1. Honda Odyssey
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  3. Engine

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

85
Owner complaint records in our dataset
12
Years with records
1999–2011
Stored years

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 85 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • engine light · 15 records
  • check engine · 14 records
  • engine mounts · 13 records
  • motor mounts · 8 records
  • motor mount · 8 records
  • light illuminated · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi26
1–30k mi17
30–60k mi11
100–150k mi5
150–400k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 1, 2012 · 6,000 miles

    Engine

    2011 honda odyssey. Consumer states problem with vehicle engine concerning oil leak and burning smell *tgw the consumer stated at approximately 6,000 he began to smell an odor of burnt oil when parked with the engine running. The smell was coming through the air vents. The consumer reported it to the dealer, where they found a loose oil filter. Within a day, the consumer smelled the burnt oil odor again. The…

    ODI 10446475

    2011 records in this system

  • August 24, 2011 · 77,000 miles

    Engine

    Blown engine. No events leading up to the failure except for immediately before, when we noticed the engine over heating. Checked it a while later, and all the engine oil was in the radiator! Will need a new engine and radiator. *tt

    ODI 10421683

    2006 records in this system

  • August 16, 2011 · 72,000 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling

    My 2006 lx honda odyssey with 72,000 miles had both front engine mounts fail. No accident occurred to create this problem. Repair bill is estimated at $ 500. *kb

    ODI 10419655

    2006 records in this system

  • August 5, 2011

    Engine

    2004 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to motor mounts *tgw the dealer informed the consumer that the front and side motor mounts were broken and needed to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 10437131

    2004 records in this system

  • July 31, 2011 · 103,400 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Minivan started to accelerate upon push of accelerator (rpms jumped significantly). Jerky/harsh acceleration from 0-40. Severe shudder of van when decelerating between gears. Malfunctioning overdrive (will not down shift to d3, 2, or 1st gear while rolling. Reverse gear did not work unless the car was started again. *kb

    ODI 10416436

    2003 records in this system

  • July 23, 2011 · 111,418 miles

    Engine · Hydraulic Power Assist System

    Driving on 2 lane highway with my 3 kids in the van. The battery light comes on and i hear a few brief clunks from engine area. Then i realize i have no power steering so i stop quickly at a safe spot. I look at the engine and see the accessory belt that drives power steering pump, alternator, and a/c is loose. I see that the outer ring on the crankshaft pulley is missing and only see rubber on its outside. It's…

    ODI 10416514

    2006 records in this system

  • July 18, 2011 · 125,000 miles

    Engine

    TWO ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED. *KB

    ODI 10416592

    2000 records in this system

  • July 13, 2011 · 69,659 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling

    2006 honda odyssey exl (69,659 miles) - broken rear motor mount, special design motor mount ($556.43 for part and $685.21 installed). Unusual and very expensive repair for a car with relatively low mileage. Have not had to replace motor mount on any car since the 1970s. Car has always been serviced by honda dealer and no prior indication of any problems when under warranty. Deep rumbling noise, similar to a hole in…

    ODI 10413761

    2006 records in this system