Owners have filed 1,046 complaints
about the 2005 Honda Odyssey with NHTSA between 2004 and 2024.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 32 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 98
Against the median year of the Honda Odyssey. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 32
6.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 39
23% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Body
6126.8%
Automatic Transmission
4419.3%
Door
3716.2%
AIR Conditioner
3113.6%
Cooling System
177.5%
Engine
167.0%
Latch
125.3%
Pads
104.4%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
242.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
546.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
748.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
10111.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
14517.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
16619.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
17620.8%
150,000+ miles
10612.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2004peak 17May 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Honda Odyssey
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EQ12010Opened 28 Sep 2012Closed 31 Dec 2012STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08015Opened 8 Aug 2008Closed 12 Apr 2010STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a...
PE08026Opened 10 Apr 2008Closed 8 Aug 2008STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANAL...
Recalls on the 2005 Honda Odyssey
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
14E049000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
14V112000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
10V504000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Risk: 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.
10V055000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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.
Risk: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
07V097000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
05V344000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
Risk: 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.
05V132000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Risk: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
05V039000
STEERING:COLUMN
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201407663,328 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump strainer could deteriorate and crack. This could result in a fuel smell and/or fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel strainer cover.
Recall 201036434,360 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, a seal in the brake master cylinder may be susceptible to damage which can result in a leak if certain conditions exist. The polymer content affects the amount of lubrication the brake fluid provides to brake system components that are exposed to brake fluid. If the brake fluid is replaced with a low polymer brake fluid, and the brake fluid is subsequently subjected to a manual brake fluid bleeding procedure, as opposed to an automated brake bleed procedure, it is possible for the seal at the end of the brake master cylinder primary circuit to become twisted within its retention groove. If this seal becomes twisted, it can result in a leak of a small amount of brake fluid each time the brake pedal is applied. Should a leak occur, after some time the driver will be alerted by the illumination of the low brake fluid indicator light on the meter panel before any effect on braking performance results. If the driver continues to drive the vehicle without refilling the brake fluid reservoir, the vehicle will eventually exhibit a soft or spongy brake pedal feel, requiring more stroke to achieve equivalent braking force. Eventually, if this continues un-remedied, braking performance will be affected, and will finally result in a low pedal and a loss of one braking circuit. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal cup and the master power assembly if brake fluid has leaked.
Recall 200708812,143 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing fault with the fuel pump relay could cause the coil wire in the relay to break. If this happens, the fuel pump will not operate and the engine may not start. If the relay fails while driving, the engine may stall without warning and a crash could occur. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the fuel pump relay.
Recall 20052295,953 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the front impact sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. Over time, this may allow salt-water intrusion and corrosion, which may result in a short circuit. If one or both sensors fail, the SRS indicator will illuminate. Front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in or loss of frontal airbag deployment, which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash. Correction: Dealers will replace both front crash sensors.
Recall 2004396126 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, a rear wheel speed sensor may not have been installed correctly, which causes the sensor to report an incorrect wheel speed to the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control unit. The on-board diagnostic system quickly identifies this error under most normal driving conditions and activates numerous warning lamps and disables the ABS. Brake application below the ABS threshold, or after ABS is disabled, is not affected. However, if brake application exceeding the ABS threshold occurs before the malfunction is detected, the ABS control unit may reduce brake force to all wheels. An unexpected loss of brake force can cause a crash. Correction: 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 and replaced, if necessary.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 100,000 milesStirling City, CA1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE DOOR WAS NOT OPEINING PROPERLY SO I WHENT TO OPEN MANUALLY ANTHE HEAVY DOOR CAME OFF THE VAN SCRACHED THE HELL OUT OF MY VAN AND HURT ME TRYING TO HOLD IT AS NOT TO SCRACH THE VAN I WAS ALONE AND THERE WAS NO ONE TO HELP ME THIS IS VERY DANGERIOUS AND IVE READ IT HAPPENS OFTEN I CAN NO LONGER USE THE DOOR AS IT KEEPS HAPPINING
NHTSA complaint #11360665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashville, TN1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
MY SLIDING DOOR OFF ON ME CAUSE ME TO PULL A MUSCLE IN MY CHEST AND PUT ME IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM.
NHTSA complaint #11144602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesLiberty, MOCrash3 injured
SEAT BELTS
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY CHILDREN'S AND MY SEATBELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. MY CHILDREN'S CARSEATS WERE NOT SECURE AND UPON IMPACT JILTED FORWARD. MY SON AND DAUGHTERS HEADS HIT THE HANDLE ON THE SEAT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THEM. HONDA SENT OUT THEIR TEAM OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST WHO INSPECTED THE VAN AND SAID THE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T WORK BECAUSE NO-ONE USED SEATBLELTS. HOWEVER THE POLICE AND FIRST RESPONDER ARE THE ONES WHO UNBUCKELED MY CHILDRENS SEATS AND IT IS IN THE REPORTS EVERYONE WAS RESTRAINED. I'M CONCERNED BECAUSE NO RECALL OR WARNING HAS BEEN SENT OUT TO OTHERS.
NHTSA complaint #11079154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesGarden Grove, CA1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDE OF MY ODESSEY VAN COULD NOT BE OPENED. THEY ALWAYS STUCK AND HARD TO OPEN. MY ODESSEY VAN'S LEFT SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN FOR YEARS. AND MY RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ALSO COULD NOT BE OPENED. ON 8/29/17, MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR THROUGH THE OUTSIDE AND IT FELL OFF/FELL DOWN AND INJURED MY SON ON HIS FEET THAT ENDED UP IN THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO ASK YOUR AGENCY TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE ON THIS MATTER AND FURTHER PROTECT OTHER CONSUMER FROM INJURY. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE IT WAS PARKED ON THE PARKING LOT. IF THE CAR IS ON THE ROAD OR ON MOTION THEN IT WOULD BE MORE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE CAR ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #11022451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 290,000 milesElkridge, MDCrash
AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS - IN FAIRLY SERIOUS FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT, CUT TO HEAD SUSTAINED IN AN AREA (BACK OF HEAD) THAT DID NOT STRIKE ANY AREA OF CAR THAT WOULD CREATE CUT. THERE WAS NO GLASS. ALL MEDICAL PERSONNEL ASKED HOW THE CUT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. IT LOOKED LIKE STAB WOUND.
NHTSA complaint #10863665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,211 milesMaple Valley, WA2 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS ON HER NECK FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE REAR PASSENGER OCCUPANT SUSTAINED SLIGHT BURNS TO THE WRIST. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL SENSOR AND UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,211. UPDATED 05/20/16
NHTSA complaint #10853638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Lexington, KY
ENGINE
I bought the 2005 Odyssey van in 12/2015. It now has 192,426 miles on it. Three or four times every year since I bought it, the engine will suddenly surge when coming to a stop sign or light, with my right foot on the brake pedal, braking and slowing the van for the stop sign or light. The engine revs to about 5000 or 6000 RPMs. It is as if the engine is flooring the gas pedal. Every time, I have been able to push the brake pedal down hard, even though the car continues to slowly roll forward, and shove it into neutral. I have to then tap the gas pedal to stop the engine accelerating. It then goes back to idling normally. Note, it even happened to me one time when I put it into reverse while parking! So very scary each and every time it happens. On [XXX], I took the van to Don Jacobs Honda Dealership, Lexington, KY. They said there were no reports of this ever happening to anyone else. They charged me $3216.06, with most of the cost for a new timing belt/water pump and a valve adjustment. When their repairs did not solve the problem, I called them. They said they would like to put a monitor on the van and drive it until the surge happened again. I told them to let me drive the van with the monitor, as the next surge might not happen for several months, and I needed to drive the van on a daily basis for work. They said they weren't allowed to let customers use the monitor! I finally had time today to research the surging problem. I noticed on [XXX] that this problem with Honda has never been figured out or fixed! And it keeps happening on even newer Honda Odysseys! I now have the resources to quit driving this van. I would be willing to donate the van to the NHTSA so that they may research and try to figure out how to stop this defect! No telling how many people have been injured or killed due to this defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11590841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The engine VCM system is burning oil and destroying emissions systems on the vehicle. Catalytic converters are mainly affected as burned oil goes through the exhaust system. The check engine light comes on and the the engine starts to misfire and very abrupt engine vibrations make it into the cabin.
NHTSA complaint #11554437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, CA
ENGINE
The engine VCM system is burning oil and destroying emissions systems on the vehicle. Catalytic converters are mainly affected as burned oil goes through the exhaust system. The check engine light comes on and the the engine starts to misfire and very abrupt engine vibrations make it into the cabin.
NHTSA complaint #11554437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, CA
POWER TRAIN
The transmission was making noise and missing and the vehicle was not picking up speed.
NHTSA complaint #11542317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, CA
ENGINE
The transmission was making noise and missing and the vehicle was not picking up speed.
NHTSA complaint #11542317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boca Raton, FL
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I Purchased Cooper Evolution M+S 235/65 R16 tires that I purchased from Tire kingdom at 220 Linto BLVD Delray Beach FL. 33444. The set of tires have low miles on them and tread wear is great. When I got the tires I felt a vibration in the tires from the front pretty quickly. I had my whole front end of my car replaced including beairings, no help. So I spent money and replaced the 2 front tires with the same tires and they were very young tires and a wheel alignment and the shaking was mitigated in the front but the car still vibrated slightly. The wheel alignment had the steering wheel off center so I went back another wheel alignment to correct and I mention to them the car is vibrating still if they can inspect the tires and when we looked the front LH tire had tread seperation which looked like someone took a knife andtried to carve the tread at the seem off the tire it went in about 3 inches plus. Tire kingdom accused me of hitting something I was like we barley drive this car and why would and I hit absolutely nothing. So they analyzed it and prorated me another tire of the same brand. So now we are on 7 new tires for one mini van that barely gets driven. I went to Orlando and my back rear of the van was vibrating the last 10 miles I had to take the side streets. I went to Walmart and purchased brand new Good years for my van and there is now zero vibration I love it. My my van has been vibrating the day I got the Cooper Evolutions and I went through 7 tires a new front end and replaced rear spindles because I could believe tire with such amazing tread life would vibrate a car like that. If I went for a prorated #8 tire I would still have vibrations. I called cooper tires to complian they gave me a claim number 2003880477 and said bring to tire kindom who refused the tires. We called back Cooper who only again said bring to tire kingdom . I have all 4 tires waiting to be inspected with the 4th tire completly out of shape without air in it. Tire kindome no help
NHTSA complaint #11516092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, TX
CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP
The contact owns a Dorel Disney Baby Car Seat, Model Name: Light ‘N Comfy 35, Manufactured Date: August 06, 2021, installed in a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while placing the car seat onto the base in the vehicle, the car seat would not latch securely. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the car seat was not included in a recall. The car seat was not replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11511059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Marys, GA
STRUCTURE:BODY
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey. About 6 months ago the drivers side sliding door fell off the tracks. This happened while we were trying to close the door but it would not slide at all. We were out at a restaurant and it was imperative that the door had to be shut because it was not safe to drive in that condition. We were able to somewhat put it back on but it can not be used at all at this time. When the door fell off, it gouged the side of the van, damaged the gas filler door, and the rear door is hard to close. I don't know if its closed or not until I get in the car and see that the indicator light on. Also, the car alarm goes off on its own even though my son disabled it. It's very disruptive. After do some research, I have learned that this is an ongoing problem with Honda Odysseys. Honda needs to be held responsible because this is obviously a manufacturer defect. I can not afford to spend $1000 to replace it nor should it have to spend money to fix it.
NHTSA complaint #11471646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The sliding doors would not open by any of the control switches and would not open manually to allow persons seated in back two rows to exit in emergency.
NHTSA complaint #11464631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Van turns off while driving after front lights is turn on or radio with charging a phone
NHTSA complaint #11463974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesWaterloo, IA
STEERING
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had become difficult to turn with the occasional recurring loss of power steering functionality. The contact related the steering failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V039000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11460551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesWaterloo, IA
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had become difficult to turn with the occasional recurring loss of power steering functionality. The contact related the steering failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V039000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11460551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesWaterloo, IA
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had become difficult to turn with the occasional recurring loss of power steering functionality. The contact related the steering failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V039000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #11460551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesValencia, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the battery would intermittently drain overnight while the vehicle was turned off. The contact had taken the vehicle to several dealers including New Century Honda (1235 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204), AutoNation Honda Valencia (23551 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355) and several independent mechanics who replaced the battery; however, the mechanics were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the battery would last for a three to six-month period before the failure would occur again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Upon his own investigation, the contact stated that the failure may be linked to the rear driver sliding door after the door failed to open electronically, and could only be opened manually. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The contact states that there is an issue with the rear sliding door. This may be the cause of the battery drainage since the door often cannot be electrically opened, only manually.
NHTSA complaint #11455079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KY
ENGINE
While servicing the timing components I notice the timing belt not damage. But the tensioner was out of place with a bolt broken and the other was missing like it was never bolted
NHTSA complaint #11444901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesWaterloo, IA
STEERING
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing a power steering line to be replaced. The local mechanic repaired the vehicle however, the failure recurred. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 05V039000 (Steering) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11428432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norfolk, VA
POWER TRAIN
I haven’t had the 2005 Honda Odyssey ex for a year and the transmission won’t shift into higher gears and when it does it jumps
NHTSA complaint #11422023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,477 milesRadford, VA
AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES-FAILED VA SAFETY INSPECTION
NHTSA complaint #11414588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,000 milesWoodhull, NY
POWER TRAIN
ON 05 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING AT 170,000 THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME SO POWERLESS. WONT SHIFT. LET IT COOL DOWN EVEN WITH A EXTRA TRANNY COOLER AND CLEANED THE SYLENOIDS AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID DID A FLUSH TO. IT STILL IS GUTTLESS. I HAVE DONE EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS TO DO, NOTHING CHANGES. DID HAVE TRANNY BLOWING OUT TRANNY FLIUID AND GOT THAT FIXED . AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A TIME FRAME AND THE FLUID GET HOT THE VEHICLE THEN LOOSES ALL ITS POWER. THIS IS BAD AND IT MUST BE RECALLED .
NHTSA complaint #11407162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,000 milesWoodhull, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON 05 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING AT 170,000 THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME SO POWERLESS. WONT SHIFT. LET IT COOL DOWN EVEN WITH A EXTRA TRANNY COOLER AND CLEANED THE SYLENOIDS AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID DID A FLUSH TO. IT STILL IS GUTTLESS. I HAVE DONE EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS TO DO, NOTHING CHANGES. DID HAVE TRANNY BLOWING OUT TRANNY FLIUID AND GOT THAT FIXED . AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A TIME FRAME AND THE FLUID GET HOT THE VEHICLE THEN LOOSES ALL ITS POWER. THIS IS BAD AND IT MUST BE RECALLED .
NHTSA complaint #11407162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,000 milesWoodhull, NY
ENGINE
ON 05 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING AT 170,000 THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME SO POWERLESS. WONT SHIFT. LET IT COOL DOWN EVEN WITH A EXTRA TRANNY COOLER AND CLEANED THE SYLENOIDS AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID DID A FLUSH TO. IT STILL IS GUTTLESS. I HAVE DONE EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS TO DO, NOTHING CHANGES. DID HAVE TRANNY BLOWING OUT TRANNY FLIUID AND GOT THAT FIXED . AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A TIME FRAME AND THE FLUID GET HOT THE VEHICLE THEN LOOSES ALL ITS POWER. THIS IS BAD AND IT MUST BE RECALLED .
NHTSA complaint #11407162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 182,000 milesWoodhull, NY
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION FLUID BLEW OUT AND HAD GAVE ME NO POWER . SMELLS BUT HAVE RINSED/FLUSHED THE LINES AND TRANNY THROUGH ALREADY,PLUS INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER RADIATOR NO ISSUES AND DROVE AWHILE THEN GO DRIVE AROUND SOME MORE ALLL GOOD THEN I GO UP A HILL AND BOOM AND IT STILL IS HAPPENING. WE HAVE LOOKED IT OVER CANT FIGURE IT OUT. HELP PLEASE
NHTSA complaint #11399581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 182,000 milesWoodhull, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRANSMISSION FLUID BLEW OUT AND HAD GAVE ME NO POWER . SMELLS BUT HAVE RINSED/FLUSHED THE LINES AND TRANNY THROUGH ALREADY,PLUS INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER RADIATOR NO ISSUES AND DROVE AWHILE THEN GO DRIVE AROUND SOME MORE ALLL GOOD THEN I GO UP A HILL AND BOOM AND IT STILL IS HAPPENING. WE HAVE LOOKED IT OVER CANT FIGURE IT OUT. HELP PLEASE
NHTSA complaint #11399581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesMukilteo, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LYNNWOOD HONDA (22020 HWY 99, EDMONDS, WA 98026) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000.
NHTSA complaint #11399184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 224,789 milesJersey City, NJ
AIR BAGS
YES WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS MISSING A FEW FUSES, MY BACK LEFT DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE ON MY CAR DISPLAY IT ALWAYS SHOWS THAT THE BACK LEFT DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. ALSO THE CAR WAS MISSING A BREAK PAD ON THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. IT'S ALSO MISSING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE DVD PLAYER DOESN'T WORK IT ALWAYS SAYS ERROR. AND THE CAR IS MISSING ALL MOTOR MOUNTS SO BASICALLY MY MOTOR IS JUST HANGING ON TOP OF CABLES IN MY CAR. THE GPS DISPLAY WAS ALSO MISSING AND MY FRONT RIGHT WINDOW DOESN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY UP. THE MAJOR #1 ISSUE IS THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN MY CAR. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN I'M SCARED ON DAY EVERYTHING IS FINE & THEN ONE DAY IT'S NOT WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR GOD FORBID. OH YEAH AND THE MIDDLE ROW LEFT SEAT DOESN'T LEAN FORWARD OR BACK.
NHTSA complaint #11382811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.