2006 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 59
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 59 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- torque converter · 5 records
- transmission failed · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
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…
ODI 11268637
Power Train
Transmission is not shifting property specifically in the r gear
ODI 11208725
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11208791
Electrical System · Power Train
Power tran failed. Missing fire 3 spark plugs rear side engine.
ODI 11181256
Power Train
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.
ODI 11063638
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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..
ODI 11055139
Power Train
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.
ODI 10933718
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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.
Crash reported
ODI 10910974
Body · Power Train · Seats
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…
ODI 11118876
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10749895
Power Train
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…
ODI 10836606
Power Train
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…
ODI 10639836
Power Train
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…
ODI 10637629
Power Train
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.
ODI 10620946
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AROUND 37 MPH. *TR
ODI 10637785
Power Train
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
ODI 10597248
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10617547
Engine · Power Train
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
ODI 10577975
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10575715
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10560064
Power Train
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10560115
Power Train · Steering
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
ODI 10549721
Power Train
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10627282
Engine · Power Train · Steering
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…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10542944
Power Train
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…
ODI 10547097