2016 Honda Odyssey Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“The torque converter is failing. When accelerating, the van will shudder and shake, usually between 25-30 mph and sometimes at 45mph. My vehicle is available…”NHTSA complaint 11436304 — filed 10/11/2021
“Problems accelerating, the transmission slipping while accelerating. Possible torque converter locking up. Taking to dealer soon. No warning lamps, messages yet.”NHTSA complaint 11434853 — filed 09/29/2021
“The transmission keeps slipping between 20 to 65 mph. The Dealer (Price Honda - Dover, DE) flushed the ATF system like the Service Bulletin 17-043…”NHTSA complaint 11427767 — filed 08/04/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Honda Odyssey have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Honda Odyssey: 38 of 262 complaints on file (14.5%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
