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.
Equipment, Oct 11, 2007
I HAVE TWICE HAD MY AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER GO OUT ON MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY, ONCE WHEN IT WAS 2 MONTHS OLD AND NOW AGAIN AS IT IS THREE YEARS OLD (37,000 MILES). THE DEALER SAYS IT IS FROM ROCKS HITTING THE CONDENSER UNIT. I FEEL THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM (SEE HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/HONDA-ODYSSEY/TJBOPFUR3SVARKHCJ), BUT HONDA THUS FAR IS NOT ADDRESSING IT AS A RECALL PROBLEM. THEY ARE MAKING PEOPLE PAY TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED. THEY COVERED MY FIRST ONE BECAUSE THE VAN WAS ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD, BUT THE SECOND ONE IS NOT COVERED. *JB
Equipment, Oct 11, 2007
SMALL ROCK DAMAGED AC CONDENSER. THIS CLEARLY IS THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO PROTECTIVE GRILL FOR THE FRAGILE AC CONDENSER. IT'S COST $600 TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER. *TR
Equipment, Oct 9, 2007
TODAY I AM TOLD BY LOCAL HONDA DEALERS SERVICE SHOP THAT MY AC CONDENSER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS (PROBABLY A ROCK) AND THE COST WILL BE OVER $900. I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. OF COURSE THIS HAPPENED WHEN WE WERE OUT OF TOWN AND DROVE HOME IN 95+ DEGREE TEMPERATURES. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE VERY SAME COMPLAINT. APPARENTLY IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HONDA IS WELL AWARE OF. NOW I AM FACED WITH PAYING IT ALL OUT OF POCKET OR USING MY INSURANCE WITH ITS $500 DEDUCTIBLE AFTER HAVING BEEN TOLD THAT OUR COVERAGE COULD VERY WELL GO UP IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE OF IT (YET INSURANCE COMPANY COULD NOT SAY HOW MUCH OR WHEN). I AM BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE... MUCH LIKE THE POORLY DESIGNED HONDA AC CONDENSER. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 21, 2007, crash
THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN MY WIFE PICKED UP MY DAUGHTER FROM HER PRESCHOOL. WHEN SHE DROVE THE CAR GOING DOWNHILL, SHE SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OVER THE VAN AND THE VAN WENT DOWN INTO A LAKE. MY WIFE TRIED TO STOP THE CAR BUT COULD NOT. THE BRAKE AND STEERING DID NOT WORK AT THAT TIME. POLICE SAYS THAT IT APPEARS THAT MECHANICAL FAILURE MAY HAVE CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VAN. WE HAVE CALLED AMERICAN HONDA REGARDING THE CAR PROBLEM. THEIR ANSWER IS BECAUSE NO ONE DIED, WE WON'T INSPECT THE VAN AND THEY FURTHER STATED, IF YOU WANT TO DEAL WITH US, FIND A LAWYER. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN THE RAIN, ANOTHER VEHICLE SPLASHED A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER UNDERNEATH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. HE HEARD A LOUD THUMPING SOUND AND 30 SECONDS LATER THE BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS THEN SIMULTANEOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER FELL FROM THE ENGINE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 37,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HARMONIC BALANCER CAME APART DISLODGING THE BOTTOM PULLEY SHAFT WHICH THREW OFF THE SERPENTINE BELT. UPDATED 12/12/07. *JB
Equipment, Sep 11, 2007
DEALERSHIP TELLING ME THAT MY AC ISN'T WORKING DUE TO A ROCK HITTING THE CONDENSER, & THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON LINE AND HAVE CAME ACROSS DOZENS & DOZENS OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFAULT AND THEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE US PAY THE PRICE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 10, 2007
SMALL ROCK HIT THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER ON MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY (WITH APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MILES), CAUSING A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THE CONDENSER IS LOCATED JUST BEHIND THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE AND IS UNPROTECTED. WENT IMMEDIATELY TO HONDA DEALER WHEN I SAW AND SMELLED FREON COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VAN. PAID AROUND $800 TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER. DEALER SAID THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THE CONDENSER IS NOT PROTECTED BECAUSE OF A POOR DESIGN.*JB
Steering, Aug 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WORKED INTERMITTENTLY ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,837 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115. THE CONSUMER STATED HONDA REPLACED PUMP AND TO DATE VEHICLE POWER STEERING PERFORMS TO STANDARD. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR
Tires, Aug 28, 2007
HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING, MICHELIN PAX TIRE SYSTEM IS A CONSUMER RIP OFF. THE TIRE WEAR IS NOWHERE NEAR WHAT IS CLAIMED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THE RUBBER COMPOUND IS SO SOFT THAT THEY ARE PUNCTURED BY EVERY NAIL OR SCREW ON THE ROAD. EVERY FLAT COSTS A MINIMUM OF $50.00 TO FIX BECAUSE OF THE JEL-PACK REQUIRED WHEN PATCHING. HONDA DOES NOT PROVIDE A SPARE TIRE OR EVEN A DONUT SPARE FOR EMERGENCIES. THE TIRES ARE SUPPOSED TO RUN FLAT FOR 125 MILES AT 50 MILES PER HOUR. IN RURAL ARIZONA, 125 MILES WON,T GET YOU ANYWHERE NEAR ONE OF THEIR " AUTHORIZED, PROPRIETARY " REPAIR PLACES. I FIND THAT THIS AUTO IS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ANY PLACE NOT NEAR A REPAIR STATION. *TR
Equipment, Aug 25, 2007
I INCURRED $700 OF EXPENSE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR ON MY CAR WAS PUNCTURED BY A STONE. THE COMPRESSOR IS PLACED IN FRONT OF AN OPEN GRILL JUST A FEW INCHES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, WHERE IT IS OFTEN DAMAGED BY ROCKS COMING UP FROM THE ROAD. HONDA HAS HAD HUNDREDS OF SUCH DAMAGES, BUT REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DESIGN FLAW, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE CORRECTED IT IN 2008 MODELS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 25, 2007
THERE WAS NO SINGLE EVENT LEADING TO THE FAILURE OF THE AC CONDENSER. I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY ON WHICH THE AC SYSTEM HAS FAILED DUE TO A LEAKING CONDENSER. THIS HAS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENTS. IT HAPPENED ON THE HOTTEST PERIOD OF THE SUMMER AND HAS CAUSED UNDUE DISCOMFORT AND COST. HONDA, WHEN CONTACTED, SAID THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY EVEN IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY CATASTROPHIC CAUSE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED IN DUE COURSE. *TR
Air bags, Aug 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON. THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR NHTSA RECALL # 05V344000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR). THE FAILURE STILL CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Suspension, Aug 8, 2007
I PURCHASED MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY NEW IN NOVEMBER 2004, THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 43,000 MILES ON IT AND AFTER MY OIL CHANGE TODAY I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT STRUTS WERE LEAKING BADLY. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL CARS AND STRUTS NORMALLY GIVE WAY AFTER 80 - 100 K MILES. SOMEONE COULD END UP IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT REQUIRED IMMEDIATE STOPPING OR CONERING. *JB
Power train, Aug 8, 2007, crash
I DROVE MY VAN UP TO THE GOAT PEN. PUT THE VAN IN PARK, LEFT IT RUNNING WALKED IN FRONT OF THE VAN AND CROSSED OVER TO THE GATE. I STOOD IN FRONT OF THE GOAT PEN FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. VAN STARTED MOVING FORWARD- HIT A TREE. THANK GOD I WAS NOT IN FRONT OF IT. *TR
Power train, Jul 30, 2007, crash
WHILE THE CAR WAS IDLING AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK, THE VAN ROLLED DOWN THE STREET WITH MY KIDS STILL INSIDE THE VAN. EVENTUALLY, THE VAN HIT A PARKED CAR AND THE VAN STOPPED. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE. *JB
Tires, Jul 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN PAX TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAVE EXCESSIVE OUTER WEAR. PIECES OF THE OUTER WALL BEGAN SEPARATING FROM THE TIRES AT 15,000 MILES. THE DEALER ONLY CHANGED ONE OF THE TIRES, BUT ALL FOUR WERE EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. HONDA ADVISED HIM TO SPEAK WITH MICHELIN, BUT MICHELIN ADVISED HIM TO SPEAK WITH HONDA. MEANWHILE, THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONTACT WANTED TO CHANGE THE RIMS AND PLACE REGULAR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, BUT HONDA ADVISED HIM THAT DOING SO WOULD VOID THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED HIM TO BRING HIS VEHICLE IN EVERY 7,500 MILES TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ
Structure, Equipment, Jul 24, 2007
ON 07/16/07 MY WIFE DROVE ABOUT 65 MILES TO A DR. APPOINTMENT. WHEN SHE STOPPED SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE CALLED ME AND I DROVE THE 65 MILES TO CHECK THE VAN. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING SO I TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER THINKING A WARRANTY REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME A OBJECT HIT THE AIR CONDITIONER COIL IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR AND THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT COST ME $720.35. THEY ADVISED ME TO ORDER A AFTERMARKET BILLITE GRILL FROM E BAY AND THIS WILL KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. I DID AND THIS COST ME $104.00. I DID A SEARCH IN THE INTERNET AND FOUND THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE IN ALL AREAS OF THE COUNTRY. SEEMS THERE IS POOR DESIGNING FOR THIS AREA OF THE VAN ALLOWING OBJECTS TO DAMAGE THE VEHICLE'S PARTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 20, 2007
BRAKES GROAN AND SHUDDER WHEN APPLYING SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE OR SERVICE BRAKES UNLESS I PAID FOR TOTAL COST. I PAID FOR COST OF REPLACING PADS AND MACHINING ROTORS OUT OF POCKET. *JB
Structure, Jul 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER BEING SERVICED. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUNROOF WAS ROTTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT APPEARED AS IF RODENTS HAD CHEWED ON IT AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,178.
Equipment, Jul 11, 2007
HONDA ODYSSEY 2005, AIR CONDITIONER (A/)C CONDENSER JUST HAD NO VISIBLE HOLE. THE DEALER CLAIMED ONLY A LITTLE PEBBLE COULD CAUSE A LEAK. A/C STOPPED WORKING AS ALL THE FLUID LEAKE D OUT, CAUSING LOT OF ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE AS A/C WAS FILLED WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS. IT WAS COSTING $100, WHICH WAS A DESIGN FLAW FROM HONDA. ALL OVER PEOPLE WERE COMPLAINING BUT HONDA WAS JUST RIDING THEIR HIGH NAME AND MAKING PEOPLE SUFFER. HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/SEARCH?HL=EN&RLZ=1B2GGGL_EN___US207&Q=HONDA+ODYSSEY+2005+AC+NOT+WORKING&BTNG=SEARCH. HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/HONDA-ODYSSEY/TJBOPFUR3SVARKHCJ/P3. *AK
Equipment, Jul 11, 2007
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A HOLE IN THE A/C CONDENSER WHICH HONDA DEALER STATED WAS CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS WHICH WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. AFTER RESEARCHING FURTHER THE OBVIOUS CAUSE OF THIS WAS AN ENGINEERING DESIGN FLAW .- THE A/C CONDENSER WAS COMPLETELY EXPOSED TO ALL THE ELEMENTS OF THE ROAD WITH NO GRILLE/PROTECTION IN FRONT OF IT. HONDA SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND INSTALL A GRILLE IN FRONT OF THE CONDENSER TO PROTECT IT, AND REIMBURSE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE CONDENSERS REPLACED DUE TO THEIR ERROR. THIS DESIGN FLAW ALSO LEFT THE RADIATOR EXPOSED WHICH WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. NOTE, THE 2008 ODYSSEY APPEARED TO HAVE A GRILLE FOR PROTECTION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 5, 2007
AFTER MUCH RESEARCH ON MINIVAN SAFETY, WE PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA ODDYSEY IN JANUARY OF 2005. WITHIN MONTHS, WE NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKING HARD OR COMING TO A QUICK STOP. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS COMES AND GOES AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO BE DUPLICATED FOR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WE HAVE STILL COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS AND STILL NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ATTEMPT TO TRY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING AT ANOTHER BRAND (OUR SECOND CHOICE OF MINIVAN) WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN OUR FIRST CHOICE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 30, 2007
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT A ROCK HIT THE RADIATOR AND THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO PUT A NEW ONE IN. IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY A ROCK. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY SEE A LOT OF THESE CASES AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jun 27, 2007
A/C STOP WORKING. HONDA DEALER STATED THAT A ROCK HIT CONDENSER WHICH WILL NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1000.00. CONTACTED MY AUTO INSURANCE PROVIDED AND RECEIVED APPROVAL BY ADJUSTER TO HAVE A NEW CONDENSER PUT IN.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 22, 2007
I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING MODEL IN AUGUST 2005. WITHIN DAYS, I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN MAKING A HARD STOP OR STOPPING ON A DOWNWARD SLOPE. I HAVE ADDRESSED THE ISSUE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH THE DEALER. INITIALLY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE FAULTY AND WOULD BE REPLACED. AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED, THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. NEXT THE DEALER TOLD ME THERE WAS GRAVEL IN THE PAD. THE LAST TIME I WENT IN, THEY CLAIMED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. I ASKED THEM HOW MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY HAD ON THIS ISSUE AND I DID NOT GET A RESPONSE. THE MANAGER BECAME HOSTILE AND WAS EXTREMELY RUDE. EVERYTIME I TAKE IT IN, I AM TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG BUT MYSTERIOUSLY, THE BRAKES ARE BETTER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. I FEEL AS IF I PAID $37,000 FOR A VEHICLE THAT MAY NOT EVEN BE SAFE. HONDA MUST BE MADE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE RESOLVED TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN AND BUY ANOTHER BRAND AS THE DEALER REFUSES TO HELP AND HAS RESORTED TO BEING DOWN RIGHT HOSTILE ABOUT THE SITUATION. *TR