2016 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Honda Odyssey, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,600 miles. The words owners use most often: “spark plugs” (32% of reports).
- 93engine complaints
- 81,600median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 30 of 93 complaints (32%)
- Piston rings: mentioned in 23 of 93 complaints (25%)
- Variable cylinder: mentioned in 8 of 93 complaints (9%)
- FCW ldw: mentioned in 5 of 93 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2016 Honda Odyssey at $4,350, and half of them between $3,400 and $5,150.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 93 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Honda Odyssey engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 19 | 40% | — |
| 2025 Odyssey | 227 | 54% | 18,266 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 43 | 37% | 25,000 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 14 | 14% | 25,500 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 15 | 11% | 4,000 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 26 | 18% | 290 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 70 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 134 | 14% | 16,000 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 190 | 19% | 73,500 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 10 | 26% | 1,307 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 93 | 34% | 81,600 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 53 | 26% | 37,000 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 59 | 19% | 50,650 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 69 | 33% | 73,000 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 39 | 16% | 62,500 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 25 | 11% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 46 | 18% | 104,700 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 34 | 17% | 103,500 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 40 | 8% | 94,000 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 58 | 7% | 100,200 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 74 | 11% | 90,000 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 68 | 8% | 106,000 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 50 | 9% | 110,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 32 | 4% | 119,500 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 27 | 3% | 110,500 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 9 | 1% | 150,500 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 9 | 1% | 107,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 9 | 2% | 128,000 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 3 | 4% | 169,000 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 165,800 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2016 Honda Odyssey. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2016 Honda Odyssey has experienced repeated engine misfires associated with oil-fouled spark plugs. In May 2024, while driving, the check-engine light began flashing and the vehicle ran rough. An authorized Honda dealer inspected the vehicle and documented an oil-fouled spark plug. The dealer…
the problem only happens after driving for more than 30 minutes. when I stop at a light, the engine starts shaking and stalls. the starter seems cranking normally, but it takes about 3 attempts and about 40 seconds to restart. One day, the engine stopped while I was driving. There is no Check…
I have needed to replace my spark plugs multiple times because of an issue where, apparently when in eco mode, the pistons in the third cylinder flood with oil that causes the spark plugs to misfire. I was informed this is an issue common to Honda Odysseys on or about May 19th, when I was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Honda Odysseys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Honda Odyssey (34% of the 270 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda Odyssey engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,600 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,350 (half paid between $3,400 and $5,150), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “spark plugs”, in 30 of 93 complaints, followed by “piston rings” (23).
See all 2016 Honda Odyssey problems or engine problems across all Odyssey years.