2016 Honda Odyssey — should you buy one?

Why people love the 2016 Honda Odyssey

The 2016 Odyssey runs a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a 6-speed automatic that owners praise for smooth shifts and adequate power when fully loaded with kids and gear. The sliding doors open wide in tight parking spots, and the spacious interior with configurable seating means you can haul a dorm room's worth of boxes without folding everything flat. Many owners hit 150k miles with only routine maintenance, especially on the engine and transmission.

Common complaints and known issues

The transmission sometimes exhibits a delayed engagement or soft shift feel around 60k–90k miles, though full failure is less common than in earlier model years. Paint peeling on the hood and roof surfaces shows up by 80k–100k miles, especially on silver and darker colors. Sliding door latch mechanisms wear out and fail to latch securely around 100k–130k miles, which is expensive to replace. Some owners report infotainment screen glitching or going dark between 70k–110k miles.

Typical asking price

Under 80k miles: $18,000–$24,000. 80k–130k miles: $14,000–$19,000. Over 130k miles: $10,000–$15,000. Trim level (SE vs. EX vs. Touring) and accident history cause the widest swings; a clean EX with full service records commands top dollar in the range, while a transmission concern or frame damage drops you to the floor.

Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.