2005 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 829 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 19 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 32 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJul 28, 2014
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.
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2014
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.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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).
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Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderOct 22, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateFeb 23, 2010
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.
INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
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.
Campaign 10V055000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2007
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.
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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.
Campaign 07V097000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveAug 1, 2005
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Electrical system, wiring, fuses and circuit breakersApr 5, 2005
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.
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
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Steering, columnFeb 3, 2005
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
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.
Campaign 05V039000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, air, antilock, wheel speed sensorNov 15, 2004
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.
THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKE FORCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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.
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Representative owner complaints
829 reports, newest first.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 22, 2011
SLIDING DOORS DO NOT LATCH COMPLETELY. THEY CLOSE BUT A FEW SECONDS LATER OPEN AGAIN WITH LIGHT SHOWING THEY ARE OPEN. DOORS HAVE COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN IN BACK, EVEN WHEN THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE DESPITE CHILDREN BEING SECURED IN A SEATBELT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 18, 2011
WE OWN A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY, WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN JULY OF 2005. WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT IN APRIL OF 2008. FIRST THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT, THEN THERE WAS AN OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. WE HAD MANY OIL CHANGES AT THE DEALERSHIP AND FAITHFULLY CHANGED THE OIL WHEN THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR TOLD US TO. BUT THEN, IT WOULD DUMP TWO QUARTS OF OIL WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. FOR INSTANCE, ON MAY 23RD, 2010, WE HAD A OIL CHANGE AT THE HONDA DEALER WE HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, IN ANTICIPATION OF A 400 MILE TRIP. THE CAR STARTED ACTING UP ON OUR WAY THERE AND WE ENDED UP SPENDING THE MAJORITY OF JUNE 14TH SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP. WE LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND ALMOST MADE IT HOME BEFORE THE CAR STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. WE LIMPED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, BUT IT REQUIRED TOWING TO THE HONDA DEALER IN SANTA CRUZ, CA FOR MORE REPAIRS. THEY ACCUSED US OF NOT MAINTAINING THE CAR BECAUSE IT WAS TWO QUARTS LOW, YET WE CHECKED THE OIL BEFORE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS FULL IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE WE CHECKED THE OIL WHILE IT WAS OFF. IT WASN'T EVEN DRIVEN IN BETWEEN UNTIL THE DEALER DID DIAGNOSTIC ON IT. THEN THEY TOLD US ALL CARS NEED A VALUE ADJUSTMENT AT 80,000 MILES. WE HAVE SPOKEN REPEATEDLY WITH HONDA OF AMERICA AND HONDA CARE AND THEY HAVE REPEATEDLY ACTED SURPRISED WITH OUR PROBLEMS. THEY DENY THAT THEY KNOW OR SUSPECT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, YET A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALS MANY PAGES OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT SEVERAL MODELS OF HONDA CARS WITH OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 18, 2011
A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGED BY ROCK DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF FRONT GRILL ETC. COMPRESSOR NEEDS REPLACED. NEED TO PURCHASE AFTER MARKET GUARD TO PROTECT NEW COMPRESSOR. *KB
Power train, Aug 17, 2011
2005 HONDA TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AT 60K MILES. SOME MOTOR MOUNTS WERE RUINED FROM THE SHAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT AXLE HAS DAMAGE FROM THE SHAKING AS WELL. AND I STILL NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE GEARING GETS STUCK SHIFTING AROUND 45 MPH, IT GROANS AND SHAKES THE CAR BEFORE FINALLY SHIFTING DOWN A GEAR. *KB
Tires, Aug 13, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, NOTICED THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM TIRES AND VIBRATION IN THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LARGE BULGE ON ONE OF THE TIRES AND THE BULGE WAS ON THE TREADS. THE TIRE STORE DESCRIBED THIS AS TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN THREE MONTHS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. TWO OF THE FOUR TOYO VERSADO TIRES ON MY VEHICLE FAILED AS A RESULT OF TREAD SEPARATION. THE RETAIL STORE WHERE I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE TIRES GAVE ME A CREDIT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF NEW TIRES. THEY KEPT THE FAILED TIRES. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE IGNITION MECHANISM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE FRACTURED PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Aug 6, 2011
I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY AND HAVE NUMEROUS TIME BEEN CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOOSING STEERING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT STARTED AROUND 50K MILES AND CONTINUES. HONDA HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. *TT
Steering, Aug 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS INOPERABLE WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. .. UPDATED 09/19/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HONDA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 11/28/11
Steering, Aug 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INCREASINGLY HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Steering, Jul 27, 2011
I HAVE OWNED MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING SINCE IT WAS NEW. I REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AT 34K MILES. I HAVE PUT 3 SETS OF TIRES ON MY MINIVAN EVEN THOUGH I ROTATE EVERY OTHER OIL CHANGE. ALL DONE BY THE DEALER. MY VAN WILL LOOSE STEERING AT TIMES WHEN IT IS COLD AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WILL SHAKE WHEN DRIVING AS WELL AS WHEN BRAKING. I JUST REPLACED THE TIRES WHICH INCLUDED A FRONT-END ALIGNMENT AND TIRE BALANCE. THE SHIMMY, VIBRATION AND SHAKING BACK/FORTH IS STILL THERE. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH MY ODYSSEY. THE WATER PUMP STARTED AT 15K MILES AND EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK THEY DID NOT KNOW THE ISSUE AND CHANGED THE WATER PUMP AT 34K MILES. THE TIRE SHAKING, VIBRATING AND SHIMMY HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 55K MILES AND THE VAN NOW HAS 105K. I AM TIRED OF THE PROBLEM. IT HAS GOTTEN SO BAD THAT I DON'T WAN TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO FAIL. THIS IS A HONDA AND IS SUPPOSE TO LAST. HONDA NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND THIS PROBLEM. AS I SEARCH THE WEB THERE ARE MANY HONDA OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT HONDA WILL NOT DO A RECALL. HONDA NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. STEERING. PEOPLE CAN DIE FROM THIS. IN ADDITION, HONDA NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT MANY WITH THESE PROBLEMS WILL BE PURCHASING ANOTHER VAN IN THE NEAR FUTURE AND WON'T BUY A HONDA DUE THE LACK OF ATTENTION TO THESE MATTERS. *TR
Steering, Jul 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 213,000. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED MAKING A THREE-POINT TURN WAS VERY DIFFICULT WHEN TRYING TO BEAT ONCOMING TRAFFIC. UPDATED 09/2/11*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 108,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/20/2011 *LN
Electrical system, Structure, Jul 12, 2011
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH DOOR ALARM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALARM SOUNDED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THERE WAS NO LIGHT ON THE DISPLAY DASHBOARD AND THE DOOR WAS PHYSICALLY OPENED WITH WIND NOISE. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS NOT A SUCCESS AS THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER A MONTH LATER, IT APPEARED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. THE CONSUMER STATED THREE YEARS LATER, THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE ALARM BEGAN TO SOUND WITH NO DASHBOARD DISPLAY . WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE DOOR OPENED AND THE DOOR DISPLAY ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR AND LOCK IT LEAVING THE MASTER SWITCH OFF. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 11, 2011
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NOTICED AT 85,000 MILE OIL CHANGE, APPROX 1/2 QUART PER 1000 MILES DISSAPEARING. NO NOTICABLE SMOKE, NOTHING ON DRIVEWAY. LOSS OF THIS MUCH OIL BETWEEN MAINTENANCE CYCLES COULD CAUSE ENGINE SIEZE RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. SERVICE/MANUFACTURER CLAIM THIS LEVEL OF CONSUMPTION IS "NORMAL". *TT
Air bags, Jun 6, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS SECURED THEM AND THEY EXPERIENCED SEVERE CHEST PAIN WHEN TIGHTENED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 120,000.
Tires, Jun 4, 2011
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH PAX TIRE SYSTEM - TIRES NEED REPLACEMENT MUCH FREQUENTLY THAN TRADITIONAL TIRES AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. HONDA NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THEIR PAX TIRE SYSTEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 2, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE ENGINE POWER WAS EXTREMELY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT JUMPED TIME AND THE HEAD GASKET VALVES WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,247.
Visibility, Jun 1, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON I-90, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TEMPERATURE WAS 45 DEGREES. INSIDE SUN ROOF COVER WAS CLOSED SO NO GLASS ENTERED THE INTERIOR. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME. HAD THE COVER BEEN OPENED AND SMALL CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE SEATS, SERIOUS INJURIES MAY HAVE OCCURRED. I SUGGEST THAT A SAFETY NOTICE BE ISSUED STATING THAT WHEN THE MIDDLE AND BACK ROW OF SEATS ARE OCCUPIED THEN THE SUN ROOF COVER BE CLOSED. I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURING FLAW AS THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER INSTANCES OF THE SAME PROBLEMS AND MOST ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE 2005 MODEL ODYSSEY VAN. IN ADDITION A SAFETY RECALL MAY BE IN ORDER. I FEEL STRONGLY THAT THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE INFORMED.
Engine and engine cooling, May 29, 2011
THE AIR CONDITIONING BEGAN BLOWING WARM AIR ON MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L LAST FALL. I HAD THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER PERFORM AN INSPECTION, AND HE STATED THAT I HAD A HOLE IN MY AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER THAT MUST HAVE BEEN DUE TO A ROCK. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS A DESIGN PROBLEM, WHICH HONDA WILL NOT ADMIT TO OR REPAIR AT THEIR COST. THE 2005 ODYSSEY HAS LITTLE PROTECTION AGAINST ROAD DEBRIS FROM THEIR NEW GRILL DESIGNS. HONDA SHOULD RECALL THESE CARS AND PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 19, 2011
SLIDING DOOR WILL GET STUCK. CENTER DOOR BRACKET 72521-SHJ-A21 IS DEFECTIVE, SMALL PLASTIC WHEEL WILL GET WORN AND COMES OFF. IMPROPER DESIGN AND LACK OF ROUTINE LUBRICATION IS THE CAUSE. *TR
Child seat, May 11, 2011
MY DAUGHTER WAS RIDING REAR FACING IN HER SUNSHINE KIDS RADIAN 80XTSL. WHEN I LOOKED BACK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR I NOTICED THAT SHE WAS WIGGLING HER FOOT ON THE LATCH BUCKLE, AND ASKED HE TO STOP. WHEN WE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND I WENT TO TAKE HER OUT OF HER SEAT I NOTICED THAT SHE HAD ACTUALLY UNLATCHED THE SEAT SIMPLY BY PUSHING ON IT WITH HER FEET! THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE! (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2005, MAKE=ODYSSEY, MODEL=HONDA). *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, May 4, 2011
FAULTY PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE AIRBAG IMPACT SWITCH. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, May 2, 2011
A/C UNIT STOPS WORKING. A/C CLUTCH AND CONDENSER IS DAMAGED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 26, 2011
1. NORMAL USAGE OF OUR 05 HONDA ODYSSEY. TRANSPORT FOR WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN. IN OTHER WORDS TYPICAL MINI VAN EASY DRIVING. SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE AROUND 90K MILES NOTICE SELDOM, RANDOM VIBRATIONS. 2. HONDA SERVICE TELLS ME REAR MOTOR MOUNT HAS FAILED AND WILL CAUSE DRIVE TRAIN AND STABILITY ISSUES IF NOT FIXED AT A COST OF ABOUT $900 PER MOUNT. DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ODYSSEY YET HONDA HAS NOT RECALLED OR OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN TAKING ALL MY MONEY. 3. HAVEN'T CORRECTED/REPLACED THE FAULTY MOTOR MOUNT YET DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS AND NEED TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE FIRST. FROM WHAT THE DEALER TELLS ME AND WHAT I'M FINDING ALL OVER THE INTERNET THIS IS A VERY WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE FAILING HONDA ODYSSEY MOTOR MOUNTS. FEARFUL FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHILE DRIVING THIS ODYSSEY SHOULD THE OTHER MOUNTS AND OR DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THESE DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS. *TR
Child seat, Apr 25, 2011
I HAVE A SUNSHINE KIDS RADIAN XTSL INSTALLED WITH LATCH REAR FACING IN MY HONDA ODYSSEY. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE RELEASE LEVER FOR THE LATCH STRAP, MY SON IS ABLE TO EASILY LOOSEN THE STRAP WITH HIS FOOT WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. IT ALSO LOOSENS IF HE ACCIDENTALLY HITS IT WITH HIS FOOD WHEN CLIMBING INTO THE SEAT. AS A CPST, I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW. WHILE I AM WELL AWARE THAT I CAN INSTALL THE SEAT USING THE SEAT BELT, SUPERLATCH IS A MAJOR SELLING FEATURE OF THE RADIAN LINE, AND IT IS DEFECTIVE IN MY CAR. THE STRAP SHOULD NOT BE SO EASY TO LOOSEN. I CAN DO IT WITH THE LIGHT TOUCH OF JUST ONE FINGER. PLEASE MAKE SUNSHINE KIDS ADDRESS THE DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUE. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2005, MAKE=ODYSSEY, MODEL=HONDA). *TR