2016 Honda Odyssey problems and complaints
Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda Odyssey. The most-reported areas: Engine (93), Electrical System (41), Power Train (38).
Key takeaways
- 272 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 93 | 34% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 15% |
| Power Train | 38 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 11% |
| Seats | 26 | 10% |
| Structure | 25 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-04
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Odyssey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 93,660, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the actual mileage was 262,940.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-19
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Odyssey. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 142,069, and at the time of maintenance, it was discovered that the mileage was 197,779.
Engine - filed 2026-09-28
My 2016 Honda Odyssey has experienced repeated engine misfires associated with oil-fouled spark plugs. In May 2024, while driving, the check-engine light began flashing and the vehicle ran rough. An authorized Honda dealer inspected the vehicle and documented an oil-fouled spark plug. The dealer replaced all six spark ...
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More for the 2016 Honda Odyssey
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.