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
Honda transmission failed at 67k miles. Transmission is still with the 3yrs/ 36k warranty in term of the year but over the mileage by 31k miles. Honda transmissions are very unreliable and the company does not acknowledge this transmission problem. *tr
ODI 10532709
Power Train
The 2006 honda odyssey has 100,600 miles, we were driving approx 75 mph on the freeway, and the rpm's increased greatly but the vehicle suddenly lost speed in heavy traffic. Soon, white smoke appeared from the front as we coasted to the nearest exit approx 1 mile away. It turns out the transmission failed without warning. All regularly scheduled maintenance on the vehicle was performed. Transmission failure with…
ODI 10523409
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Recently it has started lugging between 15 and 20 miles an hour and the lugging is often preceded by a whining sound. Spoke with honda mechanic who said there could be an issue with torque converter and need to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10505675
Engine · Power Train
My odyssey lost power/wouldn't accelerate/wouldn't shift as we approached the top of a 7% grade. We pulled over, shut the car off and checked fluids etc.. Everything was fine. We tried to get going again and the van wouldn't go. We sat for about an hour and tried again, and the van got going again perfectly fine. We were able to get to honda when it broke down again. Honda diagnosed it with a bad transmission/torque…
ODI 10495205
Power Train
The transmission is gone because of an inherent design problem in the transmission. Because the transmission fluid pump stops working correctly inside the transmission, the pressure is too low and the transmission grinds itself up. The car will slip out of gear and stop moving. There is nothing i could have done about it in preventative maintenance. I have to replace the transmission at a cost of approximately $4000…
ODI 10495068
Engine · Power Train
Have had intermittent vibration coming from engine compartment. Primarily occurs at any speed when the vcm or eco mode activates. Not sure what other issues this may cause but seems unsafe. Honda dealer diagnosed issue as a broken rear engine mount. Cost to repair is $866. *tr
ODI 10481114
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, burning fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 93,699…
Fire reported
ODI 10538516
Power Train
Transmission continues to shudder at 50 mph. It looks like it shutters until you hit the gas or let off. If you are coasting on flat ground, steady at the same speed, it will do it until you let off the gas or hit the gas harder. *tr
ODI 10471435
Power Train
Transmission hunts between 4th and 5th gear during acceleration causing surges in the rpm and the car. *tr
ODI 10482517
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake excessively and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer informed the contact that there was an internal transmission failure and advised her to replace the transmission. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10453232
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission failed 3 weeks after a botched timing belt work by honda dealer. Required replacing 3 valves and reconditioning of engine head. *tr
ODI 10453243
Power Train
FRONT AND SIDE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. *TT
ODI 10445781
Power Train
Vibration and noise from engine or tansmission whenever car goes into eco mode. Does it at all speeds. Dealer confirmed that the car needs new engine mounts. Seems like ex-l and tourings have the same issue!!!! Faulty mounts, bad design! Dealer qoted $2000 to fix. Dont have money to cover the cost as i just had a baby. *tt
ODI 10445724
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle rapidly decelerated to 20 mph. The contact depressed the accelerator but the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 65 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission would have to be replaced. The dealer did not give a reason for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and the…
ODI 10444918
Power Train
I was driving on my way back from cleveland ohio. Noticed a shaking feeling on a transmission shifting gear. I looked it up on the internet and there is a ton of people with the same complaint :( *tr
ODI 10441269
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 5 year old honda odyssey with only 68475 miles has o faulty front engine mount. And i believe this is a predominant problem with 05-2009 year odysseys. It can be a safety issue and would be nice if honda issued a recall. *tr
ODI 10439827
Power Train
The van seems to stutter at low speeds usually 30-35mph. Lately the it has issue has worse and is experiencing problems at highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10469596
Power Train
The honda odyssey van we have started to shift hard and when it would change into gears i would feel a big thump it is a automatic with over drive. *tr
ODI 10439706
Power Train · Steering
While driving at 40 mph. The steering wheel shakes hard for about 4 sec. *tr
ODI 10438752
Power Train
Car shudders when shifting gears at lowers speeds(20-40). *tr
ODI 10550840
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I'm the original owner of a honda odyssey 2006 ex-l, i have religiously maintained it and have used honda filters, oils and lubricants, have done oil changes every 7,500 per honda maintenance schedule and replaced tranny fluid every 15,000 miles, especially after knowing this has been an issue with previous odyssey's and current ones. At 52,000 miles i had to replace a broken motor mount (known issue that honda…
ODI 10426706
Engine · Power Train
Travelling on vaction on freeway at 100km ( 60 mph ) when my transmission went on my honda odyssey. Smoke from under hood, engine started to rev up and tacometer reved up bascially enough function to pull over to the side of freeway. We had towed to honda where i was informed that my vehicle that i havent even owned for 5yrs at the time and only 120000km (75000miles) that the transmission was gone and would cost me…
ODI 10480006
Power Train
Ever since about 90,000 the transmission shutters and makes a rumbling sound between 30-45 mph. A transmission oil "exchange" seemed to lessen the issue. But it has returned. *tr
ODI 10443432
Power Train
Soon after purchasing our 2006 honda odyssey ex i noticed a shudder when i was going slowly in traffic. It had trouble shifting up. Usually when this happens i'm only going between 30-45. It seems fine when i quickly accelerate. Now it happens almost every time i drive it. I know it's a transmission issue, because it sounds like all the other complaints here. I have taken it to the dealer we bought it from and of…
ODI 10457733
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2006 honda odyssey bought used w/ approx 61,000 miles and 60,000 mile extended warranty, purchased last week of july 2010, breakdown 10/6/2010. Had shake while driving and was serviced, found to have problem with transmission, transmission fluid changed and problem resolved. Car was driven part way across country, 1200 miles, in the next 10 days, all highway miles. 20 minutes after stopping for lunch, while cruising…
ODI 10360743