 to fix. dont have money to cover the cost as i just had a baby. *tt

The car shakes really bad at about 30-35 miles per hour and also hesitates at times. you can feel the van shift very hard also. *tr

I was driving on my way back from cleveland ohio. noticed a shaking feeling on a transmission shifting gear. i looked it up on the internet and there is a ton of people with the same complaint :( *tr

In the summer of 2009, my 2006 honda odyssey developed a strong, foul odor for which no source could be found. i vacuumed the carpet, left containers of baking soda inside, and even threw away the rubber floor mats, thinking they had deteriorated in the summer heat. the odor did not go away. (the car had been garage-kept until around that time.) in 2010, when taking the car for a routine service appointment, i asked the service manager to check for the problem. he wanted to replace the cabin air filter, which i had already done myself. in september, 2011, after hurricane irene, the tailgate hatch would slosh and spill water when opened. this past week, i went to drive the car on an extended trip. when i went to lift the rear seats, which had been folded into the cargo area, to the upright position, i discovered that the seats were covered in mold and rust and were dripping with water. the cargo area carpeting was saturated. upon researching this problem on the internet, i learned that this has been a problem since at least november, 2010. besides the heath risks associated with exposure to inhaling mold, the rust may have compromised the integrity of the hardware securing the seats to the floor, to say nothing of the cosmetic damage to the leather of the seats. *tr

While driving 2006 honda odyssey at highway speed noticeable steering wheel shimmy while accelerating and coasting. changed wheels tires powersteering pump rotation of tires brake rotors and nothing has changed. all tires were balanced. *kb

Ever since about 90,000 the transmission shutters and makes a rumbling sound between 30-45 mph. a transmission oil "exchange" seemed to lessen the issue. but it has returned. *tr

During acceleration or deceleration, the steering and transmission shudders between 30 and 45 mph. when this condition happens, the vehicle becomes difficult to control and can easily become unsafe. while accelerating, the vehicle can shudder and easily shift to one side. this condition has occurred over the past year. it is now happening repeatedly and with increasing severity. i have replaced tires and checked alignment. i have also replaced brakes and turned rotors. the dealer indicated today that the problem is related to the torque converter and transmission. *kb

Transmission failed after 84,000 miles. transmission shudders between gears at various speeds when accelerating. reverse also does not engage and appears to exhibit slippage. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently when driving between 30-40 mph. the dealer diagnosed that the motor mounts would need to be replaced. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 70,026.

The honda odyssey van we have started to shift hard and when it would change into gears i would feel a big thump it is a automatic with over drive. *tr

While driving at 40 mph. the steering wheel shakes hard for about 4 sec. *tr

Torque converter pulsation and vibration. *tr

My 5 year old honda odyssey with only 68475 miles has o faulty front engine mount. and i believe this is a predominant problem with 05-2009 year odysseys. it can be a safety issue and would be nice if honda issued a recall. *tr

My honda odyssey has a manufacturers defect associated with the power steering system. it has an inconsistent buzz, whine, hum that can be heard predominantly at lower speeds. at times, the steering becomes tight making it difficult to steer the car. i have read about the service bulletins: tsb 2007 for the steering reservoir, and tsb 2010 for the steering pump. i will be calling the local dealer with hopes of correcting a poor design by honda. *tr

Failure of exhaust system heat shields could cause vehicle fire. consumer has no way of knowing that the safety shields are no longer in place. dealer indicated exhaust system heat shields were loose and missing and had to be replaced. dealer indicated failure to replace could result in melting of insulation on electrical wires. i feel the heat shields should have been manufactured using stainless steel to prevent corrosion and loss of this important safety feature. at $615 to replace, it is unlikely many people will have this work performed, especially as the vehicle ages. there are normal/expected safety features that car owners expect to replace (tires, wiper blades and bulbs). the consumer has no way of knowing if the safety shields have fallen from the vehicle. when contacting honda customer service i was told it was my responsibility to keep the car operating in a safe manner. but if i was not told (by the dealer) that i had a safety issue, i would have had no way of knowing. there are likely many other unsuspecting odyssey owners with this potential safety/fire hazard. *tr

At less than 80,000 my honda odyssey have been diagnosed as having a broken rear engine mount causing vibration/ratlling noise. several honda odyssey van owners have similar complaint. *tt

Our car started having a louder engine/transmission noise during acceleration and going uphill. when the dealer checked it out they said that the rear engine mount would need to be replaced (at a cost of $800 plus). after doing some research on this, i believe that this is a design flaw with the honda odyssey that occurs because of the variable cylinder engine, which cuts out 2 cylinders when they are not needed and thus saves gas mileage on these cars. my understanding is that the rear motor mount on these cars was designed to help dampen any vibration caused when the 2 cylinders were not in use and has been wearing out before its regular life (some at 50,000 miles). i request that nhtsa look into both the design of this device and also the excessive cost of the part for these cars (other engine mounts are considerably cheaper) -- and i propose a recall to replace the part. thank you. *tt

Recently i have felt a "shuddering" at speeds below 40mph. i take it to the shop for that problem as well as another issue with my power sliding doors. this is not the first time i have had problems with my doors. i have already had to replace the motor in the driver side sliding door(which was covered by warranty at the time). and now i am looking at replacing power door center rollers in both power sliding doors at an estimated $560.00 (and no longer have warranty). since i have had the vehicle it has been a hassle with the power sliding doors. they closed half way on my children getting in and out of the car all the time. and don't work the other half of the time. the issue with the "shuddering" is due to front and rear engine mounts needing to be replaced at an estimated $1355.00. i have done some research online about this problem and it seems that alot of the 2006 honda odyssey's have had the same issue and some happening again shortly after it has already been replaced once. i think that honda should do a recall on the "defective engine mounts". this cannot be safe to ride in. i have also read that honda is aware of the problem and is calling it a "known issue" but still not fixing the problem or reimbursing people the cost of repairs. how many more people have to complain about this or even get injured before honda will do something about it??? *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving 30 mph when the air bag warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed the air bag sensors needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 120,098.

I was told at a 90,000 mile service that my rear motor mount is cracking. this seems awfully early for this problem. further research on the internet showed a lot of complaints on this on various car-based websites.

I'm the original owner of a honda odyssey 2006 ex-l, i have religiously maintained it and have used honda filters, oils and lubricants, have done oil changes every 7,500 per honda maintenance schedule and replaced tranny fluid every 15,000 miles, especially after knowing this has been an issue with previous odyssey's and current ones. at 52,000 miles i had to replace a broken motor mount (known issue that honda won't acknowledge) thankfully extended warranty covered it. at 90,700 (my extended warranty expired at 85,200 miles) my transmission started making a whining noise (i have had 2 independent mechanics and a honda dealership verify the tranny is going south). in addition to the motor mount and transmission issues, this vehicle has had recalls to replace front brake pads, brake master "o" ring, power steering pump and paint peeling. for a $33k vehicle, it sure is a lemon. *tr

Occasionally during heavy rain, we loose our power steering for a period of 20-45 seconds or more. at the same time the battery warning indicator lights up. it is almost impossible to control the vehicle when this occurs. fortunately it has not happened in heavy traffic and have not had an accident as of yet. this is dangerous and could cause a very serious accident with serious injury or death. we have notified the honda dealer whom tried to remedy the problem by changing the power steering pump but this failed to solve the problem and the issue remains. the dealer has been unable to fix the problem. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to defective part in rear motor mounts *tgw the consumer stated honda was aware of the problem. instead of correcting the problem they were passing the cost to the consumer. the consumer stated he started complaining about the vibration problem in july 2007. despiteseveral trips to the dealership, without fully getting the problem resolved the rear motor mounts were never looked at until the van was out of warranty. the consumer was then informed it would cost $1000 to repair a problem that honda was well aware of. the consumer also stated he was charged $26.00 to un-twist the passenger side seat belt. the dealer stated seat belt don't twist by themselves. two weeks later, after limited use of the set belt, it twisted again. *jb the power steering pump was replaced. updated 10/04/11

I received a letter from the american honda dated summer 2011, regarding the warranty extension of the "steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine rpm." the term is up to 7 years or 100,000 miles. i bought my van in august of 2006, however, since i drive almost 100 miles a day (home to work), i have more than 100,000. here is my concern, i have been complaining about this said problem (regarding the steering wheels is hard to turn) in the honda dealer in corona even before receiving this letter, but all they said that it could be related to cold weather. later on about 4 months ago, they said the power steering pump needs to be replace. right after i received this letter from american honda, i gave them a call and told them that i'm already having this problem before, and that this is a known problem, but i didn't do anything about it because i was broke. i asked them if i can bring my van to the dealer to have them replace the power steering pump eventhough my mileage now is more than what they want which is 100,000 miles. they said, they can't help me because they are strict on warranty extension. and, since my mileage is now 165,000 miles, they can't help me even if the years qualifies me. they said to contact my local dealer where i bought the car and where i bring my car for repair and see if they can give me a discount to fix it. the point is it is not fair for them to set a limit on their warranty because this is an obvious factory defect. they should have covered the odyssey 2006 regardless of the mileage because based on this letter, it is obvious that there is a lot of complains about it. i do not have the money to fix this problem, but i am hoping that by reporting this, we can consider this product defect as a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated the passenger side seat belt was able to be unlatched by a passenger and the seat belt then retracted and started choking the passenger. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the seat belt was acting as designed. the contact believed that the seat belts posed a safety hazard because they automatically retracted and would not stop. the failure and current mileages were 123,000.

2006 honda odyssey transmission problem, my car won't go into reverse. *tt

Air conditioning compressor leak caused by small stone requiring complete replacement. *tr

The engine mount in my 2006 honda odyssey is damaged and needs to be repaired. this has created dangerous driving conditions. *tr

My 2006 lx honda odyssey with 72,000 miles had both front engine mounts fail. no accident occurred to create this problem. repair bill is estimated at $ 500. *kb

Blown engine. no events leading up to the failure except for immediately before, when we noticed the engine over heating. checked it a while later, and all the engine oil was in the radiator! will need a new engine and radiator. *tt

Every time it is raining and car goes through a puddle the battery light comes on and the car looses power steering. has happened numerous times and when going to the dealership i was told that they could not duplicate the problem because it was not raining at the time. they stated they could replace the power steering pump & reservoir and it might fix the problem. this is very dangerous and seems to be happening on quite a few of the honda vehicles. i know another person who owns they exact same model and year and they are experiencing the same problem. last few times it rained power steering went out 5-7 times during a 20 min drive so the number of times is increasing. *tt

While the vehicle was in the slow motion or trying to park position, the steering is very tight and unable to handle the vehicle. the other day i am almost hitting a vehicle because i am unable to turn the van while pulling from a parking lot. http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/honda/odyssey/steering/problem.aspx. *tr

Driving on 2 lane highway with my 3 kids in the van. the battery light comes on and i hear a few brief clunks from engine area. then i realize i have no power steering so i stop quickly at a safe spot. i look at the engine and see the accessory belt that drives power steering pump, alternator, and a/c is loose. i see that the outer ring on the crankshaft pulley is missing and only see rubber on its outside. it's over 100 deg.f outside and we're 10 miles from anything. i call a few towing companies and find one that can show up within an hour. we wait and also get a hold of a friend to pick us up after the tow truck shows up. they tow it to our local honda dealer. the dealer replaces the crankshaft pulley and drive belt. towing was $153.40 and repair at dealer was $349.56. losing power steering on narrow two lane highway going 55 mph is unsafe and the crankshaft pulley should not fail even at 111k miles. i have owned the van since new and have all proper maintenance done (preventively replaced accessory belt before and timing belt and water pump). *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the brakes felt like they were grinding whenever they were engaged. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they performed the repairs associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). the failure began to recur shortly after the repairs were performed. the dealer was notified and stated that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. the vehicle had not been repaired a second time. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 83,000.

Sudden acceleration. motor began racing at a stop sign, at first thought that my vehicle's brakes had failed as it lurched forward. was able to put neutral and turn off engine. *tr

2006 honda odyssey exl (69,659 miles) - broken rear motor mount, special design motor mount ($556.43 for part and $685.21 installed). unusual and very expensive repair for a car with relatively low mileage. have not had to replace motor mount on any car since the 1970s. car has always been serviced by honda dealer and no prior indication of any problems when under warranty. deep rumbling noise, similar to a hole in an exhaust pipe, from front engine area was only symptom. based on reports on internet, broken motor mounts are a very common and expensive problem with honda odysseys (and accords). this is the fifth honda and the third honda odyssey that we have owned and have never had any major problems until now. had i been aware of this motor mount problem i probably would have bought a toyota van. despite the unwarranted bad rap that toyota suffered recently for acceleration problems that are just as common in general motors cars, i have not had any problems with the four toyotas we have owned, and toyota did far more than they probably had to, to address the alleged problem. my next car will not be a honda. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn approximately thirty minutes after the vehicle was started. the steering wheel required excessive force to make turns during the failures. the contact also stated that the power steering fluid reservoir was not large enough to maintain an adequate amount of fluid. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the reservoir would need to be replaced with a larger version. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 39,700. honda has released a service bulletin and honda had acknowledged that there indeed is a problem and will fix it only if the vehicle is still under warranty. updated 09/14/2011 *ln upated 12/19/11 *tr

Brake pedal goes to the floor after honda odyssey recall. dealer says that this is normal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact noticed the plus one seat on the second row of the vehicle would not unlock in order to be used as an additional seat. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Honda odyssey brake recall made the pedal feel worse and put our lives in jeopardy when all the brake fluid leaked out. *tr

The power steering went out on my 2006 honda odyssey. it appears too be happening on all the 2006 honda odyssey van. the power steering does not work at all. i feel it is unsafe especially at low speeds. i believe it could easily lead too an accident. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssy minivan has had all 4 motor mounts fail; i am informed that his could result in in a hazardous condition, including a transmission failure while driving. honda has offered no explanation as to why this would happen to my car, which had approximately 92,000 miles on it at the time of detection. *tt

I have a 2006 honda odyssey ex-l van. i now have 101,000 miles on it but ever since 48,000 miles, i have had difficulty with the driver side sliding door. it started with the buzzer going off as though we had not shut the door. the interior light was blinking on and off and it showed the door was open on the dash. we tried shutting it manually and with the automatic switch to no avail. we followed a protocol off the internet that involved several steps that got it to stop but at random times it would happen again. i had a friend who is a mechanic look at it and he suggested replacing the electrical components involved at great cost. the dealer finally told me there is a switch on the dash to turn off the buzzer but the door does not shut all the way. the back of the door sticks out a bit and makes it so it won't lock. two other people i know have the same problem with their van and had it fixed at great cost. given that the door is not all the way closed, it concerns me to no end when i have passengers on that side. the indoor light continues to come on as well. i have seen several complaints about this on several blogs. it seems to me this should be a huge safety concern to honda but they have been aloof about fixing it and don't believe they are responsible. *tr

I have 2006 honda odyssey exl, but its liftgate struts failed. i almost got injured because of this. *tr

1) no events leading up to the failure 2) air conditioner simply stops blowing cold air 3) recharge. didn't fix. dealership service department telling me that a rock hit the air conditioner condenser and it needs to be replaced for $1200. many complaints of the same thing happening to other customers. *tr

2006 honda odyssey exl transmission shudder. either a failing torque converter or transmission. i am writing in concern to my odyssey transmission. i have had a consistent problem with the transmission shuddering between 20-40 mph. as it shudders there is also a drop in rpm's. i have spoke with (2) other owners of the same model year odyssey and they have the same problem. upon further research i have located 1000's of blogs about this issue. this to me is raises a concern. this is not normally wear and tear for a transmission. there is a problem that honda isn't addressing. there have been recalls in the past, issued by nhtsa, in regards to honda transmission problems. these problems don't ever seemed to be fixed. based upon the amount of complaints i have read about, the (2), other than mine, that i have personally heard about makes me feel as there should be some type of interaction with your agency. honda continues to blow off the issue and say it isn't a problem. transmissions should last way longer than 60-80k miles. i have never towed or abused my transmission in any way shape or form and it is failing me. i believe it is solely a manufacturer issue. i believe it is also a safety issue in which honda knows about but is failing to resolve. *tr

Transmission began to fail after 100,000 miles. *tr

I have replaced the both the right and left liftgate struts on our 2006 honda odyssey. now the right replacement strut has failed. that's three failures in under two years. surely there is a problem here judging from all of the similar complaints. this problem needs to be addressed before someone or someone's child gets seriously injured! *tr

2006 odyssey with 55,000 mi was taken to dealer for power brake module replacement recall campaign. when vehicle was returned, brakes were mushy and soft. additional stopping distance was required to stop van safely. dangerous braking condition existed. can not believe dealer returned vehicle in this dangerous condition! when van was returned to dealer they said van had been road tested prior to customer pick up and that it was fine then. not possible! no service technician would release a vehicle in that dangerous condition if it had been road tested. dealer corrected condition by bleeding brake lines at no cost to owner. *tr

Ac condenser cracked and caused the air conditioner to not function properly. dealer stated damage due to road debris hitting ac condenser. honda original design has condenser exposed at front bumper. dealer repair included new condenser and heavy gauge wire screen to protect condenser from future damage. clearly honda knows they have a poor vehicle design and is covertly addressing the issue at customer and insurance company expense. dealers are encouraging customers to file insurance claims for road damage. repair cost was $722, with $415 for the condenser. thankfully or safety was not in jeopardy. since our honda odyssey model year, honda has changed design to include a think plastic insert into the front bumper to protect the condenser. van is 2006 with less than 60,000 miles. it is driven mostly in the city. the damage appeared immediately following an oil change at honda on grand in elmhurst. prior to the oil change, the van was not leaking any fluids. post oil change, the condenser started leaking. at first, the dealer thought it was oil leaking. they diagnosed the problem a week later after fluid continued to drip and leave large spots on the driveway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey touring. the contact stated that the power steering pump would exhibit a loud, abnormal noise when the engine was warmed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering system was defective. the manufacturer was contacted who offered to pay fifty percent of the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

The driver's side rear door did not latch completely causing the door to partially slide open while driving. to correct the problem the rear latch assembly was replaced. i have the defective part. *tr

About 1 month ago my 2006 honda odyssey started making low frequency sound when accelerating from a complete stop. after visiting the dealer i was told that rear motor mount has to be replaced at a cost of $1000. i did research on this issue and it appears that many 2005 and later odysseys have the same issue which points to a manufacturer defect. honda is refusing to replace the part even though their representative told me that they are aware of the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle minutes later and noticed that the transmission was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure recurred a second time and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted intermittently once the vehicle would become hot. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion where it was confirmed that the transmission would need replacing. the approximate failure mileage was 198,000. updated 04/06/11*lj

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was parked the contact stated that the drivers side automatic sliding door would not close when the button engaged to close the door. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the failure also occurred on the passengers side sliding door which would not close when the button was engaged. an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Rear wiper motor failure on my 2006 honda odyssey. occurred in january 2010. there is a recall notice for this but honda says my vehicle is not included. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and as the steering wheel was turned, it exhibited an abnormal whining and became difficult to turn. the failure progressed and would occur whether the vehicle was parked or in motion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was a rack and pinion leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

I brought my 2006 honda odyssey into the dealer for a brake master cylinder recall. unbeknownst to me i was informed that 2 motor mounts also needed to be replaced at the cost of $1350. the service manager explained to me that this is a common issue with the odyssey and not part of regular maintenance. an online search reveals that many other owners of this van are experiencing the same situation. i thought honda was known for safety but it appears it has also earned the reputation for defective motor mounts. at what point will honda be held accountable for an obvious design flaw that jeopardizes the safety of its riders? my van has less than 60,000 miles and is just over the 5 year mark, so it is not covered under the warranty. as long as honda is allowed to defer the cost of this repair to its owners it will. hopefully it won't take someone to be seriously injured or killed before the appropriate action is taken. its pretty obvious a recall is long overdue. *tr

Since early 2010, the steering pump in my 2006 odyssey has been making an intermittent whining noise. when it makes this noise, the steering wheel becomes difficult to turn. a few days ago it became bad enough to take in to the dealer for service. prior to taking it in, i noted that honda has 2 tech service bulletins for this issue, one to the replace the pump (dec 2010) and one to replace the steering fluid reservoir (2009). the bulletin for the pump specifically stated that the pump design was insufficient to provide enough power for the steering system, and needed to be replaced by a higher power pump with a new part number. i called american honda to try to get this covered by honda as a safety issue and a known design defect (bad steering), they offered to pay for $250 out of a $750 total repair bill. my car is approximately 1 1/2 years out of warranty time limit, but under warranty mileage (35000). i feel this is definitely a safety issue (steering) and should be subject to a recall before a steering failure and someone gets injured or worse. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the power steering was hard to turn and would sporadically exhibit an abnormal noise when driving at low speeds. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been contacted to report the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 48,356.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that her child became entangled in the third row passenger side seat belt. the seat belt was not buckled and the contact had to cut the seat belt with a knife in order to release the seat belt because the child could not breath. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls and that the contact would be responsible for the cost to replace the seat belt. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. updated 03/10/11 *bf the consumer stated honda paid for 90% of the repairs. updated 03/14/11

2006 honda odyssey. consumer states he noticed brakes made noise every time the vehicle went to a slow stop and rubbing/groaning when braking downhill *tgw the consumer stated she continued to experience problems with the brakes after the dealer claimed they replaced the pads and machined the rotors. the consumer took the vehicle to a personal mechanic and was informed the dealer only looked on the inside of tires and didn't remove the tires to look more in depth to check the brakes. the mechanic found the brakes were rubbing the rotors, so he replaced the front brake pads and polished the rotors. *jb

I went in to a huggins honda, a local dealer in hurst, tx to service a recalled brake master cylinder replacement in my 2006 odyssey exl with 80,000 miles, while at the van was at the dealership, the service manager called me to notify me that they noticed that two motor mounts also need to be replaced. the front and side motor mount can be replaced for about $1220 and $216 + tax respectively. he indicated that this is very common on honda odyssey vans and not part of a recall or regular maintenance. i asked if it was "very" common in honda vans and not part of normal maintenance, why is it not fix for free since it seem uncommon for motor mount to go bad that early in the vehicle's life? he indicated that he did not have the authority to fix it free on the vehicle but wanted to let me know that it does need to be fixed. i did a search on the internet and found that pre-mature motor mount failure is a common issue with honda odyssey vans dating back to early 2000 models. if this is a common issue, why did honda not address the issue with the newer models and why not fix the issue for odyssey owners? i think that honda should fix the issue with current owners and address the issue with newer models. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when she applied the brake pedal firmly, it felt as if the metal was digging into the ground and the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong. the contact called the manufacturer who referred her to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 108,950.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. the power steering malfunctioned sporadically. the power steer pump and reservoir were replaced by the dealer. two years after the vehicle was repaired the power steering malfunctioned again. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who replaced the identical parts. the contact noticed complaints regarding the power steering issue and stated that the manufacturer should issue a recall because of the safety issue. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear hatch strut that held the liftgate failed and as a result, would not remain in an upright position. the contact stated that the liftgate struck and injured a passenger in their back. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was 60,000 and the failure mileage was 59,500.

Honda odyssey 2006 heated seat problem. heated seat over heated causing no injury but burned leather seat and smoldered while vehicle was sitting in garage. our concern is that if this was not immediately noticed the seat could have continued to smolder, burn and eventually cause the vehicle to start on fire while parked in the attached garage of our home. i am quite surprised that there is not some sort of safety built into the seat heater that would blow a fuse and cease the flow of electricity. if there is something like this in place it has failed. when we brought the vehicle to wilde honda in waukesha wisconsin the dealer wanted to charge us to determine the cause of the problem. i did not let them investigate because i felt that they should be concerned at the fact that the vehicle may cause additional problems with burning/fire. we have not used the seat heater since this incident. *tr

2006 honda odyssey automatic sliding (right) door partially opens then jams causing passengers to be trap in the vehicle. the door has to be cycled several times before it will open. service tech stated this is a known issue. i believe this problem is a severe safety issue. *tr

Motor mounts on honda odyssey are defective in design, resulting in frequent, expensive replacement. before the mounts die, they allow the motor to jerk against the transmission, and could result in dangerous failure at highway speed. *tr

I was driving my 2006 honda odyssey at a normal speed in houston, when it suddenly would not shift into gear, and the tach revved up to the red line. had it towed to the dealership and they told me that the transmission had failed. i have 143,00 miles on it. the price that the dealership quoted was 4300.00 dollars. i requested assistance from american honda, and was denied on several occasions because of the number of miles on the van. i took it to a local honda specialist and got the same transmission and warranty for 1100.00 less. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was in the park position, the contact heard a loud buzzing noise intermittently thirty minutes after the vehicle was started. when attempting to turn the steering wheel in any direction, the noise became louder. the dealer was notified a diagnostic test was scheduled. the contact did not inform the manufacturer. the current mileage was approximately 42,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 41,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 40 mph in traffic the vehicle in front of her crashed into another vehicle. when she engaged the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her. the vehicle was damaged on the front end. she did not sustain any injures. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the entire front end of her vehicle was repaired. she referenced recall 10v504000, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder and stated that the recall was directly related to her failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. updated 3/14/11 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle had to be taken back to the repair shop, because the vehicle would not stop. it was discovered air was in the brakes. updated 05/05/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud noise when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in may 2006 and the power steering pump was replaced. in october 2010, the vehicle was taken to the dealer again because the contact heard a rattling noise under the hood. the dealer flushed the power steering system and replaced the filter and reservoir. the contact will take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 64,000. the failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the driver side blower for the defroster was inoperable. the contact stated that she was unable to defrost the windows. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and they asked her to get a second opinion. the second dealer was unable to diagnose the failure as well. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,444. updated 03/24/11*lj updated 05/02/11

My 2006 honda odyssey (with 45000 miles) rear lift gate supporting strut(s) failed and the the gate became so heavy. luckily the failure happened when the gate was closed. if the failure occurs when the gate is open, someone may be injured. however, i did bump my head when i put a post to hold the gate while removing items from the vehicle. i accidentally hit the post and the gate fell and hit my head. the key point is that honda should replace the struts with a heavier duty parts so no one will get hurt. *ln

All motor mounts on vehicle are damaged after just 45,000 miles. cost of replacement is excessive ($1600). vibration on the front suspension of the vehicle is excessive and causes temporary steering loss. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while parked, the contact heard a loud buzzing noise coming from the steering and the steering wheel became slightly stiff. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repair but was informed by the dealer of a technical service bulletin. the technical service bulletin number was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, and when pressure was applied to the brakes there was an extremely slow response. the rear brakes were replaced twice by an independent mechanic. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). the contact stated that the vin was included and the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. in addition, the battery was defective, and the rear license plate light failed to function. the vehicle was repaired by the dealer previously for the failures. the failure mileage was 30,000. updated 12/19/11 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. upon locking the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side door unlocked itself. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was within the wiring system. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure continued during cold weather. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact noticed that the front driver seat frame was broken causing the seat to shift while driving. the dealer was notified and the back seat frame was repaired. the contact did not inform the manufacturer. the dealer advised them and provided the contact with a fifty percent discount for the repair. the current mileage was approximately 52,000. the failure mileage was approximately 51,900.

Seat belt defect: when our 2006 honda odyssey was rear-ended, the rear seat child occupant was ejected out of his seat and sustained injuries. the occupants seatbelt released on it's own upon impact. it is inconclusive whether the seatbelt malfunction contributed to the child's whip lash injuries. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. power steering pump causing humming sound when turning the steering to the left or right. there is a tsb 07-005 for this. it's a known issue (defective part) and there are numerous owners who have reported the same on the internet, but honda has not recalled the vehicles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph and coming to a stop the brake pedal fell to the floor slightly. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the contact stated that he was an independent mechanic and that the master cylinder lost pressure which caused the failure to occur. the contact received a recall notice for repairs of the master cylinder (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v504000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and stated that the repairs should include replacing the master cylinder brake pump. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure was 78,000.

Transmission problem. the car start shaking when it wants to change from 2nd to 3rd gear. *tr

Steering wheel in honda odyssey 2006 malfunction. steering wheel locks and gets very tight at low speeds and cause van to get stuck in a position and one has to turn the wheel real hard or accelerate to change position. especially difficult when maneuvering the van in parking lots or making sharp turns at traffic lights. at low speeds the power steering pump does not pump enough fluid according to dealer. the failure occurs always a low speeds and it leads to steering wheel getting stuck or becoming very tight to turn thereby causing the car to get stuck in one place. i reported the problem to honda and said this is manufacturing defect and a huge safety issue which needs to be addressed. all they did was state it is a manufacturing defect. i almost could not turn at the traffic signal and could have got hit by the car behind me a few days back and also could not turn into a street in traffic and almost got hit by another car behind me since i could not move. honda usa tells its consumers that they do not cover manufacturing defects leading to safety issues if vehicle is out of warranty. soon enough this is going to lead to a lot of steering issues and you can check the web with the search term "honda odyssey 2006 steering issues" and you will find many incidents as related to the power steering pump. steering is the crucial part of any vehicle and such callousness on part of honda definitely calls for a investigation before we see a lot of accidents due a steering wheel getting stuck. the dealers diagnosis after check up was to replace the steering pump so that the pump will push enough fluid at low speeds and not cause the steering wheel to get stuck. there is a potential that this can also occur at high speeds but for me it happens a low speeds. honda also does not allow consumers to talk to senior persons for resolution and stated consumer has reached end of line once it hits their phone system. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a shuttering noise and the vehicle began vibrating. the failure occurred when the contact drove between 30-40 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 97,000. the vin was unavailable.

Whining noise coming from the power steering after driving more than 40miles in cold temperature (below 45deg f). also experience steering stiffness causing decreased ability to steer. had the ps fluid and reservoir replaced dec12 2009 and the problem was temporally solved. noise and stiffness solved but problem returned nov 21 2010. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact noticed that when the steering pump became hot the wheel made a loud winding noise similar to a siren, causing the front end of the vehicle to lunge forward. the dealer was notified and advised the contact that it was normal and there were no recalls. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 52,000. the failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the front and rear passenger side air bags did not deflate after deployment. as a result, the passengers in the front and rear seats had their heads stuck between the air bags and the window. the passengers had to open the doors in order to free themselves. she also stated that the air bags took longer to deploy than normal. a police report was filed but no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop but the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 85,696 updated 3/7/11 *cn

I have found 1000+ people with this exact same problem and yet cannot find that honda has done anything about it. the audio for the wireless dvd input stops after 10 - 20 minutes of watching a dvd. it just starts to buzz and fails to work. i have found threads where some honda dealerships are not charging for the fix while others are. the audio works on the wireless headphones on all other inputs (am/fm, cd, aux) just not dvd. *tr

Power steering assist fails when turning quickly (ie: low speed, turning into parking slot). most noticeable when engine is warm. vehicle is 2006 honda odyssey exl minivan with approx 70k miles. honda dealer has replaced the power steering pump 3x with no explanation for the failure other than poor design. latest replacement performed 10/22/10. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the hydraulic liftgate hinges failed. the lift gate came down unexpectantly while it was open. no one was injured. the dealer was called and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. the manufacturer confirmed the dealer¿s statement and provided no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 77,000.

Hi i would like to bring it to your attention that my 2006 odyssey(ex-l with dvd) a/c switch will not work in winter, when pressed it is like a rock. a/c switch becomes hard to press in winter/fall driving conditions. in summer no issue at all. why this is a safety issue: under certain night driving conditions in fall or winter, windshield fog forms during night driving.i was unable to turn on front de-fog switch which works only when ac is on. as a result i had to pull over & press ac switch hard to make it work. due to thick fog on glass, was unable to see infront until ac switch was turned on with front windshield defog mode. hope nhtsa looks in to this issue & recommend manufacturer to fix this issue. *tr

2006 honda odyssey bought used w/ approx 61,000 miles and 60,000 mile extended warranty, purchased last week of july 2010, breakdown 10/6/2010. had shake while driving and was serviced, found to have problem with transmission, transmission fluid changed and problem resolved. car was driven part way across country, 1200 miles, in the next 10 days, all highway miles. 20 minutes after stopping for lunch, while cruising on highway @ 70 mph, car had intermittent clicking noise coming from driver's side engine compartment. no warning lights were on @ this time and temp reading was normal. my husband took car off cruise control, noise stopped, he attempted to pass another vehicle, car lost all acceleration, check engine light blinked a couple times, he slowed, started safely moving to shoulder, clicking started, check engine light came on solid, temp gauge spiked to red, caron shoulder, no power. from first clicking noise to engine failure and first warning light was approx 1 minute. dealer found car to have cracked engine, melted radiator, blown head gasket, no coolant or oil in engine. no original source for breakdown could be found even after complete engine teardown. head gasket was not cause of breakdown. no oil leak, had oil change @ dealer prior to our purchase of vehicle, not yet due for routine service, oil life indicator gave 50% oil life 20 miles prior to breakdown. honda notified and not concerned. warranty co denied claim b/c no cause of failure found. dealership that sold car is paying for new engine, radiator and any other repairs and will continue to seek reimbursement from warranty co. search of honda forums (edmunds.com) found many problems w/ oil consumption on 2005-2010 honda odysseys. *tr

Our 2006 honda odyssey minivan has been taken for repairs numerous times to address front end shudder that increases with speed, becoming noticeable at ~25mph and most pronounced at 60-65mph. the steering wheel vibrates left-right at a high frequency and increasing intensity while this shudder is happening. braking effectiveness is measurable hampered and one can feel the shudder through the brake pedal as this occurs. we have had the tires replaced much more frequently than their scheduled life would suggest necessary, we have had the alignment and balancing checked, and we have asked honda to repair the vibration problem, all without success. there are online forums where odyssey owners discuss similar problems (for example, see the edmunds site: townhall.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1085e1) and lack of resolution by honda. a quick web search (e.g., "honda odyssey front end vibration" or "honda odyssey torque converter recall") will result in many other references to similar or identical situations of serious front end vibrations. we have experienced a minor accident which involved hitting a car in front of us at low speed and i believe this problem played a role. *tr

Took 2006 honda odyssey to the dealership again complaining of strong engine shudder when accelerating and between gear shifts. shudder is so strong whole car shimmies including steering wheel. i have taken the car in for this on two separate occasions (at 60,000 and 90,000) and it has not been properly diagnosed. just 5 months and a few thousand miles later i am being told that i need a new transmission. very interesting that it's the same issue i have been in for before when the car was under warranty. car does not feel safe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact was driving 20 mph and attempting a left turn when the steering wheel became abnormally resistant. two days prior to the failure, the esc warning light had illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the steering rack bolts were replaced. the dealer advised that the steering bolts had fractured from the vehicle. the current and failure mileage was 118,000.

My 2006 honda odyssey's electrical system completely died. i had two dog crates in the back of the minivan with dogs in them. the doors had been locked prior to the failure occurring. once the electrical system died, i had no way to open the tailgate in order to get the dogs out of the car. i was unable to reach the emergency release because it was blocked by the dog crates. there is no outside key access for the tailgate nor a manual release in the driver's compartment. *tr

The power lift gate on 2006 odyssey failed hitting my husband on the shoulder. we had no prior warning of this happening and it could have easily resulted in a more serious injury had the gate closed on one of my children. honda currently has a recall on 2005 vehicle for this issue but when i called them they said they would make a note but at this time did not have any information as to a recall of the 2006. my local dealerships acknowledged a problem with the deterioration of the gas struts in the odyssey. this clearly a dangerous defect and needs to be rectified before someone gets seriously injured. *tr

Failure of the lift gate gas struts on a 2006 honda odyssey touring that causes the gate to close unexpectedly. consequences were an adult male being hit in the back by the lift gate. in this instance no serious injury had occurred, but if the person in the path of the lift gate were smaller the weight and momentum of the gate could easily cause head and neck injuries. i would assume most owners of this minivan have children and there is no doubt that a child in the path of a failing lift gate would sustain serious injury. the lift gate gas struts need to be replaced. honda is aware of the issue and has offered a recall for this on similar vehicles, but has not yet offered any correction for the vehicle we own. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey equipped with michelin energy lx4 tires(na), size 235/70r17. the dot number was not available. while having routine maintenance performed at an authorized dealer, the contact was informed that he would need to have all four tires replaced due to excessive tread wear. the authorized dealer replaced the tires with the same type of tires that were originally on the vehicle. approximately 25,000 miles later, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance. he was informed again that all four tires were exhibiting tread wear and would need to be replaced. the dealer replaced the front tires, but not the rear. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey touring. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer at low speeds and when parking. he also heard a noise in the engine while driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering pump was replaced. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 50,000. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

2006 honda odyssey touring--with no warning, the rear liftgate came slamming down--rear liftgate strut failure--no one under, but could cause serious injury. *tr

2006 honda odyssey: automatic door on driver side slide open while accelerating on an on ramp to a highway with automatic locks locked. the on ramp was curved as well. the door was not shutting completely unless i manually closed it. the door stayed closed. there were no lights indicating an open door. i had the automatic door function off. i turned it on to close the door and turned the power off again until i could get to a safe spot to manually close. i brought it in to the dealer and the automatic door motor was replaced as well as the roller. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. when the vehicle slowed down, the contact drove onto the emergency lane. when he tried to move forward, the failure recurred within fifteen minutes. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure recurred after the contact drove 120 miles. the contact stated that the failure was related to the outside temperature. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the failure could be within the fuel injection system. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 37,000. the failure mileage was approximately 36,500.

Transmission failed at less than 80,000 miles. while traveling at 60+ mph transmission smokes, fluid spews from tailpipe and front, gears race and vehicle becomes unable to control in traffic. vehicle eventually stops, must be allowed to cool down before it can be restarted. gears sometime lock causing inability to steer. occurs occasionally at 80,000-90,000, more frequently at 90,000 miles. defect in torque converter apparently causes fluid to boil inside transmission, causes damage to gears, smoking, etc.. only fix is a replacement transmission. *tr

My car is a honda odyssey touring 2006. i remotely opened the tailgate and stepped under it to put up the third row seat. the tailgate unexpectedly began to lower and hit me in the head pretty hard. i then tried again thinking it was an error and was almost hit again. the third time i tried to stop the door from going down but could not. now the tailgate will not remain open and i can no longer safely get access to my children's things in the back of the van. it was scary and unnerving to me when this happened because i could not stop the tailgate from going down. there was no safety for me to stop it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey touring. the contact stated the tail gate was open when the tailgate began beeping and slammed shut without warrant. the contact was under the tail gate at the time of the failure but was able to avoid it from falling on top of his head. the contact found that the tailgate strut had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who advised there were no recalls and would not provide any assistance. the failure and current mileage was 81,300.

2006 honda odyssey minivan. while cruising (not accelerating, not climbing) at about 70 mph on i-5 south in southern california, the driver saw the tachometer suddenly shoot up above the red line (>5000 rpm). the engine continued to rev with accompanying very loud engine noise. the engine would not downshift even as the driver eased off the gas pedal. the driver pulled to the side of the freeway and shut the engine off. the undercarriage and back of the car was soaked with transmission fluid. the car was surrounded by the smell of burning oil. the car was towed 129 miles to a service station. diagnosis: "blown transmission", apparently a recurrent problem with honda odysseys. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while traveling 25 mph the contact stated that the vehicle started to stall and run erratic. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the rear motor mounts had broken. the vin was not accepted in the system. the failure mileage was 72885 and the current mileage was 74341. updated 7/28/10 *cn upadted 08/03/10

2006 honda odyssey, whining noise coming from power steering pump, and there is tsb 07-005 for this case, since car is out of warranty dealer is asking me to pay for the inspection. i called honda of america, and complained about this issue, but there is no guarantee honda of america will reimbursed or pay for the repair. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey. the passenger side electric sliding door fell off of the hinge. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the door was not covered under the warranty and told me that i was responsible for the repair cost. the honda manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was 48,000. the drive side squeaks, creaks, rattles, and clunks it sounds like it is also get ready to fall off. *tr

Loss of power steering at low speeds especially when trying to park. was intermittent and progressed over two weeks. brought to independent mechanic told nothing wrong with power steering fluid or components. one week later brought to honda dealer told needs new power steering pump -car has 85,000 km. the pump should not give out so soon. $700.00 repair. asked about technical bulletins about power steering and mechanic said it only concerns the reservoir and that is not my issue. will have to have it fixed but feel there is a known problem and i should not bear all the cost. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. sliding door has been stiff intermittently (which we lubricated) and on a few occasions door would not close until warmed up in garage. on june 5th, 2010 husband opened door and door fell completely off track and would have landed on ground if he had not caught it. contacted honda canada told hadn't heard of problem. 15 minute internet search reveals 10 others with same year and model who have suffered same incident. took it to dealer will replace the roller/hinge which broke- approx $230.00 to fix (not covered under extended warranty). huge safety concern that this part can break and let car door fall down-imagine it had been on one of my kids aged 5 and 6. *tr

Rock popped up and punctured the a/c condenser which resulted in the a/c going out due to freon leaking out. this is a very common problem on the odyssey and honda should be held responsible in correcting the defect. i have to have the compressor replaced and recharged which will cost 700.00. i have the part ordered but have to go without air for a week until it comes in and i live in florida so it is not fun having kids and no air this time of year. *tr

I would like to report a safety issue with the honda odyssey minivan. the metal hinges on the driver and passenger door do a terrible job at keeping the doors open. i make sure that the door is in the detente position. it doesn't matter. a slight gust of wind or if the car is on an incline, the doors will slam shut on their own. itt smashed & broke a bone in my left hand. it slammed close on my shins before that many times. i am frightened for fear of severe injury to some body part being slammed into the door of guests and being sued. i make a point to have my whole body leaning on the door if it needs to stay open for some purpose now. this is really a safety issue for the whole family. i know other owners have the same experience. i have never driven another car that i was afraid the front door would slam shut on me - without warning - before this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the tires wore out after 16,000 miles. the replacement tires, dueler ht 235/65/r16 (na) dot number d684, failed after 22,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to the tire center where the tires were purchased and the contact was informed that the tire wear was caused by the design of the vehicle. the vehicle had not been inspected at the dealership at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 38,000.

I have had my honda odyssey inspected several times and have complained about a clunking noise coming from underneath vehicle when it comes to a stop. i recently was told by a honda representative (mechanic of honda) that some of the odyssey (2006 model) the noise is from the gas tank bumping. i was told this is just a characteristic of the odyssey. i told them that sometimes the noise is really a loud and a hard clunk. i then was told just check and see how full the gas tank is at the time. i have researched and learned others have complained about the same problem. i don't how thiscould not be a safety issue when gas is involved? i think they should be doing something to correct this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated while attempting to close the passengers side automatic sliding door, there was an unusually loud rumble and the entire door fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure and current mileage were 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when applying the brake, the brake pedal had to be depressed further into the floorboard than usual before engaging. the dealer advised bleeding the brakes before performing a diagnostic and if needed, would replace the brake module. the approximate failure mileage was 34,500 and the current mileage was 34,777.  

2006 honda odyssey ex-l liftgate struts not working. i had the hatch door open & it suddenly shut hard on it's own. my daughter and i were getting groceries from the van at the time. until this time, there was no indication that the parts were wearing. i just had the van in a honda dealership on 4/21 for repairs that included having them check out why the cargo area was filled with water. i will order replacement parts & install. *tr

Please review your 10v-055000 concerning 2005 honda odyssey touring's rear lift gate support cylinders. my vehicle is a 2006 with the same problem. the problem occurred before the expiration of the 36 month/36000 mile warranty. unfortunately, my wife did not tell me of the problem until a week after the 36 month warranty expired. honda shows the part number for this lift cylinder as 74820-shj-a61. this part number was used on 2005-2008 vehicles. the local honda dealer at first was unwilling to do anything. after i insisted he call honda, he informed me that there was a recall in progress. however, since my vehicle was not currently a part of the affected vehicles, the best honda would do was pay for the replacement parts if i paid the dealership for the labor. sounds to me like honda knows they have a bigger problem, but are unwilling to expand the recall. instead, they are trying to fix the larger problem on the cheap. and then, only if they are called to task about it. it is clear to me, that as time goes on, the 2006, 2007, and 2008 vehicles will experience the same problems. please get this recall expanded to include the 2006-2008 vehicles, as well as the 2005 vehicles. it is the same part number for all vehicles, 2005-2008. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey has a problem with the brake feeling 'soft'. i have to press the brake almost to the floor to stop the car. this is similar to the recall for the same model from 2007 to 2008. however, dealership will not fix this issue because our car is from 2006 model year. *tr

2006 honda odyssey 36k miles. the rear drivers side door no longer latches closed in the back when it closes. this is a grave safety issue. *tr

Driver was switching lane on a freeway. the signal did not work. on the same day, the power door lock and power sliding door and keyless entry did not work too. after taking it to honda, according to their service bulletin on 11/12/08, they claimed it is a electrical problem and b-can dtc after exposure to the water leaks. the service bulletin claimed water enter where the connector c701 behind the left rear side trim panel. the correction action is seal the pwr sliding door pulley mount, reposition the foam block, dry connector c701, and apply dielectric grease to the connector. if the issue occurs outside of the warranty, a goodwill consideration would be offer but needs to be requested. i end up paying half which i don't think it is fair because: 1) i park my van in my garage 2) my van is 4 yrs old and is only 37k young, 3) i live is a relatively dry climate, in ca for these reasons, my car is indoor 95% and spends 98% of its time in dry climate. i believe this issue is a defect and does cause a serious safety issue because it impacts turning signals. another reason why i think it is unfair is the day i got my car back after it was in the shop for 5 days, it was working when i picked it up and then by the time i got home, it wasn't working. i think there is something else wrong and i don't think they have identify a root cause. *tr

Power steering failure. began during colder weather with whining noise from power steering when weather below 40 f. this occurred two years in a row. currently at slow speeds < 30 steering input is more difficult and requires much more effort to strain against the steering wheel. honda was contacted first year of whining and stated problem was due to cold weather. since then i have learned that three service bulletins have been distributed for same complaint. honda tsb 07-005 dated 01/26/07 then replaced by tsb 07-005 dated 06/17/08 then tsb 07-005 dated 08/21/09. this was a known complaint during my initial questions and now problem has gotten much worse. now i am being told vehicle is out of basic warranty and they will not cover under powertrain warranty. the tsb state directly on the honda bulletin this is caused by a defective power steering pump reservoir. my concern is the possibility at higher speed loosing steering input or control. *tr

Manual sliding doors broke. both manual sliding doors broke within one month of each other. cables apparently snapped which prevented the doors from being opened from the inside or outside. had to have cables on both doors replaced. an expensive safety defect. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle rolled out of the garage although the keys were not in the ignition. the vehicle crashed into two trees and suffered extensive damage. the manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by a faulty ignition switch; the failure was duplicated but no repairs were made at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000.

Power liftgate closes unexpectedly every time it is opened on model year 2006 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. vehicle owner hit in head by closing liftgate. right power liftgate gas strut has worn out prematurely and fails to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position. parts replaced by dealer to correct the failure. *tr

My honda oddyssey when i take a curve and i need to stop, the brakes are so soft and my van take too long to stop. the dealer said that was unable to reply this problem, so they don't do anything to fix the problem and i still with that problem, i don't know who can help me to make my dealer fix my problem, i feel is not safe

When the car came to a hard stop, the brake made a craking sound. once this happenned, it continued everytime the brake was used. the brake did not work as good as it did before, i can notice it took longer to stop. at the dealership, drum surface was recoded. the van had 3/4 of the brake left and the drum just needed a resurfacing coding... it only takes one hard brake for the problem to come back all over again. once back the brake does not holds on the tire like it did previously. i have gone back to the dealership, and they told me the oddessy has a lot of problems with the brake and it is very common between oddessy drives. the problem keepes coming back, and it does not make me any safer because it is a common problem for the oddessy drivers. *cn

Honda odyssey rear tailgate struts failed completely, causing the rear tailgate to "freefall" with no support. luckily, no one was under the gate when it initially collapsed, but it could have caused serious injury. after researching the problem, i've seen that honda is voluntarily recalling 2005 models for the same problem, but not the 2006 we own.

Van steering jerks when braking at high speed

2006 honda odyssey with 78000 miles suffered broken engine mounts, seals. also had power steering pump failure causing difficulty in steering while driving

I was cleaning my 2006 honda odyssey when i noticed after lifting up the hood of the minivan that the grounding strap from the engine chassis was not attached to a non-painted surface on the chassis. the surface that the strap was attached to was painted the same color as the minivan. i took out my ohmmeter and measured about 100 and 200 milliohms from lug to chassis at two different points. this is significantly higher than what is allowed by electrical safety guidelines and e3 standards. this flaw could cause electrical safety and e3 issues with the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. when the contact attempted to accelerate, she noticed that the vehicle suddenly began to surge forward. she tried to apply the brakes but they did not engage and she crashed into the vehicle that was in front of her. there were no injuries but a police report was filed. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 57,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact experienced the identical failure listed in the recall for the 2007 and 2008 honda odysseys while driving 55 mph, (nhtsa campaign id 10v098000, service brakes, air). the brake pedal became soft when it was engaged and the contact was forced to apply extreme pressure to the pedal in order for it to respond. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure had occurred every since the vehicle was purchased. the honda manufacturer confirmed that the recall only applied to the 2007 and 2008 models. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 26. the current mileage was approximately 36,000 miles.

I bought a 2006 honda odyssey brand new with warranty and at 20,000 miles started complaining of a whining or humming noise after traveling distances over 30 minutes long. the weather did not seem to make a difference. i complained 5 separate times to the dealership, each time being turned away because they couldn't find an issue. after my warranty expired, they were able to tell me that my power steering pump had failed and after much talk with the dealership and honda, they replaced it covering 75% of the cost. that was in october 2009. on march 15, the noise returned and i took it back to the dealership assuming it was my power steering pump. it was my power steering rack which after discussions with several other mechanics seems to be what the issue was all along. i now have to replace the entire power steering rack at a cost of $1500. i have tried to get help from honda, but they claim it is not a warranty issue. there are hundreds of complaints about this very same issue online and honda issued a service bulletin for all models 2005-2007 and some 2008 models for power steering pump failure. this is a larger issue and a recall of this entire system needs to be put out or more honda owners are going to run into the issue i have. if i don't replace the power steering rack, fluid could pour out at any time and cause me to lose steering at any point. so that is why i am having it fixed immediately. i am looking for someone to take action on this. the honda service bulletin which was revised in 2007, is bulletin number 07-005.*tr

Transmission shudder on my 2006 honda odyssey. miles is about 86000, took van to honda dealer and was told torque converter was bad service manager said these vehicles have been known for shudder problems due to the fact that the vehicles weight was not matched to the transmission properly in design. shudder happens at about 30-40 mph with a light engine load. *tr

Our 2006 honda odyssey's brake pedal was fine until the dealer replace the vsa modulator due to failure on oct 8,2008.the brake pedal feel very low and spongy when apply brake pressure. we took the vehicle back to the dealer and have them check for problem on oct 16, 2008.they found small air pocket in the brake system and bleed the system but still little low. on nov 9, 2009, we took the vehicle back to the dealer for a 15,000 miles services and have them check the low brake pedal again. they even flush the braking system twice and still found pedal slightly low. our question is why does honda not include our 2006 odyssey in the 2007 & 2008 odyssey recall as well if it present the same problem for our 2006. vsa modulator where small pocket of air can get into the brake system and can cause low brake pedal and longer stopping distance. *tr

When the vehicle is started up, there is a sudden period of unwarranted acceleration (less than a second). it feels like the accelerator input is misread and re-calibrated and then the problem does not come back. i have noticed this problem more often in cooler weather than otherwise. *tr

Power steering problem and pump failure. *dt

Brake failure on honda odyssey 2006 models when having more than 5 people in the vehicle. very low braking power at speeds greater than 60 mph. this has caused a very cautious driving habit. this was brought to the attention of honda dealership and was inspected as good condition. has occurred many times. the vehicle shudders on application of brakes everytime to slow down. total loss of braking power when driving down slope. driving down slope, the brakes squeal (metal grinding over metal). this incident occurs when driving longer than 15 minutes downhill with constant application of brakes. shifted the gear to the lowest, and yet there is no braking power. this happened when the vehicle was less than 4 months old. dealer checked the vehicle to be fine. *tr

My honda odyssey had braking problem since we bought it brand new in 2006. it is hard to brake especially when it runs to downhill road. it also gives a noise when i brakes. i took my minivan to honda dealers a few times and they told me they could not find any brake problems. but it is still there. *tr

I have owned a 2006 honda odyssey for three years and the brake pads have a severe grinding noise once they heat up. the easiest way to make the brakes to grind is to perform three or four successive stops, light, hard, med, it makes no difference. bottom line, once the brakes get hot, the grinding will continue until the brakes and rotors have cooled. the dealer noted the problem under warranty and replaced/resurfaced the pads and rotors. one year later and the problem was back. i have also noted that the stopping distance tends to increase when the grinding is taking place. i have also noted the softening brake pedal in my 2006 honda odyssey. *tr

Driving car and the steering started to whine and screech very loudly. turned wheel in both directions and noise continued. shut car off and started again and the noise continued. went online and found out that a lot of 06' models have issues with the steering reservoir design choking the steering motor. called the dealership, 50k on my van, and described the problem. the service tech new immediately what is was and suggested i replace the steering reservoir so has not damage the motor further at it was a $700 fix vs $85. asked how come this was not under recall as the reservoir had three (3) tech bulletins issued and 3 redesigns to solve the steering problem. said tech bulletins don't mean recalls and i was over the 36k warranty so i was on my own. i paid for the repair and the noise stopped. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at speeds of 65 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from the brakes. the vehicle would not respond to the contacts braking attempts. the vehicle finally stopped as the contact depressed the brake pedal fully into the floor panel. the contact stated that the failure has occurred several times over a five year span and had been previously taken to the dealer on numerous occasions; however, the failure could not be duplicated. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the approximate failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

We purchased a new 2006 honda odyssey sometime in early 2007. on march 12, 2010 we had to resurface the rotors of our brakes for the 3rd time because of warped brake rotors. right now the odyssey has approximately 70,000 miles on it. so basically, we have had to resurface our brakes rotors on average every 23,000 miles. before we do each resurfacing, the entire steering column would shake and shudder with braking that occurs at speeds over 35mph. we have had 6 different cars in our lives and none of the cars had to have their rotors resurfaced, ever. *tr

While driving my 2006 honda odyssey ex on slight slopes at approximately 25-35 mph under light acceleration, my vehicle begins to shudder strongly enough that i can feel it through the foot pedal and steering wheel. this happens frequently in my in-town driving following frequent stops, and continues for a few seconds until i increase speed and rpm. in the past two weeks, i have experienced a strong forward jolting motion when my vehicle downshifts as i am slowing behind other cars or as i am slowing to make a turn of my own. the jolt forward has been so strong that it feels like i'm hitting the accelerator, and i have had to brake hard to keep from overshooting my turn or rear ending the car in front of me. *tr

An object, most likely road debris like rocks or pebbles, impacted the a/c condenser causing the a/c to leak rendering the system inoperable. due to honda's design of the front bumper, the a/c condenser is completely exposed to debris. in order to fix the problem the condenser must be replaced which would cost an estimated bill of close to $1000 in parts and labor. even after the fix, the condenser still remains exposed and the likelihood of this event happening again remains high due to the design of the front bumper. this problem was obviously fixed by honda in the 2008 year by installing a "honeycomb" type grille to cover this area to reduce the chance of debris impacting the condenser. *tr

My wife left work and drove home, approximately 2miles, and advised she smelled/saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. she exited the vehicle and advise the vehicle was on fire. fire department responded and put out the fire, however the vehicle was a total loss. local fire inspector investigated and advise the source of ignition was in the right rear of the vehicle in the area of the rear a/c unit and pbc. i contacted the manufacturer's customer service and they responded that "if your insurance company does not subrogate, there is nothing they can do." the recent service on the vehicle was an oil change and new tires approximately one month prior. *tr

The sliding door of my odyssey (touring) model will not close all the way. similar to another complaint, the door gets close to being closed, but will not close either electronically or manually. the van is able to be driven with the sliding door open. this first happen at only 29k miles and continued to happen periodically until i took it to a honda dealership who could fix the problem. the service person at the dealership (that was able to fix it) showed me that it was a design flaw of the "center roller" for the sliding door. this is a part located at the rear of the door attaching it to the van's body. there are two plastic round parts that act like ball bearing rollers, and they become out of place causing the door's alignment to be off. when this happens the door not to close all the way. the dealership service person said if honda spent $8 more on making these round parts metal instead of plastic, the problem would not have occurred. the rest of the center roller part is made of metal. he said that one odyssey a week comes to the dealership with this problem of the door not being able to close due to the center roller. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while the contact was attempting to enter her vehicle she noticed that the front driver side door would not unlock. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and has not been serviced for the failure. the current and failure mileages were 35200.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mpd, the power steering failed and he heard a screeching and winding noise. he took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. furthermore, he also noticed that when driving down hill and trying to apply the brakes, the steering wheel would shake violently. he took the vehicle to the dealership and the dealer told him that the rotors were warped and there was nothing they could do. he had not called the manufacturer to-date. the power steering pump was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 41,000. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

The supports for the rear liftgate/hatchback on my honda odyssey minivan failed causing the full weight of the rear gate to strike the head of our 11-year old child. the failure of the rear-gate occurred occasionally at first causing head injuries to happen more frequently to others unexpectant of the sudden failures. now, it fails everytime the gate or rear hatch back is used. *tr

2006 honda odyssey - power steering pump. the power steering pump whines, buzzes, or hums and intermittently becomes very hard to steer. mechanic said power steering pump was defective and has seen this many times on 2005-07 odysseys. local honda dealer confirmed that this was a common problem, but that honda had not issued a recall. *tr

2006 honda odyssey rotor brakes problems! in the past 4 years i have replaced my rotor brakes and pads 2 times! honda did a courtesy replacement in 2007 after complaining to them that the brakes are making screeching sounds and when they found out that just after less than one year the rotor brake is warped. last oct 2009, during service check they said the rotor brake is cracked/warped again and we need to replace it and they cannot cover i had to pay. i used the van for work ( 8 miles one -way). i complained to honda dch oxnard and told them that the rotor brake and pads was just replaced in mid 2007 and how a van that is just used for work could have its rotor brakes fail in less than two years. they gave a lame excuse. please help. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated as he was driving approx. 10 to 15 mph, he could turn the steering wheel but he had to force it to turn. no warning light came on and there was a noise when turning the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told to replace the steering pump and the reservoir which will cost $800 for the repairs. the contact told the dealer he was not willing to pay that expense. the manufacturer was called at least three times but stated the mileage was over the warranty and there is no recall for the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Power steering pump failing. nothing leads up to this, just the power steering stops working. the issue is mainly at low speeds and when trying to park - the power steering just stops working. we needed to have the power steering pump replaced and new fluid added. when taken to mechanic, told many customers have same issue as well as well documented complaints all over the internet. *tr

Power steering on 2006 honda odyssey fails at low speeds requiring driver to quickly turn the steering wheel much harder than normal in order to turn the vehicle. *tr

Unexplained acceleration. *tr

Internal door handles on the sliding doors on the 2006 honda odyssey frequently stick. consequently the automatic side sliding doors don't fully latch or securely lock. this still is a persistent problem on a vehicle that was purchased brand new. the issues were brought to honda's attention during the warranty period. they attempted to solve the problem with additional lubrication, but the problems still persisted. now once the vehicle is out of warranty they have informed us that they are not going to do anything further to investigate the cause, or to eradicate the problem (as of about 12-10-09), and thus we now bear full financial responsibility for any and all repairs. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey has a soft spongy brake pedal, often going lower than the accelerator while braking, allowing the brake and accelerator to be depressed at the same time, making it difficult to brake while the engine is racing. this problem causes the odyssey to lurch forward, and could quite easily cause an accident. my dealer refuses to acknowledge the problem. *tr

I own a 2006 honda odyssey minivan, with almost 70,000 miles on it. i brought the car in last week for service regarding a "moaning" noise when turning the steering wheel, right or left. the technician later informed me that the power steering pump and its components are no longer working and needed to be replaced... $700 dollars later. after getting the parts replaced because of this pump going bad, i checked online and discovered this is a known issue and has been reported previously. i contacted honda north america, who informed me that the given life span of this part is approx 120-140 miles, and that would prorate me back 50% the cost of my service charge. this was very nice and i am awaiting the check in the mail. my issue is that if there is a know issue with this part, and it "goes" out at various mileage on these vehicles, it would be have been more appropriate to have the part recalled and replaced all together. am sure most people don't bring their cars in at the first instance they hear a noise, etc. since i have children and car pool others, i never take any chances with my car. it would be very disturbing if the car loss its power steering at a time when its was most needed, as to avoid a serious accident. thank you for your time. *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey and the brakes are terrible. the brake pedal is soft and sometimes goes to the floor. the brakes also make a grinding noise when applied. i had the brakes inspected but the pads were fine. i have been informed that this is a common problem with odysseys. *tr

My wife purchased a new vehicle and took possession of our 2006 honda odyssey van. i immediately noted a very soft brake pedal. when pressure is applied, the pedal goes all the way to the floorboard while stopped at a stop sign or traffic light. the vehicle has not rolled forward while the brake was set but i feel it may if it sat long enough with the brake pedal depressed. no repair has been attempted as i'm not certain of the cause. brake fluid is not low so i assume air has somehow gotten into the brake lines. *tr

I was driving down a hill and had to stop suddenly and it took my van about 6-8 feet to come to a complete stop. i had to apply pressure with both feet. i had to turn the wheel to the left to avoid rear-ending a truck. this is the second time that this has happened with this van while going down hill. the first time, in 2008, resulted in a rear-end collision. the first time it happened i did not realize that there was something wrong with my brakes. the second time, i had to turn my steering wheel again the same way to avoid an accident. it seems the brakes don't catch when going down a hill and need to come to a quick stop.

Consistent loss of steering at slow speeds. only when accelerating will steering work, almost as if at idle or in parking lots, not enough power to steering unit transpires. it generally requires several additional moves in a parking lot to get out of a space, but somewhat dangerous in that you have to allow for car to roll, in order for steering to work. the most dangerous situation is when you're coming to a stop and when you reach 10mph or so, on the way to a stop, you don't have steering for those few seconds. it's dangerous in a parking lot if you have to turn suddenly. this has happened consistently since we've owned the vehicle, everyone i know here at the office, friends and family who own one, have complained of the same problem. a related issue is, with increasing frequency, the power steering unit emits a hissing sound, almost as if the belts are about to snap, similar to the noise american power steering unis made in the 80's and 90's. i believe the unit is not engineered properly for the vehicle. both of these have been persistent problems, shame on me for not reporting it sooner, perhaps it's the aura of honda that makes one believe they're perfect vehicles. they are far from it. *tr

None of the side curtain airbags deployed. van was hit hard in front drivers side. the side airbags barely cracked the casings and didn't deploy out as designed. this happened on both the left and right side. a child was sitting behind the driver. *tr

Steering problem caused by a problem in our 2006 honda odyssey. *tr

Tried to stop at an intersection with a stop going 25 miles early on. the car would not stop on time and brake will terminate it distance before the actual car stopped. it has soft brakes from the beginning but now it is getting worse and the brake do not work properly. we were lucky because no other car were around as we stopped 10 feet in the intersection. is there any recall for sponge brakes for odyssey 2006? *tr

I have a 06 honda odyssey with 39,000 miles. rear brakes started making a grinding noise. when i inspected, one of the brake pads had completely worn out with no brake materials left. *tr

Very loud power steering pump noise after a 25 minute drive to the local airport on a cold dec morning in fort worth tx. i've been able to reproduce the problem only one other time since then. nothing has been done to fix the issue because i can't reproduce the problem for the local dealer. i'm certain the problem is due to an issue detailed in a honda service bulletin 07-005. i seems they expect me to drive it until something breaks or i have an accident. *tr

During normal driving the brakes failed then began working again. when slowing for a stop sign using the service brake the vehicle failed to slow as expected despite increased pressure on the brake pedal. this caused the vehicle to roll through a stop sign. there was no collision or accident. prior the incident the brakes worked normally. after the incident the brakes worked normally. it happened once on 1/13/10 and once in november 2009. it happened during typical rural driving, ~35mph 2-lane roads. the honda dealer inspected the brakes, road tested the car and pronounced everything was ok on 1/14/10. they made no repair. this appears to be the same as nhtsa investigation pe09024 my wife was driving who is the normal driver of this vehicle. *tr

Loss of power steering at low speeds or while standing, making it extremely difficult to maneuver, particularly in and out of parking spaces. very dangerous when attempting to parallel park on a busy street, or merge into busy traffic from a parking place. *tr

I owned a 2006 honda odyssey with 5 year / 60000 mile extended warranty. on jan 4, 2010, a/c stop working and i brought the car to the dealer expecting for warranty repair. however, the dealer told me the damage was due to road hazard and will not be covered under warranty. dealer stated this is very common problem for this model year but they can not do anything about it. i called american honda customer service center and they told me the same thing. they can not repair any damages due to road hazard. i checked the internet and found many honda owner had exact problem as i did. if it a well known problem, why honda is not coming up with a fix to minimize the chance. dealer is enjoying this "design" flaw by charging innocent customer with more than $1300 repair. can you kindly investigate this un-ethical practice? *tr

Steering becomes stiff and difficult to steer after driving 25mins. noticing whining power steering noise. started at 40,000 miles and it is now 55,000 miles and the dealer will not over even part of the $600 cost. *tr

At around 25,000 miles, my 2006 honda odyssey developed a noise in the engine bay, while and after driving at highway speeds. the power steering at times seemed without assist. when taken to the dealer, the problem was impossible to replicate, and the problem is increasing in severity and frequency. the vehicle is now out of warranty, and no remedy has been offered by honda motors, despite many claims of identical safety issues found upon a simple internet search. it is just a matter of time before complete power assist failure will cause a collision, property damage and injury. *tr

During low temperature driving after vehicle is warm, the power steering whines loudly. we noticed this condition in the early fall as temperatures fell and the noise has gotten progressively worse. the steering pump was previously replaced at approximately 9200 miles. the vehicle is at the local dealership now having the power steering system flushed, reservoir replaced and new synthetic fluid installed. i am concerned that the steering may have failed during operation causing an accident. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the driver side electric sliding door fell off of the hinge. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the door was not covered under the warranty and that the contact is responsible for the repair cost. the honda manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 10 mph there was a sound in the steering wheel. the dealer stated that the reservoir was clogged and needed to be replaced. the contact is concerned about the safety risk. the current mileage was 64,000. the failure mileage and vin were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving in temperatures below 45 degrees or making turns the power steering would fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. since the technician could not duplicate the failure they could not provide a remedy. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Steering locked up while driving resulting in head on accident. *tr

This may not fall under safety, but i was looking for the form to file a recall investigation. sorry if this is wrong. but could you pass along... i have a 2006 honda odyssey. my wireless headphones are pure static, not working at all. i am on my 3rd stereo with honda, and now the warranty is up. i've found over 1,000 others online thus far with the exact same problem. it's a pretty big fix. i guess some dealers are not charging for the repairs because they see it so often, but most are. it is "there is a module that takes the dvd audio output and transits the signal over infrared to the headphones. this infrared module was the problem." anyway- i would appreciate a recall being initiated on this, as so many are having the exact same issue. i've had problems before with the 6 disc changer just quitting. as i'm driving it starts rapidly spitting out all 6 discs, which to me is a safety deal. that was changed out 2x, and now- this. something needs to be done with this. *tr

When driving in cold weather for a long distance, wheezing sound comes from steering wheel. others have had this problem, they say it's a power steering pump, reservoir tank. it only has 57k miles, and already problems. honda dealer said they couldn't duplicate the problem, that's because they didn't drive it for a while nor was it cold. it won't be covered under warranty since it's past the miles, but honda makes a defective part(s) and the owner has to pay for their poor engineering. *tr

The complaint is regarding the brakes (front) on a 2006 honda odyssey minivan. the chief complaint is a loud grinding sound and a spongy feeling in the brake pedal. stopping distance is also greater. problem was reported to honda dealer and front brake pads were replaced with different pads (around 15k - 18k miles). problem re-occurred again around 25k or so. took vehicle back to honda. their response was that i over heated brake rotors and "warped" them. i contacted honda of north america by telephone. they stood by their dealer and nothing was done. problem occurs on a regular basis during normal driving conditions. braking distance under emergency conditions (yielding for an ambulance) is poor. *tr

For 2006 honda odyssey with 60k miles, 3rd row seat latch does not engage allowing seat to move freely when in the 'unstored or normal position.. potential major safety hazard in the event of accident or rapid stop. honda dealer said that no extended warranty applied although i expect that the latch has been engaged no more than 100 times during life of vehicle. currently 3rd seat unusable and must be stowed for safe operation. high consumer cost for replacement seat or 'rebuild'. currently if i grab the seat and torque slightly i can get the latch to engage, but this is not an automatic process - the seat was designed to engage automatically when converting from stored to upright, but will not work automatically. there was not yet an 'incident' as a result of this defect - only the potential for serious injury in the event of a crash with an unlateched seat. cost to replace seat mechanism quoted by honda dealer was $650 - prohibitive cost for us right now. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph she experienced difficulty steering, and heard a loud grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. she also heard metal grinding coming from the rear brake system. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 50,000 . the current mileage was 69,000.

Abs modulator failure, on my 2006 honda odyssey. *tr

Rear end collision by honda odyssey where brakes locked up. anti-lock brakes did not engage and soft spongy feel to brakes. brake applied all the way to floorboard. confident in use of anti-lock brakes from bmw driving school (other car a bmw). dealer investigated and found nothing wrong. *tr

Debris must have hit my air conditioner condenser and put a hole in it. only 12,150 miles on it and just out of warranty by 2 months. cost me $1334 to have it replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph, she noticed it became difficult to control the steering wheel and park the vehicle. the mechanic cleaned the power steering reservoir; however, that did not correct the failure. the dealer stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that someone would call the contact in reference to the failure. the estimated repair cost was $600.00. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated when applying pressure to the brake pedal, she experienced extended stopping distances. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the abs/tcs or vsa modulator control unit needed to be replaced at an expense of $1200.00. no repairs were made. nhtsa action number pe09024, service brakes hydraulic anti lock is related to the failure. the failure and current mileages were 30,000.

Soft brake pedal on 2006 honda odyssey, as documented in investigation # pe09024. *tr

When driving my 2006 honda odyssey at speeds under 10 mph, the steering wheel is extremely hard to steer. when driving above this speed, the steering seems to be function properly. *tr

2006 honda odyssey ex-l, steering wheel at low speeds freeze and does not turn in any direction. it happens very often on the highway when there is slow moving traffic, in a parking lot and reversing. i was told by the dealer who wanted 600 to fix this issue as being steering pump related issue. we had an extended service plan in which the dealer did a power steering flush that did not help at all. we wen to the dealer with this issue after about 1 year latter and since then there was nothing done regarding this. recently our honda warranty expired in july 2009 and the miles on the car are about 35k. all these days we were able to atleast navigate the wheel even it was tight but recently since last 1 month the car on slow speeds or on neutral does not turn the wheel at all. i request nhtsa to please investigate this issue with honda vans. i spoke to several people and couple of them did mention this same problem. i feel very uncomfortable with the problem. when i take it to the dealer he avoided until the warranty is over and now is trying to cheat us. *tr

I am the owner of 2006 honda odyssey. i started to feel the vehicle break pedals soft and low over 2 years ago. the problem results me having extended stopping distance for safety. each time when i drive it i have to pay extra attention to keep the distance between the vehicle in front of me. i went to dealer for repair last year when i had normal services. the dealer told me that they found nothing wrong and it can?t be adjusted. i went to the same dealer again for normal service yesterday and asked for break check up again. the dealer told me they found that vsa modulator is in faulty and it will cost me around $1,000 just for parts since my warranty time is over. i stated i had this problem 2 years ago and you check and found it was nothing wrong while it was still under the warranty. plus, my odyssey only has 10,000 miles on the meter since this is our spare vehicle we don't drive much. the dealer agreed with me and arranged for another full day re-check up and will get honda to involve. today i happened to see online that i am not the only one to have this problem. as of the feature of the van, most of time we have children on board. what a dangerous "game" we are playing! thanks god, we don't use it much and have not had any incident. just notice i have to input the incident date below before submission. i put a dummy date of 01-01-06 instead ( i bought my odyssey after this date). *tr

Back passenger door won't completely close on my 2006 honda odyssey (touring). electronically, it gets very close, but won't shut completely. i can't manually do it either. i took it in to the dealership and was told it would cost almost $200 to even look at the problem. i cannot afford that. *tr

2006 honda odyssey vehicle was smoking upon arriving at destination. the smoke was coming from the right front of van, odor present. two days later, air conditioning was not working. took van to dealership. they said that a rock must have hit the condenser. they said this is not covered by my 60,000 mile honda care warranty because it wasn't mechanical. there are plenty of complaints about this, even the dealer said this is very common with the odyssey. sounds like a design flaw & a recall is due. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey's rear spoiler flew off the back of the vehicle while driving along an interstate narrowly missing the vehicle behind me. the spoiler apparently broke due to normal use while the vehicle had some ice on the roof. the extended warranty coverage i purchased denied coverage. i paid to replace the spoiler. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving at any speed, the vehicle loses power. when the power shuts off and the vehicle stalls, the contact hears a loud clanking noise under the driver's seat. the vehicle restarts after a couple of attempts are made and was taken to the dealer in 2008; however, they could not locate the failure after the first attempt. on the second attempt, they replaced a sensor in the drive train. a year later, the failure recurred. the contact scheduled an appointment to take the vehicle back to the dealer. the failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 30,000.

Air conditioning failed at 51,900 miles. debris poked a hole in the condenser. $1000 to fix. not under warranty. it could happen again so i traded it in for a 2009 model! *tr

I own a 2006 odyssey and air conditioning condenser failed " due small rock puncturing hole". internet search showed just how common this problem is with the odyssey. this problem is not covered under warranty because they state it is an "act of nature". i was told i could try to have it covered under my car insurance just like a rock hits a windshield and it gets replaced. ( why should the insurance industry pay for what is obviously a design flaw!) the advertisement of low cost of ownership is false, because just this replacement is going to cost $750 in less than 3 years of ownership. *tr

Our 2006 honda odyssey touring edition minivan came standard-equipped with michelin pax "run-flat" tires (energy lx4, 235/710r460a 104t). these tires pose a serious safety threat because of ultra-premature tread wear, and the fact that a different type of tire cannot be used on the vehicle. it wasn't until we nearly slid our vehicle off the road that we realized our tires were nearly bald after only 17 thousand miles. honda and michelin claim that "pax system tires should provide treadlife comparable to a corresponding traditional michelin tire," but this is clearly a misrepresentation as thousands of complaints about the premature tread life of these tires can be found on the internet. the problem cannot be solved by simply installing different tires because the pax tire is required equipment on the 2006 honda odyssey touring edition minivan! honda itself states that using a different tire will likely void the vehicle warranty. the problem is compounded by the fact that replacing these tires is unusually expensive (about $1,300.00 usd to replace all four) so people postpone replacing their pax tires to avoid paying the excessive cost, exposing themselves and others to a serious road hazard. i implore you to take action to resolve this dangerous problem. important: it is not possible to properly enter the tire specifications for this tire on your web site due to its unusual specification format. the proper specification for the tire is 235/710r460a 104t. the "a" in 460a signifies that these tires feature "asymmetric" beads in which the outside bead (450 mm) and inside bead (470 mm) are actually different diameters. *tr

A/c condenser went out due to "rock hitting it". *tr

Power steering pump failure for 2nd time in 2 years. beyond warranty. honda will not replace under warranty. power steering reservoir has been re-designed due to known issue. honda should fix this at no charge due to loss of power steering at low speeds. *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey and the ac suddenly stop blowing cold air. i later found out that the condenser was damaged by the rock hitting it while driving on a highway. i noticed that there are a lot of people who own an odyssey also experience a similar problem. this is consider as a design problem from honda not having any protection to the condenser as rocks can hit the condenser from the highway and damage it. this cost me almost $800 to fix. i have 2 small children and eventhough i got it fixed, the condenser can get damaged anytime as there is nothing protecting it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. in 2006, while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. he took the vehicle to the repair shop, but the mechanic could not find any failures and did not replace any parts. the failure has recurred and the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 49,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air conditioner in her vehicle was not working. she called the dealer and was informed that a stone or something placed a hole in the air conditioner, which caused it to leak. the manufacturer stated that the air conditioner was not covered under warranty and the contact would have to pay for the repair. the failure mileage was 29,500.

A/c problems yearly, ac condenser needs to be replaced due to hole, design flaw from honda makes this a recurring problem, not covered under warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the front passenger seat warmer burned the leg of a nine year old child. the child was taken to the doctor and suffered second and third degree burns on his left calf. the contact feels that a recall should be issued. the current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

1. unknown - research suggests bad design, rocks fly up into lower grill and puncture condenser. no protection of a/c condenser. 2. once - air conditioning failed 3. honda dealership replaced condenser at a charge of $870. dealership refused to fix free of charge or reduce fee. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact had her vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission) in 2007. two years later, she experienced an abnormal surge and slippage while in second gear. she took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that she would have to replace her transmission at the cost of $2,100, which was a fifty percent discount. the manufacturer referred her to a dealer. the failure and current mileages were 79,475.

Apparently, i am one in a long line of folks filing a complaint against honda for a design defect concerning their air conditioning condenser. they seem to be very prone to damage from road debris - within the first few weeks to few years of the car life, and honda will not honor this defect under warranty, and numerous insurance claims for this defect have been denied as well. i was given the same exact story by my dealer that i have now learned is the same story all honda dealers have been peddling for the past 3 years on this specific topic. honda has since "fixed" the problem in their 2008 vehicles by adding a shield to the condenser to protect it, but they will not honor any damage done to prior year vehicles. the dealers response to me was to replace the condenser for $642, and then i was told i may want to purchase, at my own expense, a non-oem shield to protect the new condenser so it won't happen again. something seems amiss here, especially since i am not the only person this is happening too. *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey and is still under warranty period. my a/c stopped working and i brought in to a honda dealership and was told a rock had hit the a/c condenser and it was not covered under warranty. i refused repair because i believe it has to be a design flaw for a rock to be able to enter through big gap grille and damage the condenser plus my van is still under warranty and should be repaired at no charge because of a design flaw. mine is not an isolated case as it has happened to many other honda odyssey owners who reported it online. it would cost $1000 to repair it. i called honda corporate office and talked to their supervisor jeremy rudner who refused to talk to me the second time i called in to speak to a manager. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. after driving 15 mph in cold weather for an hour or longer, the contact hears a whining noise coming from the engine compartment. the noise intensifies as the rpm's increase. the dealer stated that the source of the noise may be the power steering; however, the vehicle has not been inspected. the noise is heard only after the vehicle has been driven for more than 60 minutes. the contact has found numerous complaints on this failure and believes that the manufacturer should issue a recall. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 48,000.

Bought honda odyssey on may,2006;replaced tires on july,2008 for $1300 (35,000k),tire went flat due to improper installation, paid $550 to fix this tire'; it happened on christmas eve, 160 miles away from home,were able to drive only 10miles (not 125) ,cost $300 to tow a car, tire started shaking right after replacement, fixed for additional $100 on march, 2009. were told at that time that 1 tire was worn badly, might to replace it soon!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????? *tr

We own a 2006 honda odyssey. air-conditioner stopped working. dealership said it was a hole in the condenser caused by road debris or a rock. seems that this must be a design flaw because the extreme force it would take for a rock to puncture metal in an ac unit kids are now hot and miserable in back of van. over $800 to fix and honda warranty will not cover. times are tough for a car manufacturer to not fix a design flaw. looks like design was fixed for 2009, but ignored by manufacturer for previous model years. *tr

Complaint with michelin® pax® system run-flat technology: 235-710r 460a 104t. i have to replace the tires a 2nd time in only 45k miles. they wear too fast. extremely expensive. i was never told by honda i would have these issues. i have no other options but to purchase the same tires again. something needs to be done by either honda or michelin. i know i am not alone with this issue. *tr

Our 2006 honda odyssey ex was brought in for service and we requested the technician listen to a whirring noise and difficulty turning the steering wheel. we were informed the power steering pump needed to be removed and replaced. upon further research we found this was listed as a know defect in the 2006 and only a honda service bulletin was provided (07-005 issued 1/27/2009). this seems to be a known defect in this model year for this make of automobile. *tr

Hard steering occurs when car is hot. honda dealer doesn't want to cover the repairs. needs to change steering wheel pump. *tr

Front brake pads wear fast and causes steering to shake around 30-40 mph. *tr

2006 honda odyssey, electric side door remains ajar will not close therefore driving with a door that will not close properly, after speeds above 100km and i open front windows in front it seems the side door closes, don't know if this is caused by vacuum suction? however this past week door opened by itself while on the road? thank god no one was in back while driving.. *tr

The power steering just gives out at low speeds, parking lots etc, hard to avoid other cars, scary. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 odyssey. the contact heard a whining noise coming from the power steering pump. the noise grew louder and occurred more frequently. there were no recalls pertaining to the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 38,000.

I purchased a 2006 honda odyssey back in nov, 2006. when i was looking for a van i asked the sales person in rock honda in fontana, ca that i needed a good car because i had children and i did not wanted to be having problems on the road and of course i'm was a woman that didn't do any auto work, so i needed something easy to maintain, well to my surprise the tires that this van has, but that i was not told at the dealer that these tires (pax system) wear really fast and are very expensive and only a honda dealer can change them. when i took my van to have the tires changed, i took it to 3 different shops and told me that only a honda dealer or a certified shop could do it and the cost is $1,500.00 to change them. i tried to contact the rock honda and they actually hung up on me 3 times, one of the sales person told me that tires were easy to change that "he could purchase and change tires in his own garage" that the people from the shop did not know what they were talking about. well i called honda motor co,inc and michelin and the only thing they did was apologized for the inconvenience. if i had known that i was going to have such an expensive maintenance i would not have bought it, but oh well i'm stuck with it now, and to top it all off, the roof is leaking and the warranty does not cover leaks, and the door on the right side makes a loud noise when it opens and closes but it's the same issue with the warranty. *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey mini van. since feb 2009, the power steering assisting system failed to work at low speed. it's hard to operate the steering wheel at this moment. most time it happened when i try to make a turn in park lot or local road. this problem also happened when i divert from high way to the ramp. this could be a safety issue. *tr

I was closing the right sliding door on my 2006 honda odyssey when it suddenly reversed pinching and crushing my right arm. i used the exterior handle, pulled it once, and moved to the right rear of the vehicle. as i was passing by the moving door, i was rubbing against the minivan slightly. it gave an audible alert and immediately revered pinching my right bicep between the door and the side of the van. *tr

Pax tires on honda odyssey. they quickly wear out, and cost $1300 to replace. the only source for the tires is the honda dealer -- no other vendors available. if we replace the wheels with non-pax parts we will have constant computer warnings while driving because the tire pressure monitor will register "0 psi" tire pressure. tires specs provided by this website (width, rim, etc) are not compatible with numbers from tires. tires say "energy lx4 radial xse 235-710 r460a 104t pax" none of these facts were disclosed by the dealership when we purchased the car. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey door had been malfunctioning for a few months when i took it in yesterday to have it looked at the honda dealership. when the automatic reversing mechanism kicked in the previous night, a roller bearing snapped off. i showed the broken bearing to the service manager, but he said he couldn't fix it. the service manager told me to use the manual override. when i got back home, i put my daughter into the middle car seat and could only open the sliding door half way manually. i closed it manually and reopened it and the door fell off smashing into my knees pinning me against the adjacent car, and i required assistance to remove the door from my body. the door had to be secured with ratchet straps and towed to the dealership. this is the second time i've been injured by the door. *tr

Air conditioner stopped working. took it to a dealer and they said there was a hole in the condenser. honda knew that there was a defect in some models that allows rocks to go through the grille and hit the condenser making a hole. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. after the vehicle was driven for approximately 35 minutes, the contact heard a loud noise and the steering became difficult to move. the failure occurred while driving 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering reservoir filter needed to be replaced. the contact feels that the steering high pressure hose should be replaced. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 42,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shut off. the failure occurred more than five times, twice while making a turn. the contact was able to shift into neutral, which allowed the vehicle to immediately restart. the most recent failure occurred while driving approximately 30 mph. he had an appointment to take the vehicle to the dealer at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer referred him to the dealer. the current mileage was approximately 41,000 and failure mileage was approximately 29,000. updated 03/04/09. *lj the fuel pump relay was replaced. updated 03/04/09. *jb

At low speeds, the power steering pump on my 2006 honda odyssey ex-l looses all ability to turn. this is especially troublesome when trying to park. the only way to alleviate this is to put the transmission in neutral, apply a foot to the brake, and apply slight pressure to the throttle pedal. this obviously speeds up the power steering pump which allows me to turn the steering wheel. this is not a safe solution to perform for any reason. *tr

I own a 2006 honda odyssey touring with michelin pax run-flat system. the pax tires worn so prematurely compared to other regular tires. this problem was first noticed around 25k miles of driving under normal conditions, and a honda dealer said the problem might be caused by my driving habits, and therefore cannot be covered by any warranties both by honda and michelin. now at the mileage of +40k, all four tires have almost no tread to grab the road and the replacing cost is just ridiculously high around $1200. by observing so many others who have complained on the same defects, i would like to see both honda and michelin voluntarily recall these failed product so the suffering owners could swap them with regular performers. *tr

I own a 2006 honda odyssey and i have been having many problems with this vehicle. the most recent problem is with my ac. it worked one day and the very next day it stopped working. given the fact that i ve had previous problems, i decided to google the internet just to see if anyone else have been having similar problems. and sure enough i came across many others that have been experiencing the same problems. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the heater was not working and she took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer discovered that the heater pipes contained mice droppings. the dealer cleaned the heater pipes and air way four times, but they could not correct the defect. she found that the pipes were made with a chemical that attracts mice, which contracted an airborne bacteria. her two children were treated for the bacteria. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that it was due to an environmental issue. they further stated that nothing could be done to remedy the issue. the failure and current mileages were 54,000.

My family owns a 2006 honda odyssey. since 8,000 miles on the vehicle we have been asking for warranty work on the sliding doors. the rear passenger electric sliding door does not close on an incline due to mechanical failure. we have to drive to a flat area with the door open and the kids in the car to get the door to close. honda has attempted to fix it 6 times unsuccessfully. it hasn't worked since the car had 8,000 miles and now they don't want to cover it under warranty even though its a safety issue. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. air conditioning condenser damaged by road debris and required replacing the condenser. dealer stated damage was caused by road hazard/debris and so was not covered by warranty. the condenser is very exposed on front bottom of vehicle with no protection from flying debris. similar event has occurred to many owners of 2006 odysseys. honda should be held liable/responsible to provide a product to protect the condenser on this model. the 2008 odyssey comes with a grill covering the condenser. so it is obvious they are aware of the old bad design. *tr

The rear headphone system (both wired and wireless headphones) does not work when the dvd system is in operation. the headphones work for cd and radio functions, but not the dvd. this appears to happen primarily when the car is in gear. when i get in the back to check out the system while the car is in park, it works fine. when we've started driving, it stops. i have researched the problem online and found that this is a recurrent problem with hundreds of other honda owners. *tr

I was making a three point turn in a parking lot and when i put the car in reverse the car would not engage. it acted as if it were in neutral. i have an appointment to take the vehicle into a dealership next week. forums state the this has occurred quite often in lexus. *tr

I just purchased a britax marathon carseat from babies r us in wappingers falls/poughkeepsie ny. when i got the seat home i opened the box and was getting ready to set it up to fit my 6 month old son and put it in my car. it is at this time that i noticed the "latch" belts were missing. i am not sure if it is just this seat, i plan to take it back to get another one monday, or if all the ones at the store have this problem. i own another one of this exact seat for my 2.5 year old and this is how i caught the problem. i have not heard of any recalls, but would like to make you aware of this. these straps are sewn onto the seat and therefore it is not just that someone removed them from the box. i hope that there are not other people out there using this seat without the proper latches. as i was looking for the information on the seat, i was unable to find the model number, and the exact date of manufacturing. it just say on the box (not the seat) august 2008. the seat is the britax marathon platinum. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. (related vehicle information: model year=2006, make=honda, model=odyssey). *tr

Power steering flywheel fell off and the car completely died draining the battery. this resulted in loss of power steering at approx 35mph. when tried to pull to the side of the street, the car power system failed. the battery was drained completely and lost all electrical functions of the car. the car had to be pushed to the side in busy street. it required the assistance from good samaritans. safety hazard if in remote area and or busy street. *tr

Spongy brake pedal -- pedal sinks to the floor under constant application. brought it to dealers attention. dealer said this was normal operation. i disagree as do others (professional auto technicians). *tr

I bought a new 2006 honda odyssey ex rear dvd and navigation van. a few days back (at 26,000miles and less than 3yrs), there was smoke coming from the engine of the car... i quickly pulled over called the dublin honda, ca dealer. they advised me to tow the car to the dealership. after i that i was advised that the a/c condenser has a hair-pin size hole (not visible to naked eye) and that's the problem. they told me that this is not covered by honda bumper to bumper warranty.. i was shocked to hear that. i had to pay $880.76 for this repair for a $40,000.00 van which is still under factory warranty.... this is ridiculous.. honda put the condenser at the wrong place (without a front guard) and make its customers pay for its ridiculous design.. in the new models now they have put a guard to protect the condenser. i urge you to fine honda for this and have them issue a recall on their faulty design of which thousands have been victim. *tr

A/c has went out in my 2006 odyssey for the second time in the past year i bought it new in 2006 i has cost me 900 both time they tell me its not covered. *tr

The front end of my honda was hit by a rock on the freeway. saw it fly in front of me but didn't hear it hit anything. when i got to my destination front end was smoking/steaming. found the rock had punctured my ac condenser. $600 to fix. (of course honda wont cover it. but my insurance did) my complaint is there is no protection down there for such an expensive item. how much could it have cost honda to put some kind of screen protection down there? *tr

Power steering pump seems to whine after the van has been driven for an hour and the outside weather temp. is cold. please see this website for other complaints: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/odyssey/2006/steering/noise_from_power_steering_pump.shtml. *tr

Well, i'm owner of a vehicle that i recently bought. i noticed that the car has to different shades of color, and i think that this car has been damaged. i would like to find information about it. *tr

Bought a 2006 honda odyssey touring with dvd/nav in march of 2006. in october '06, had alignment repaired due to van pulling to right. in may '07, requested alignment be checked again for pulling to the right, they were going to charge $85 because warranty expired. was informed by honda service tech in march 2008, we needed 4 brand new tires, not alignment problem. van had 30, 413 miles and almost didn't pass inspection. tires are 235-710r460a and were worn to 3/32 with regular maintenance and rotation. was told by service tech that you had to replace all 4 at a time and cost would be $1211.73. was told you cannot replace pax tire system with regular tires. did my own research and found out you can, but up-front cost including wheels, tires, and labor would be about $2000. was not told upon purchasing the van that the tires would need complete replacement between 25k-30k miles! we were told pax system tires had excellent wear rating and would last longer than regular tires! had all tires replaced and van still pulls to right. now we're being told our brakes need to be replaced. we're stuck with this vehicle because value of van had decreased with pax tire system complaints. *tr

Just purchased a used 2006 honda odyssey ex on 8/14/08 which had passed safety inspection as required by state of missouri on 8/13/08. the brakes feel very soft and even on a normal straight road, it requires a lot more travel and pressure to be applied before it will come to a stop. just today on 8/16/2008, was in a near accident along olive blvd and fee road due to the brake travel was more than necessary. will be traveling out of country on 8/19/08 for 10 business days. once back, will seek out huey's honda advise. but from what see from consumers report, edmunds, odyclub, etc, there seems to be an issue with the abs modulator unit and/or master cylinder, i wonder what no recall has yet to be done on these vehicles. very disappointing especially if the aftermath would be an accident. *tr

Loss of power steering and altenator due to belt slipping when driving on rain covered roads. this auto only has 33,000 miles. *tr

Less than 48k miles on our 2006 honda odyssey and the crank shaft has had to be replaced and a motor mount. the motor mount was over $1,000. these types of failures should not be seen on a vehicle this new. honda just says "sorry." *tr

Michelin tire blew up when driving on freeway under normal driving condition. the type tire was 235/65r16 eng lx4 103 t on a honda odyssey 2006. *tr

Defective tire on 2006 honda odyssey. *nj the consumer stated the rear tire blew out, while driving on the freeway. *jb

I have a 2006 honda odyssey and on a recent trip to california my air conditioner stopped working. i brought it into my local dealership to have it checked out and was told at the time that if it was struck by a rock it would not be covered under warranty. about an hour later the service technician contacted me to tell me that sure enough a rock has hit my a/c condenser and it would cost $700.00 to fix it because it is not covered under warranty or extended warranty. the service technician also stated that this has been happening quite often. i decide to google my a/c condenser and was not surprised to find countless forums with hundreds of people all stating the exact same story complete with the same exact comments from the technicians. my suspicions raised, this begins to sound like a rehearsed story of "a rock has hit your ac condenser putting a hole in it" . it would appear that honda neglected to include a simple grill in the area beneath the license plate frame that would have prevented this from occurring. the stock grill has too much space so debris are able to get in. this should be recalled by honda and fixed since it's their mistake. *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey lx minivan. the ac stopped working. twice. within warranty time/mileage. the dealer told me that the ac condenser was damaged by stone, causing leakage of cfc. i called honda, they claimed that they have nothing to do with it. even the front grille they installed in their newer models are "for any number of reasons, not necessarily to fix this design flaw". cfc kills ozone layer. i feel bad my van dumped two tanks of cfc into the (already badly polluted) atmosphere . honda's bad design causes big time pollution, and it is a problem that can be fixed with a tiny cost added to the vehicle. honda cuts corners, and this is a bad one. it causes consumers so much, because honda wants to save a couple of bucks. other car makers may have the same issue - they do not cover fragile part in the vehicle properly. *tr

1. interior vehicle lights seem to indicate exterior lights are on when they are not. exterior lights are off at night time. the inability to detect exterior lights are on at night. 2. exterior imitation chrome peels off cheap plastic. 3. poor steering quality for a new vehicle. *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey and just recently my air conditioner stopped working so i brought it to my local dealership to have it checked out. about an hour later the service man came to me to tell me that a rock has hit my ac condenser and it would cost $820.00 to fix it because it is not covered under warranty or extended warranty. the service man also stated that this has been happening quite often. i decide to google my ac condenser and to my surprise pops up this forum with hundreds of people with the same story. sounds like a rehearsed story "a rock has hit your ac condenser putting a hole in it" . after reading other people's stories, what they have stated is that this is a manufacturer defect, the grill has to much space in between by the license plate so debris is able to get in. this should be paid for by honda since its their mistake. *tr

I have a newer 2006 honda odyssey minivan with only 6000 miles. the air conditioner no longer works (blows warm air). was told that a rock hit the condenser unit - and it is not covered under warranty. searching around the internet, i find that hundreds and hundreds of other 2005-2007 honda odyssey owners have come across the same problem. the problem is that the ac condenser coils are exposed under the front grill. any little rock or debris can/will puncture the ac lines - causing the refrigerant to leak. this is a common problem and it's costing us $700+ dollars to fix. honda must realize that this is a problem with the 2005-2007 odysseys since they now include a grill guard on the 2008 model. honda should retro fit the 2005-2007 odyssey will some grill protection screen to prevent this from happening. this is a design flaw that should be addressed. we, as owners of a new minivan, shouldn't have to pay another $700+ to have the air conditioner fixed when we've only driven the van for as short as 4000 miles. honda can remedy this with a very simple fix. *tr

My husband and i purchased a brand new odyssey van in june 2006. absolutely love the van. we have had no problems until we realized our air conditioner wasn't working recently in may 2008. our van only has 24,000 miles on it. i called fairfield performance honda service and was told if it is a rock that damaged the condenser it is not covered. i said a rock and she replied yes rocks can damage the condenser. my husband and i never heard such thing. without honda even looking at my van they already knew exactly what was wrong. so that day i got a phone call from service and sure enough they said a rock has damaged your condenser and it would not be covered because that is consider road debris and it will cost you 800.00. the service person said they see this every week and then he said i mean once a month so i was curious and got on the internet to see if anybody else have had the same problem and sure enough hundreds complaints with the same problem. i contacted honda america corp and they said sorry it is not covered because it is road debris damage. it?s not my fault and thousands of other consumers fault that they poorly designed the honda odysseys and honda accords. i noticed on the new 2008 vans and cars they have a protection on the front now. but that?s not fair for all the people who have purchased a van or car 2007 or earlier. i think that they should have a recall on this matter and fix the problem. i didn't pay $30,000.00 for a van to have this problem. they need to put some kind of protection on the van so it doesn't happen again. i just want to let all other consumers beware of this so they don?t make the same mistake we did. i am contacting the consumer report, better business bureau all news media and papers until this problem is taking care of. thank you, lisa *tr

On separate occasions my son and daughter have had there hand caught in the electric sliding door on our 2006 honda odyssey minivan. the electric door boasts of a auto reverse feature when it encounters resistance. this only applies to the latching front side of the sliding door. there is no such sensor on the rear side of the door. in addition, the rear side of the door is right next to the middle and rear seats. (very easy for the child to reach even when properly seat belted in). in the latest incident, my son's hand was bruised. if a larger bone or even a neck were caught, it would be broken or worse. *tr

My 2006 honda odyssey minivan developed a hole in the air conditioner condenser after just 4 months of driving (8k miles) and i was told by the dealer this was a freak accident of a pebble puncturing the condenser that was covered under bumper to bumper warranty or insurance. the warranty is supposed to cover all items that aren't normal wear and tear, but it doesn't. i have also heard countless people claim the same damage to their minivans so it seems to be a design flaw and not a freak accident. there are even special grill covers manufactured by other companies to fix the hondas problem. i feel honda should stand up their warranty. *tr

Found my a/c not working. took it to the dealer and was told that a rock must have hit the condenser and caused a pin hole. was also advised by the service writer that this was a common occurrence and was due to the condenser being mounted very low to the ground behind the bumper. i asked if there was a shield or other solution to prevent a recurrence; i was told no. i then researched the issue online and found literally hundreds of folks with the same experience. the repair cost is $700.00 with no assurance that it won't happen then moment you leave the dealership. this is a serious design flaw that honda is well aware of. in addition, they are referring folks to claim the damage on their insurance to cover the repair costs. honda has responded by adding a "shield" to their 2008 models.....but has done nothing for previous model year owners. *tr

I believe there is a design flaw in the air conditioning system that leaves it vulnerable to road debris that can pass through the grill and pierce the condenser leading to loss of freon and no a/c. this happened to us on monday and after searching the web i see many other honda odyssey owners have experienced the same. *tr

During driving in highway, oil cap detached from its place, entered radiator fan box and brook the radiator. as a result the cruise control released itself, check engine indicator and vsa indicator was lit. the car towed to the nearest honda dealer. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while in the passenger compartment, the contact's son attempted to close the rear sliding door. the door slammed on his hand as if there were no sensors present. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 15,000.

I am unaware of specific events which led to this occurrence. at the first sign of warm weather, i attempted to use the air conditioner; it would only blow warm. we took the car to the dealer on 3/17/08, and were told something had hit the condenser and rendered it inoperable. this dealer quoted $773 to repair, and we declined. we took the car to another dealer on 4/4/08, and were told the same thing. the cost to repair was $829. an online search revealed many other owners have experienced the same problem; this is obviously a design defect which should be covered by honda. *tr

I have a 2006 ex-l honda odyssey with 11000 miles on it. i haven't driven it much yet. i've noticed that my a/c has stopped working. i took it to the dealership. they told me that a rock has hit a a/c condenser and freon has leaked out and it's not covered under warranty and would cost me $960. i called american honda at 1-800-999-1009 to complain but they rejected my claim. i'm seeing numerous complaints online with same issue. i don't think it's a coincidence, but rather a problem with the design. *tr

2006 honda odyssey with a broken air conditioning condenser, which was blowing cold air at all settings. consumer states that dealer stated that this replacement would not be covered by warranty. dealer stated that it was a road hazard failure. *kb the consumer stated the condenser was damaged by a rock. *jb

2006 honda odyssey touring with pax tires system had 3 sets tires put on so far with the cost of 700.00 a pair the van is 2 year old. *tr

2006 honda odyssey tires wore prematurely. consumer states that michelin stated they were eligible for a 30% rebate. dealer is stalling on giving rebate. they stated that they had to recheck with michelin to make sure they actually got a rebate. *kb the consumer still has not received the rebate check. *jb

We purchased our honda odyssey in feb. of 2006. at 11,000 miles (nov.2006), i took the vehicle in for an oil change and a complaint of "grinding noise" coming from brakes. they replaced the pads and resurfaced the front rotors under warranty due to an internal service bulletin stating a defect in the brake pads. one year and two months later, the same grinding noise has returned and they are telling me i need to have the brakes resurfaced again or replace the rotors at my expense. who has this many brake problems in 2 years? i have spoken to other owners that have had the same issue. they don't have to replace their rotors yet, but i am thinking this is the beginning of a trend. i believe this is a prevalent enough problem that an investigation is in order. *tr

Failure of driver's side curtain airbags to deploy. car hit on drivers side by other car. driver's door and passenger door significantly impacted. car was total loss. *tr

Purchased a 2006 honda odyssey with the michelin pax tire system. we have had no problems to date, but the cost to replace tires are (3) times the cost of regular tires. 90% of people are changing out wheels and tires with regular tires that cost much less to replace. honda never told us that the tire replacement and labor would be twice that for the tires and (5) times that for the labor to replace tires. would like tires replaced for the cost of normal tires. *tr

Brakes make a grinding sound when applied. *tr

Power steering pump noise. led to harder steering during cold temperatures. two instances: 1) outside temp 20f degrees trying to make a u-turn in front of my house, had to use more force and effort than normal to stay in the u-turn. would have been a dangerous situation if there were cars on either side of the street. 2) outside temp below 30f degrees. drove to the mall 20 minutes away on the highway. when entering the parking lot the power steering pump noise was loud. as i tried to park in between two cars, encountered a slight increase in effort to direct the van properly and without hitting the cars on either side into the parking space. would have been a dangerous situation if there was someone standing to get into the car on either side. these incidents occurred sometime in dec and jan not sure of dates, but when it was cold outside. *tr

After a 45 min drive we began to hear a jingling whining sound. took the van to the dealership the next morning and the noise was gone. i was told that with no noise they couldn't find the problem. after a week i took it in and said that there was a problem with my van and they needed to keep it until they located the cause of the noise. i was informed after a few hours that my power steering pump needed to be replaced to the tune of $600.00. after some discussion they agreed that they had been having complaints/problems with the power steering pumps and they would be willing to pay for the parts if i would pay for the labor. i have been told that this is huge danger because the power steering could completely fail at high speeds causing complete loss of control. *tr

The air conditioning condenser has leaked with no apparent rock damage. this is the second time it has happened to my 2006 honda odyssey. the first time it was eventually covered by honda usa. the local dealer would not cover it. i have not heard back from honda if they will cover it the second time. *tr

This complaint is not about an accident or injury. the run flat tires with the honda odyssey touring - they wear out soon - very expensive to replace (about 3 times the cost of regular tires) - honda says we can't just remove all the run flat tires and replace them with regular tires. - only select facilities can replace/fix them. *tr

I own a 2006 honda odyssey with 22k, bought new in 14 months ago. the air conditioner worked this past summer, but due to warm weather attempted to run it this weekend and only warm air came out. my wife took it to wolfchase honda in bartlett, tn. and the dealer charged her $95 to tell us that it wasn't covered under warranty due to a stone hitting the compressor. it is an obvious design flaw with the vehicle as i've found countless others now have experienced the same problem at http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-odyssey/tjbopfur3svarkhcj i called american honda to put in a complaint and the rep said that she has had several of these calls. i do see that the 2008 has a new modified grille that should prevent this. i believe honda is responsible for a design flaw and should repair under warranty and do something to prevent this from happening again. *tr

I recently have been hearing my brakes begin to screech whenever i make a left turn or right turn. this occurred at around 25,000 miles. at first i thought the it was the pads being worn out. i had the pads checked and the service people said it was an probably a defect with brake mechanism. *tr

Brakes make severe grinding sound and steering wheel shakes violently when braking hard. also had a problem coming down a very steep hill where the brakes shook the car so badly we had to pull over to side of road. honda has said this is normal. replaced brake pads once, but says it will not again. have had the brakes checked several other times by other mechanics and they cannot pinpoint the problem. *tr

The power steering makes intermittent groaning and screeching noises when the wheel is turned. i've had 2 new power steering pumps installed under warranty with the problem recurring within several thousand miles after repair. i'm scheduled for yet another repair, and think i may have to trade this van for a hyundai before the warranty expires. this van has had the common problem of a rock taking out the a/c condenser, a non- warranty $840 repair. *tr

The a/c started blowing hot air on 6/10/07. the dealer informed us there would be a $195 inspection fee before repairs were started. we were informed a rock hit the condenser, and repairs would not be under warranty. we were shown no evidence of the damage. the dealer implied this was a rare problem, yet insisted that american honda would not cover any part of the response, as the dealer had dealt with them on this issue in the past. not wanting to waste the $195 inspection fee, i gave the go ahead to what i found out later was an over-priced $840 repair. this is an obvious design flaw, one that american honda told me was addressed in the 2008 model redesign. i am pursuing this issue with the attorney general's office. *tr

Purchased a 2006 odyssey touring model and the dealer misrepresented the vehicle's "top of the line tires" by claiming superior wear of tires, their value, benefits, overall cost and environmental friendliness... was informed that this was a superior tire that would last just as long as standard tires if not longer and they were much safer - told 50,000 miles before having to consider replacing them; would provide superior road handling; quieter rides; better gas mileage; and because of the expected life of the tire and improved gas mileage, it would benefit the environment (less waste created). was also told that they are just a bit more to replace than conventional tires because of the gel inside but well worth the additional 10% it would cost over traditional tires because of their safety. also informed that i should not worry that the vehicle did not come with a spare or jack because the tires can run flat for 150 miles and that the majority of michelin and honda dealers in the us are able to repair / replace the tire and they are everywhere. told that they came with a great warranty and that michelin would replace the tire if anything happened to them during their warranty period because the vehicle did not come with a spare. dealer misrepresented the actual replacement and maintenance cost of the tires that now appears to be on an 18 month 20-25,000 mile basis. based on my past experience, a good set of tires average 5 years 45-50,000 miles and have a cost of 50% less to maintain / replace. bases on their actual cost and the rate of ware, the tires will cost me 4 times as much as a comparable standard set of tire. there is only a handful of dealers in my local area that are equip to deal with this tire and i am concerned that because of the type of tire and special training needed to replace the tires, nationwide, there is limited availability of dealers that could handle a blowout promoting for potential price gouging. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 45-65 mph, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. the dealer stated that warped rotors caused the failure and they replaced the front brakes and rotors. approximately three months later, the failure recurred. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. as of november 20, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 20,000.

2006 honda odyssey with 27k miles. air conditioning stopped working. driving conditions have always been normal city/highway. dealer diagnosed it as rock (or similar) damage to the condenser. charged $693 (not covered by honda warranty or extended warranty) to replace the condenser. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the air conditioner was blowing hot air. the dealer stated that a rock struck the condenser and caused the failure. the repair has not been made. the current and failure mileages were 13,200. ac condensor had a leak from a puncture. updated 11/27/07

1. air conditioner quit work suddenly. approx. 27,000 miles on vehicle. 2. no cold air. 3. was told that repair was not covered by bumper-to-bumper warranty since "a rock must have hit the a/c condenser and caused the freon to leak." a/c condenser is located in the grill of the vehicle. *tr

The van was struck in the back by a large (semi) truck. the van rebounded forward from being hit by the truck. at this time the front seats in the van collapsed to the full back position – 180 degrees. this had us lying flat, below the level of the windows. as the van came to a stop the truck came up along side the van and stopped with the front right wheel being lodged in the sliding door on the left side of the van. the van was half way in the third lane of traffic and half way on the shoulder. the truck was tight against the center concrete median on the shoulder and tight into the side of the van. the flattening out of the front seats prevented us from controlling the direction of the van and would have been a living hell for anybody sitting in the back seats. this could have made this a much worse accident. is this an expected result when an odyssey is hit from behind?

Our honda odyssey is equipped with automatic sliding doors. my 3 year old daughter got her fingers caught in the rear part of the slider and the door closed all the way. it appears there are no safety features as we thought in the rear part of the door. this to me seems to be a design flaw. *jb

I have had my 2006 honda odyssey for one year when the air conditioner went out. the dealer determined the refrigerant leaked out due to a small hole in the condenser coil. the hole came from a small rock or other object that was kicked up while driving. the problem is that the coil is up front, below the front license plate, and fully exposed to road hazards. the design defect has caused problems for hundreds of others according to the information on various web sites. the dealer advised it will cost $700 to repair and is not covered under warranty. they suggested i contact my insurance company. i filed a complaint with american honda (case# n012007-08-2400679) but have not heard back from them. the dealers service manager claims to have called american honda as well and was told it was not covered. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air conditioner blows hot air. the dealer stated that a stone struck the air condenser and caused the failure. the dealer replaced the part for free once, however, the failure recurred and the dealer would not make the repair. the current mileage was 20,000 and failure mileage was 4,000. updated 09/12/07 *tr

2006 honda odyssey purchase new - approx. 20,000 miles at time - $600 to replace air condenser. something flew up from the road and put a hole in my air condenser. when i took it to the dealer they commented that it was a design flaw and the grill did not properly protect the condenser but this was not a warranty issue. dealer cost for repair would have been $800. i paid a local mechanic $600. *tr

The ac condenser failed on my 2006 honda odyssey at 17,615 miles. the dealer service department claimed "road" damage and charged $665 to repair. failure was not covered by my extended warranty. this is a widely reported problem, which has happened to many honda odyssey owners, some more than once. a serious design flaw: a poorly protected condenser, which honda has not taken responsibility for. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey with michelin energy lx4 size p235/65r16. he noticed that the left front tire was flat. the repair shop stated that all the tires were worn on the inside and outside. the current and failure mileages were 41,480.

Air conditioner failed in my 2006 honda odyssey, just one year after purchase and barely used. dealer claimed rock damage and not covered by the extended warranty that i purchased with the car. many other honda odyssey owners had similar problems as posted in google search. it is clearly a design problem from honda. *tr

We own a 2006 honda odyssey and a 2004 honda accord. the 2006 honda odyssey's air conditioning stopped working. we took it to the local dealership and were informed that it was a hole in our a/c condenser. we were told it would be around $700 to repair and was not covered by warranty. i discovered that the a/c condenser is exposed at the bottom of the bumper in the opening of the bumper. i proceeded to tell the dealer that this is a design issue and should be taken care of. the dealer told me to contact american honda because that is out of their hands. i contacted honda and after two and half weeks they responded back by saying this is a goodwill and they will cover at half at the warranty rate. i agreed after suffering thru 3 weeks of no a/c in the dead of heat. i started doing some research because my concern stayed the same, this is a design flaw and will happen again. to my surprise this is a very common problem with most later model honda's. the design must be similar in all of the models, because the cr-v, odyssey, civic, accord and so on are having the same issues. honda needs to step up to the plate and recall these vehicles and put a fix to the grills so the condensers are better protected. it appears everyone is getting the same story from honda and when you call they act like you are the first to have this happen, when in fact it is becoming a wide spread problem and costing consumer major dollars. this is my third honda and probably my last after the way the whole situation is going down. honda is sticking their head in the sand and hoping to ride the storm out. it appears also that dealerships have been rehearsed on what to tell consumers, because it is a common theme when you read other complaints. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air conditioner would blow, but the air was not cold. the dealer stated that there was a hole in the air condenser. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 20,000.

2006 honda odyssey ex-l. has soft brakes and occasional severe grinding sound from front brakes. dealer checked the brakes and said there is no problem. *tr

Ac went out in 2006 honda odyssey. took to dealership assuming would be repaired under warranty. was told a rock hit the condenser and would cost $800 for repair, not covered under warranty. i recently found out that this was not an isolated incident. *tr

After the service was done at honda(a b type service); i am feeling a jerk after pressing the brake pedal on speed. with kids in the car this is a scary experience, honda dealer didn't acknowledge they did anything with this. though it appeared just after that. i took my honda for service at honda twin city at savoy,il.

I have a 2006 honda odyssey ex-l with fewer than 15k miles on it. i t took it to the deal because antifreeze was leaking out of it. the dealer informed me that the antifreeze was leaking out of my radiator. the dealer attributed this to a stone hitting the radiator and causing the leak. this seems to be a design flaw in the 2006 odyssey. this could have been a lot worse as i was able to safely pull off of the road. had this happened at highway speed, the engine could have seize due to lack of coolant and i could have lost control of the vehicle causing a serious wreck and possible injury to me, my passengers or others. i recommend that the nhtsa take action on behalf of all consumers who own this vehicle to force a recall from honda to fix this issue. *tr

Purchased 2006 odyssey touring edition new in february 2006. at about 10,000 miles started hearing intermittent grinding noise and feeling steering wheel vibrate while braking. vehicle taken to honda dealers three times. first two times dealer stated they could not duplicate problem. took car to dealer at 30,472 miles. and the dealer stated the problem was with warped rotors, and that i could pay to have them machined smooth. took car to different dealer at 33,691 miles. they replaced front pads and machined rotors under warranty due to service bulletin being issued for brake noise. *ak

Failure of michelin pax system tires at 25k miles. these tires offer unrealistic/unacceptable wear which would require yearly replacement at $1200+ per year. manufacture and/or dealer did not mention or advise anything of the sort during purchase of vehicle. severely restrictive options with respect to repair and replacement of tires. excessively high cost of tires, lack of longevity and durability of tires, along inability to replace with suitable alternative tires. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the run flats only work within a 50 mile radius. she stated that if she were to go beyond 50 miles. unless she contacts a dealer. in order to change the run flats, certain technology is needed. the contact stated that she would be stranded without any options. the manufacturer agreed that it is a safety defect. the dealer stated that no repair was available and suggested she notify her attorney's general office. the current mileage is 30,000. updated 02-01-08. *kb

I was driving my 1999 honda odyssey van around ~10:00 pm on i-5 about 55 miles per house. all of a sudden rear driver side tire blew up. it is a michelin tire with 9,600 miles on it. the tire came brand new with the van which had ~9,600 miles. discount tire professional examined the tire and did not find any damage to tire such as a nail or cut that would have resulted in blow up. *tr

Brakes make loud grinding noise have had new pads put on by dealer and still making noise. *ak

A rock hit the air conditioning condenser coil. the damage caused a leak in the coil and the condenser had to be replaced. i mounted a grill to prevent further similar damage. *ak

Air compressor leaked freon due to small rock in condenser. car is less than one year old and well within warranty. however, honda claims that the rock in the air condenser is a road hazard, and not covered waranty. $770 later, and a few google searches about honda odyssey's with rocks in compressors, and a plethora of people are found with the same problem. try copying and pasting this link into your browser. 100 comments from different people. http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/honda-odyssey/tjbopfur3svarkhcj. *ak

Air conditioning on the 2006 odyssey stopped working after 10 months of ownership. we were told that debris had hit the condenser and caused a leak. since this was not considered a defect in the part it was not covered under warranty. however, it appeared we were not the only 05/06 odyssey owners with this problem. this seemed to be a design/engineering flaw that allowed for damage to occur so easily. other internet posts revealed that owners were having to engineer their own fixes to protect the condenser, so that they did not have another $800 bill. this should be honda's responsibility. *ak

I own a 2006 honda odyssey ex-l. on wednesday june 20, 2007 i noticed that my air conditioner was no longer putting out cold air. i also noticed at this time that my temp gauge was over to the hot line. i immediately shut off my engine and let it cool. once i restarted it immediately went back to the hot position. once i made it home i shut off the engine and noticed that the fan continued to run and the car was emitting a burning rubbery smell. i called the honda dealership and told them about this. i asked about this being covered under warranty and the technician stated that if for some reason there was a rock in there that my warranty would not cover it but i had no concern because i thought this was rare. it was towed to the honda dealership and they called me the next morning stating that there were rocks in my radiator and that my warranty would not cover it and it was going to cost me over $700 to get it fixed. i did some research and talked with honda again and they said that they see this alot. they showed me my radiator and three rocks that they pulled out of it saying that these are what caused my problem. they asked if they could fix the radiator while they had the parts in stock and i said yes knowing that i need my car asap. i later called the dealership again to question the incident with the rocks because i talked with another mechanic and he said that this should not happened that easily. they still have the old radiator. the level of courtesy and customer service that i have received from honda has dramatically dropped since i have been investigating this issue. this morning, sunday july 1, 2007 i decided to do some internet research on honda odyssey's and this rock problem and i was amazed and appalled at how much this happens and how much honda has just ignored this design flaw. i feel that a design flaw allowing your engine to overheat can put you at risk for a major engine fire and possibly death and honda has chosen to ignore this. *tr

In november 2005, we purchased the 2006 honda odyssey touring mini-van. upon questioning the pax tire system (a selling point for the touring edition), we were told by the dealership that replacement would cost approximately 10-15% above similar tires. at approximately 27,500 miles (just 16 months after our purchase and regular routine maintenance), we were told by the honda service technicians that we needed to have all 4 of our tires replaced due to excessive wear (3/32 tread). upon calling around to several dealerships in our area we discovered the cost to replace all 4 of the tires was $1200. much, much more than 10-15% above a regular set of similar tires. while we were made aware the additional cost in tire replacement, we were not made aware of the higher frequency this would occur. in fact we were assured by a certified honda technician that the tread wear of the michelin pax tires was superior to that of similar mini-van tires. if we had known that there would be a $1200 maintenance cost in the tires alone every 1-1.5 years, we would never have purchased the touring edition of this vehicle. we contacted michelin who told us to have the tread checked/verified by a certified pax dealer, and they would have a case open. upon verification of excessive wear by discount tire, michelin offered a 35% discount on the replacement of the pax tires. unsatisfied, we proceeded to contact honda's corporate office in an effort to have the ex model wheels put on the vehicle (at honda's expense). the corporate office referred us back to our local dealership, who claims the lighter ex model wheels cannot be put on the heavier suspension system of the touring edition. our current options are to replace with another set of pax tires and hope we don¿¿t face this excessive expense again in another 12-15 months or replace with after market wheels and tires.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 25 mph, the rear brake locked up and made the vehicle difficult to drive. the dealer stated that the wheel bearing and backing plate were worn. the dealer performed the repair and also replaced the rear disc brakes and rear shoes. approximately seven days later, the contact experienced the same failure while driving 45 mph. the dealer replaced the rotors, backing plate, shoes, and springs. the contact stated that she experienced the same failure on the day she picked up the vehicle. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to skid to the side of the road, causing her to crash into a highway sign. the abs and abi lights illuminated and remained illuminated after the crash. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. there is a police report available. the current mileage is 10,233 and failure mileage was 9,933. texas officer's crash report. updated 10/29/07 *tr

I own a 2006 honda odyssey with no air conditioning. took it to the dealer, and was told a rock hit the condenser and it was not covered under warranty. i had the car less than a year. it was poor design on honda's part. there were many complaints on the same issue on the web. honda should be responsible for the poor design. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. while driving 75 mph on a windy day, the contact heard a rattling noise. the noise intensified to a thumping sound and the contact pulled off the road. he discovered that the rear spoiler was hanging from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the hooks failed and the spoiler could not be defective. the current mileage is 12,780 and failure mileage was 12,400.

I have an 06' honda odyssey that just had its a/c unit go out. the honda dealer says its due to a rock hitting the condenser and will cost $1000 to fix it. i think this should be a recall due to the many owners having the same problem @http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/honda-odyssey *tr

The paint on the front and rear bumber is of poor quaility on my silver 2006 odyssey. the slightest touch by another car and the paint comes right off. i don't see the same problem on other makes of mini vans. my car is one year old but the bumpers look like a 5 year old.

Air conditioner failure due to hole in condenser. honda informed me that sometimes an object can cause the hole in the condenser which is unacceptable due to poor design and inadequate protection of critical parts that operate a vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey ex. the contact stated that the automatic passenger side sliding door closed on her child's hand on two occasions. the door usesd a sensor when opening, but the sensor failed when closing the door. the child sustained finger and hand injuries. the contact has photos. the current mileage is 40,000 ,and failure mileage was 35,000.*ak there is no sensor on the back half of the door. update 07/03/07. *jb

I purchased my 2006 honda odyssey in the spring of 2006, and the power steering pump makes an annoying whining noise. i have taken it to honda dealers twice (once in ny & once in fla), and have been told that there is nothing wrong with the pump; that a "minor humming noise is normal". the technician said only that if enough customers complained, a service bulletin would be issued. so i've received no satisfaction or solution to the problem. the whining continues, and i'm supposed to accept it! *tr

I have owned my honda odyssey minivan for a little over a year. the ac wasn't working, and i have been told that a "rock or pebble" must have hit the condenser causing a puncture. the part alone is $790, and honda is refusing to cover under warranty. there are multiple complaints regarding this issue from other owners as the condenser lies low to the ground. honda is covering "some" people's costs, but not others. i feel this is likely a manufacturer defect that needs to be fixed, and covered under warranty. there is currently no grille or protection for the condenser. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact attempted to activate the air conditioner and hot air began to blow. the contact left the air conditioner on for fifteen minutes and it continued to emit heat. the dealer stated that there was a hole in the condenser and it needed to be replaced. the dealer was unsure how the failure occurred, but suggested that it may have been caused by debris. the current and failure mileage were 15,662.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle made a groaning sound when making a turn. the noise typically occurred after the vehicle reached speeds of 40 mph and above. she took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and was told that there were reports of failure with the power steering pumps for that type of vehicle. the vehicle was repaired and the pump was replaced under warranty. after the repair was made, the vehicle completely lost power steering ability and made it impossible for the contact to steer. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the power steering pump was replaced again. the current mileage is 5,000 and failure mileage was 4,000. the consumer provided the invoices for repair. 05/21/07 *tr

2006 honda odyssey, dash board is illuminated during the day, as evening approaches its hard to tell you need to put you lights on. i often find myself driving into the night with no headlights on because of this. others have expressed same concern regarding this safety hazard. *tr

My daughter, hannah (age 2 years, 3 months was sitting in the car seat behind driver in the 2006 honda odyssey. we have the 8 seat model. she took the seat belt from the center row middle seat and twisted it around her neck. i realized this when we got to a friend's house. when she moved her head or i tried to loosen the belt it got tighter. my friend had to come out with a scissor and we had to cut the belt. the problem was that the seat belt for the center seat in the middle row came down from the ceiling, and was very easy for a young child sitting in a car seat to reach over and grab it.*ak

Any time when ouside temp drops below 40 deg farenheight and i drive my 06 honda odyssey i get a loud whining at idle and accerleration but more predominantly when turning left to right. after many visits to the dealer because which they could not reproduce the noise, i finally took it in first thing in the morning when the outside temp was below 40 deg for them to verify the noise. they concluded that it was the power stering pump and ordered a new one and installed it. three days later it was still making the noise and again the dealer could not reproduce the noise. so i again took it first thing in the am and they again confirmed the problem. they have since received a tsp bulletin on the problem and are going to try to order the necessary parts to fix my problem. this has been an ongoing problem for me for months and i will be sure to comment if this problem gets corrected.

Suspension "thump noise" with each dip in road @20 mph. dealer unable to duplicate. factory rep. refuses to contact me for test ride. manufacturer states 'honda reps do not interface with customers"

A/c problem 6 months after purchase. we purchased a new 2006 honda odyssey in june 2006, and in december we started having a/c problems. it was diagnosed as having a hole in the a/c condensor which the honda dealer stated to be caused by a rock. the van had less than 11,000 miles on it, and we purchased an extended warranty when we bought the van. surely, the original warranty or the extended warranty should cover such a problem, but honda said no. being only 6 months old, we find it very frustrating to have to pay for something like this when it appears to be a design flaw by honda. the a/c condensor is just sitting there exposed to all the elements of the road with no grill in front of it. the american honda rep agreed to pay half as a "good will gesture". it still cost us $275 for the repair. lots of others are having the same issue with honda odesseys as seen on the internet. honda should be forced to recall these vehicles and install a screen in front of the condensor to protect it, and should be forced to reimburse everyone any money spent to correct this problem.

115000 electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers multiple failures: 30. *jb

While traveling at 35-40 mph i rear-ended a honda accord with my honda odyssey. the accord stopped at a red light.*ak

I noticed on 4/10/07 that air conditioner (a/c) wasn't blowing cold air in the 2006 honda odessey. had my husband take it to the repair shop this morning, and we have been told that there was damage to the a/c condenser tube located in the front of the vehicle. this area was not protected by a grille, and the damage has most likely been caused by road debris. upon further research discovered that this problem occurred to many honda owners. this was not covered by warranty, and i consider it to be a design flaw. we were going to have to pay at least $600 to repair the a/c , and were not guaranteed that it will not happen again. i'm going to purchase a grill to put on the front of my car myself. *ak

The van has drove terrible almost from the time we have bought it. it pulled very bad on the expressway to the left. it can change lanes all by itself, like autopilot. we took it in repeatedly, and all they would do is give it a front end alignment, and wouldn't test drive it or anything. finally over christmas week they tried and tried to fix it. they adjusted the engine cradle so it was heavier on one side then the other, they adjusted the tire pressure off 2 pounds on one side and tilted one tire 10 degrees off from the other ones. they also put long camber bolts in the engine cradle. well the van now drive worse then ever. they had a factory rep. drive it and before that they told me that they might have to fly in a engineer to try to fix it. he test drove it and said oh it drive like all 2006 honda odsseys. then we were told there was nothing more they could do. we are now going through the bbb to get our money back. we cannot believe how terrible we were treated by brighton honda dealership and by honda's customer service. don't buy a honda ever!!! if there is something wrong with it ever they wont and don't stand behind their vehicles!!! i bought this van for safety for my 3 small children and feel like we are driving a death trap. try driving a van that pulls to the left and then to the right on icy roads. fun!! *nm

My 2006 odyssey has been in the shop 3 times for this complaint. the power steering pump makes a very bad whining noise when the temps are cold. i would say below 50 degrees. when warm weather approaches, you do not hear it. it is very embarrassing to me. the van was purchased brand new in november 2006 with only 4 miles on it. i started having trouble about a month after it was purchased and it was taken back to the dealer where i purchased it which is an hour and a half drive from where i live and the service department claimed they could not duplicate the problem. i finally got tired of taking it back and forth putting additional mileage on my van that shouldn't be and just said i would deal with it. warm weather came and i didn't hear it anymore. well then comes cold weather and i starting hearing it again so this time i contacted american honda and the director for service and he met me half way and he heard the whining noise and stated this is a known problem for honda and they are not sure how to fix the problem. he stated they had put 6 new power steering pumps on another odyssey and could not fix the problem. well they replaced my power steering pump and about a month later it started making the noise yet again. i contacted the service director again and he said he would note it and i could get it fixed when i wanted to so i have now taken my van back to the shop to get it fixed again. i will be writing a certified letter to honda and will file the lemon law if need be. i have 3 kids and i really need my van and this has been the most unpleasant experience for me and my family. i bought a honda due to the reviews and ratings but i will think long and hard about it the next time.*jb

Tl*- the contact stated that when he starting the 2006 honda odyssey he heard a loud static sounding noise coming from the fuse box. the contact stated that there was no particular time of the day, and there were no particular road conditions when this occurred.. the dealership advised him that they did not know what was causing the noise. the dealership replaced the fuse box, and the starter relay. the contact stated that this did not solve the problem. the dealership advised the contact that this type of noise was normal. the vehicle had 10,000 miles. *ak update 4/9/07 *tr

I have a 2006 honda odyssey with 10 k miles and the ac condenser developed a pinhole leak with no apparent rock damage. the local honda dealer refused to cover the leak under warranty. said it was road damage and not covered. i asked for a factory rep. to look at it and they said they would not cover it. i checked the internet and found dozens of other 2005/06 odyssey vans had the same problem with similar results when they contacted honda. i hope that there is some kind of recall or class action suit. *jb

Purchased honda odyssey from leith honda, raleigh, nc june 2006. from the beginning, experienced a vibration (motor) at approximately 1500 rpm when under load, at any speed. the service advisor at the dealer said there was no problem indicated in the computer and that everything was normal, but the problem still exists.(previously reported 12/26/06) *jb

With my wife driving our small children in our 2006 honda odyssey, the windshield washer system failed to operate and clean the windshield. the temperatures were around +25 degrees f and the fluid level was full with fluid rated to -20 degrees f. it appears the system freezes up, even when the van engine temp was fully heated to operating temperature. this is certainly a safety issue as her sight outside the van was impaired by the dirty windshield. she could not see outside the windshield to drive the van in a safe manner. i have recently spoken to other 2006 odyssey owners who have the same problem. *nm

Engine started making a whining noise, mostly when turns were taken. i waited awhile until it just seemed to be getting louder, then continuous. the repair was done under warranty, however since they said that few cars are getting beyond 36,000 miles without needing a new one, when will this have to be replaced again? *nm

Tl*- the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey and stated that the navigational system (global positioning system) on the vehicle was not working properly. the contact stated that while driving in the city the global positioning system gave wrong directions. the contact wad not having any other problem with vehicle. *ak

Purchased a new 2006 honda odyssey ex-l with res and nav in july 2006 in new jersey (planet honda). twice i noticed on very cold mornings (outside temperature was around 10 degrees fahrenheit at 9:30 am) that after starting the engine the air-bag indicator light came on and would not go away. after driving around for 10 minutes (with the air bag indicator light still on) i switched off the engine and restarted the engine after 5 minutes. this time the air-bag indicator light did not stay on. i brought this problem to the dealers attention. they had a look and concluded that the side impact sensor was malfunctioning (part number 77970-shj-b81). they have ordered two numbers ??? how can this be ? this is a brand new minivan with only 5000 miles on it and no collisions not even the least minor ones what so ever. seems there are some gaps and quality control issues in honda's manufacturing process now that this minivan is entirely being built in usa. i am just plain lucky that the air-bag (whether side or frontal, i don't know) did not inflate in my face. *nm

On 4 nov 06 at approximately 1128 my vehicle was involved with a front impact crash and the following safety defects occurred causing personal injury. the details of the incident are as follows: weather: clear road conditions: dry level grade speed: approx 35 mph vehicle was traveling down 2 lane secondary road when another vehicle pulled in front of it. my vehicle impacted the other one in the left rear quadrant. the damage to my odyssey was directly on the front grill and bumper area. the frontal airbags failed to deploy and both front seat belts were dislodged from the mounts located on the inside door post. i think the airbags should have deployed and the seat belts were defective. both of the items were replaced by dealership and airbag was found to be defective. part numbers listed below. module airbag control: 77960shja02 seat belt lt: 04818shja01zc seat belt rt: 04814shja01zc buckle frt seat belt lt: 04816shja21zc buckle frt seat belt rt: 04813shja01zc along with other various body parts. *nm

Purchased 05 honda oddyssey with pax tires brand new in may of 05. have complained several times to honda and michelin re: uneven wear of tire tread. keep being told that this is how they're supposed to wear. now having problems driving in any snow or ice narrowly avoided several accidents just driving through town to get home. price to re-place with pax snow tires is outrageous plus cost to have tires swapped out each winter and spring. honda and michelin have both advised that regular tires cannot be put on vehicle as this will void warranty and possibly cause system malfunctions

Tl* - the contact has a 2006 honday odyssey. the contact stated that when the vehicle was traveling between 5 and 10 mph she heard a humming sound. also, while driving at faster speeds she could not hear the sound. the sound was sometimes like a power tool. the contact stated that itwas as if the engine was revving higher than the speed shewas driving. it only happened when the weather was cold, 40 degrees and below ,and usually after driving about 5 - 10 minutes. the contact made a recording and let the dealer see it, and t the dealer maintained that he could not hear the noise.

A 1500 rpm, a vibration is felt on the steering wheel when moving under load (not coasting). this occurs every time at the engine speed (not at 1200 rpm or 1700 rpm). the dealer service department said that no problem was shown in the computer. i also complained that i was getting very poor mileage in town (less than 15 mph which i consider not acceptable). the vibration is my main concern since something may be out of balance and cause a failure. *jb

I was advised when i first had the oil changed (6/06) in my 2006 honda odyssey (purchased 10/05) that there was apparently an oil leak from the engine. i then took the van to the honda dealer in springfield, il. where i purchased it, and i was told the problem was with the oil pan seal. this seal was then changed. when the oil was again changed in late december, '06, there again was an oil leak noted from the engine. after some testing, the honda dealer first said he would have to remove the transmission to identify the source of the leak. they thought it would take about a day or so to repair. the next day, i was told he would have to order a "part" which would take about a week to receive. after complaining to honda usa, i was told that the problem was a cracked engine block and that they would have to replace/repair the engine with a new "short block" from honda. the dealer was only willing to let me use a honda civic as a "loaner" for my van, but after further complaints to honda usa, they arranged for me to get a rented van from enterprise. they have also agreed to give me a six year extended warranty for the vehicle. as of this day, i am awaiting the repair/return of my odyssey. *jb

Re: honda case number : n012006-12-2800187 i have 2006 honda odyssey minivan with 7000 miles on it. the van didn't start and even i couldn't pull my key out from the ignition. i had to tow the local honda dealer on 12/22/06. after 6 days of investigation, the dealer reported to me that they found the cable was eaten by rodents. the repair cost will be $1300 since the warranty doesn't cover the cable damaged by the rodents. i am living in this house for 6 years,and i never had this kind of problem with other vehicles so far. i think this is the honda vehicles defect. they need to place the recall for this issue. even if i repair the vehicles, i am worried to paying another $1300 if the rodent or other animal decide to come back again. could you investigate this issue to avoid second victims? my house is not surrounded by woods or anything. *nm

I have a 2006 honda odyssey about 4000 miles. when i stopped at parking lot i saw smokes/gas rising from the front of the car. it was freon gas leaking out of the condenser. spent $700 to fix it at the dealership. call honda customer service complain about the poor condenser protection design on the odyssey. a "senior" regional manager respond, he didn't think it's a design issue. and he refused to do anything about the damage. *nm

2006 honda odyssey had third brake failure. previous two times i didn't know if my foot had slipped off of brake slightly or if it was in fact a brake problem. the third time, there was a grinding noise associated with braking, and the van had an increased stopping distance. i had to pump the brake several times and push it hard to get any braking at all. i almost ended up in a busy street and was very scared that i couldn't stop. all three of the incidents happened while driving slow- maybe 10 miles an hour. i had it towed to the dealer, and they replaced the brake pads and rotors even though they couldn't duplicate the problem. however, they stated that these items should not have caused a problem with braking. i'm not confident that the issue has been resolved and am scared that it will happen again and that i won't be able to prevent a serious accident. *nm

The honda odyssey in question was purchased in the 1st week of january 2006 and had about 6000 miles on it. i noticed that the front brakes were making grinding noises while stopping. these noises are not so prominent when the brakes are applied mildly (as in the case of coasting to a stop), but are clearly heard inside the cabin when the brakes are applied a little more firmly (as one would do it to bring the vehicle to a halt quickly). i took the vehicle to a honda dealership to have this looked at. later in the day i was informed that and the front brake pads have been replaced and the rotors refinished due to a defect in the front brake pads. i have a reason to believe that there have been more cases of this happening and i would like to request nhtsa to look into whether this is a more prevalent problem than just a random incident. *nm

The power steering pump makes an intermittent loud whining noise when at idle, under power, and while turning. the problem comes and goes and only occurs when temperatures drop below 55 -60 degrees. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs in april 2006 but the problem could not be reproduced. after picking up the vehicle the problem began and i returned the vehicle to the dealer to positively identify the noise. pump pressure was check and determined to be normal. i was told that the pump was normal and no repairs were needed. through the warmer months of spring and summer the pump has made no noise. now that the weather is getting cooler the pump is again whinning. *nm

Honda odyssey 2006 with 4120 miles. only driven on surface streets. air conditioning failed. mechanics states a rock hit the condenser coils and will not honor the warranty. honda has designed the air conditioning system so that the condenser coils are exposed. *jb

I would have to agree with the owner that submitted odi case #:10169618 (see below), our 2006 odyssey is experiencing the same problem with the left front brake. it just so happens that i am taking it to the dealer tomorrow just because it has finally gotten to the point that my wife now notices it and can pin point where she believes it is coming from. honda dealers recommend at 15k as part of their minor service caliber lubrication. if this is such an issue with the calipers why don't they include this as a warranty checkup for the brake pads, instead they decide to charge us for their labor. this problem with the brakes as described below has happened around 8 different times over a span of 4 months. vehicle currently has 17k on it. case #10169618 the honda odyssey in question was purchased in the 1st week of january 2006 and had about 6000 miles on it. i noticed that the front brakes were making grinding noises while stopping. these noises are not so prominent when the brakes are applied mildly (as in the case of coasting to a stop), but are clearly heard inside the cabin when the brakes are applied a little more firmly (as one would do it to bring the vehicle to a halt quickly). i took the vehicle to a honda dealership to have this looked at. later in the day i was informed that and the front brake pads have been replaced and the rotors refinished due to a defect in the front brake pads. i have a reason to believe that there have been more cases of this happening and i would like to request nhtsa to look into whether this is a more prevalent problem than just a random incident. *nm

Air conditioner failed due to a rock putting a hole in the condenser. honda will not cover under their warranty. *jb

The current design of the grill allows unprotected access for road debris, i.e. small rocks, to strike the a/c condenser which allows a leak. honda does not consider this covered under warranty despite the design flaw. *nm

Bought a 2006 honda odyssey in may 2006. less than a month later, on a very hot day, air conditioner stopped working. took to dealer. it was determined that a "rock or something" hit and pierced the condenser while driving the vehicle. since it was not a manufacturing defect, it was not covered by warranty. have read several other reports on internet of this same thing happening. obviously, this is a design defect that could be fixed by a grill cover. yet, honda refuses to do so, and charges customer for repair. *jb

I purchased a new 2006 honda odyssey end of april, 2006. two months later my air conditioner stopped working (it was 100 degrees outside). took it to the dealer, was told it would be $125 to diagnose the problem because "we see a lot of rocks damaging air-conditioners, and it's not covered under warranty." turns out a rock impacted the condenser while i was driving, causing the air-conditioner to stop working. this is clearly a design defect, there have been other complaints documented since 2005 (year odyssey was redesigned) and numerous complaints found on the internet. problem can be fixed with a grille cover, honda refuses to fix problem and charges customers for the repair. *nm

While traveling at highway speed, the passenger side glass in my 2006 honda odyssey exploded/shattered, resulting in cuts to two passengers, one seated in the front passenger seat and one seated directly behind the first passenger. in addition, the shattered glass caused damage to the leather interior. honda was contacted but did not investigate and rejected the claim. *nm

Apparently the "master" control switch in the driver's door experienced a loose connection. this prevented the windows from operating, i exited the vehicle while it was running to use an atm machine, since the window would not operate and the doors locked, trapping my 2 year old inside.

Dt*: the contact stated that the shortness of the steering column creates fatigue while driving 65 mph for prolonged hours on normal road conditions. the vehicle's doors cannot open without pressing the unlock button first which creates a delay in case of emergency conditions. the vehicle's doors will not lock if one of the doors are not closed. the contact expressed that the rear windshield wiper only works intermittently which creates a rear vision problem.

I purchased a brand new 2006 honda odyssey from a local dealer. i noticed sometime after the purchase the air conditioning didn't seem to be very cold. i chalked it up to the weather being hotter than normal, and my failure to not read the manual. when all else failed, i read the manual. no real help, i wasn't doing anything wrong. took it to the dealer. i was informed that a rock hit the condenser and therefore the repair wasn't covered under the warranty. i haven't even made the first payment on the van and a $700+ repair bill. i think not. honda has agreed to pay for fixing it as a "one time goodwill gesture." sounds like a load of crap to me. that only addresses the current situation and not the problem. also, come to find out per the dealer, they have had this happen at least twice in the last two years. not to mention a couple of complaints on this site. not a fluke. now i'm stuck with a vehicle that i'm concerned will get another rock in the condenser leading to a huge repair bill. sounds like a big design flaw that honda needs to fix! *nm

Purchased vehicle 5/23/06. vehicle has vibration in steering wheel since purchase. honda has balanced wheels twice without solving problem. i took vehicle to dealer 7/13/06 and asked for repair of defect under new car warranty. dealer refused and gave me a work order stating: honda representative had found, last time in, " vibration to be normal at this time as per dpsm 999"...in conversation with honda rep. he told me vibrations are not a defect but a characteristic of this vehicle. safety, excessive wear on mechanical components and degraded re-sale values are not an issue. it was also my responsibility prior to purchasing vehicle to test drive and determine "characteristics" and either to purchase or decline purchasing on that basis... it appears honda is attempting to shift the burden and expense of their defects on the consumer. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65mph on the highway the vehicle lost power without warning. the vehicle regained power while slowly pulling to the curb. while coming to a stop the vehicle lost power again and was towed to a dealership. after inspecting the vehicle the dealer replaced the automatic transmission. when the sudden loss of power occurred again the check engine and the transmission warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a different dealership. after replacing the computer and solenoid the dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced again. the vehicle is currently at the dealership.

2006 honda odyssey brakes failed to stop when depressed. *ts the consumers wife had to turn off th ignition in order to stop the vehicle. it was determined the floor mats jammed under the accelerator. the cruise control would stay on. *jb

I recently purchased a 2006 honda odyssey van. while exiting a parking lot, i drove down an obstructed angled driveway to exit to the road surface and heard a scrape and crack underneath the front end of the vehicle. after looking under the vehicle i discovered a plastic shroud covering the bottom of the engine compartment was ripped loose. furthermore, it is continuous with the front bumper assembly which was cracked. surprised at how easily the damage occurred, i measured the distance between the pavement and the under surface of the plastic shroud to be just 5 1/2 inches. i feel the ground clearance of this vehicle is a safety hazard as any minor road debris or uneven road surfaces could cause significant damage to the drive train and front end assembly. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph and attempting to apply brake pressure the vehicle failed to slow down. the ignition was turned off to stop the vehicle. it was towed to the dealership for inspection. they determined the floor mat was jammed against the accelerator pedal. the contact disputed the dealer's conclusion that the floor mat caused the vehicle's acceleration. the vehicle was recently repaired at contact's expense, and honda was willing to put it back on the highway, and risk injuring other motorists. updated 5/10/2006 - *ak *nm

Concerned with advertisement for the honda odyessy. commercial shows two children in a the van watching a dvd. van is parked in the driveway in apparent warm months as depicted by the clothes worn by the actors and appearence of leaves on trees, flowers, etc. commercial highlights the features of the vehicle, but it also shows a parent shutting the vehicle's doors with the kids in the vehicle watching the video. this could be misleading to some kids encouraging them to play in a vehicle. kids don't think about the dangers of heat in vehicles. *nm

Passenger side rear power sliding door does not lock in place and has opened while driving ! scaring my family while riding in it. it is presently in the dealership for the first time. we purchased this van one week ago. an internet search shows the many owners affected by this same problem. *jb

If side sliding doors are closed electrically they can not be opened unless the transmission is in "park" or "neutral with brake pedal depressed". if an accident occurs where the driver is incapacitated and cannot move the shift lever to the park or neutral position , the doors cannot be opened manually since they are held closed by the electrical assembly which operates them. even if the driver is not incapacitated he/she must have the presence of mind to move the shift lever to the appropriate position before the sliding doors can be opened. to not have a manual door over ride prevents the rear passengers from emergency egress! i consider this a serious safety defect and should either be corrected or a warning should be plainly visible to the driver to "disable the electrical door system if passengers are in the rear seats". *nm

New, 2006 honda odyssey, purchased new driven for 7 weeks. leaking noticed on garage floor. service department said there was a crack in the transmission casing that occurred during manufacturing process, that the mold it was made from must have been defective. unfortunately, honda refuses to replace the transmission with a new one, but will use a mish-mash of parts from 2005 & 2006 and claim it as refurbished. they will not guarantee that the parts did not come from vehicles damaged in hurricanes. our new vehicle will now be a substandard vehicle. i think other vehicles that have transmission made from this lot should be investigated for the same factory defect, and that unsuspecting consumers not have to be forced to underwrite honda's failed factory inspection process. *nm

The trunk does not stay open. it almost caught my arm and hand. *tr

2006 honda odyssey. consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle would not stop and the vehicle would not stop. it would continue to travel. there was also a noise present when the brake was applied. also, the cd player stopped working within six months of owning the vehicle, there was a humming noise coming from the engine. *jb

Our 2006 honda odyssey experienced a loss of engine power while my wife was driving home from work. she managed to make it home, but between the power loss and the noise starting to come from under the hood, she was nervous. we had the vehicle towed to a gentile honda in racine wi. they reported that the spark plug was pulled out of the cylinder head when the coil-pack "popped". i believe the cause of the problem was a material failure in the cylinder head which caused the spark plug threads to fail, which resulted in the coil-pack shorting to ground on the head, and causing an over-current condition through the coil which caused the coil-pack to explode. gentile honda wants to do a machinist repair on the cylinder head while it's still on the engine ($730.42). north american honda wants to replace the cylinder with some monetary assistance for a total of $1500. no action has been taken at this time to correct the issue. i feel this is a material defect caused by honda's part vendor. gentile honda claims the coil-pack pulled the plug out of the aluminum head. i cannot understand how this could happen as the tensile/shear strength of the plastic coil-pack is far less than the tensile/shear strength of the aluminum alloy head. the atomized fuel being added to the cylinder while the engine was running could have resulted in an engine compartment fire by being ignited as it was blown out of the combustion chamber through the spark plug hole. *tr

Power steering pump noises. hard to turn in cold weather. *tr

The grille design on the honda accord 2006 causes a rock to come through the grille area and damage the condensor causing it to fail to blow out cold a/c. this vehicle is practically brand new and because of their design the end user is getting screwed over with vehicle fixtures costing me over $1000 to fix this problem. the condensor needs to be replaced, a diagnostic was done and then labor brings this up to $1000 range. this is ridiculous, because of their design they are not taking responsibility for this and the end user has to pay for this; the dealership says this could happen again anytime and then i would be on the hook for it again. *jb

2006 honda odyssey excessive vibration from engine when at idle and especially when eco mode engaged or during slow acceleration. honda dealer states the cause to be a broken motor mount which is a special design and costs over $500 - $600. the van has only 80000 miles but that puts it past warranty. see honda service bulletin tsb 06-083 for a more detailed report from honda. the reason i bring this to you is the many web sight blogs with similar issues and honda's unwillingness to help with costs and or replacements. this could become a serious safety issue if someone can't afford to replace them and if the mounts design is at fault, simple replacement will only result in future failures. if this issue is allowed to persist for too long the other mounts begin to fail and the motor dropping out becomes a real possibility. this should be a recall by honda and a redesign of the mount should be investigated. *ln

Rear window shattered spontaneously while vehicle was parked with no apparent impact or previous damage. *tr