2016 Honda Odyssey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Honda Odyssey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 341
- 198 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 88 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 3 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Honda Odyssey
- ENGINE 88
- POWER TRAIN 38
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 28
- SEATS 26
6 recalls on record for the 2016 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V725000 · 2018 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 18V170000 · 2018 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- NHTSA 16V932000 · 2017 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY An unlocked second row center seat may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V933000 · 2017 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Honda Odyssey
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Honda Odyssey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey reliable?
NHTSA has 341 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Honda Odyssey and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (88 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Honda Odyssey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (88), power train (38), electrical system (35), unknown or other (28). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Honda Odyssey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.