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2016 Honda OdysseyProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 361 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
361
Crashes
15
Fires
3
Recalls
6
TSBs
131
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 361 complaints, 15 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

not shifting properly

11 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

uncomfortable seats

7 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine light on

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
4

engine misfire and shudder error p0301 p0303

5 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
5

brakes shaking

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

97 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

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

76
0–30K
31
30–60K
27
60–90K
16
90–120K
6
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (76 reports) • Median: 32K 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 (97 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine97 (27%)
Drivetrain38 (11%)
Electrical37 (10%)
Other31 (9%)
Seats26 (7%)
Structure:body19 (5%)
Fuel System19 (5%)
Speed Control12 (3%)

2016 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, with 97 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-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

16
16
29
17
42
18
29
19
19
20
29
21
42
22
36
23
53
24
31
25
35
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

16V417000Jul 2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

16V932000Feb 2017

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that may stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly slide. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seat Systems."

16V933000Apr 2017

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.

17V725000Apr 2018

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.

18V170000May 2018

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Honda Odyssey NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP26005ClosedOpened Jul 2026 · closed Sep 2026

Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

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.

2016 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

361

Class avg

467

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other minivan - 2wd vehicles from 2016.

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. 361 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2016 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Honda Odyssey is related to the engine, with 97 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has 361 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA rates the 2016 Honda Odyssey 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 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 2016 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Honda Odyssey has 6 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 166 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Honda Odyssey data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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