2016 Honda Odyssey: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Honda Odyssey: 6 recalls, 270 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #16V417000 · 2016 · 39 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura mdx 2wd and mdx 4wd vehicles, 2016 Acura mdx 4wd vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda pilot 2wd and 4wd vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which May separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source May result in a fire.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge.
Seats Vehicle recall #16V932000 · 2016 · 7,549 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected vehicles have a second row center seat with a horizontal adjuster bar that May stick in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to unexpectedly slide. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss)…
Why it matters: An unlocked second row center seat May increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the slide function and replace the horizontal position adjustment bar, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 2017.
Seats Vehicle recall #16V933000 · 2016 · 633,753 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever May remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Why it matters: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent .
Seats Vehicle recall #17V725000 · 2017 · 806,936 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Why it matters: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018.
Seats Vehicle recall #18V170000 · 2018 · 254,568 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback May stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock…
Why it matters: An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall…
Fuel system Vehicle recall #23V858000 · 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles
What's wrong: Honda (american Honda motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda accord, civic coupe, civic sedan, civic hatchback, civic type r, cr-v, hr-v, ridgeline, odyssey, Acura ilx, mdx, mdx hybrid, rdx, rlx, tlx, 2019-2022 Honda insight, passport, 2020 Honda cr-v hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda clarity phev, fit, and 2015-2020 Honda accord hybrid, pilot, Acura nsx vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank May fail.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 10 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (93): the most common themes are warning light on (46), stalls / loses power (15), leaks (11).
- Electrical (39): the most common themes are door / lock issues (17), electrical failure (10), warning light on (7).
- Transmission & drivetrain (38): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (18), warning light on (6), noise or vibration (5).
- Other / unknown (31): the most common themes are electrical failure (5), noise or vibration (3).
The 2016 Honda Odyssey has 270 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 34 Odyssey model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 376). Complaints peaked in 2024 (35 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 30,172 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (206 complaints, 6 recalls), 2017 (39 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Honda Odyssey. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Odyssey problems?
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (93), electrical (39), transmission & drivetrain (38).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Odyssey get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2016 Honda Odyssey repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.