FaultScore

2004 Honda Odyssey other reported problems

19 of the 715 complaints about the 2004 Honda Odyssey are about the other systems — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 149,000 miles.

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19

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Unknown OR Other 19 100.0%

Other & Unspecified across every Honda Odyssey year

1999 17 1.8%
2000 18 1.9%
2001 14 1.5%
2002 24 2.5%
2003 26 2.7%
2004 19 2.0%
2005 44 4.6%
2006 46 4.8%
2007 37 3.9%
2008 29 3.0%
2010 23 2.4%
2011 16 1.7%
2012 23 2.4%
2013 13 1.4%
2014 35 3.6%
2015 27 2.8%
2016 32 3.3%
2018 143 14.9%
2019 135 14.0%
2020 66 6.9%
2021 30 3.1%
2022 17 1.8%
2023 19 2.0%
2024 23 2.4%
2025 85 8.8%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Rockmart, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I’ve seen several recalls on the transmission for Honda odysseys that are 2004 just like mine . My transmission has been horrible for the entire time Ive had it. When accelerating, it jumps super hard from 1st into 2nd gear. switching from first gear to 2nd. Sometimes I have to manually switch it into D3 just to get the vehicle moving again. I’ve found this to be pretty scary at times . I’ve searched and searched to see if I had a recall for the transmission and I haven’t but It did show the SRS system recall which I did have serviced. I’m making this complaint because I feel like my vehicle has been affected and overlooked

NHTSA complaint #11664239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 188,769 miles Amelia, OH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AFTER THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING, WE WAS STILL ABLE TO SWITCH OFF THE SWITCH AND OPEN/CLOSE IT MANUALLY A FEW TIMES. THE FOLLOWING MORNING TRYING TO DO THE SAME THING IT ONLY OPENED HALFWAY AND THEN WOULDNT LATCH CLOSED AS I TRIED THE SECOND TIME TO GET IT TO LATCH CLOSED THE WHOLE DOOR JUST FELL OFF TRACK. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED SITTING IN MY MOMS DRIVEWAY. I WOULD HATE TO HAVE SEEN WHAT WOULD HAD HAPPENED HAD I BEEN DRIVING WHEN IT CAME OFF SINCE MY 4 YEAR OLDS SEAT IS RIGHT THERE.

NHTSA complaint #11246082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Independence, OR

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL:I GOT AN INFORM THAT LET ME MAKE SURE IF NEED REPAIR MY AIRBAG AND TRY TO GET A FREE REPAIR HERE.

NHTSA complaint #11056257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 200,000 miles Layton, UT Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I STOPPED BEHIND A CAR WAITING TO MERGE FROM A PARKING LOT TO HIGHWAY 193. THE CAR AHEAD PULLED OUT A LITTLE. THEN APPARENTLY CHANGING HIS MIND, HE BACKED UP INTO ME. I HAD NOT PULLED FORWARD, BUT HE STILL TOTALED MY CAR. SURPRISINGLY, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE. THE COLLISION BENT MY HOOD, CRACKED THE GRILL, BROKE THE BUMPER.

NHTSA complaint #11042922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Tewksbury, MA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CANNOT PUT KEY IN IGNITION FULLY AND/OR CANNOT TURN KEY IN IGNITION TO START CAR.

NHTSA complaint #11033408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EL Paso, TX

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NHTSA TICKET #: 1068744 I AM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I TOOK MY 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY TO RUDOLPH HONDA IN EL PASO, TX TO CORRECT FOUR RECALLS. THE RECALLS WERE NOT CORRECTED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE NOW HAS ITS SRS INDICATOR LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON ALONG WITH THE SIDE AIRBAG OFF AND PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASHING. FAILED COMPONENT 2: SRS ECU

NHTSA complaint #10953548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 165,000 miles Elizabethton, TN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS AND STOPS WORKING COMPLETELY. HAVE TO CHANGE FLUID ABOUT EVERY 750 MILES TO KEEP IT MOVING SOMEWHAT

NHTSA complaint #10821694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 226,000 miles Portsmouth, NH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE DRIVE (D) LIGHT ON THE GEAR SHIFT STARTED BLINKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PULLED OVER AND SHIFTED TO PARK, BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO BLINK. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE BLINKING HAD STOPPED. AMERICAN HONDA HAS TOLD ME THAT THIS MAY BE RELATED TO A 2004 TRANSMISSION-RELATED RECALL, AND THAT IF SO HONDA WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. HOWEVER, IT MUST BE DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER, AND HONDA DEALERS CHARGE A $115 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. BOTH THE DEALER AND AMERICAN HONDA HAVE TOLD ME THEY CANNOT WAIVE THE FEE. HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT THE FEE SHOULD BE WAIVED AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THE ONLY PURPOSE OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST IS TO DETERMINE WHETHER HONDA WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. IF THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, WE DO NOT INTEND TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE.

NHTSA complaint #10714949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Richland, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2004 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD

NHTSA complaint #10704706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SAN Jose, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WAS DRIVING NORMAL THEN CAR STALLED AND STARTED REVING VERY LOUD AND JERKING WHEN PUSHING ON GAS WHILE THE D FOR DRIVE WAS LASHING EVEN WHEN PUT INO PARK THE D STILL FLASHED BLUE WAS READING ABOUT PROBLEM AND IT SOUNDS LIKE TRANSMISSION FAILURE

NHTSA complaint #10690984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Redding, CT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PAINT IS PEELING OVER THE WHOLE BODY OF THE CAR.

NHTSA complaint #10608842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,000 miles Glen Allen, VA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THERE WAS NO INCIDENT. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE PAINT PEELING SIGNIFICANTLY ON MY NAVY BLUE MINIVAN. GOT AN ESTIMATE FOR OUT OF POCKET REPAINTING AND WAS QUOTED $800.00 JUST FOR THE HOOD. PAINT IS PEELING IN MORE PLACES. DECIDED TO CHECK ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND IT IS. I HAVE OWNED THE VAN FOR OVER 9 YEARS AND NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR PAINT PEELING PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10582999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 133,000 miles Madison, WI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

RECEIVED NEWS FROM A LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT ALL 4 ENGINE MOUNTS WERE BROKEN FOR A COST OF $925. WHEN LOOKING FOR PARTS HAPPEN TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF CHATTER REGARDING ENGINE MOUNTS ON SEVERAL MODEL YEARS OF THE ODYSSEY. LESSON LEARNED... PERHAPS CHECK THIS SITE BEFORE BUYING ANY VEHICLE. SEEMS HONDA SHOULD COVER SOME OF THE COST AT LEAST.

NHTSA complaint #10545085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 148,000 miles Alpharetta, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CAR KEY WOULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION...IT WOULD LOCK UP AND A FEW MINUTES LATER WORK. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY AND NOW HAVE A DIFFERENT KEYS TO START THE CAR THEN THE CAR DOORS. THE COST OF THE NEW IGNITION LOCK WAS $402.03.

NHTSA complaint #10469703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 156,500 miles Saint Joseph, MO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 156,500 MILES.

NHTSA complaint #10439294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Cincinnati, OH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY. MILEAGE 75000,BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALERSHIP,MAINTAINED BY DEALER. WAS SHOCKED WHEN NEWS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS BROKEN. REPAIR ESTIMATE 3900 THIS ALSO INCLUDE THE COMPUTER WHICH IS PECULIAR WITH THIS 04. STILL TALKING WITH HONDA AMERICA ON HOW THEY CAN HELP .

NHTSA complaint #10340885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 84,305 miles SAN Diego, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DEFECTIVE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT, WILL RESULT IN SEVERE VIBRATION AND TRANSAXLE MISALIGNMENT DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION AT 84,000 MILES. DEALERSHIP REQUIRE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND ALL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS.

NHTSA complaint #10296915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pompano Beach, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PASSENGER AIR BAG IS TURNING OFF FREQUENTLY. THERE IS ALWAYS A STRONG CRACK WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE. THERE IS A DECOLORING PASSENGER AIR BAG PLACE. IT EATS GAS IF YOU TURN ON THE BACK AIR CONDITIONER. THE PASSENGER CONSOLE HAD A BIG VIBRATION. THE ODYSSEY HAS GONE TO THE DEALER MORE THAN FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME REASON BUT IT'S NEVER FIXED. THEY SAID THOSE CLAIMS ARE NORMAL FOR A MODEL 2004.

NHTSA complaint #10150491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 18,500 miles Oviedo, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1MONTH AGO I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON MY 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY AND IT PINNED A PUBLIX BAGGER AND SHOPPING CART BETWEEN MY VEHICLE AND ANOTHER VECHILE. THE DOOR DID NOT STOP AND CONTINIUED TO RAM ITSELF OPEN. THANKFULLY, THE BAGGER WAS NOT INJURED, BUT THE MY VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT DENTS AND SCRAPES. IN DEC. 2004, WE HAD TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR DOOR PROBLEMS; NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY, STOPPING DURING CLOSING FOR NO REASON ETC. I'M VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DOOR'S SAFETY FEATURES, ESPECIALLY REGARDING MY 2 Y/O. THE DEALERSHIP 12/04 & 7/25/05, STATES THAT NO ABNORMALITIES WERE FOUND. I'M VERY CONCERNED AND WILL SEEK LEGAL ADVICE.

NHTSA complaint #10129966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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