2005 Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (71) · Structure:body (58) · Air Bags (56)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
673 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2014-07-28 · campaign 14E049000 · 280 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2014-03-14 · campaign 14V112000 · 886,815 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2010-10-22 · campaign 10V504000 · 471,820 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate 2010-02-23 · campaign 10V055000 · 21,776 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (155)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2023-06-13 · A21120A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news - the navigation clock and date are incorrect. this is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-01-25 · A21120A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - the clock shows the incorrect time. this issue is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time. as a result, once specific triggers are met, the navigation date an
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2021-01-23 · A07-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - there are several a/c leak detection tools available. -refrigerant gas leak detector -ultrasonic leak detector -leak dye"
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these skus are exhaust manifolds with catalytic converters. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of carb certification. these skus can no longer be sold as they do not meet carb standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2019-01-17 · DOR-D8K8Q-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a variable valve timing (vvt) solenoid. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. incorrect vvt solenoid wiring may cause an inability of the variable valve timing system to activate. inability to activate the variable val
Showing the 6 most recent of 155 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-05-26 · 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 eng…”
2023-11-09 · 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.…”
2023-09-02 · Power Train“the transmission was making noise and missing and the vehicle was not picking up speed.…”
2023-04-08 · 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. …”
2023-03-09 · 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 reca…”
2022-06-29 · 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…”
2022-05-14 · 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. …”
2022-05-09 · Electrical System“van turns off while driving after front lights is turn on or radio with charging a phone…”
2022-04-12 · Steering · 190,000 mi“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 …”
2022-03-03 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 100,000 mi“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 seve…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.