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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2006
A/C FAILED DUE TO A STONE HITTING COMPRESSOR. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA DOES NOT PROTECT COMPRESSOR OF 2005 HONDA ODDYSSEY. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 15, 2006
I HAVE A COMPLAINT TO FILE ON THE 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX MODEL. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE NOTICED THAT WHENEVER WE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES, THERE IS A LOUD CREAKING SOUND, A SOUND OF METAL CREAKING AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO SNAP. IT HAPPENS WHENEVER WE HAVE TO BRAKE SUDDENLY OR DO A HARD STOP. AND WHEN WE DO A HARD STOP, THE CREAKING SOUND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A SENSATION OF HESITATION COMING FROM THE BRAKES, AS IF THE BRAKES HAVE SKIPPED OR SLIPPED AND THEY HAD TO TIGHTEN AGAIN TO STOP. AS A RESULT, OUR BRAKING DISTANCE IS QUITE TIGHT AND WE HAVE TO GIVE OURSELVES EVEN GREATER DISTANCE TO BRAKE SAFELY. BUT IN HARD AND SUDDEN STOPS, WE DON'T HAVE THAT LUXURY AND THUS FAR WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT WE HAVE NOT HIT ANYONE OR ANYTHING. BUT WE HAVE HAD CLOSE CALLS. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND GONE TO SEVERAL DEALERS TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED. EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM FORCED TO DRIVE A VAN IN WHICH I HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN ITS BRAKING SYSTEM. *JB
Equipment, Other or unspecified, Aug 9, 2006
1) FAULTY PAINT - MANY CHIPS OFF HOOD AND BUMPER 2005 ODYSSEY 2)A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGED FROM A "ROCK" - ISSUE IS COMPLAINED ABOUT WITH ODYSSEY AND ACCORDS - THERE IS NO PROTECTION TO COMPRESSOR AND HONDA SAYS IT CAN EASILY HAPPEN AGAIN - 700.00-REPAIR - MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE ONLINE. *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 31, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS A GROWL AND INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. THE DEALERSHIP ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS TRYING TO DESIGN A BETTER BRAKE PAD. THERE IS ALSO A HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE THE ECONOMY LOAD LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS, ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
Equipment, Jul 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONDENSER TO THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO ROCKS FLYING UP AND HITTING THE CONDENSER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THIS OCCURS TO THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES ON A CONSISTENT BASIS.*AK
Equipment, Jul 25, 2006
HONDA ODYSSEY AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING ONE DAY. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL PRINCETON HONDA DEALER IN NJ. HE SAID ITS BECAUSE OF A LEAK IN THE CONDENSER AND THAT A STONE FROM THE ROAD HIT THE CAR AND THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FOUND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A STONE WOULD CAUSE THIS. CALLED HONDA AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY GAVE ME THE SAME REASON. IT COST ME ABOUT $850 TO REPLACE THE CONDENSER. THEN I RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH THE HONDA ODYSSEY. HERE IS A LINK TO THE NEWSGROUP --> HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/HONDA-ODYSSEY/TJBOPFUR3SVARKHCJ/P2#LASTPOST LOOKS LIKE A BAD GRILL DESIGN AT THE LEAST. HONDA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO HENCE FILING THIS COMPLAINT. *NM
Steering, Jul 17, 2006
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HONDA IS DUCKING THE ISSUE. MAY BE SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 14, 2006
MAY 2005- RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED. MAY 2006 LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED DUE TO COMPLAINT OF EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING AND WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. JULY 2006 FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND FRONT ROTORS REPLACED. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION STILL EXISTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JB
Exterior lighting, Jun 30, 2006
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE HEADLIGHTS RUNNING ON DIM ON HILLY COUNTY TYPE ROADS MAKE NO LIGHT ABOVE ABOUT 10 FEET. WHEN GOING DOWN AN INCLINE AS THE VAN IS TILTED FORWARD THE LIGHTS SHINE DIRECTLY INTO THE ROAD WITH NO SIGN OF LIGHT FORWARD TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND HONDA THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL. *JB
Equipment, Jun 21, 2006
POOR DESIGN OF 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER TWICE IN 18 MONTHS DUE TO FLYING ROCK PUNCTURES. HONDA DEALERSHIP KNOWS OF EXACT REPAIR (CHICKEN WIRE) BUT WON'T DO IT. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET ARE EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. BOTH PUNCTURES HAPPENED DURING WINTER WHEN A/C NOT USED SO INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. EXTRA PRESSURE IS NEEDED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SUFFICIENTLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES AND DETERMINED THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED.
Structure, Jun 6, 2006
LIFTGATE SUDDENLY DROPPED CLOSED. DIFFICULT TO SUBSEQUENTLY OPEN- VERY HEAVY, AND WOULD NOT STAY IN OPEN POSITION. FLUID FROM STRUT MECHANISM LEAKING. SERIOUS INJURY COULD HAVE OCCURRED IF ANYONE WAS STANDING UNDER THE LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE IS VERY HEAVY. MECHANISMS REPLACED BY DEALER. *JB
Structure, Jun 6, 2006
LOAD WIND NOISE FROM BOTH FRONT DOORS, STICKING OF AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS AND FAULTY WEATHER STRIPPING BOTH SLIDING DOORS. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DEALER. BOTH FRONT DOORS MOUNTED INCORRECTLY RESULTING IN IMPROPER SEAL. MECHANISM FOR BOTH SLIDING DOORS REPLACED DUE TO FAULTY PARTS. WEATHER STRIPPING REPLACED LOWER PART OF BOTH SLIDERS REPLACED AND ALREADY STARTING TO FAIL AGAIN-PULLING AWAY FROM BASE BOARD. AFTER MANY TRIPS TO DEALER DOOR ISSUES REPAIRED AND THE VAN IS FINALLY QUIET AGAIN. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 6, 2006
INTERMITTENT GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYED STOPPING AND BRAKE FEELING "SOFT". DEALER STATED "GRAVEL IN BRAKES". UNABLE TO REPRODUCE AT DEALERS. MULTIPLE TRIPS TO DEALER AND FINALLY REPRODUCED. INFORMED THAT WAS CAUSED BY FAULTY BRAKE PADS AND HONDA NEEDED TO DEVELOP IMPROVED PADS. 9 MONTHS BEFORE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT NEW PADS WERE AVAILABLE, DESPITE MULTIPLE CALLS AND VISITS TO THE DEALER. ALL FOUR PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. IT FEELS LIKE A NEW BRAKING SYSTEM. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 5, 2006
GRINDING, PULSATING HARD TO STOP BRAKES AT 8500 MILES. HONDA STATED NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. ISSUE GOT WORSE AND FINALLY AFTER 13 ATTEMPTS THROUGH 2 DEALERS AND THEIR CUSTOMER RELATIONS LINE, I FILED WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. IT WAS DEEMED IN THE ARBITRATION HEARING THAT THESE BRAKES WERE INDEED A SAFETY ISSUE. POOR BRAKE PADS WHICH CAUSED WARPED ROTORS ARE DANGEROUS. VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP TIMELY. SOMEONE WILL GET KILLED. HONDA IS WELL AWARE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE 2005 AND 2006 ODYSSEY (MY PARENTS HAVE A 2006). WHEN I FIRST REPORTED IN APRIL 05, HONDA SAID THEY NEW OF THE PROBLEM, BUT CONTINUED TO SELL DANGEROUS VEHICLES. SUPPOSEDLY AS OF MARCH 06 THEY HAVE THE NEW PADS. IT SHOULD BE MANDATED THAT THEY NOTIFY EVERY 05 & 06 ODYSSEY OWNER AND ADVISE THEM OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. PLEASE MAKE HONDA DO THIS BECAUSE THEY WON'T ON THEIR OWN. ACCORDING TO HONDA'S OWN WEBSITE "HONDA GENUINE BRAKE PADS YOUR HONDA'S ABILITY TO BRAKE PROPERLY AND RELIABLY IS OBVIOUSLY OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS." THEY ADVERTISE THAT THE VEHICLE IS THE SAFEST, BUT IT IS A DANGEROUS FAMILY VEHICLE. DOES A FAMILY HAVE TO DIE BEFORE HONDA DOES THE RIGHT THING? *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, May 23, 2006
2005 ODYSSEY HAD A INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE. *TS ***NAR*** THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP FAR SHORT OF THE CONSUMERS INTENDED STOP. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD PRODUCE A LOW FREQUENCY NOISE WHILE IN LOW GEAR. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 19, 2006, fire
1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. (2) FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES, AND AS SOON CAR WAS PUT IN PARK AND TURNED OFF, WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, TURNING TO BLACK SMOKE AND FIRE WITHIN ONE MINUTE. WHOLE ENGINE, DASH AND FRONT OF CAR WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. (3) WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE; I.E, PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED (AND IF OLD PART IS AVAILABLE) CAR WAS TOTALED. *NM
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, May 5, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING U-TURNS, AT 5 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE CLIP ON THE PASSENGER FRONT WAS REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP ON A SECOND VISIT. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING PUMP DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR SEAL WAS BROKE. UPDATED 05/23/06. *JB
Air bags, May 4, 2006, crash
2005 ODYSSEY EX AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. *TS *JB
Steering, May 3, 2006
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. POWER STEERING PUMP STILL MAKING NOISE. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO SOLVE PROBLEM. *JB
Visibility, Structure, Apr 27, 2006
WINDSHIELD WIND NOISES.. NOISES STARTED 7 MONTHS AND 9900 MILES AFTER POSSESSION OF VEHICLE. STARTING HEARING WHISTLING NOISE WHEN DRIVE VEHICLE @ LOW SPEEDS ON WINDY DAYS. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP AND THEY REPLACED BOTH MOLDINGS AND ADJUSTED FENDER. TOOK VEHICLE BACK INTO THE SHOP A MONTH LATER WITH SAME PROBLEM. THEY PREFORMED BULLETIN #04-078. DROVE VEHICLE ADDITIONAL 2000 MILES AND WIND NOISE STARTED AGAIN. THIS TIME I HAD OTHER DEALERSHIP IN TOWN TRY TO FIX WINDSHIELD. PICKED UP VEHICLE AND DROVE IT OUT OF TOWN AND RT. WINDSHIELD MOLDINGS CAME LOOSE. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT DEALERSHIP HAD SCRATCHED AND DENTED FENDER AND WINDSHIELD POST. PULLED BACK THE LOOSE AND FLAPPING MOLDINGS AND NOTICED THAT THEY HAD SHOVED A RED SHOP TOWEL IN THE FENDER/WINDSHIELD AREA TO STOP THE NOISE. **IS THIS PROPER PROCEDURES IN THE REPAIR MANUEL** SHOVING RED SHOP RAGS IN THE FENDERS TO STOP WIND NOISE?? WHAT TO DO NOW - FENDER AND WINDSHIELD POST AND QUARTER NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED - I NOW HAVE LOST VALUE ON VEHICLE BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL BE PAINTED AND WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS HELD ON BY DUCK TAPE. --FYI, WINDSHIELD MOLDINGS ARE ONLY HELD IN WITH DOUBLE SIDED TAPE CLIPS - DOUBLE SIDED TAPE WILL ONLY HOLD FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS, BEFORE THEY DETER ATE AND THEY WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.. FACTORY DID NOT THINK OF THE LONGEVITY OF THE WINDSHIELD MOLDINGS. MANY, MANY MORE PEOPLE WILL CONTINUOUSLY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH WIND NOISE. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 27, 2006
UPDATE TO CASE #10155801: SINCE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR OVER TWO MONTHS AND HONDA DID NOT WANT TO FACE THAT VEHICLE HAS SAFETY ISSUES - I DECIDED TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE OTHER SHOP IN TOWN FOR A SECOND OPINION. I DROPPED VEHICLE OFF TO HAVE BRAKES DONE W/ OTHER WARRANTY ISSUES AND 9 DAY LATER I PICKED UP VEHICLE AND THEY INSTALLED THE 1ST DESIGN BRAKE PADS. THE ONES WE HAD GRINDING, PULSATING, LOSS OF PRESSURE AND BRAKES THAT WOULD LOCKED UP. I CAN NOT WAIT - GIVE IT A FEW THOUSAND MORE MILES AND HERE I GO AGAIN -- THE FIRST BRAKE PROBLEMS ALL OVER AGAIN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE BRAKE ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR EVEN KILLED. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Apr 26, 2006
I AM A MEMBER OF THE 05' HONDA ODYSSEY GROWLING CLUB. I STARTED HAVING A VIBRATION - GROWLING NOISE IN THE DRIVELINE @ 60 TO 70 MPH AND @ 2000 RPM. THIS STARTED 7 MONTHS AFTER OWNERSHIP AND 9900 MILES LATER. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED ON THE FORUMS THAT MAY OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ITEM - I HAVE TAKEN INTO SHOP THREE TIMES AND BOTH DEALERSHIPS STATE THAT ALL THE NOISES ARE NORMAL. SOUND APPEARS TO GET LOUDER - IS THAT NORMAL?? *NM
Structure, Apr 26, 2006
LOWER SLIDING DOOR SEALS. HAD VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND 8200 MILES LATER AND I AM STARTING TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH DOORS DRAGGING AND LOWER SEALS NOT STAYING UNDER SCUFF PLATE. TOOK VEHICLE IN LATER OCT. OF 05' TO LUBE DOORS. THEN HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK A MONTH LATER TO HAVE SEAL REPLACED, BECAUSE SLIDING DOOR KEPT HITTING LOWER SEALS CAUSING DOOR NOT TO SHUT AND WIFE HAVING TO DRIVE HOME WITH DOOR OPEN AND KIDS IN THE VEHICLE. NOW, IT APPEARS THAT SEALS ARE STARTING TO COME OFF AGAIN. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 26, 2006
CONDENSER PROBLEMS.. IN HOT JUNE - THE FIRST DAY THAT TEMPERATURES WERE ALMOST 100 DEGREES WE EXPERIENCE OUR FIRST SET OF MANY PROBLEM WITH THIS VAN. WE HAD OWNED VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS AND ONLY PUT 2700 MILES ON IT. WE HAD EXPERIENCE A CONDENSER EXPLOSION. WE WERE SITTING @ STOP LIGHT AND I HEARD A POP AND STEAM ROLLED ALL AROUND VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP TO FIND OUT THAT CONDENSER HAD A BAD SPOT IN IT AND WOULD BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. BEFORE IT WAS DECLARED THAT IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY - WE KEEP BEING THREATEN BY SERVICE WRITER IF IT'S NOT WARRANTY RELATED THAT I WOULD OWE CHECKOUT FEES, WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO FIX IT AND THE COMPLETE RENTAL BILL. APPEARS THAT FRONT BUMPER AND CONDENSER DESIGN WAS NOT THOUGHT OUT. I AGREE WITH THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT A GRILLE OR A MESH AREA SHOULD COVER THE LARGE OPENING. FYI, WE WERE TOLD, BY DEALERSHIP, THAT MOST OF THE VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY - BUT OURS APPEARED TO HAVE A WEAK SPOT IN THE CONDENSER. *NM