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#BS-2006-HONODY-2851

2006 Honda Odyssey

Based on reports from 876 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
876
Crashes
35
Fires
21
Recalls
4
TSBs
43
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 876 complaints, 35 crashes, 21 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

noise from power steering pump

58 complaints • Severity 6.2/10

$X,XXX
2

shudder when shifting

21 complaints • Severity 5.4/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

17 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

117 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

141
0–30K
165
30–60K
145
60–90K
94
90–120K
75
120–150K
77
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (165 reports) • Median: 70K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (117 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine117 (13%)
Steering110 (13%)
Drivetrain67 (8%)
Brakes56 (6%)
Other55 (6%)
Structure:body45 (5%)
Electrical39 (4%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner35 (4%)

2006 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Odyssey, with 117 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 69,720 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Odyssey, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Odyssey, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2006 Honda Odyssey, with 56 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
05
28
06
77
07
46
08
69
09
116
10
104
11
64
12
51
13
87
14
42
15
37
16
32
17
25
18
33
19
19
20
14
21
15
22
6
23
8
24
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06V270000Aug 2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

10V504000Dec 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

14E049000Aug 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.

14V112000Oct 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Odyssey is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2006 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

876

Class avg

366

2.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 876 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2006 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Honda Odyssey is related to the engine, with 117 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 876 complaints, 35 crash reports, and 21 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Honda Odyssey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Honda Odyssey has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Odyssey problems start?
Based on 697 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 69,720 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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