2016 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

89Engine complaints

34%Of all 262 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE89 · 34%

POWER TRAIN38 · 14.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 13.7%

Unspecified / other29 · 11.1%

SEATS26 · 9.9%

Share of the 262 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Honda Odyssey overview page.

What owners report

“We purchased this 2016 Odyssey November 7, 2016. On July 16, 2020 I had to take the car into the Honda dealer. The vehicle jerked…”NHTSA complaint 11437861 — filed 10/23/2021

“My spark plugs keep wearing out due to a piston ring issue. The Honda dealers have informed my that after 100,000 I will need my…”NHTSA complaint 11434287 — filed 09/24/2021

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently. The check engine warning light was…”NHTSA complaint 11433625 — filed 09/20/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda Odyssey: 89 of 262 complaints on file (34%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have in total?

262 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.