NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
This page covers 7 recalls, 253 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Honda Odyssey.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate what 2016 Odyssey owners report, with misfires and vibrations being the most common symptoms. Owners frequently describe the check engine light coming on alongside noticeable shaking, and several report that dealers diagnosed failed piston rings as the cause. A smaller but notable group reports complete engine shutoffs while driving, with no warning signs beforehand, no stumble, no misfire, just the engine cutting out and the dash going dark. Powertrain complaints follow at a lower volume, covering general drivetrain concerns. Seat complaints round out the top three. The engine issues, particularly the combination of piston ring failures and sudden stall events, make up the clearest pattern in this complaint set.
253
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
10
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has 7 recalls, the most serious involving fuel tanks with insufficient welds that can separate and allow fuel to leak, creating a fire risk if an ignition source is nearby.
Four recalls cover the second-row seating system, and they share a common thread: seats that can move or tip when they should be locked. The second-row outboard seatbacks have a fold-and-slide lever that can remain in the unlocked position, leaving the seatback free to move in a crash. Separately, if an outboard seat is placed between its two lateral positions when being attached to the floor, it will not latch to the floor striker and can tip forward under hard braking. The second-row center seat has its own issue: an adjuster bar that can stick in the unlocked position and allow that seat to slide unexpectedly. All of these conditions raise the risk of injury to passengers seated in the second row during a crash or sudden stop. There is also a fuel pump recall covering a wide range of Honda and Acura models, including this one, where pump failure can stall the engine while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row left outer seatback may fail to lock or unexpectedly unlock when folded forward, potentially remaining in an unlocked free-folding position due to a manufacturing error.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the seatback operation, install a support bracket to the seat recliner, and replace the seatback frame assembly if it cannot lock properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row outboard seats can slide between two positions. If a seat is positioned between these two spots when attached, it won't latch properly to the floor striker, causing the seat to tip forward during braking.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket on the second row outboard floor strikers to ensure the seat latches securely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row center seat has an adjuster bar that can get stuck unlocked, causing the seat to slide unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat slide and replace the adjuster bar if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The release lever on second row outboard seats may stay unlocked, allowing seats to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row centre seat's adjustment bar may stick unlocked, allowing the seat to slide freely instead of staying locked in place.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat slide function and repair or replace the adjustment bar as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank has welds that are not strong enough. These welds may separate, causing fuel to leak from the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank with a properly welded tank at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
