1996 Honda Odyssey LX
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1996 Honda Odyssey LX in Mandarin Gold Metallic, front right, 08-16-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Honda Odyssey EX, front right, 07-26-2026 by BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998-2000 Honda Odyssey van (2011-03-10) 01 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st generation Honda Odyssey rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Odyssey Prestige rear by XVR 7785, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Honda Odyssey LX is a 140-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 minivan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,955 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Odyssey measures 187.2 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,955 ($49,620 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2-liter SOHC inline-4 (F22B6) |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.2 in |
| Width | 70.6 in |
| Height | 64.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 102.5 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Honda Odyssey LX with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Honda ODYSSEY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
77 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Honda ODYSSEY
Owner Complaints
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Honda ODYSSEY (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.