The Lemon Index2016 Honda Odyssey.
The 2016 Honda Odyssey is better than average by owner complaints: 89 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 72, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about seats, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 22 mpg combined. The best Honda Odyssey year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 270 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Odyssey year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 77K miles on the car (128 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 63K–99K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 5K–56K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 11K–76K miles
Recalls 6
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- seats 2018
The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats.
- seats 2017
The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.
Show all 6 recalls
- seats 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.
- seats 2016
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2016
The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 131 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service bulletin - the power sliding door beeper sounds while the vehicle is in motion even…
- Servicenews Article - Anytime you release the rear latches on the second-row outer seats, make…
- Service bulletin - The power sliding door beeper sounds while the vehicle is in motion even…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedInadvertent deployment of air bags2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey VAN FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
You searched for: if 2016 Odyssey's electronic door locks are damaged (due to flood or fire), how does one open the doors to Escape? No luck, your search returned no results.(from Honda's safety questions, web site.)
2016 Honda Odyssey owner · NHTSA complaint 11020519
More owner reports
"takata recall" I have not heard from the dealer about the status. 2nd row seats do become loose easily, without difficulty or much effort, specifically when going to the 3rd row access.
NHTSA complaint 11071584
This car Honda oddesey 2016 Model have issue with the battery capacity, this battery is not a nuff strong to hold any system raning for more then 5 minuts,in this case you will not be available to start your engeen again.
NHTSA complaint 11063648
Quick answers
Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 72; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Odyssey year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2016 Honda Odyssey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seats (22%), electrical (19%) and body structure (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have?
6 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Honda Odyssey get?
22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Honda Odyssey safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2016 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,900 and 77,200 miles. The middle report was at 30,200 miles, from 128 complaints.
Does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Honda Odyssey cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Odyssey year is better than the 2016?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2013 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works