Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Forward collision mitigation system displays an error message and does not function. This has been replaced once and continues to fail. The car also turns off at stop lights with the fuel saving automatic restart system, but will not automatically restart.
Vehicle with driver only was traveling west on i80 a couple of miles before the sf oak bay bridge in the far left lane going approx 60 miles per hour (5 MPH below posted limit) in heavy traffic. Car in adjacent right lane darted into the left lane in front of me to avoid an accident and slammed on his brakes at the same time. I hit the brakes immediately and the ABS engaged but since the car trying to avoid the accident, imact occured at a speed less than 60 MPH. Car behind me slammed into my back end. There was significant impact to the front and rear of the vehicle. I was wearing my seat belt which I beleive helped save my life but injuries did occur. I sustained serious head (concussion), neck (muscle strain) and back (spinal nerve damage). …
Based on a report today that Honda is recalling 2003/2004 Honda Odyssey where the issue involves the ignition interlock, a device intended to ensure that the key can only be removed when a vehicle is firmly shifted into park. I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey and had a similar issue in 2010 where after parking and removing my keys and I got down, the van moved backwards and the my front door hit another car in the parking lot damaging both cars, and I had to file a claim with unitrin direct. The result being I have a fault accident record on my license and my insurance went up for no fault of mine. I think Honda should recall even the 2006 model and pay me back from my repairs and extra insurance payments that I have paid and work with dmv/unitrin to remove the fault accident record that I have on my license.
Mva occurred 1/16/2015 - impact left front quarter. Had trouble opening driver's door. Steering column airbag deployed. However, driver's side curtain airbag did not deploy resulting in head trauma as driver's head hit the driver's side window. Impact should have set off side curtain airbag sensors. Vehicle was totaled & sold by insurance company without dealer inspection of problem. I would not have thought twice about it had it not been brought to my attention by article about recent Honda airbag recalls. I believe that these incidents are under reported and that there are more "failure to deploy" than those listed under complaints. Please contact for police report....updated 02/11/15
My wife left work and drove home, approximately 2miles, and advised she smelled/saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. She exited the vehicle and advise the vehicle was on fire. Fire department responded and put out the fire, however the vehicle was a total loss. Local fire inspector investigated and advise the source of ignition was in the right rear of the vehicle in the area of the rear A/C unit and pbc. I contacted the manufacturer's customer service and they responded that "if your insurance company does not subrogate, there is nothing they can do." the recent service on the vehicle was an oil change and new tires approximately one month prior.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled out of the garage although the keys were not in the ignition. The vehicle crashed into two trees and suffered extensive damage. The manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by a faulty ignition switch; the failure was duplicated but no repairs were made at the time of the complaint. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While operating the vehicle, the turn signal, windshield wiper, and various electrical features including the electronic liftgate and sliding doors would not operate. Also, the doors would not unlock when using the key fob. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving 65 MPH, the all the instrument panel lights illuminated and the brake pedal engaged without being depressed. The contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was parked and unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving at low speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with electrical failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
The sliding doors, pop open when driving down the road , when done driving the vechile I have to unhook my battery because the doors draw power and will kill my battery, the automatic doors do not open you have to manually open them up
Electrical complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 6% of the model year's 703 complaints. The component named most often is wiring (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Honda Odyssey electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2006 Honda Odyssey, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Honda Odyssey electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 3 fires and 2 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.