2016 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Engine (93), Electrical System (39), Power Train (38).
Key takeaways
- 270 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 93 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 39 | 14% |
| Power Train | 38 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 11% |
| Seats | 26 | 10% |
| Structure | 25 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-28
My 2016 Honda Odyssey has experienced repeated engine misfires associated with oil-fouled spark plugs. In May 2024, while driving, the check-engine light began flashing and the vehicle ran rough. An authorized Honda dealer inspected the vehicle and documented an oil-fouled spark plug. The dealer replaced all six spark ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-30
I am reporting a serious electrical shock/electrocution hazard involving the factory-installed 115V AC power inverter outlet in my 2016 Honda Odyssey. While the vehicle was in motion, my [XXX] son was able, without tools, to pull the AC outlet assembly completely out of the interior panel. He was then able to detach t...
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness - filed 2026-08-27
The central front adjuster lever (the release mechanism located at the front bottom of the car seat shell) has suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. The lever is physically stuck in the "open" position and fails to snap back down or engage. Because the lever remains stuck open, the internal metal locking teeth ca...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.