Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 703 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E049000 Aftermarket Fuel Pump may give False Fuel Readings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V112000 Fuel Pump Cover may Crack and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V504000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V270000 OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 127 complaints
- Structure 101 complaints
- Power Train 87 complaints
- Engine 74 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 71 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53 complaints
Of the 703 complaints on file, 27 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 703 complaints, owners report 44 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Honda Odyssey has an average reliability based on 703 complaints and 4 recalls. Complaints mainly focus on steering, structure, and powertrain, with fewer reports on brakes and fuel systems. Evidence for failures is not overwhelming, suggesting moderate concerns in some areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| powertrain | 90,000–140,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unresponsive brakes
- Check engine light
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.