2016 Honda Odyssey Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

39/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Honda Odyssey

The 2016 Honda Odyssey shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

270

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Honda Odyssey (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly

An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot…

NHTSA #18V170000

🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly

If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American…

NHTSA #17V725000

🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly

An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may…

NHTSA #16V932000

🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly

An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second…

NHTSA #16V933000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's…

NHTSA #16V417000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…

NHTSA #23V858000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Honda Odyssey

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Power Train

Electrical System

Seats

Unknown Or Other

Structure

Air Bags

Vehicle Speed Control

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Honda Odyssey — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Honda Odyssey

Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Honda Odyssey has 6 recall campaigns and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have?

The 2016 Honda Odyssey has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Honda Odyssey are: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Seats. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey safe to buy?

The 2016 Honda Odyssey has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Honda Odyssey should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Odyssey are: 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018, 2019.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.