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.
Campaign 14E049000 on NHTSA.gov
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).
Campaign 14V112000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 10V504000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05V344000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05V132000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V536000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
829 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 15, 2010
PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS IN THE HONDA ODYSSEY. I HAVE A 2005 MODEL AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. THE TECHNICIAN & SVC WRITER AT THE DEALERSHIP EVEN ACKNOWLEDGED THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN THIS VEHICLE. LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO I HAD 3 OUT OF 4 ENGINE MOUNTS THAT WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACING THE FRONT AND SIDES WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH A DEDUCTIBLE I HAD TO PAY. NOW 6 MONTHS LATER THE REAR MOUNT HAS GONE BAD AND NOW REQUIRES REPLACING. I ADVISED THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THEY REPLACED THE OTHER 3 THIS ONE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL SINCE THEY KNEW IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM & WOULD EVENTUALLY WEAR OUT SOON WHICH IT HAS NOW DONE AND PREMATURELY. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WILL COVER IT ONCE AGAIN BUT I HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER DEDUCTIBLE. JUST LIKE A DENTIST WHEN HE HAS TO REMOVE 3 WISDOM TEETH, THE 4TH ONE IS STILL GOOD BUT HE WILL SUGGEST HAVING IT REMOVED AS WELL AT THAT TIME. SAME THING SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN THIS CASE, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT - PLEASE GOOGLE " DEFECTIVE MOTOR OR ENGINE MOUNTS IN HONDA ODYSSEY ) AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT I MEAN. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Jun 8, 2010
ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING. WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES A LOUD NOISE WILL START EMITTING FROM POWER STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER LAST FIVE YEARS. HAVE TAKEN MY HONDA TO AT LEAST TWO DEALERSHIPS ABOUT PROBLEM. NEVER DIAGNOSED UNTIL RECENTLY. WAS TOLD THAT POWER STEERING PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. HONDA STATES NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP WITH COST. CONTACTED HONDA CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS OFFERED NO HELP WITH COST OF REPAIR. WILL NO LONGER DRIVE MY HONDA ANY LONG DISTANCES. ALSO HAVE HAD BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR OVER PAST FIVE YEARS. *TR
Structure, Jun 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN OPENING THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE STRUTS FAILED AND ALMOST STRUCK THE CONTACT. HE ATTEMPTED TO KEEP THE LIFT GATE FROM FALLING BUT TO NO AVAIL. HE HAD TO HOLD THE LIFT GATE UP TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FAILURE OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 4, 2010
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN WITH 55,000 MILES. ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE. COST IS $836 TO REPAIR. PER REVIEW OF CARTALK.COM MESSAGE BOARDS, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AT ABOUT 55K TO 65K MILES. *TR
Structure, Jun 2, 2010
AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WE NOTICED A THUNK SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. WHEN WE STOPPED, WE NOTICED THAT THE REAR SPOILER OF OUR 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY HAD COME OFF. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, THE DANGER IS THE PIECE OF THE CAR FLYING THROUGH THE AIR IN THE HIGHWAY. THE PART IS THE SIZE OF A 2X4, IT WAS LOCATED AT THE ROOF LINE ABOVE THE REAR GATE. I DO NOT KNOW IF ANYONE HIT THE PART ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Power train, May 19, 2010
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING VAN THIS PROBLEM STARTED A WHILE AGO WHEN THE VAN GETS TO A STEADY SPEED OF APROX 40 USUALLY AT A SLIGHT INCLINE THE CAR STARTS TO JITTER OR FEEL LIKE GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AT OTHER SPEEDS. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A CRACKED BLOCK MONTHS AGO AND HAD IT REPLACED. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW BEING TOLD TORQUE CONVERTER WILL FIX THE PROBLEM @$1900. CALLED HONDA USA THEY SAID THE WILL NOT CONSIDER REVIEWING MY CLAIM BECAUSE OF MY MILEAGE IS NOW 100,000. OTHERS ON WEB ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS..MY BEST GUESS IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR 15-20,000 MILES. *TR
Air bags, May 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 05V344000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 68,000. UPDATED 11/05/10. *LJ UPDATED 11/08/10*JB
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 15, 2010
LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) SLIDING DOOR ON HONDA ODYSSEY WILL NOT CLOSE OR LOCK. HAD TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER WITH THE DOOR CONSTANTLY OPENING AND MY CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR. MY FRIEND SAT ON THE BACK SEAT TO TRY TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. I DO THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THIS HAPPENED OUT OF THE BLUE WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT "HONDA DOES NOT SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE". I SEE THE DOOR PROPERTY CLOSING AS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT IS A FAMILY CAR WITH CHILDREN INVOLVED. I SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE JUST LIKE I SEE SEAT BELTS AS A SAFETY ISSUE. I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS PROBLEM, IT IS UNSAFE. *TR
Steering, May 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AND MADE A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS FAILING BECAUSE THE RESERVOIR WAS FAILING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
Power train, May 8, 2010
HONDA ODYSSEY 2005 TRANSMISSION GEAR & BEARING FAILURE WHISTLE SOUND RECOMMENDED BY DEALER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. CONSULT TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AAA APPROVED ALSO CONFIRMED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. DEALER OFFERED $3,000.00 ON 20/80 SPLIT 20% AMERICAN HONDA SHARE. HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION HAVE TO PAY 50% OF COST. AROUND $ 1,500.00. NO DECISION YET ON THIS 2005 ODYSSEY BECAUSE OF COST. *TR
Air bags, May 3, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SRS AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MAIN FRONT AIR BAG HARNESS, PASSENGER AIR BAG SHUT OFF MODULE AND THE SRS CHECK SENSOR WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,330 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,232. UPDATED 06/29/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/21/10
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 30, 2010
1. DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE ON 12/22/2009 THE DEALER TECH / MECHANIC ADVISED THAT BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS ON MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY WERE RUST PITTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT ON A RELATIVELY NEW CAR SINCE I OWN A 10 YEAR OLD 2001 HONDA ACCORD WHICH HAS NOT HAD ANY SUCH PROBLEM SO FAR - UNDER SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS. 2. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND WILL REQUIRE A EXPENSIVE FIX (APPROX. $1500 QUOTED BY THE DEALER) FOR A CAR UNDER WARRANTY. CANNOT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH RUSTED ROTORS AND 2MM PADS. 3. THE DEALER HAS QUOTED $1500 TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT / REAR ROTORS AND PADS. *TR
Structure, Apr 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPEN AND CLOSED ON ITS OWN. WHEN THE CONTACT LOCKED THE DOORS, THE DOOR WOULD REMAIN CLOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,980.
Power train, Apr 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 25 TO 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SINCE THERE WAS AN EXISTING WARRANTY BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO PAY FIFTY PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COSTS SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS NO LONGER VALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000.
Power train, Apr 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXHIBITING UNUSUAL VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35-40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVE TRAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO LONGER AN ACTIVE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
Structure, Apr 15, 2010
TAIL GATE FAILURE HONDA ODYSSEY 2005 LX MODEL. THE TAIL GATE STRUTS HAVE FAILED AND WILL NOT HOLD OPEN THE TAILGATE DOOR. IT TAKES TWO PEOPLE TO ACCESS THE TRUNK NOW. I CALLED HONDA TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP WITH THE ISSUE AND BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER THE VIN RECALL FOR THE TOURING MODELS THAT I AM OUT OF LUCK. SEEMS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE SAME YEAR OF VAN SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED. RATHER THAN WAITING FOR SERIOUS INJURY TO HAPPEN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ENGINE MOUNTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AT STEADY CRUISING SPEEDS, HARD ACCELERATIONS AND WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE FAILURE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE WOULD BE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THE FACTORY WARRANTY WAS NOT VALID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Power train, Apr 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO SPEEDS OF 20 TO 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUTTER. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THE SHUTTERING WOULD STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND REAR ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE FACTORY WARRANTY WAS NOT VALID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Apr 14, 2010
A/C CONDENSER PUNCTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS FOR THIRD TIME IN 5 YEARS. DESIGN FLAW; CONDENSER HAS NO PROTECTION BEHIND GRILL. EXPENSIVE, NON-WARRANTIED ITEM AND REPAIR! *TR
Tires, Apr 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE TIRE ROTATION WHEN THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR TIRE LOCKED BROKE IN HALF. THE DEALER HAD TO CUT THE BOLT AND NUT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT ASSIST FURTHER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Power train, Apr 12, 2010
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS WHICH HONDA NEEDS TO REPLACE BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION JERKS THE VEHICLE FORWARD AT SPEEDS OF 20-45 MPH. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS YOU COULD BE DRIVING SLOWLY AT 15-20MPH IN SCHOOL ZONE AND THE TRANSMISSION JUDDERS AND JERKS THE VEHICLE FORWARD. HONDA IS MAKING CUSTOMERS SPEND $'S TO PERFORM TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHES, HAVE DEALERSHIP DO SOFTWARE UPDATES AND CHANGE TORQUE CONVERTERS. NONE OF THESE WILL WORK. PLEASE INVESTIGATE BEFORE VALUABLE LIVES ARE LOST LIKE WITH THE TOYOTA INCIDENT. HONDA DOES NOT WANT TO ISSUE A FORMAL TRANSMISSION RECALL BECAUSE IT WOULD COST THEM HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSIONS. THE US GOVERNMENT HAS A DUTY TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM THOROUGHLY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Wheels, Apr 8, 2010
PLEASE TELL HONDA NOT TO SELL / MANUFACTURE DEFECTIVE WHEEL LOCKS. MY HONDA DEALER SOLD BE A HONDA ODYSSEY VAN (BRAND NEW) WITH WHEEL LOCKS. THE WHEEL LOCKS WERE MANUFACTURED BY HONDA. THE WHEEL LOCKS HAVE GOT STUCK IN THE TIRE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO TAKE OUT. THIS BECAME A SAFETY ISSUE AS WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT, I AND 3 DIFFERENT TOW COMPANIES COULD NOT REMOVE THE WHEEL LOCK. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO THE DEALER. *TR
Steering, Apr 8, 2010
STEERING OF HONDA ODYSSEY (2005 EXL)BECOMES VERY STIFF AND MAKES IT VERY HARD TO MANEUVER SPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEED AND AFTER HAVING DRIVEN IT FOR A WHILE. STARTED HAPPENING AFTER 40,000 MILES JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY BECOME STIFFER AND STIFFER. I AM WORRIED THAT IT CAN LEAD TO ACCIDENTS AS IT WORSEN FURTHER AND STARTS BECOMING EVEN STIFFER. MY WIFE PRIMARILY DRIVES THIS CAR AND SHE IS STARTED TO HAVE A HARD TIME TAKING TURNS AT SLOW SPEED. WORRIED ABOUT IT - I GOOGLED AND FOUND LOTS OF OTHER FELLOW ODYSSEY DRIVERS IN THE 2005 ONWARDS MODEL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. SOME LINKS ARE ATTACHED. HTTP://WWW.JUSTANSWER.COM/QUESTIONS/245W1-AFTER-DRIVING-MY-2005-ODYSSEY-THE-STEERING-BECOMES-VERY-STIFF HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ODYSSEY/2006/STEERING/STIFFNESS_IN_STEERING.SHTML HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2005/HONDA/ODYSSEY/STEERING HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/ODYSSEY/2006/STEERING/STIFFNESS_IN_STEERING.SHTML HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2005/HONDA/ODYSSEY/STEERING HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/SEARCH?SOURCEID=NAVCLIENT&IE=UTF-8&RLZ=1T4GFRC_ENUS222US222&Q=ODYSSEY+2005+STEERING+IS+STIFF ALL HONDA OWNERS WOULD APPRECIATE IF NHTSA CAN INVESTIGATE THIS AS HONDA DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OWNING UP TO THIS DESIGN DEFECT. PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS SO FAR (THANK GOD). THANK YOU. *TR
Power train, Apr 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 80000 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SHUDDERING. HONDA SAID IT WOULD COST $2,000-2,500 TO FIX BECAUSE IT IS POSSIBLY A TORQUE PROBLEM. PER ODY BLOGS MANY OTHER ODY OWNERS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. HONDA WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Mar 31, 2010
WE HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 8800.00 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SHUDDERING. HONDA SAID 4200.00 PLEASE. VAN JUST PAID OFF. HONDA WILL NOT STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND SAY THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THERE VANS.