2016 Honda Odyssey Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 10%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Honda Odyssey, 10% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have an issue with a second row seat not latching properly and sliding while driving, but when I check my VIN it doesn't show any recalls or repairs needed. I know this is an issue with the Honda Odyssey. The seat has started to become harder to slide forward to gain access to kids in the third row when trying to get out of the van.”
NHTSA complaint #11404007, filed 2021-03, 33,780 miles“I was driving on a city street and braked hard to avoid another car and the second row seat flipped forward. My child, who was in his carseat, hit his head on the front row, passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10995339, filed 2017-06, 9,000 miles“The driver's head restraint causes significant neck and back pain because the restraint pushes my head forward so that my chin tilts down toward my chest. This also makes it difficult to look straight ahead at the road. I have tried all vertical positions of the head restraint. I have tried adjusting the lumbar support. I have tried adding a neck support pillow. Nothing has worked. The owner's guide says, the center of the back of the occupant's head should rest against the center of the restraint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10898722, filed 2016-08, 1 miles“I experienced intense back pain after driving my 2016 Honda Odyssey for about 8 hours (stopping about every 1 1/2 hours for a break) my back completely gave out and fell to the ground when I tried to stand up after picking up some trash from behind the front seat. I was in intense pain and was incapacitated for a week. I went to a doctor who x-rayed my back, but found no problems with my discs. I drove my Odyssey today for two trips of 1 1/2 hours each and I could not find any seat position where my back did not hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10885688, filed 2016-07, 2,400 miles“The headrest (or more accurately, head restraint ) of the driver's seat forces my head to tilt forward in my normal sitting position. I am 6' 2 and like to practice good posture by sitting upright and straight. While sitting with my back straight, and not reclining the seat, my neck must bend forward about 15 degrees to conform to the headrest. Any bumps in the road result in the headrest tapping and pushing the back of my head. I feel like a bobble-head! This causes me constant irritation and distracts me from driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10888011, filed 2016-07, 200 milesRelated recalls
- 18V170000Mar 13, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2014–2016
- 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2011–2017
- 16V932000Dec 27, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured September 23, 2016, to October 24, 2016. The affected…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2016
- 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2011–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10144752Sep 5, 2018Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance
- 10144039Aug 1, 2018Dealer message - The August episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month, we're featuring ?Safety Recall: Left…
- 10126909Dec 23, 2017Servicenews Article - Anytime you release the rear latches on the second-row outer seats, make sure the seats are securely latched when you put the seats back into position. This…
- 10115832Aug 18, 2017Service bulletin - The second-row center seat cup holder is loose or broken. The cup holder is coming out from the center seat due to insufficient strength of the hooks and clips…
- 10100427Nov 28, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10100123Nov 2, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10087267Oct 21, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10086892Oct 3, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10086425Sep 21, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
- 10086121Aug 31, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2011-2016 odysseys with a customer complaint of the 2nd row seat bottom adjusters not locking, allowing the seat to…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 26 | 10% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2014 | 19 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 6% |
| 2011 | 14 | 6% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Honda Odyssey
93 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology