NHTSA Complaint #11633564 — 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11633564
Vehicle	2016 HONDA ODYSSEY
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 27, 2024
Date Filed	January 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Just before hitting 100k miles and planning for timing belt maintenance, I got hit with the well known VCM V6 engine issue. Fix for 7k from my own pocket? No. I just replaced spark plugs and as the advisor suggested I have to install the VCM Muzzler (from after market, as Honda don't do this) to deactivate ECO mode in order to prevent future damage. I hope NHTSA will force Honda to recognize this is their fault (poor design) and fix this on a big recall, otherwise I'll participate in a lawsuit when that will occur for this lemon car.

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