2005 Honda Odyssey

Above average

Owners filed 830 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 9 times.

Avoid One of the Honda Odyssey years to avoid: 3.1× the complaints of a typical Odyssey year. Which Honda Odyssey years to avoid →

When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
74,210 milesMedian miles at failure

673 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 90,000–105,000 miles.

Most common 2005 Honda Odyssey problems

129 of the 830 complaints (16%) are about the engine.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags73
407
Steering71
000
Structure › Body · body and frame55
004
Engine55
030
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission43
200
Power Train · transmission41
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine41
100
Electrical System39
030
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes32
200
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame30
002

2005 Honda Odyssey engine problems

16% of all complaints

129 of the 830 complaints are about the engine. This is what owners describe:

  • vibrates or shakes18% · 23
  • leaks oil or fluid10% · 13
  • sets off warning lights on the dash5% · 7
  • smokes or smells of burning5% · 6
  • burns oil or loses oil pressure5% · 6
  • turns on the check engine light4% · 5

Share of the 129 engine complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
85,000 mi
median of 112 reports
Peak year of filing
2012
20 engine complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
1 · 4 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the engine
None
“The engine VCM system is burning oil and destroying emissions systems on the vehicle. Catalytic converters are mainly affected as burned oil goes through the exhaust system. The check engine light comes on and the the engine starts to misfire and very abrupt engine vibrations make it into the cabin.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 9, 2023
“Car jiggers and vibrates when eco mode kicks in. Car also vibrates constantly. Multiple motor mounts have been deemed bad and needing replacement. Motor mounts should be able to handle the eco shift and last longer than this. *tr”
Owner complaint, filed Apr 14, 2015 at 75,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2004: 0 complaints, 0 about the engine'042005: 68 complaints, 4 about the engine2006: 53 complaints, 3 about the engine'062007: 60 complaints, 7 about the engine2008: 50 complaints, 9 about the engine'082009: 70 complaints, 9 about the engine2010: 94 complaints, 8 about the engine'102011: 72 complaints, 17 about the engine2012: 50 complaints, 20 about the engine'122013: 52 complaints, 8 about the engine2014: 73 complaints, 17 about the engine'142015: 56 complaints, 12 about the engine2016: 40 complaints, 6 about the engine'162017: 21 complaints, 1 about the engine2018: 18 complaints, 1 about the engine'182019: 26 complaints, 1 about the engine2020: 10 complaints, 1 about the engine'202021: 7 complaints, 2 about the engine2022: 5 complaints, 0 about the engine'222023: 4 complaints, 2 about the engine2024: 1 complaints, 1 about the engine'24Recall 04V536000 (brakes)Recall 05V039000 (steering)Recall 05V132000 (electrical system)Recall 07V097000 (fuel system)Recall 10V055000 (body and frame)Recall 10V504000 (brakes)Recall 14V112000 (fuel system)Recall 14E049000 (fuel system)NHTSA investigation EQ12010NHTSA investigation EA08015NHTSA investigation PE08026
All complaintsAbout the engineRecall (red: the engine)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2005 Odyssey peaked in 2010, with 94 filed that year. No recall on file covers the engine, the subject of 16% of the complaints. In 2024 owners filed 1 so far.

9 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump14E049000
Filed Jul 28, 2014280 vehiclesDelphi Automotive Systems, LLC

Defect. Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.

Risk. A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy. Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump14V112000
Filed Mar 14, 2014886,815 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder10V504000
Filed Oct 22, 2010471,820 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Risk. A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate10V055000
Filed Feb 23, 201021,776 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. THE POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS MAY DETERIORATE UNEXPECTEDLY EARLY. STRUTS THAT HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE POWER LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.

Risk. INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GAS LIFTGATE STRUTS AND REPLACE IF WITHIN THE RECALL POPULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump07V097000
Filed Mar 14, 2007166,561 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

Risk. IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-inactive05V344000
Filed Aug 1, 200585,154 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. THE FRONTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS. ON CERTAIN MINI VANS,SOME SENSORS WERE INSUFFICIENTLY SEALED DURING MANUFACTURING. IF WATER ENTERS A SENSOR, CORROSION CAN OCCUR. CORRODED SENSORS COULD SHORT CIRCUIT INTERNALLY. IF SENSORS FAIL, THE SRS WARNING LAMP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL TURN ON AND REMAIN ILLUMINATED.

Risk. FRONT IMPACT SENSOR FAILURE COULD CAUSE A DELAY IN, OR LOSS OF, FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers05V132000
Filed Apr 5, 20051,923 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

Risk. IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Steering › Column05V039000
Filed Feb 3, 2005203 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Risk. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

Remedy. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON JANUARY 25, 2005, AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES TOWED TO THEIR DEALERS AND HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005.

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Wheel Speed Sensor04V536000
Filed Nov 15, 20042,247 vehiclesHonda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) USES A SENSOR ON EACH WHEEL TO DETECT WHEEL SPEED. SOME SENSORS ON THE REAR WHEELS WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, WHICH MEANS THE SENSOR MAY REPORT THE WRONG WHEEL SPEED TO THE ABS CONTROL UNIT.

Risk. THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKE FORCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. IF AN INCORRECT GAP IS DETECTED, THE SENSOR WILL BE REMOVED AND THE KNUCKLE CHECKED FOR CROSS THREADING DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE SENSOR WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

All 9 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 3 name the 2005 Odyssey.

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts FailingInvestigation EQ12010Closed
Opened Sep 28, 2012Closed Dec 31, 2012body and frame

Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.

Unexpected Closing of Power LiftgateEngineering analysis EA08015Closed
Opened Aug 8, 2008Closed Apr 12, 2010Led to recall 10V055000body and frame

Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a …

UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATEPreliminary evaluation PE08026Closed
Opened Apr 10, 2008Closed Aug 8, 2008body and frame

The liftgate gas struts for the subject vehicles may have damaged gas seals that allow the liftgate to close unexpectedly.at the completion of a power-open command, the power liftgate may either close without power actuation (I.e., descend unassisted under the force of gravity) or automatically power-close without input from the operator.some owners are caught unaware of the unintended closing of the liftgate while under the rear liftgate door.there have been ten reported injuries related to the alleged problem on the subject vehicles.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering …

Technical service bulletins

155 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2005 Odyssey. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

electrical system 35equipment 27engine 21body and frame 18fuel system 12tires 7steering 6suspension 6
06085Warranty extensionMay 9, 2008unknown or other

WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08. *PE

SB-06-085Warranty extensionMay 9, 2008electrical system

HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE

DOR-M3J3F-07Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 3, 2020engine

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.

DOR-M9J4S-07Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 3, 2020engine

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.

DOR-D8K8Q-02Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 17, 2019engine

This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. Incorrect VVT solenoid wiring may cause an inability of the variable valve timing system to activate. Inability to activate the variable valve timing system may cause reduced engine performance. …

SB-09-042Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2, 2012engine

HONDA VEHICLE: DAMAGED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) CAUSES THE MIL TO COME ON WITH DTC P0344. EXCESSIVE CAMSHAFT END PLAY CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT GEAR TO DAMAGE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR. REPLACE THE FRONT CAMSHAFT, THRUST COVER, THE CAM GEAR, AND THE CMP SENSOR. *PE UPDATED 3/27/12. *PE UPDATED 10/11/12. *PE

SB-06-048Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 21, 2011engine

HONDA: MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON WITH TROUBLE CODE STORED. SOFTWARE CONCERN. *RM

08012005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 1, 2005engine

TROUBLESHOOTING A STALLING ENGINE? TAKE A SNAPSHOT WITH THE HDS. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Showing the newest 6 of 21 bulletins about the engine, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine
Filed May 26, 2024KY

I bought the 2005 Odyssey van in 12/2015. It now has 192,426 miles on it. Three or four times every year since I bought it, the engine will suddenly surge when coming to a stop sign or light, with my right foot on the brake pedal, braking and slowing the van for the stop sign or light. The engine revs to about 5000 or 6000 RPMs. It is as if the engine is flooring the gas pedal. Every time, I have been able to push the brake pedal down hard, even though the car continues to slowly roll forward, and shove it into neutral. I have to then tap the gas pedal to stop the engine accelerating. It then goes back to idling normally. Note, it even happened to me one time when I put it into reverse while parking! So very scary each and every time it happens. On [XXX], I took the van to Don Jacobs Honda Dealership, Lexington, KY. They said there were no reports of this ever happening to anyone else. They charged me $3216.06, with most of the cost for a new timing belt/water pump and a valve adjustment. When their repairs did not solve the problem, I called them. They said they would like to put a monitor on the van and drive it until the surge happened again. I told them to let me drive the van with the monitor, as the next surge might not happen for several months, and I needed to drive the van on a daily basis for work. They said they weren't allowed to let customers use the monitor! I finally had time today to research the surging problem. I noticed on [XXX] that this problem with Honda

Engine
Filed Nov 9, 2023CA

The engine VCM system is burning oil and destroying emissions systems on the vehicle. Catalytic converters are mainly affected as burned oil goes through the exhaust system. The check engine light comes on and the the engine starts to misfire and very abrupt engine vibrations make it into the cabin.

Engine
Filed Sep 2, 2023CA

The transmission was making noise and missing and the vehicle was not picking up speed.

Tires › Tread/Belt
Filed Apr 8, 2023FL

I Purchased Cooper Evolution M+S 235/65 R16 tires that I purchased from Tire kingdom at 220 Linto BLVD Delray Beach FL. 33444. The set of tires have low miles on them and tread wear is great. When I got the tires I felt a vibration in the tires from the front pretty quickly. I had my whole front end of my car replaced including beairings, no help. So I spent money and replaced the 2 front tires with the same tires and they were very young tires and a wheel alignment and the shaking was mitigated in the front but the car still vibrated slightly. The wheel alignment had the steering wheel off center so I went back another wheel alignment to correct and I mention to them the car is vibrating still if they can inspect the tires and when we looked the front LH tire had tread seperation which looked like someone took a knife andtried to carve the tread at the seem off the tire it went in about 3 inches plus. Tire kingdom accused me of hitting something I was like we barley drive this car and why would and I hit absolutely nothing. So they analyzed it and prorated me another tire of the same brand. So now we are on 7 new tires for one mini van that barely gets driven. I went to Orlando and my back rear of the van was vibrating the last 10 miles I had to take the side streets. I went to Walmart and purchased brand new Good years for my van and there is now zero vibration I love it. My my van has been vibrating the day I got the Cooper Evolutions and I went through 7 tires a new front

Child Seat › Latch Connector/Clip
Filed Mar 9, 2023TX

The contact owns a Dorel Disney Baby Car Seat, Model Name: Light ‘N Comfy 35, Manufactured Date: August 06, 2021, installed in a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while placing the car seat onto the base in the vehicle, the car seat would not latch securely. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the car seat was not included in a recall. The car seat was not replaced.

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 29, 2022GA

I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey. About 6 months ago the drivers side sliding door fell off the tracks. This happened while we were trying to close the door but it would not slide at all. We were out at a restaurant and it was imperative that the door had to be shut because it was not safe to drive in that condition. We were able to somewhat put it back on but it can not be used at all at this time. When the door fell off, it gouged the side of the van, damaged the gas filler door, and the rear door is hard to close. I don't know if its closed or not until I get in the car and see that the indicator light on. Also, the car alarm goes off on its own even though my son disabled it. It's very disruptive. After do some research, I have learned that this is an ongoing problem with Honda Odysseys. Honda needs to be held responsible because this is obviously a manufacturer defect. I can not afford to spend $1000 to replace it nor should it have to spend money to fix it.

Electrical System
Filed May 14, 2022TX

The sliding doors would not open by any of the control switches and would not open manually to allow persons seated in back two rows to exit in emergency.

Electrical System
Filed May 9, 2022NY

Van turns off while driving after front lights is turn on or radio with charging a phone

Steering
Filed Apr 12, 2022190,000 milesIA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had become difficult to turn with the occasional recurring loss of power steering functionality. The contact related the steering failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V039000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
Filed Mar 3, 2022100,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the battery would intermittently drain overnight while the vehicle was turned off. The contact had taken the vehicle to several dealers including New Century Honda (1235 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204), AutoNation Honda Valencia (23551 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355) and several independent mechanics who replaced the battery; however, the mechanics were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the battery would last for a three to six-month period before the failure would occur again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Upon his own investigation, the contact stated that the failure may be linked to the rear driver sliding door after the door failed to open electronically, and could only be opened manually. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The contact states that there is an issue with the rear sliding door. This may be the cause of the battery drainage since the door often cannot be electrically opened, only manually.

Engine
Filed Dec 24, 2021KY

While servicing the timing components I notice the timing belt not damage. But the tensioner was out of place with a bolt broken and the other was missing like it was never bolted

Steering
Filed Aug 9, 2021200,000 milesIA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing a power steering line to be replaced. The local mechanic repaired the vehicle however, the failure recurred. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 05V039000 (Steering) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Power Train
Filed Jun 23, 2021VA

I haven’t had the 2005 Honda Odyssey ex for a year and the transmission won’t shift into higher gears and when it does it jumps

Air Bags
Filed Apr 30, 2021101,477 milesVA

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES-FAILED VA SAFETY INSPECTION

Engine
Filed Apr 9, 2021174,000 milesNY

ON 05 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING AT 170,000 THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME SO POWERLESS. WONT SHIFT. LET IT COOL DOWN EVEN WITH A EXTRA TRANNY COOLER AND CLEANED THE SYLENOIDS AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID DID A FLUSH TO. IT STILL IS GUTTLESS. I HAVE DONE EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS TO DO, NOTHING CHANGES. DID HAVE TRANNY BLOWING OUT TRANNY FLIUID AND GOT THAT FIXED . AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A TIME FRAME AND THE FLUID GET HOT THE VEHICLE THEN LOOSES ALL ITS POWER. THIS IS BAD AND IT MUST BE RECALLED .

Power Train
Filed Mar 7, 2021182,000 milesNY

TRANSMISSION FLUID BLEW OUT AND HAD GAVE ME NO POWER . SMELLS BUT HAVE RINSED/FLUSHED THE LINES AND TRANNY THROUGH ALREADY,PLUS INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER RADIATOR NO ISSUES AND DROVE AWHILE THEN GO DRIVE AROUND SOME MORE ALLL GOOD THEN I GO UP A HILL AND BOOM AND IT STILL IS HAPPENING. WE HAVE LOOKED IT OVER CANT FIGURE IT OUT. HELP PLEASE

Service Brakes
Filed Mar 4, 2021132,000 milesWA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LYNNWOOD HONDA (22020 HWY 99, EDMONDS, WA 98026) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 10, 2020224,789 milesNJ

YES WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS MISSING A FEW FUSES, MY BACK LEFT DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE ON MY CAR DISPLAY IT ALWAYS SHOWS THAT THE BACK LEFT DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. ALSO THE CAR WAS MISSING A BREAK PAD ON THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. IT'S ALSO MISSING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE DVD PLAYER DOESN'T WORK IT ALWAYS SAYS ERROR. AND THE CAR IS MISSING ALL MOTOR MOUNTS SO BASICALLY MY MOTOR IS JUST HANGING ON TOP OF CABLES IN MY CAR. THE GPS DISPLAY WAS ALSO MISSING AND MY FRONT RIGHT WINDOW DOESN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY UP. THE MAJOR #1 ISSUE IS THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN MY CAR. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN I'M SCARED ON DAY EVERYTHING IS FINE & THEN ONE DAY IT'S NOT WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR GOD FORBID. OH YEAH AND THE MIDDLE ROW LEFT SEAT DOESN'T LEAN FORWARD OR BACK.

Electrical System › Horn
Filed Dec 9, 2020179,000 milesMA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, TO REMEDY THE FAILURE OF THE HORN. THE TECHNICIAN REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 179,000.

Engine
Filed Nov 14, 2020178,000 milesOH

2005 ODYSSEY TOURING MODEL BEARINGS WEAR AND COME LOOSE CAUSING ROD KNOCKING

Electrical System
Filed Sep 24, 2020180,000 milesCA

THE SLIDING DOORS FELL OF THE HINGES OR GET STUCK BEFORE THAT HAPPENED

Structure › Body1 injured
Filed Sep 23, 2020100,000 milesCA

THE DOOR WAS NOT OPEINING PROPERLY SO I WHENT TO OPEN MANUALLY ANTHE HEAVY DOOR CAME OFF THE VAN SCRACHED THE HELL OUT OF MY VAN AND HURT ME TRYING TO HOLD IT AS NOT TO SCRACH THE VAN I WAS ALONE AND THERE WAS NO ONE TO HELP ME THIS IS VERY DANGERIOUS AND IVE READ IT HAPPENS OFTEN I CAN NO LONGER USE THE DOOR AS IT KEEPS HAPPINING

Electrical System
Filed Aug 4, 2020136,000 milesOH

THE VAN DIE WHILE DRIVING AFTER ABOUT 2 HOURS. IF YOU WAIT AN HOUR IT WILL RESTART AND DRIVE FOR ANOTHER 2 HOURS THEN WILL DIE AGAIN WHILE DRIVING.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jul 28, 2020150,000 milesTN

I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND IT HAD A SIMPLE PROBLEM THAT WE FIXED.. IT STILL WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING.. I DEAD ON THE INTERSTATE 3 TIMES.. I DEAD ON A MAIN HWY 5 TIMES.. HAD TO LEAVE THE VAN IN A PARKING LOT 5 TIMES.. IVE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE HOUSE BC WE CANT GET IT TO STAY RUNNING 3 TIMS....I BELIEVE ITS ONE OF THE RECALL SINCERER .. MAYBE.. OR MAYB THE FUEL PUMP.. BUT I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE WHAT NEEDS TO BE.. REPLACED SO I CAN ENJOY MY VAN AGAIN...

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 4, 2020181,643 milesCA

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. MY DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF AND WAS HANGING BY THE CABLE USED TO SHUT IT. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED TO ME ON BOTH OCCASIONS AS THE DOOR IS VERY HEAVY. I HAVE SEEN OTHER PEOPLE STATING THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO THEM. I AM FOLLOWING THE ADVICE OF ONE SAID PERSON TO GET SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 2, 2020203,144 milesOH

SUBARU/HONDA DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SECONDARY SAFETY RECALL FOR FUEL PUMP MODULE, POSSIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION. ($710.31 REPAIR ESTIMATE) DEALERSHIP INSPECTION SHOWED ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES/REPAIRS NEEDED TO STEERING AND AXLES THAT EXCEEDED $6,000.00 IN REPAIRS. VEHICLE PURCHASED AND SOLD WITH NO CONCERN FOR SAFETY OR DEPENDABILITY. ALL TRUST VIOLATED, WE CAN NOT TRUST THIS DEALERSHIP WITH REPAIR OR SERVICE OF OUR VEHICLES. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE EVEN AFTER INVESTIGATION BY THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL. WE REQUESTED AN INVESTIGATION AS TO HOW A VEHICLE WITH SO MANY SAFETY AND REPAIR ISSUES WAS SOLD TO US AS A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE WITH NO ISSUES. PREVIOUS REPAIRS EXCEEDED $8,000.00. ALL DOCUMENTATION IS WITH THE OAG.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 5, 2020248,000 milesWA

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE LATCH EVEN THOUGH UNLOCKED AS THE DOOR LOCK KNOB WAS UP. THIS PROBLEM WAS OBSERVED ABOUT MID DECEMBER 2019. TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER, SOUTH TACOMA HONDA, AND THEY COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR EITHER. THEY SAID THE INTERIOR PANEL WOULD NEED TO BE DESTROYED TO ACCESS THE MECHANISMS AND REPAIR. HAD THE REPAIR DONE BY SOUTH TACOMA HONDA WHO REPLACED THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL BECAUSE THEY HAD TO TEAR IT OUT, LATCH AND ACTUATOR FOR $1,092.56. THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE ACTUATOR AND LATCH FAILED. I'M CONCERNED THIS COULD OCCUR WITH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TOO. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DOOR(S) WON'T OPEN.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 19, 2019140,050 milesMA

FAILURE OF HIGH BEAM, RUNNING LIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, POWER DOOR LOOKS, INTEMITTENT WIPERS. FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION. MECHANIC WORKED ALL DAY COULD FIND THE PROBLEM. I DROVE IT HOME. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER IT WAS WORKING. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO GET A INSPECTION STICKER. ALL GOOD. WORKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN STOPPED WORKING. I REALILIZED THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS THAT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE. IT FAILED IN THE COLD. I RAN THE HEATER IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT AN HOUR ON MAX HEAT. STILL NO GOOD. A FEW DAYS LATER WHILE WALKING BY I PRESSED THE DOOR OPEN BUTTON ON THE KEY RING AND THEY WORKED , I JUMPED IN AND TRIED THE DIRECTIONALS, HIGH BEAM, RUNNING LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. A FEW DAYS LATER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DROPPED AND IT STOPPED WORKING. TODAY (MILDER WEATHER) I TRIED IT WASN'T WORKING. I TURNED ON THE HEAT TO HIGH AND THE HEATED SEATS AND LEFT RUNNING FOR AN HOUR. WHEN RETURNING I FOUND THE INTEMITTENT WIPERS WERE RUNNING AND SO WAS EVERYTHING ELSE. THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF YOU WENT OUT IN THE DAY AND IT GOT COLD WHILE PARKED AND ISSUE CAME BACK ,YOU WOULD NOT HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, AND NO DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS. I THINK THERE ARE OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT ALSO DONT WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND THE WEATHER IS NOW COLD. NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. THIS HAPPENS TYPICALLY WHEN IN THE MORNING.

Structure › Body
Filed Oct 25, 2019210,000 milesOH

WHEN IT GET COLD WEATHER THE SLIDING DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING WHAT IF KIDS ARE SITTING THERE HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES I FIXED IT BUT EVERY YEAR SAME PROBLEM WITH COLD AND FREEZING WEATHER DOORS DON'T CLOSE AND IF THEY DO WHILE DRIVING WILL OPEN BY THEM SELF IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON HIGHWAY AND REGULAR STREET MY KIDS WERE SITTING RIGHT BY THEM WHEN DOOR OPENED THANK GOD THEY WERE IN SEATBELTS

Structure › Body
Filed Oct 24, 2019IL

THE PAINT IS CHIPPED OFF THE CAR SLOWLY , AND THE ELECTRONIC PART OF THE CAR ACTING WEIRD, THE DAISY DOOR SOME TIMES WORK AUTOMATICALLY AND SOME TIMES NOT

Air Bags
Filed Sep 24, 2019145,000 milesVA

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON NOW. IS IT DEFECTIVE OR IS THIS A COMMON EVENT WITH THIS VEHICLE???

Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2019154,000 milesCA

I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING. FOR THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOESN'T WORK WHEN I START MY CAR (PIC'S ATTACHED). BECAUSE OF THIS I STARTED RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM. I THEN FOUND ALL THE MAJOR AIR BAG PROBLEMS. I PUT IN MY VIN, BUT THE MSG I GET IS THAT IT DOESN'T AFFECT MY CAR, BECAUSE I'M REGISTERED IN CA. HOWEVER IT DOES SAY ONE OF THE CAUSES IS EXCESSIVE HEAT. I LIVE IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY & THE HEAT FOR THE PAST MO. HAS BEEN 100 DEGREES OR ABOVE, & WHEN THE CAR IS CLOSED UP I'M SURE THE MINIMUM INSIDE IS ABOVE 125 DEGREES & WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED. WHEN YOU ARE REPLACING MILLIONS OF AIR BAGS, I BELIEVE YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY INCLUDE ONES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING CURRENT PROBLEMS. THANK YOU

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 23, 2019190,000 milesVA

MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE AT THE STORE. THE DRIVER REAR DOOR OPENED JUST FINE AND CLOSED. SHE CAME OUT PUT THE KIDS IN THE CAR. SHE TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT POPPED RIGHT OFF THE TRACK. WORST PART IS IT WAS SEVERE THUNDER STORMS SO FAMILY WAS STRANDED UNTIL MY BROTHER COULD GET THERE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! THANKFUL SHE WASN'T DRIVING

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 17, 201987,239 milesCA

TRANSMISSION CURRENTLY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 88,000 MILES AND TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT READY TO FAIL COMPLETELY HARD GEAR SHIFTING AND WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TRANSMISSION MAKES A BIG METAL CLUNK AND HARSH MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 16, 2019235,000 milesTN

SLIDE DOOR CAME OFF IT'S TRACK AND FELL OFF COMPLETELY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LEFT OUR FAMILY STRANDED. WE WERE STATIONARY AND SIMPLY OPENING THE DOOR TO LEAVE.

Structure › Body › Door
Filed Jul 16, 2019235,000 milesTN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. A FAMILY FRIEND ATTACHED THE DOOR WITH A RATCHET AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED ECONOMY HONDA SUPERSTORE (LOCATED AT 6001 LEE HWY, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421, (423) 381-6429), BUT THEY DID NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 235,000.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 16, 2019CA

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ACTING WEIRD FOR COUPLE DAYS AND THEN WENT OFF COMPLETE, AND THEY HAVE A SOUND VERY CLEAR ON SUSPICION THE FRONT AND THE DRIVER SIDE , AND THE HEAD LIGHTS THE DRIVER SIDE ALWAYS BEEN DISCONNECTED THEY HAVE POWER ELECTRIC ISSUE

Electrical System
Filed Jul 12, 2019189,825 milesPA

PASSENGER' SLIDING DOOR ALARM SOUNDED WHEN DRIVING WAS NOT OPEN. BATTERY REPEATEDLY BEING DRAINED. DEALER REMOVED SLIDING DOOR CLOSER MOTOR (!) NOW DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED AND IF YOU FORCE IT CLOSED ALARM WILL GO OFF RANDOMLY. THIS PROBLEM WITH POWER DOORS IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. PLEASE HELP.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 12, 2019IN

TAKATA RECALL BACK OF SLIDING DOOR WONT LATCH

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 2, 2019191,800 milesOH

SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY AND OPEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD.

Engine
Filed Jun 21, 2019132,000 milesTX

ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE, LOOKING AT A 2000 DOLLAR REPAIR TO REPLACE, SEEMS IS A COMMON PROBLEM NEEDS ATTENTION. HAS CAUSED AN ADDITIONAL MOUNT TO FAIL , AND IS AFFECTING THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS AS WELL

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 3, 2019190,000 milesWI

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN MY HOOD FLEW UP AND SHATTERED MY WINDSHIELD. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM HAD SCREWS MISSING AND ONE SCREW VERY LOOSE LEFT IN PLACE. THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM FREELY MOVED AROUND WHICH IS APPARENTLY HOW THE HOOD BECAME UNLATCHED AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. ON THE INTERSTATE DOING 50MPH ON THE MARQUETTE INTERCHANGE THIS CREATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING ONCE THE HOOD WAS UP AND HAD TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO ANYTHING POSSIBLY IN FRONT OF ME. THIS ALSO COULD HAVE CAUSED SOMEONE ELSE TO CRASH INTO ME. I ALSO COULDN'T SEE DUE TO THE HOOD. I HAD TO USE MY SIDE WINDOW AND MIRRORS TO MANEUVER MYSELF TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, TIE THE HOOD DOWN WITH A CORD. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? HOW DO SCREWS LOOSEN ON THE LATCH TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE?

Unknown or Other
Filed May 16, 2019WA

WE BOUGHT A CAR YESTERDAY 05/15 FROM EVERGREEN MOTORS IN TACOMA AND HE CLAIMED THAT THE CAR HAD SMALL PROBLEMS BUT TODAY WE FIND THAT IT HAS TRANSMISSION SERIOUS PROBLEMS WE BRING IT BACK AND HE REFUSED TO HELP US AND ASKED US IMPOLITELEY TO LEAVE

Air Bags
Filed May 15, 2019145,000 milesSC

AIR BAG SIGN IS ON AND STAYS ON. ALSO THE DOOR ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SLIDING WILL NOT CLOSE OR OPEN PROPERLY. THEY OPEN WHEN DRIVING AUTOMATICALLY. IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR SO LONG BUT MY MOM HAS NOT REPORTED. THE PAINT HAS CHIP AWAY AND WE DID NOT GET A RECALL NOTICE. I CHECKED AND NOW IT IS TOO LATE.

Structure › Body
Filed May 9, 2019180,000 milesMD

2005 HONDA ODYSSEY '-THE SLIDING DOORS FELL OFF !!!!!!. I RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOORS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR NEWER MODELS AND THEY TOO HAVE THE EXACT SAME ISSUES. THE PROBLEMS RANGE FROM A GRINDING NOISE , AUTO DOORS NOT OPENING COMPLETELY THAN CLOSING. TO THE BACK OF THE DOOR SLIGHTLY OPENING THEN THE BEEPING INDICATOR IS CONSTANTLY ON WHILE DRIVING. THE BATTERY IS BEING DRAINED BECAUSE THE DOORS NEVER CLOSE COMPLETELY. THE CENTER ROLLERS ARE CHEAP PLASTIC WHICH I BELIEVE CAUSES THE GRINDING NOISE. ONCE THEY WEAR OUT IT GETS WORSE. THESE ARE NOT SOME ISOLATED COMPLAINTS!! THERE ARE TOO MANY OTHERS WITH EVERY YEAR OF THE ODYSSEY THAT HAVE THESE ISSUES !! AND NOW I FINALLY SEE A RECALL. ALL THESES ISSUES HAVE HAPPENED DURING DIFFERENT TIMES. SOME WHILE STATIONARY. SOME WHILE DRIVING. THE WORST ONE WHERE THE DOOR LITERALLY FELL OFF WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY. (THANK GOD) I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND RIGGED MY DOOR BUT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WHY WAS THIS NOT RECALLED A LONG TIME AGO?? THERE ARE TOO MANY COMPLAINTS TO IGNORE THIS !! THE NEWER MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM . I OWNED AN ACCORD FOR 14 YEARS OVER 300,000 MILES. THE BEST CAR I EVER HAD. THAN BOUGHT THIS 2005 ODYSSEY AND JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2018 CRV EX. IT'S WRONG THAT HONDA DOES NOT BACK UP THEIR REPUTATION.

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 7, 2019170,100 milesOR

PASSENGER REAR SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF AND IS HANGING BY A SINGLE CABLE. CAR WAS IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY.

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 5, 2019171,143 milesVA

SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF

Structure › Body
Filed Mar 26, 2019129,571 milesIN

PASSENGER SLIDING REAR DOOR FELL OFF TRACK AFTER HAVING PROBLEMS CLOSING BOTH AUTOMATICALLY AND MANUALLY. PLASTIC ROLLERS SEEM TO HAVE FALLEN APART. DRIVERS SLIDING DOOR MAKES WEIRD NOISES & DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY IN EITHER AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE DOOR FELL OFF THE TRACK & WAS HANGING BY THE CABLE.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Feb 1, 201935,999 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE USING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAIN LINE HONDA (LOCATED AT 123 E LANCASTER AVE, ARDMORE, PA 19003, (610) 649-5600) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,999. *TT*JB

Electrical System
Filed Jan 27, 2019225,000 milesOH

MY VEHICLE DOES WHEN ITS SITTING AFTER A DAY. SOMETHING SEEMS TO BE DRAINING THE BATTERY. I THINK IT'S THE DOORS.

Complaints 1-50 of 830, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2018
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271000Routine
202661200Routine
2025447200Above average
2024126300Routine
2023105530Routine
2022142920Routine
2021147810Routine
20204911410Above average
20199972070Above average
20181,0111630Above average
201739200Routine
2016271620Above average
2015207630Above average
2014310500Above average
2013210640Above average
2012245560Above average
2011235520Above average
2010255280Above average
2009198460Routine
2008499580Above average
20078305150Above average
20067034111Fatalities reported
2005 — this page830990Above average
20045851361Fatalities reported
200391415120Above average
20029601050Above average
2001619140Above average
2000675639Fatalities reported
1999518972Fatalities reported
199873430Routine
199720320Routine
199670120Routine
199596120Routine
19941010Routine
19902000Routine

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2005 Honda Odyssey: questions buyers ask

Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Odyssey years to avoid: owners filed 830 complaints, 3.1 times as many as a typical Odyssey year. The most common complaint is about the engine (16%).

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda Odyssey?

The engine: 129 of the 830 complaints (16%) are about it. Owners most often say it vibrates or shakes (18%), leaks oil or fluid (10%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (5%). The typical report comes at 85,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have?

9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jul 28, 2014. The largest, 14V112000, covered 886,815 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2005 Honda Odyssey problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 74,210 miles. For the engine the midpoint is 85,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2005 Honda Odyssey?

Yes, 3 times. The latest, EQ12010 ("Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing"), was opened Sep 28, 2012 and closed Dec 31, 2012.

Are there service bulletins for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?

The manufacturer filed 155 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the electrical system (35), the engine (21) and the body and frame (18). They include a warranty extension, 06085, filed May 9, 2008. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jul 28, 2014. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.