10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,376 miles

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problem #18

Apr 092022

Odyssey

  • miles
One main problem I have consistently noticed is signs someone other than me is getting in my car or leaving at least impression they did inside the car alot although I am the only one supposed to have a key. It was happening so much I paid Lafontaine Honda more than $1000 to change out the keys including the ignition but that hasnt resolved the problem. I still see normal evidence they are actually touching things inside my car and even stealing alot of fuel which they took so much last night it was ridiculous. I keep sending my local police reports and photos of as much as I can using the tipline and they never contact me back like they either ignoring, staying anonymous, or have no time to read my messages. They fuel is being stolen everytime I fill the tank by someone nearbye. The next issue is that there is a malfunction clearly feels like it is inside the steering wheel mechanics and not my tires that something or one is overriding the steering when I am on the freeway and highway jerking me in the direction of other vehicles when they start passing me like they trying to make them think I am threatening to hit them or threatening me to cause a collision. Exactly how it feels. They were even doing it to lyrics in the music while I was driving alot the whole trip there and back. The car seems very insecure. I see also that other people in like models cars locally are popping up on me like they have a gps on me and that is threatening. The steering wheels ignition switch was checked and I told them of the intrusion problems but they offered me no solution. Insurance is not helping me with repairs of anything and wont even offer me an option to get me discounts on car repairs or inspection help. I cant even report that type of stuff. Police also wont inspect a car but sends me away to a mechanic all the time. I think the previous owner may have modded a bunch of the parts but it is my car and should only be responding to me. Not others.

- Westland, MI, USA

problem #17

Dec 182020

Odyssey

  • 187,000 miles
While driving down the road and once the engine reaches operating temperature the vehicle fails to accelerate and shift gears. I mash the gas pedal and the RPM gauge goes up but the vehicle doesn't move. I let the engine and transmission cool down and sometimes it will operate properly again until everything warms up. It doesn't matter if im sitting at a light or in actual motion going down the road, the vehicle ceases to continue moving. I have been going 60 mph and all of a sudden my car loses all movement but the car is still reving up and I can change gears but it stops me dead in my tracks. I called the transmission shop and they tell me its a very common issue but nothing has been able to be pinpointed

- Effingham, SC, USA

problem #16

Dec 122020

Odyssey

  • 255,840 miles
My engine exploded on Saturday Dec 12 about 10 oclock when we turned the ignition to start the 2006 Honda Odyssey.

- Bedford, VA, USA

problem #15

Jan 022020

Odyssey

  • 35 miles
When driving the car it makes a weird sound while I wait in a red or stop sign then feels like the van goes backwards. If I try to turn on the engine it's really hard I try to drive or reverse the the van starts shaking and the engine turns off.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #14

Aug 272019

Odyssey

  • 194,000 miles
Odyssey 2006 3.5 has transmission problems. Torque converter needs replacing. When driving there is hardly any acceleration when you apply gas. Catalytic converter and gaskets are faulty. Ignition coil needs replacing before its time. And there is an issue with purge valve that mixes the fuel while driving.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #13

Jun 012019

Odyssey

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving various speeds and when parked on an incline, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel emerging from the second row seats. Additionally, there was fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact called parker johnstone's wilsonville Honda (30600 sw parkway ave, wilsonville, or 97070, (503) 985-6958), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Tigard, OR, USA

problem #12

Nov 082018

Odyssey

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed a persistent fuel odor around the vehicle. The contact called spreen Honda (25050 redlands blvd, loma linda, ca 92254, (909) 799-7070) and was informed that there would be a charge for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #11

Mar 092019

Odyssey

  • 100 miles
Professionally diagnosed at dealership catalaytic converter faulty at less than 90,000 miles with consistent maintenance. There is no reason to have to pay over $2,000 for repairs when the car has been well maintained and has had relatively few miles put on it given its age.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #10

Jul 312018

Odyssey

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving, the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2015 per NHTSA campaign number: 14V112000 (fuel system); however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Staton Island, NY, USA

problem #9

Oct 242016

Odyssey

  • 162,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact observed that the check fuel cap and check engine sensor warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the fuel pump cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #8

Mar 052016

Odyssey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that there were strong fumes of fuel emitting inside the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed a leak under the front end. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14E049000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

problem #7

Oct 132014

Odyssey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer stated that they would not replace the fuel pump because there were no cracks. The contact stated that the recall notification explained that even if there were no failures with the fuel pump, it still had to be replaced. An independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the replacement, but refused to reimburse the contact because the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #6

Mar 142014

Odyssey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #5

Oct 012015

Odyssey

  • 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 20 to 30 mph, the vehicle started to smoke. The contact noticed oil dripping from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #4

Feb 252015

Odyssey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Converse, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 152015

Odyssey

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked in a garage, fuel fumes emitted from the vehicle as the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Troy, VA, USA

problem #2

Jul 102013

Odyssey

  • 169,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked, he smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. There was no fuel visible on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the fuel tank and sending unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Port St.Lucie, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 092013

Odyssey

  • 109,800 miles
Recently it has started lugging between 15 and 20 miles an hour and the lugging is often preceded by a whining sound. Spoke with Honda mechanic who said there could be an issue with torque converter and need to be replaced.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA