2004 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 585 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 41 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 45 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
Campaign 16V344000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJan 28, 2015
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured February 13, 2002, to August 13, 2004, and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to September 23, 2003. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Honda dealers will replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit (SRS ECU). The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JN6 (Odyssey), and JN7 (MDX). Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-412. Vehicles that had a noise filter installed as the remedy for that campaign need to have the SRS ECU replaced under this campaign.
Campaign 15V045000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 4, 2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V700000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJun 20, 2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V353000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsSep 19, 2013
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura and the 2003-2004 Odyssey. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall numbers are JC2 (Honda Odyssey) and JC3 (Acura MDX).
Campaign 13V412000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchDec 11, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V573000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpAug 27, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL DUE TO CORROSION OF AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL.
IF THE PUMP STOPS WORKING, EHT ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE ELECTRICAL COUPLER TERMINAL OF THE FUEL PUMP. IF ANY CORROSION IS FOUND, THE PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V420000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionApr 15, 2004
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 04V176000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
585 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Aug 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONE MONTH LATER, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Power train, Jul 28, 2013
CAR SEEMED TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN WHEN APPROACHING STOP SIGNAL. TRIED TO PULL AWAY WHEN LIGHT WAS GREEN, BUT REMAINED STATIONARY AFTER PRESSING ON GAS/ACCELERATOR THREE TO FOUR TIMES. FINALLY WAS ABLE CREEP ALONG UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO A BANK PARKING LOT. HONDA DEALER DIAGNOSED ;PROBLEM AS FAULTY TRANSMISSION DUE TO OVERHEATED/BURNTOUT OF SOLENOIDS. *TR
Structure, Jul 19, 2013
THE MIDNIGHT BLUE PAINT IS PEELING. I DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE OF HONDA'S 2008 RECALL OF THIS PROBLEM. WHEN AN INDEPENDENT CAR REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME OF THE PROBLEM IN 2012 I THEN WENT TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. HONDA SAID THAT IT WAS PAST THE WINDOW OF TIME IN WHICH HONDA WOULD RESTORE THE PAINT JOB AT THEIR EXPENSE. I TOLD THEM THAT I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE. THEY DID NOT CARE. *TR
Structure, Jul 17, 2013
TWO SEVERAL SECTIONS OF PAINT STARTED PEELING OFF WITHOUT CORROSION OR SCRATCH. AREAS AFFECTED: HOOD, ROOF, NEAR THE BACK WINDOWS AND SLIDING DOORS. THE PEELING ARE MAJOR ON THE ROOF. THIS SEEMS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE DARK BLUE HONDA ODYSSEYS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BUT SAID BECAUSE IT'S 9 YEARS OLD THEY WEREN'T OBLIGATED TO FIX IT. *TR
Air bags, Jul 11, 2013
DURING THE SUMMER OF 2012 I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT FACING THE SUN. WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE SRS (AIR BAG WARNING) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS I DROVE THE 3 MILES TO MY HOME THE LIGHT STAYED ON. WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS THE SAME THING HAPPENED ABOUT TWO TIMES. IT HAS NOT OCCURRED SINCE THEN. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HONDA DEALER MECHANIC CHECKED THE CAR AND INDICATED THAT NO CODES APPEARED IN THE CAR'S COMPUTER SYSTEM TO INDICATE THAT THE SRS LIGHT EVER CAME ON. *TR
Structure, Jul 10, 2013
ABOUT MAY 2013, I NOTICED THE PAINT PEELING FROM THE AREA NEAR THE BACK WINDOWS. WHEN I TOLD THE TECHNICIAN AT HONDA ROSEVILLE, HE JUST SAID IT WAS WEAR AND TEAR. IT CAN'T BE WEAR AND TEAR IN THE UPPER FRAME OF THE WINDOWS. IF IT IS NOT ADDRESSED SOON, THE PAINT WILL CONTINUE PEELING UP TO THE ROOF AREA. THROUGH RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT PEELING PAINT ON THIS MODEL AND COLOR OF VEHICLE. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jul 8, 2013
ENGINE MOUNT IS BROKEN. BOTH SIDE MOUNT AND FRONT MOUNT. *TR
Tires, Traction control system, Jul 5, 2013
TERRIBLE WET TRACTION IN RAIN AND SNOW. COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO GO WITHOUT A PUSH IN 1.5 INCHES OF SNOW ON FLAT, GRAVEL DRIVEWAY. FROM A STOP, TIRES SPIN ON WET ROADS. VEHICLE VEERS SIDEWAYS AS TIRES TRY TO GRIP. HAVE NEARLY BEEN HIT PULLING INTO TRAFFIC EXPECTING VEHICLE TO GO AND TIRES SPIN OUT ON WET ROADS. *TR
Engine, Jun 25, 2013
BROUGHT ODYSSEY TO DEALER FOR RECENT RECALL. AFTER RECALL REPAIR, DEALER SERVICE RECOMMENDED FRONT MOTOR MOUNT BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $400. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL CUSTOMERS RECEIVING SIMILAR RECOMMENDATIONS, AND ONE CUSTOMER RECOMMENDED INFORMING NHTSA. IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH HONDAS? *TR
Air bags, Jun 22, 2013
THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATING RANDOMLY AT VEHICLE STARTUP FOR ABOUT THE PAST 12 MONTHS. I'M AFRAID THE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND COULD RESULT IN UNWARRANTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Jun 18, 2013
I WAS COMING OUT OF APARTMENT PARKING LOT AND SUDDENLY CAR STOPPED. I HAVE TO TOWED CAR TO HERB CHAMBER OF HONDA IN WESTBOROUGH, MA. TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT IT IS A COMPUTER FAILURE. I AM NOT SURE WHY COMPUTER FAIL AS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT MY USED NOT TO START AFTER PARKING. TO START I HAD TO INSERT KEY AND MOVE GEAR FROM PARKING TO D1 AND MOVE IT BACK TO P AND IT STARTED ALL THE TIME. I NOT SURE THIS IS A COMPUTER ISSUE. THEY ARE CHARGING ME $1500.00 FOR THIS. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP TO RESOLVE THIS. SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR I AM HAVING ISSUES, MY CAR PAINT IS PEELING OFF TOO, WITHOUT CORROSION OR SCRATCH. *TR
Air bags, Jun 16, 2013
BEGINNING AROUND NOV. 23, 2012, AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYED ON AFTER ITS INITIAL TEST (BLINK ON AND THEN OFF) ONCE IGNITION TURNED ON AND ENGINE RUNNING. OVER NEXT APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS, LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON AFTER TEST AND THEN STAY ON WHILE ENGINE RUNNING. SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE MORE WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS WARM RATHER THAN COLD. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE PAST APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH (SINCE MAY 2013), LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON CONSTANTLY AFTER INITIAL TEST AND IGNITION TURNED ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN OPERATING NORMALLY OTHERWISE. I'VE CHECKED ALL SEATBELT CONNECTIONS AND FUSES AND NOTHING ABNORMAL FOUND. NO OTHER DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS, NOR HAVE THERE BEEN ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, SO PROBLEM IS ISOLATED TO AIRBAG SYSTEM. *TR
Air bags, Jun 10, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
Air bags, Jun 10, 2013
INDICATOR SHOWS FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS INOP. THE INDICATION IS SHOWN INTERMITTENTLY, DOES NOT ALWAYS STAY ON. IT IS UNKNOWN IF AIR BAG IS FUNCTIONAL OR IS NOT AT THE TIME. CANNOT REPRODUCE FOR HONDA SERVICE CENTER. *TR
Engine, Jun 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER THEY STATED BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, May 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE HOOD BECAME DETACHED FROM THE LATCH AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD, DESTROYING THE GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD AND THE HOOD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE ROOF WOULD NEED REPAIRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, May 15, 2013
I TOOK OUR 2004 ODYSSEY MINI VAN TO OUR HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHILE THERE, THE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THREE OF THE FOUR ENGINE MOUNTS WERE BROKEN, RESULTING IN A $858.78 REPAIR. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE PROBLEM IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VEHICLES WITH 100,000. WE'VE HAD CARS MUCH OLDER THAN THIS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM! IF IT'S "NOT UNCOMMON" IN HONDA ODYSSEYS, I THINK IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. PERHAPS ANOTHER RECALL FROM HONDA IS DUE. *TR
Power train, May 12, 2013
VEHICLE WENT FROM 40 MPH TO LESS THAN 20 MPH AND WOULD NOT GO FASTER . ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE ONLY REVVED ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED...WAS INOPERABLE,AND ONLY OPTION WAS REPLACEMENT NOT REBUILDING. *TR VEHICLE MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS
Power train, Apr 29, 2013
WE USED HONDA ODYSSEY [2004] DAILY FOR COMMUTING (NEVER TOWED ANYTHING AND DON'T HAUL ANYTHING). THE CAR WOULD START MOVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN WOULD STOP MOVING FORWARD. THE CAR WAS SUDDENLY STUCK IMMEDIATELY AFTER CROSSING THE INTERSECTION. I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR IN ANY DIRECTION AND STUCK ON THE ROAD. ON DUTY POLICE OFFICER INFORMED THAT I NEED TO MOVE THE CAR AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. HE WANTED TO CALL THE TOWING TRUCK, BUT AT THAT TIME I TRIED SHIFTING FROM TO PARK AND BACK TO DRIVE IT WOULD MOVE FORWARD FOR FEW HUNDRED FEET AND AGAIN SAME THING NO FORWARD MOTION. AT THAT TIME I WAS ON DOWN THE HILL AND SO ABLE TO PULL THE CAR NEAR ONE BUSINESS PARK. LATER, I TOWED THE CAR TO NEAR BY SHOP AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. WHEN I FOUND RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE, HONDA MOTOR COMPANY SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR. HONDA DEALER IS CHARGING $5,600 TO FIX THIS. 8TR
Engine, Apr 16, 2013
TOOK IN OUR 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY MINI-VAN TO FIX OPEN RECALLS. DEALER FOUND A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT. I'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A THING HAPPEN TO ANY VEHICLE AND WAS SURPRISED THAT IT WOULD FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I COME TO FIND THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM FOR THE HONDA ODYSSEY. *TR
Power train, Apr 11, 2013
2004 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 27, 2012, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY HAD IT CHECKED IT OUT, WHERE THEY DISCOVERED A POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS, THE 2004 MODEL WAS KNOWN TO HAVE A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION FAN THAT DID NOT COOL DOWN THE TRANSMISSION EFFECTIVELY. THE FAILURE WAS DUE LARGELY TO THE TRANSMISSION FAN BEING TOO SMALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 11, 2013
ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWICE, THE A/C SYSTEM 3 TIMES AND STARTER. NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS AND WINDOWS AND RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT SEIZED ONE AFTERNOON. ALL SERVICE INTERVALS HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED AS WITH MY OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD TIRES AND FLUID CHANGES WITH NO OTHER FIXES. THE PAINT CONTINUES TO FLAKE OFF EVEN AFTER HONDA OF CONCORD, NC REPAINTED HALF OF THE VEHICLE. 2 YEARS AGO. VEHICLE HAS LEFT MY WIFE STRANDED ON DOZENS OF OCCASIONS ALONG WITH THE VEHICLE'S 9TH BATTERY SINCE 2004. SELLING THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AN OPTION BUT REPLACING IT IS. IT WILL NOT BE REPLACED WITH ANOTHER HONDA PRODUCT EVER AND I CAUTION ANYONE WHO IS EVER IN THE MARKET FOR ONE OF THESE VANS TO AVOID THEM AT ALL COST. THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN NOTHING BUT A NIGHTMARE TO WORK WITH AND WOULD NOT COVER ANY OF THE REPAIRS I LISTED ABOVE. THEY ARE JUNK. *TR
Power train, Apr 1, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON I-630 IN LITTLE ROCK, IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS FORCED TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. AS SOON AS I LOST POWER, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH FLASHED. IF THE TRAFFIC HAD BEEN HEAVIER, THE OUTCOME MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN AS FAVORABLE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 26, 2013, crash
SAFETY RECALL 12V-573 DUE TO THIS ABOVE RECALL MY VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN AND DAMAGE THE NEIGHBOR STORAGE SHED AND MY VEHICLE GOT DAMAGE, THE TOTAL FOR BOTH DAMAGES ARE $2,313.94. ON 02/082013 I HAD CALL AMERICAN HONDA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION TO FILE A CLAIM AND THEY HAD TURN DOWN MY CLAIM# [XXX].. COULD YOU BE ABLE TO HELP ME WITH THIS CLAIM? THANK YOU, INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Mar 25, 2013
ABOUT A MONTH OR SO BEFORE....KEY WOULD ALMOST GET STUCK AND NOT BE ABLE TO START CAR. THEN, IT GOT STUCK OFFICIALLY. STUCK!!!!!!!!! IT WILL NOT TURN,MOVE AT ALL. CAR IS LOCKED UP. CURRY HONDA SAYS IT REQUIRES A NEW IGNITION SWITCH. $400.00+ THIS CANNOT BE THE ONLY ONE SEEING AS ONLINE SEARCHES HAVE AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF HONDA ODYSSEYS REQUIRING IGNITION SWITCHES. *TR