honda odyssey Problems
honda odyssey 2005 Complaints
VISIBILITY
i purchased a 2005 honda odessey. i requested a moon roof as a honda option. i was not told that this was not an option on the model that i had selected. i was given an after market moon roof. i went back to the dealer to have an over head dvd player installed and i was told that the main overhead beam was cut to install the moon roof and that what was left of the beam was not strong enough to hold the dvd player. i began to question the quality of work that was done to install the moon roof and i was then told it was after market. i asked the dealer and honda to certify that the installation was safe. they both refused. i have since explained my concerns about the safety of the vehicle especially in turn over situations. honda and the dealership has refused to do anything. i am very concern about the installation and i want honda to take back the vehicle since i bought honda but i was sold a honda vehicle with an after market moon roof. not only this but i don't have a honda warranty on the moonroof. the only warranty i have is with the dealership. i am currently pregnant and i already have 2 children. the minivan is a vehicle for my family. i don't think the mini van is safe in case of a crash or roll over. i say this because if the beam is not strong enough to hold a dvd player then in case of a roll over or crash the roof will come in on me and my children. *ak *bf *nm
Reported in: PISCATAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
i purchased a 2005 honda odessey. i requested a moon roof as a honda option. i was not told that this was not an option on the model that i had selected. i was given an after market moon roof. i went back to the dealer to have an over head dvd player installed and i was told that the main overhead beam was cut to install the moon roof and that what was left of the beam was not strong enough to hold the dvd player. i began to question the quality of work that was done to install the moon roof and i was then told it was after market. i asked the dealer and honda to certify that the installation was safe. they both refused. i have since explained my concerns about the safety of the vehicle especially in turn over situations. honda and the dealership has refused to do anything. i am very concern about the installation and i want honda to take back the vehicle since i bought honda but i was sold a honda vehicle with an after market moon roof. not only this but i don't have a honda warranty on the moonroof. the only warranty i have is with the dealership. i am currently pregnant and i already have 2 children. the minivan is a vehicle for my family. i don't think the mini van is safe in case of a crash or roll over. i say this because if the beam is not strong enough to hold a dvd player then in case of a roll over or crash the roof will come in on me and my children. *ak *bf *nm
Reported in: PISCATAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
STRUCTURE
the consumer is experiencing a loud noise and shaking while the windows are open at 40 miles per hour. there is tremendous air pressure inside, which is making the owner have ear pain distracting him from the road when driving. owner has contacted manufacturer. *jb air pressure abrupt changes when windows open is a jolt to driver. *eh
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38285B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the consumer is experiencing problems with the transmission. when the vehicle is going 45 mph or greater the rpm's drops down to about 1400 rpm's. when shifting into over drive. the engine begins to vibrates and will continue up to 55 mph. when accelerating above 55 mph the problem disappears. owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer and has also contacted the manufacturer. neither has a solution to this problem. provide further details. *jb
Reported in: FOLEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
SEAT BELTS
while driving about 10 mph the consumer heard a noise which sounded like metal rubbing metal. *nm the noise seemed to be coming from the brakes and was accompanied by vibrations. the dealer was unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. the seat belt came out of the door jam while the consumer was leaning forward. the passenger door make noise when opened or closed.
Reported in: GAFFNEY SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION
while driving about 10 mph the consumer heard a noise which sounded like metal rubbing metal. *nm the noise seemed to be coming from the brakes and was accompanied by vibrations. the dealer was unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. the seat belt came out of the door jam while the consumer was leaning forward. the passenger door make noise when opened or closed.
Reported in: GAFFNEY SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
while driving about 10 mph the consumer heard a noise which sounded like metal rubbing metal. *nm the noise seemed to be coming from the brakes and was accompanied by vibrations. the dealer was unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. the seat belt came out of the door jam while the consumer was leaning forward. the passenger door make noise when opened or closed.
Reported in: GAFFNEY SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
i just purchased a 2005 honda odyssey about a month ago, it currently has 500 miles on it. last week, the abs, vsa, and brake light came on. i had it towed into the koons honda dealership in manassas for repair. i was notified that the vsa control unit was bad, however they could not repair it because the part is on indefinite backorder from honda. they stated that they had no idea if the part would take day, weeks, or months to get in. the did state that my car was 'safe' to drive, however it would not have abs, vsa, braking assist, or traction control until the vsa module is replaced. this does not reflect 'safe' in my eyes, especially given the weather we are supposed to have tomorrow. could this not pose some type of liability issue for honda if there was an accident that could have possibly been prevented if the safety features were active. i asked the dealership if there was any problems getting new odysseys for sale and they said 'no', that they had a regular flow of them coming in. so honda, obviously prioritizes that the vsa control units are first slated for new vehicles, and has not allocated enough for possible issues on sold vehicles. i have contact honda through there 1-800 number and the case has been escalated to a call manager that i am waiting to hear from. *ak
Reported in: CENTREVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
honda odyssey ex 2005, problem with adjustments straps. *bf the third row seats are equipped with two adjustment straps on each side to adjust the angle of the seat backs. when the straps are pulled with the seat empty, the seat will slam sown on the seat bottom with incredible force. *jb
Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38445B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
consumer had vehicle parked in garage with engine running. while being in park vehicle suddenly reversed and crashed into private property.*ak
Reported in: KINGSTON OH || Crash: Y || VIN #:
STEERING
consistance steering shimmy even after tire balance rotation road force variation balance and power steering pump even a new tire
Reported in: TUCKERTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING:COLUMN
problem with a brand new honda odyssey streeing wheel - it shakes. car picked up with the problem - taken back three times within less than 3 weeks to the dealer for reapir. problem reamin there.*ak
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38475B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
i purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l in october 2004, and i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with medium hard braking. the grinding occurs more frequently with prolonged stops, such as when driving downhill. the grinding has not resulted in any apparent loss of braking ability or loss of control, but i am aware of quite a few other new odyssey owners who have complained of the same problem.*ak
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM
2005 honda odyssey has problems with the back up sensor system.*mr the consumer stated the manufacture uses a small high frequency speaker at the tailgate. the consumer stated it doesn't serve a purpose for those with a frequency hearing loss or if the consumer inadvertently turns it off. *jb
Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT
2005 honda odyssey has problems with the back up sensor system.*mr the consumer stated the manufacture uses a small high frequency speaker at the tailgate. the consumer stated it doesn't serve a purpose for those with a frequency hearing loss or if the consumer inadvertently turns it off. *jb
Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION:REAR
very loud pusating sound when rear windows open. it vibrates and is so loud i thought i had a flat tire. my ears and my childrens ears hurt. it occurs when we are driving 35-40 mph.*ak
Reported in: SHERWOOD OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2005 honda odyssey experiencing problems with air bag warning light illuminating, engine racing and shutting off. there are also problems with door equipment not locking or unlocking, as well as problems with the accelerator.*mr the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. the vehicle's transmission locked in park. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. the consumer has experienced three electrical problems associated with the throttle in addition to electrical problems with the sliding door (driver's side), power locks and air bag sensor. *nm
Reported in: TUPPER LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 honda odyssey experiencing problems with air bag warning light illuminating, engine racing and shutting off. there are also problems with door equipment not locking or unlocking, as well as problems with the accelerator.*mr the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. the vehicle's transmission locked in park. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. the consumer has experienced three electrical problems associated with the throttle in addition to electrical problems with the sliding door (driver's side), power locks and air bag sensor. *nm
Reported in: TUPPER LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2005 honda odyssey experiencing problems with air bag warning light illuminating, engine racing and shutting off. there are also problems with door equipment not locking or unlocking, as well as problems with the accelerator.*mr the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. the vehicle's transmission locked in park. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. the consumer has experienced three electrical problems associated with the throttle in addition to electrical problems with the sliding door (driver's side), power locks and air bag sensor. *nm
Reported in: TUPPER LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this car hasn't worked since we first got it on the lot. all the problems have been electrical. first problem noted was the right passenger door not opening when the button was pressed. it would open about 1/4 inch and then start beeping. it then is stuck and the only way to open it is to manually pull the door open. similar problem on the left side, but when it happens on the left passenger door, the whole electrical system freezes up - can't open or shut the door, can't lock/unlock doors. must shut car down and re-start. spare tire came loose and cause loud rattling in back left part of car. six weeks after purchase, went on trip. returned to airport & car was dead. got a jump. next day noticed that back-up beepers/sensors not working. at one point, a trouble light on the dash lit up for no reason & didn't go out for a few weeks. just tried out the cruise control a few weeks ago - it doesn't work. this car is a lemon.
Reported in: ROCKVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2005 honda odyssey. driving in winter on freeway. windshield washer fluid not coming out. unable to clean the windshield; poor visibility. turns out that "low windshield fluid level warning" not installed by manufacturer. owner's manual indicates that "warning" is available. honda indicated that only canadian models are equipped with this safety feature. are canadian laws stricter than ours? i had that feature on every car since 1983.
Reported in: WESTLAKE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the passenger automatic sliding door by pressing the open button on console and keyless the automatic sliding door opened about 6 inches then reclosed with a loud pop sound and my two and half year old son’s hand almost got compress by the automatic sliding door.
Reported in: SAN FRANCSICO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
consumer inquiry regarding della honda's buy back trade in offer.***no answer required***. *mr *jb
Reported in: TUPPER LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS:REAR
the lap/shoulder belt in the center position of the third row seat was anchored with the anchor latch. my 2 1/2 yr old child pulled the seat belt down; somehow it wrapped around his neck. the seat belt had been pulled out completely, so it was locked. the automatic seat belt tensioner was activated and the belt was tight around his neck. thankfully, he made enough noise to arouse attention from a person sitting in the second row. there was barely enough room for my fingers to fit between the belt and his neck - with him leaning completely back on his carseat. the anchor can only be released using the latch plate, but the belt was too tight. we were forced to cut the seat belt to relieve the tension on his neck. he received welps on both the right and left sides of his neck. we immediately filed a complaint with the city police department. this could have been a fatal incident as i am almost always by myself with my triplet children and would probably not have seen nor heard him!!! at the very least, parents should be notified of this possibility.
Reported in: CASHION OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
dt: the fan in the vehicle is blowing hot air. when vent is used (110 degrees) outside temperature is about 70 degrees. it is apparent that the air coming from vent has been heated. the engine or hot air from engine has leaked into the air intake. in order to be comfortable in vehicle, air conditioner must be used excessively in order to cool down constant flow of hot air coming from vent pipe. the problem is most apparent when vehicle is stopped or at low speeds. dealer reports they cannot do anything since this is a design problem. this leads to decreased fuel efficiency. *tt *nm
Reported in: PASADENA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
the rear windshield wipers sometimes come on by themselves. when the consumer attempted to turn them off, they continued to operate. the switch didn't appear to work properly. *jb *sc *jb
Reported in: RIVER HEAD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38425B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2005 honda odyssey touring with 3000 miles. the left side passenger power sliding door opened completely while the car was in motion today 05/21/05. the door was closed and locked before this happened. the door open indicator on the mid did not go on before this happened. the door open indicator on the mid showed only when the door flew open. the power mechanism had been turned off. my eight year old son was sitting in the left side second row seat when this happened. he was wearing his seatbelt. no person or thing fell out of the car. when i began this trip the door open buzzer went on when the transmission was in drive but not when in park. the buzzer shut off when the power door mechanism was turned off even if the transmission was in drive. i checked all the doors and they looked closed, seated and locked. the door open indicator never showed either on the dashboard or on the mid until the door flew open. after this incident i could not get the left side door to close and latch manually. using the power mechanism the door did not seem to close completely unless i helped it by pushing. but after a couple of seconds the door seemed to pop open a bit and it obviously was not latched. the lock did not hold at all. one month ago the open door buzzer was going on when the transmission was in drive even though the doors were closed. the buzzer shut off if i turned the power door mechanism off. this was an intermittent problem. i also had some problems closing the left side door manually. i took the car for service to the local honda dealer (keyes woodland hills honda in woodland hills california). they returned the car the same day and said the door sensors had to be adjusted and that nothing was wrong with the doors or the door mechanism. things were okay for a few weeks. vin: [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Reported in: TARZANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
driver's side sliding door occassionally remains ajar. this occurs primarily during rainy and or extremely cold days. vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, but problem still occurs.
Reported in: FLORENCE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL18614B
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
driver's seat belt will not unlatch when button pressed multiple times.
Reported in: PINE BROOK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
driver side 2nd seating row power door fails to close. passenger side front door difficult to close and latch. vehicle and steering wheel vibrate at 1500-1600 rpm @50-55mph, and engine makes loud noise. stops when foot off accelerator or when out of indicated ranges.
Reported in: WILMINGTON DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
driver side 2nd seating row power door fails to close. passenger side front door difficult to close and latch. vehicle and steering wheel vibrate at 1500-1600 rpm @50-55mph, and engine makes loud noise. stops when foot off accelerator or when out of indicated ranges.
Reported in: WILMINGTON DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2005 honda odyssey exl - 4500 miles. left side passenger power sliding door does not close and latch completely. indicator on dash board shows door is open. door open buzzer went on when driving. turned off power mechanism. door slid ajar when driving under these circumstances and with children on board fortunately with seat belts on. pushing did not help close and latch the door - the door closes but pops out in a couple of seconds and the lock does not work at all. yet to visit dealer to resolve this serious issue.
Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNLR3867SB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
dt: the problem began last october there has been a problem with the vehicle door being loose from the track. the vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times. the dealer just tightened the bolts. the problem has been reported to honda. upon investigation the owner found out that others have the same problem. there have been recalls 99v15800 and 99v159000. honda denied any problems. honda stated that there were not enough complaints to cause a recall. sometimes the child has to hold the door so it wont come open. this has happened since the first day. the dealer reported to fix the problem, they were adjusting the striker. *ak *nm
Reported in: DAHLGREN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
at 9.974 miles my 2005 honda odyssey was found to have an air conditioner condensor leak. this is due to the wide open, low profile opening on the front of the van. this was an expensive repair! i believe there should be a mesh installed there by the manufacturer to protect the condensor.
Reported in: PEACHTREE CITY GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION
front end will not stay in alignment
Reported in: FLAT ROCK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
wireless headphones operate intermittently when on audio source, e.g., cd is playing on the front channels and the dvd is selected for the rear channels. failure occurs approximately 30-90 mins after the split source is selected. while this may not seem like a major issue for a vehicle, we have a special needs child that uses the dvd to remain calm and, the system is extremely limited in its currently defective condition, preventing us from a number of activities. honda acknowledges the issue, but has no resolve at present. they expect approximately 50% failure rate to this issue according to their techline.
Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
while on a roadtrip, the check engine light went on. dealer replaced egr valve because there was a piece of metal stuck on it. on the return trip, the check engine light went on again. mechanics at the dealer have found large quantities of metal in the engine. mechanics have not seen this problem previously and is currently communicating with honda engineers regarding this matter.
Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
while on a roadtrip, the check engine light went on. dealer replaced egr valve because there was a piece of metal stuck on it. on the return trip, the check engine light went on again. mechanics at the dealer have found large quantities of metal in the engine. mechanics have not seen this problem previously and is currently communicating with honda engineers regarding this matter.
Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
OTHER
i have a 2004 honda oddysey. i backed out of my driveway at approximately 5-10 miles per hour and contacted a parked vehicle with the back right corner of my vehcle. i had a child safelty seat loacted on the left of the 3rd row of seats which was tethered to the back left tether attachment on the inside of the bumper. upon impact, the bolt attaching the tether strap to the bumper came out, basically making the tether useless in a crash. i had the bolt replaced as it was stripped by the impact. there were no injuries since the collision only happened at about 5-10 miles per hour, but i imagine thing would have been much worse in a high speed collision.
Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: Y || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l in december 2004, and i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with medium hard braking. the grinding has not resulted in any apparent loss of braking ability or loss of control however this is a concern to me since i drive with a 5 year old in my care. i took the odyssey to the service center in may o5 for this issue and they replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. again this month (july) i noticed the problem again, i took it in two days ago and honda refuses to fix the problem saying that i have to wait until september to have the issue resolved. they tell us that they won't have the parts in until then. i feel that they are avoiding the fixing the problem as to avoid the lemon law since this is their second time fixing this problem. i have brought the vehicle in for several other issues before this such as broken cd player....slow draining of battery, and problems with dvd and vehicle interior. overall i am very concererned when my car is having problems with the brakes and this company refuses to fix the problem.....i am scared to drive this vehicle but do not have the money for a rental until september.
Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
i purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l in december 2004, and i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with medium hard braking. the grinding has not resulted in any apparent loss of braking ability or loss of control however this is a concern to me since i drive with a 5 year old in my care. i took the odyssey to the service center in may o5 for this issue and they replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. again this month (july) i noticed the problem again, i took it in two days ago and honda refuses to fix the problem saying that i have to wait until september to have the issue resolved. they tell us that they won't have the parts in until then. i feel that they are avoiding the fixing the problem as to avoid the lemon law since this is their second time fixing this problem. i have brought the vehicle in for several other issues before this such as broken cd player....slow draining of battery, and problems with dvd and vehicle interior. overall i am very concererned when my car is having problems with the brakes and this company refuses to fix the problem.....i am scared to drive this vehicle but do not have the money for a rental until september.
Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
brake and transmission failure of honda odyssey. we leased a 2005 honda odyssey from honda west in las vegas on the 21st of june 2005. this is 2005 model. the vin # is: [xxx] in a week, we found a defective brake that was causing a significant problem to stop the car. i immediately informed the dealer and it appeared they did not pay that much attention. i myself was very confused as i was under the impression that honda makes one of the safest cars in the world. my wife is the primary driver and she is a 1st year resident at the university medical center, las vegas, nv. after working she was driving the car to home and she tried to stop the car at red light and the car did not stop. she ran red light and by the grace of god a disastrous accident was avoided. this is a matter of life and death. so, she went to the dealer immediately and they were not polite and were not in a position to look into the problem. however, she forced them to look into it and after two days of investigation they found that the brake was not installed properly at the manufacturing plant. the transmission also has the similar kind of problem, when trying to accelerate will not accelerate but when trying to push the brake will accelerate. we have already informed american honda and unfortunately they will not listen.the car is still with the dealer. as a responsible citizen of the country i feel obligated to let you know the safety issue of honda. it is ironic that the american car manufacturers easily admit their safety problem whereas the japanese makers will not admit such because of business issue. my question is: which one should come first the safety of the citizens or the money? i will highly appreciate that you look into this matter as soon as possible to prevent a disastrous accident else where in the country. i hope that no one has to either die or injured before the investigation starts. sincerely, [xxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
SEATS
driver seat is crooked right side lower then left side when drive over 15 minutes geting pain on right hip and leg.
Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
windshield leaks/whistles needs replacement parts/ none available nationwide.
Reported in: KENNEWICK WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STEERING:COLUMN
dt: consumer complained about a steering column problem. the front end made noise and the steering shook at speed of 50-70 mph. dealer examined vehicle 5 times, and they are refused to acknowledge the problem. manufacturer was sticking with the dealer. they said the specs were within vehicle limits. had a hearing with the better business bureau and they said that there was a problem, and they asked the manufacturer to do the repairs. this started happening on march 12, 2005. *ak updated 03/28/06. *jb
Reported in: SAN DEIGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38475B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
dt: contact took his car to the service dealership on 8-1-05 because heard a bubbling noise coming from the rear of the car. dealership said it was vibration that was coming from the fuel tank. the consumer asked for a loaner vehicle and the dealership said it was safe to drive, and would not give him a loaner. the dealer could not give contact a specific time when the car will be repaired, and they wanted him to drive around with this fuel tank problem. manufacturer said if the dealer felt it was safe, there was nothing they could do. the dealership claimed there had been other hondas with this same problem.*ak
Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
INTERIOR LIGHTING
instrument panels automatically illuminates dimly when the door opens and completely brighten up once the key is inserted into the key hole. this automatic feature usually causes most of the driver that i know to drive the car at night with the headlights off but thinking that the lights are on because the instrument panel is brightly lit. *jb
Reported in: EL CAJON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
when braking, severe grinding noise right front. dealer said calipers were leaking on to pads causing noise. replaced calipers and pads. lasted a week, same noise, dealer again replaced pads and calipers. said they have had a lot of complaints but don't know why it is happening. not a safe condition. *nm
Reported in: FENTON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
SEAT BELTS:REAR
my 14-year old became entangled in the seat belt in the 3rd row passenger-side seat of our new honda odyssey van. the seat belt was wrapped around his waist. the seat belt would not allow us to gain any slack to loosen the belt. all attempts to loosen (by feeding in slack to gain release) only made the belt tighter until my child was literally hanging from the roof of the vehicle. this happened on an interstate, 8 hours from home. luckily i was able to cut the belt to release him. (i happened to have a knife in the car, which is very unusual.) i have asked honda to repair the belt. they have offered 50% only. i am more concerned that there is not a manual override to allow the seat belt to be released. i understand now that the seat belt goes into a different mode when extended all the way. it will not release until the belt is retracted all the way. it sounds like honda has fixed a safety issue concerning child car seats, but they have created a new safety hazard for all children. what if the belt had gotten wrapped around his neck? any child placed in a seat belt has the potential of pulling the seat belt out all of the way and allowing it to get wrapped around their body or neck.*jb
Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
STRUCTURE
i bought a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l and drove it on only 2 occasions. the first time i drove it, i had the windows behind the front seats down and not only was the noise level extremely high, but it created some kind of vibration or pressure change which caused extreme pain to my ear drums. about 2 weeks later, i drove it again, tried all combinations of rolling down windows but as long as the back ones were down, the vibration/pressure to my ears was intolerable. i had throbbing in my ears for several days and it finally led to an ear infection. i brought this to the attention of darling's honda (the dealership in bangor, maine) and to american honda. the dealership has tried for 3 months to try to find an alternate vehicle for me. however, american honda said they would do nothing and the vehicle design is not defective, even though i have heard similar complaints from others. apparently ruptured or perforated ear drums are not considered a hazard to the honda company. i now have a new car i cannot use unless it is too cold to roll down the windows, or so warm that the a/c is the only alternative, because it is a hazard to my health. *jb
Reported in: GLENBURN ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
dt: the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the vehicle was purchased on july 25, 2005. he stated that with only 750 miles on the vehicle the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. three people from the dealership did an investigation ,two people confirmed the failure and one did not. the vehicle was making a sound while driving at 70 mph, it like a very loud humming noise. he heard the noise the day before the vehicle was taken to the dealership at 40 mph, and this was the first time he had heard the noise at a low speed. it occurred more traveling up or down a hill or when you put stress on the engine. the dealership did some additional testing and did not hear the noise the first time. they did not hear it the second time. the third time they did hear the noise. after the additional testing they found that the transmission needed to be replaced. there was one other complaints filed with the nhtsa on the automatic transmission. initially, this vehicle would do this sound more often at higher speeds. but sometimes it occurred at lower speeds as well. *ak
Reported in: FAIRVIEW PARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
windshield crack from the lower passenger side and spread upwards for about another 9 inches.
Reported in: NYC NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
SUSPENSION
i purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey exl-res on 7/21/05 and i've had a consistent problem ever since. from the first day i picked up the vehicle from clinton honda's parking lot i immediately experienced excessive steering wheel vibration. it was horrible and started at 65 mph and continued to 75 mph. i took the vehicle back to the dealership the very next day and they diagnosed the problem as out of balanced wheels -- each wheel was off by 30 grams. that same day i took the vehicle home and experienced the same problem again. i immediately returned to the dealership and asked to speak with the service manager. the service manager said the wheels zeroed out and he didn't feel there was anything else he could do. i insisted that he repair the problem so he told me to come back a week later after he sent a mechanic out for training on their hunter wheel balancing machine. i returned a week later and this time they road-forced balanced the tires and found them to be 10 grams off each side. they also found a service bulletin on the issue which suggested a toe adjustment -- which they performed. i left the dealership again expecting the problem to be resolved but it wasn't. instead, i now have an additional problem where the vehicle pulls excessively to the left and right depending on the curvature of the road --whereas before it would keep its intended course. i went back to the dealership again -- this time to speak with my sales person and the sales manager. the sales person accompanied me for a test drive to witness the problem. he noticed the problem as i did so he suggested that we test drive another odyssey to see if the problem is systematic. we drove a gold color odyssey (both him and i) and that vehicle did not exhibit the problem. also, i mentioned to the sales person that the sliver demo i initially drove did not have this problem either. *nm
Reported in: BRANCHBURG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
(1) we were driving today about 35 mph and the signal light turned red. we proceeded to stop and our brakes started making a grinding/clunking sound. it also prevented us to slow down our van normally....in other words....increased the distance before our van stopped. (2) we just about went into the 4-way intersection, but we didn't. (3) our dealership has looked at our brakes a couple weeks ago and did not find a problem. they spoke to a couple honda engineers who were aware of this issue with other 05 odyssey minivans. they stated honda is working on a solution to fix this issue and the issue does not effect the vans stopping performance. this is not true as i have had slam on my brakes a few weeks back due to someone pulling out in front of me and it did the samething with the grinding/clunking. i almost hit the other car due to the increased braking distance. there are a lot of other 05 odyssey on http://www.odyclub.com/forums that have the same braking issue. we have had this issue about 7 times now. honda needs to recall these brake pads/calipers or whatever is causing this before someone gets hurt or killed!!! *jb
Reported in: PAPILLION NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
AIR BAGS
dt: the contact took car to the dealership this morning for a recall repairs concerning the air bags. the dealer was very nasty. he told the contact they would get to it when they could if they even got to it. he received the recall letter about a week ago. the contact called to make an appointment to bring the car in, but he was put on hold several times . he was unable to make an appointment. he did not leave the car there. he was going to take it to another dealer. *ak
Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
VISIBILITY
hello - i have a 2005 odyssey that might have and others might have potential safety issues. a while back i found a loose bolt in the drivers side sliding door and another bolt that was not tightened at the factory. i am concerned that this represents a serious quality control breakdown. while my problem was addressed, since then i have had numerous other issues and in the process of filing a lemon law complaint as a result of repeated attempts to fix my vehicle. my concern is also that my dealership told me they have found six other vehicles with loose bolts in the car. if someone is in a position to do this, what else would this person potentially have done to this vehicle and others. this makes me wonder if someone at the factory was doing this as a joke or if there are other potential safety issues related to this finding. in addition to this, i have had multiple problems with the dvd/navigation system and the rear camera often stays on while moving forward. this is quite a distraction to the driver. i have been working these issues with honda customer care for the last 5 weeks with no progress. also, this vehicle has been in five times to have this looked at. i continue to have problems with this vehicle. while it was in having the dvd/nav problem looked and the rear view mirror fixed (fell off while driving down the interstate), three additional recalls were found. also, the rear view mirror could not be fixed and the windshield was replaced. had to bring it back in the following day since it was not installed correctly (had wind noise). this issue was fixed. i am now on vacation and the windshield washers stopped working. the problems that continue to mount up on this vehicle make me question its overall safety and road worthiness. *jb
Reported in: VIERA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
hello - i have a 2005 odyssey that might have and others might have potential safety issues. a while back i found a loose bolt in the drivers side sliding door and another bolt that was not tightened at the factory. i am concerned that this represents a serious quality control breakdown. while my problem was addressed, since then i have had numerous other issues and in the process of filing a lemon law complaint as a result of repeated attempts to fix my vehicle. my concern is also that my dealership told me they have found six other vehicles with loose bolts in the car. if someone is in a position to do this, what else would this person potentially have done to this vehicle and others. this makes me wonder if someone at the factory was doing this as a joke or if there are other potential safety issues related to this finding. in addition to this, i have had multiple problems with the dvd/navigation system and the rear camera often stays on while moving forward. this is quite a distraction to the driver. i have been working these issues with honda customer care for the last 5 weeks with no progress. also, this vehicle has been in five times to have this looked at. i continue to have problems with this vehicle. while it was in having the dvd/nav problem looked and the rear view mirror fixed (fell off while driving down the interstate), three additional recalls were found. also, the rear view mirror could not be fixed and the windshield was replaced. had to bring it back in the following day since it was not installed correctly (had wind noise). this issue was fixed. i am now on vacation and the windshield washers stopped working. the problems that continue to mount up on this vehicle make me question its overall safety and road worthiness. *jb
Reported in: VIERA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
hello - i have a 2005 odyssey that might have and others might have potential safety issues. a while back i found a loose bolt in the drivers side sliding door and another bolt that was not tightened at the factory. i am concerned that this represents a serious quality control breakdown. while my problem was addressed, since then i have had numerous other issues and in the process of filing a lemon law complaint as a result of repeated attempts to fix my vehicle. my concern is also that my dealership told me they have found six other vehicles with loose bolts in the car. if someone is in a position to do this, what else would this person potentially have done to this vehicle and others. this makes me wonder if someone at the factory was doing this as a joke or if there are other potential safety issues related to this finding. in addition to this, i have had multiple problems with the dvd/navigation system and the rear camera often stays on while moving forward. this is quite a distraction to the driver. i have been working these issues with honda customer care for the last 5 weeks with no progress. also, this vehicle has been in five times to have this looked at. i continue to have problems with this vehicle. while it was in having the dvd/nav problem looked and the rear view mirror fixed (fell off while driving down the interstate), three additional recalls were found. also, the rear view mirror could not be fixed and the windshield was replaced. had to bring it back in the following day since it was not installed correctly (had wind noise). this issue was fixed. i am now on vacation and the windshield washers stopped working. the problems that continue to mount up on this vehicle make me question its overall safety and road worthiness. *jb
Reported in: VIERA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my 2005 honda odyssey has stalled twice while driving. 1st episode was jan 2005(~1030mi). as i was turning right,went over a curb. car suddenly stopped running. everything in car went out as if someone pulled an electrical plug. i turned key to off & was able to immediately restart.brought car to fischer honda,ypsilanti,mi.service dept said that they found nothing wrong.i thought they called tech support. i continued to drive car because they couldn't find a problem. 2nd incident occurred sept 13,2005(~7665mi).as was turning left from turn lane,car stalled in on-coming traffic,causing a near-accident.put car in park,turned key to off,&restarted car immediately.brought car to howard cooper honda service,ann arbor,mi next morning.i filed case # &complaint w/american honda motor co. cust. service. honda svc. dealer called saying found nothing wrong&that i needed to pick up car.we argued that needed further exploration of this safety issue,not just for us but potentially other odyssey owners. we were particularly concerned when our internet search found nhtsa recall id#05v132000.we mentioned this recall but svc dealer said our vin didn't fall within recall range& that it definitely couldn't be our fuse box.we asked if they tested our fuse box directly.they said they couldn't. finally,honda dealer provided rental car while they drove car for a week(~270 miles)checking for stall.they changed on board computers data capture to record for stall.they called honda tech support who stated they had never heard of stall complaint.they said couldn't fix my car since they found nothing wrong.we've called amer. honda motor co. cust. svc. many times without avail. despite saying they'd contact honda dealer,they never coordinated a resolution. we don't feel they've considered the potentially deadly consequences of driving car that stalls suddenly while being driven. we're told to call immediately if stalls again. we're afraid to drive. the next stall could result in serious casualty. *nm
Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey lx in september 2004. i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with normal braking that seems to be coming from the front brakes. the sound and feel is like there is metal grinding metal from the steering wheel. when the grinding occurs, braking power is minimal. the grinding occurs more frequently in city driving after using the brakes more often. its almost like they heat up and get sticky??? the scarcity experience was coming down a hill to a red light at 15 mph, my family within, coming to a major road, and the feeling of the van not stopping scared me to death. the grinding issue has resulted in loss of braking ability but no loss of control. as i have found here, i am part of a growing complaint from other new odyssey owners who have complained and experienced this same problem. do not know if this matters or not, when this occurs, i can go and cool the brakes with water and the sensation will diminish at least for a little while. it seems to be getting more common as time is continuing. i have brought this issue to my dealer, but they always just say that they did not hear anything. same ole same ole....*nm
Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38275B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the rubber seal at the bottom of the passenger door is coming loose. when the rubber pulls away, it leaves a rigid aluminum that has hurt my 2 and 3 year old when they are getting out of the van. *nm
Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38275B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 odyssey with 10k miles experiencing loud grinding upon medium to hard braking. mostly occurs with in town driving after brakes have warmed up. will occur multiple times in a row and then not be heard again for weeks. this has happened several times and i have taken in into honda 2x's to fix the problem. they said they have driven it and heard nothing. they checked pads and rotors and everything looks great. after being treated like i was crazy i returned to the dealership and asked to have a service manager ride with me when the problem was apparent. he heard the problem and after consulting with a shop foreman stated that honda was aware of the problem but there was nothing they could do about. the problem continues and i have no options of fixing this until honda figures out what to do.*jb
Reported in: WESTERVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS
while driving, my son's seat belt became unbuckled and my son tumbled forward while still strapped in his car seat. *nm
Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2000 honda odyssey developed a problem with filling the 20 gallon gasoline tank. *mr *sc
Reported in: LADY LAKE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
we bought honda 2005 odyssey last june. on oct 4, we were involved in an accident. i was going 40 mph when someone in a ford f250 pulled out right in front of me with the speed of 15 mph (according to the police report). the ford truck crashed into the left front side of the van. only the two front air bags deployed. my 2-year-old boy was sitting right behind the driver' seat. he was buckled in a 5-point car seat. his side sliding door's window (tinted) shattered and the broken glass flew into his face with force. his face was covered in blood at once. at the er, the doctor had to use x-ray and dug out chunks of glasses out of his face. he got 30 plus stitches and will need to have plastic surgeries later due to flesh loss and big cuts on the left-side of his face. if the window didn't shatter and fly with force, my boy should have been unhurt in this accident. as a family vehicle, odyssey should have shatter-proof windows. we believe this is a major defect and would like to start an investigation on this issue. we are looking forward to hear from you. we still have the van at the repair shop untouched. the van is going to be totaled. if you need to have a look at the van, we will be happy to do so. i have contacted the sales person whom we bought the van from, but he never called me back on this issue.
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
the piece on either side of the windshield to get the water to go off the top of the van instead of the side windows, is bad. my dealer said that the maker knew about the problem. there has been no remedy yet. due to the bad pieces, the windshield whistles once you hit 45 mph or higher. i am taking it in now for the third time to see what they can do about it. in addition to being distracting while driving, i am concerned about my resale value when the time comes, if a prospective owner test drives it and hears that sound. very frustrated and can't find on the internet any other complaints about this problem. the service dept said that they have had others with my van that complained about the same issue, so i am concerned about why it hasn't been addressed on a broader scale by the company. *jb
Reported in: MCDONOUGH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when i apply the brakes fairly hard (but not slamming the pedal to the floor), the front brakes sound like they are grinding. i have taken it back to the honda dealer twice with this complaint and they said they hear this complaint regularly and are waiting on honda to address it. the dealer claims there is nothing they can do. *nm
Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38425B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
dt: the contact stated there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. the dealership found a two inch cut on the side of the fuel tank near the top. the fuel tank was plastic. the dealership stated it appeared she had hit something with the vehicle. the fuel tank was replaced by the insurance company. *ak
Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HKYF18555H
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
defective windshield. windshield has waves throughout causing visual impairment while driving. waves are very prominent on the passanger side, but less of an issue being that they are on the opposite side. one prominent wave through driver's side causes headaches and dizziness due to optical effect. taken in to dealership who acknowledges the problem. however, they refused a replacement saying that they are all defective, so there would be no improvement.
Reported in: WADSWORTH OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38466B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased 2005 honda odyssey vehicle on may 31, 2005. by august the van had been driven approximately 3000 miles when i noticed that the brakes had started making scraping noises. it sounded as if there is sand or dirt on the brake pads. also, when the brakes were used to make a sudden stop the front brakes would grind. it was intermittent at first, by 5000 miles it had become a regularity while braking. i reported this to my dealer and was told honda was aware of the problem and was working on a solution. i have not heard anything to date. *nm
Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
STRUCTURE
dt: the contact stated the air bag sensor light stayed on. she received a nhtsa recall 05v344000 concerning the air bag sensor. the dealership replaced the air bag sensor, but the light was still on. *ak updated 12/11/2005. a hole in the under side of the bumper allowed small rocks and peddles in the bumper. the weather stripping on the rear doors is pulling away and bending outward. *nm
Reported in: RICHLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
dt: the contact stated the air bag sensor light stayed on. she received a nhtsa recall 05v344000 concerning the air bag sensor. the dealership replaced the air bag sensor, but the light was still on. *ak updated 12/11/2005. a hole in the under side of the bumper allowed small rocks and peddles in the bumper. the weather stripping on the rear doors is pulling away and bending outward. *nm
Reported in: RICHLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
during moderate braking, there is a clanging noise from the front right brake. this is apparently a known issue to honda for the 2005 odyssey, but was deemed not a safety issue by internal engineers. they are pending a solution. however, on two occasions, most recently on 11/6/05, i had to brake hard, and the loud noise occurred on the from right brake, associated with swerving of that side. this indicates to me that brake is not functioning optimally. the dealer was not able to reproduce the swerving. *nm
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
dt: the consumer heard a knocking noise while driving. he took the vehicle to dealer for inspection. both front axles broke. the vehicle was under warranty, and the axles were replaced by the dealership at no cost to the contact. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb
Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
driving a 2005 honda odyssey, down a 2-lane country road at night in november, a deer was in the field. i slowed down because i did not know what the deer would do and there was another car that was going to pass me coming the other direction. when the deer saw my headlights, he ran into the passenger side breaking the headlight and denting the panel above the tire. no air bags deployed. i got out to check the damage and realized the van was still drivable. i put on my hazard lights and drove slowly less than 25 miles per hour. i than saw flames coming from the hood on the passenger side near the broken headlight. i pulled off the road onto the grass, turned off the car, got out and called 911. by the time the fire department came, the van was engulfed in flames under the hood and the flames were hitting the grass. the passenger side tire popped under the heat of the flames. the insurance company deemed the van a total loss. information from insurance company said the computer behind the halogen light was the cause of the fire. *jb
Reported in: NEWTON NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey ex - driving around 45 - 55 mph, there is a loud vibration/grinding is felt. report problem to dealer - they have heard about this complain from other van owners but no solution. *jb
Reported in: SOMERSET NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
OTHER
2005 honda odyssey ex while driving at 45 mph and above, loud whistling sound is heard in the van. noise is unbearable and distracting on long drive. this is serious issue distracting driver's attention while on long drive. honda dealership have no solution for this. american honda should be forced to resolve this asap. *jb
Reported in: SOMERSET NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
dt: the contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. the noise become more frequent with time. the vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. the noise came from the brake pads. however, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. the dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. the manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. this has not been done. *ak
Reported in: LEESBURG GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
dt: the contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. the noise become more frequent with time. the vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. the noise came from the brake pads. however, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. the dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. the manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. this has not been done. *ak
Reported in: LEESBURG GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
dt: the contact stated there was vibration in the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealership five times, and they were unable to correct the problem. the manufacturer was contacted. the dealership was waiting for the parts to arrive that may or may not correct the problem. *ak
Reported in: SAN GABRIEL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL388X5B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
right front brake makes a grinding noise when braking. car is under warranty, but dealer refuses to remedy the issue as they are stating a remedy is being supplied by honda without commitment as to when it will be addressed. this is a safety issue.*jb
Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake failure. car sent in for repair in august 2005 (dealer gave a handout explaining why brakes were not a problem), september 2005 (dealer replaced brakes), brakes failed january 17, 2006. my husband could have been killed. *jb
Reported in: MALIBU CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
most recent on 1/7/2006 while backing out of garage brakes were applied and complete failure. pumped 2 or 3 times and brakes worked. this has happened about 5 other times, always at a slow speed, usually while approaching a turn, twice while pulling up to our driveway. pumping brake several times brings full braking power back. took vehicle to dealership where vehicle was purchased and they were unable to duplicate the problem after having the vehicle for a day and a half. ast. service manager claimed that there had been no other complaints of failures known to him. *nm
Reported in: AIKEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a loud grinding noise. the vehicle was seen by the dealer. the dealer determined the problem with the brakes was not a safety related defect, but an ongoing issue the manufacturer attempted to redesign. the manufacturer has a newly redesigned brake pad, but it is only available for the newly manufactured vehicles therefore no repairs or corrections were made. updated 03/17/06. *jb
Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brake makes an loud grinding noise when ever it gets hot or whenever i come down hills. it has happened a lot of times and i am not sire if the will be a loss of braking power or something. *jb
Reported in: HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
dt*: the contact stated while driving the passenger sliding door moves and rattles. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. they replaced the door trim, window regulator and adjusted the door however the problem still exists. the manufacturer was alerted.
Reported in: EIELSON AFB AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph the vehicle ran over road debris. a short time later the wheel speed sensor error light illuminated intermittently. upon inspection the dealership determined the frontal driver side wheel speed sensor was missing.
Reported in: CHAPEL HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
TIRES:SIDEWALL
my wife was driving our 2005 honda odyssey (14500 miles) at 60 mph on a smooth dry highway when the right rear tire exploded. the tire separated into three parts, left and right sidewall and tread. the tire was a michelin energy lx4 235-65-16, original equipment on the odyssey. inflation pressure was normal, having been checked two days earlier. temperature was approximately 65 deg. there were four women with their weekend luggage on board, certainly weighing less than the rated load of the vehicle and the tires. since she was 200 miles from home, she had to buy another tire (off brand) at the nearest tire shop. the failed tire was later taken to discount tire in lake worth, tx for replacement with a correct tire. *nm
Reported in: AZLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
my wife was driving our 2005 honda odyssey (14500 miles) at 60 mph on a smooth dry highway when the right rear tire exploded. the tire separated into three parts, left and right sidewall and tread. the tire was a michelin energy lx4 235-65-16, original equipment on the odyssey. inflation pressure was normal, having been checked two days earlier. temperature was approximately 65 deg. there were four women with their weekend luggage on board, certainly weighing less than the rated load of the vehicle and the tires. since she was 200 miles from home, she had to buy another tire (off brand) at the nearest tire shop. the failed tire was later taken to discount tire in lake worth, tx for replacement with a correct tire. *nm
Reported in: AZLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
my brake fluid is leaking from the front calipers of my brand new van. honda has replaced the pads twice and the calipers once already. i had to add over a pint of fluid to get the light to go off - it is now leaking out again. is this not a very serious issue? i get little concern from my dealer other than a remark to bring the thing back in again and again with no explanation or permanent fix. *jb
Reported in: LAWRENCEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2005 honda odyssey: groaning and grinding noise when breaking esp when driven for a long trip. break stopping distance increase. complained to honda but honda said its not a safety issue. when breaking and not stopping is not a safety issue please investigate. *nm
Reported in: MISSOURI CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
continuous brake problems! 1st problem started in june 05' @5600 miles - grinding noise, pulsating and hard to stop vehicle. took vehicle to dealership and was unable to duplicate. service writer explained that --brake dust-- was the problem. 2nd major problem - in september brakes were making the loud grinding noise - when applying brakes moderately - lt. front brake locked up and skidded 78 feet. vehicle was taken in @ 8600 miles and 1st design brake pads were re-installed. 3rd problem - two weeks later - brakes were grinding non-stop. took vehicle back in shop and they replaced again with 1st design brake pads and rotors.. -- 2nd design to be produced in late october-- 4th problem - brakes progressively got worse during the month of october 05 @11,000 miles - took vehicle back into shop for the 2nd design brake pads and new rotors. -- was told that new design was a -- softer -- brake pad. -- when driving home - pulled up to garage door and vehicle almost did not stop - ** hard break pedal when driving at slow speeds ** seem to notice even more when turning. 5th problem - took vehicle back to shop a week later, to check out brake system - unable to duplicate. 6th problem- took vehicle back into shop in december 05 - brake were intermittent not stopping vehicle - numerous time i have almost rear ended vehicles in stop and go traffic. -- shop was unable to duplicate. 7th problem - took vehicle back again in late december with 14,000 miles - shop still unable to duplicate problem. two weeks later while driving through a pharmacy drive through - my wife and i experienced brake failure again - this time my wife had to run over curb to avoid hitting vehicle in front of her. ** damaged the front bumper ** and my wife refuses to drive vehicle with the --safety-- issues that it does have.. this is a safety issue -- -- vehicle has been sitting now for over two months -- not driven -- and still making car payments. *nm
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
experiencing a very loud buzzing noise in the speakers. problems started back in july of 05' @7600 miles. noise would be intermittent - dealer replaced 1st set of rear speakers. 4 days later vehicle battery ran down while sitting in the garage. i charged battery and drove vehicle to a drive-in movie where battery ran down again, with-in the course of a two hour movie. took vehicle back to dealership the next day - tested system and no problems found. 10 days later @8500 miles vehicle would not stop buzzing - the buzzing noise was so loud, that the kids were complaining that it was hurting their ears. --only way to stop noise was to speed vehicle up or let off the gas pedal. -- service department replaced both rear speakers again and the active noise control unit. appeared that problem was fixed until it started again in dec. of 05' at 12500- shop replaced lt. front speaker. it has made the loud buzzing noise again - but unable to duplicate while in shop. *nm
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
POWER TRAIN
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
STRUCTURE
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
Reported in: BROKEN ARROW OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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
Reported in: OAK CREEK WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38225B
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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
Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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
Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2005 odyssey ex air bags failed to deploy during an accident. *ts *jb
Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
Reported in: ALPINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
Reported in: LARGO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
Reported in: LARGO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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
Reported in: FOUNTAIN INN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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
Reported in: OKEMOS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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
Reported in: OKEMOS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
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
Reported in: OKEMOS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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.
Reported in: RICHTON PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: MONROE CT || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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
Reported in: LANESVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
Reported in: GALAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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
Reported in: GALAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
2005 honda odyssey. steering wheel shakes at highway speeds. honda is ducking the issue. may be safety issue. *jb
Reported in: ST. CHARLES MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: EAST WINDSOR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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.
Reported in: FAIRFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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.
Reported in: FAIRFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
OTHER
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
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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
Reported in: ONTARIO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
OTHER
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
Reported in: CENTREVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
when i have my front windshield wipers on and put my vehicle in reverse, my rear wipers will come on (even though they are switched to "off"). when i shift out of reverse they shut off. this has happened on a couple of occasions, most recently on 8/27/06. *jb
Reported in: JONESTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
the pax tire system by michelin gives marginal tire wear. the tires wore out at 25,000 miles. the tires can only be changed by pax authorized dealers making them nearly impossible to find convenient nor inexpensive. what is meant to make us safer has only made us poorer. *jb
Reported in: INDIAN TRAIL NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2005 honda odyssey's rear sliding doors will not latch. *kb the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they have been unable to fix the problem. *nm
Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
purchased a 2005 honda odyssey minivan with 11000 miles. the air conditioning became intermittent; then gradually became warmer and warmer until it stopped. went to honda dealer in weymouth, ma. initially they said if a rock or other object may have caused the a leak, it would not be covered under warranty. i initially agreed, however, this is not just my van with a freak problem. on "topix.net" you will see that many, many others are having a similar problem. nhtsa needs to help the manufacturer recognize that they need to step up and cover the repair which will repeat time and again if no retro fit is made to protect the condenser. this is a very expensive repair and consumers are being saddled with costs, on top of owning a new vehicle, that has a warranty. the sad thing is the dealer acted like they don't know that hundreds of others have had a similar problem! please help! *jb
Reported in: SCITUATE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY
welds between the rear driver's side wheel well and the vehicle floor failed/cracked resulting in water leaking into the van at this site. dealer service department attempted to repair this 3 times without success. they determined the welds were cracked and rewelded this seam. it is not known if this solved the problem as the van has not been driven in the rain since the last repair.
Reported in: LAKE CHARLES LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
my wife was driving our 2005 honda odyssey lx van and it died on the highway. she was able to coast to the side, get it to start one more time and limp into a parking lot(it died at the entrance of the lot). the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they looked at it and could not duplicate the problem. it was presumed that it was possible bad gas, or a 1 time glitch. i was told i could pick the vehicle back up. not feeling comfortable with putting my wife and 1 yr old son back in the vehicle, i drove it 30 miles until the problem duplicated again. it died on a country road. i was told to wait a little bit and try and drive it in, it died several more times before finally dying on a bridge and needing a tow. after a few days the problem was finally tracked down to a faulty fuel pump relay. i was told this part was on national backorder which leads me to believe there may be more cars out there with this problem. if this occurs in the city during a left hand turn, it could have deadly results. i also wonder if this was related the fuse recall (my van was not included in the fuse recall). i am awaiting the part to arrive and be installed. *jb
Reported in: MOSCOW PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38225B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. no warning signal illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. after 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. the problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. the manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. there was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. the rear seat belt was ripped. updated 11/14/06. *jb
Reported in: FARMINGTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
SEAT BELTS:REAR
dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. no warning signal illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. after 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. the problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. the manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. there was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. the rear seat belt was ripped. updated 11/14/06. *jb
Reported in: FARMINGTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
STRUCTURE
dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. no warning signal illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. after 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. the problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. the manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. there was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. the rear seat belt was ripped. updated 11/14/06. *jb
Reported in: FARMINGTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. no warning signal illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. after 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. the problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. the manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. there was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. the rear seat belt was ripped. updated 11/14/06. *jb
Reported in: FARMINGTON AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
while making a hard right hand turn, van had a complete loss of power. engine, lights, power steering and power brakes all died instantly. managed to stop the van without hitting anything, but if someone had been coming the other way, no way an accident wouldn't have happened. put car in park, turned key and it restarted and drove fine. called dealer and took it in for them to look at it. there were approx. 10 error codes recorded. they kept van for four hours, ended up saying it was a dead battery and they replaced it and sent me on my way. they said paperwork has to be sent through warranty and will send me a copy when it comes back. explanation doesn't fit situation. *nm
Reported in: HARRISON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while making a hard right hand turn, van had a complete loss of power. engine, lights, power steering and power brakes all died instantly. managed to stop the van without hitting anything, but if someone had been coming the other way, no way an accident wouldn't have happened. put car in park, turned key and it restarted and drove fine. called dealer and took it in for them to look at it. there were approx. 10 error codes recorded. they kept van for four hours, ended up saying it was a dead battery and they replaced it and sent me on my way. they said paperwork has to be sent through warranty and will send me a copy when it comes back. explanation doesn't fit situation. *nm
Reported in: HARRISON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
we bought our 2005 odyssey in november of 2004. we have had constant grinding/scraping noises with the front brakes. this has happened since the day we bought the vehicle. we took it to the dealership in 2005 and they could not duplicate the problem. the problem is intermittent and tends to happen when traveling down hill and coming to a stop. the noise is god awful!!! nhtsa needs to conduct an investigation into this problem as there are several complaints on file.
Reported in: MILFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
loss of brakes moving foreword slowly after backing up a number of times at a sun city posse garage sale. i knocked down a table but no injuries this is the second time i have lost braking moving very slowly(less than 5 mph) but i can not account for the details the first time. there were many posse witnesses. *nm
Reported in: SUN CITY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
dt*: the contact stated while idling, the vehicle jerked and the engine light illuminated. the dealership upgraded the software. then, while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and the engine management system was replaced, but the problem persisted.
Reported in: MONTVERDE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
STEERING
dt*: the contact stated while sitting idle after driving a long distance, a whine was heard intermittently in the steering column. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem. the consumer stated the dealer did state there were problems with other vans like his. updated 12/01/06 *jb
Reported in: DELTONA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
SUSPENSION:FRONT
when purchased new off the lot, experienced substantial pull to the right. drove 500 miles and returned to dealer for service. was told they needed to install camber bolts then align suspension (they reduced tire pressure in all four tires by ten pounds). problem was not abated. after 5000 road trip, returned to dealer to align again(again reducing tire pressure). six months later was still experiencing pull, but now accompanied by progressively worsening vibration. dealer rotated and cross switched tires (once again reducing tire pressure). problem seemed solved. midway though next 5000 mile road trip vibration and pull started to recur, growing progressively worse as trip was concluded. now at 26000 miles both front tires have substantial wear and need to be replaced and the car once more needs to be aligned. *jb
Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
dt*: the contact stated the sunroof glass shattered, nearly causing injuries to the passengers. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that there seemed to be no objects that hit the vehicle to cause the shattered glass and they could not determine what caused the incident. the contact expressed concern that the glass was defective.
Reported in: GLENCOE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STEERING
steering wheel shake at 50+ mph since new. dealer not receptive to complaints during first few visits and recall service visits. week of 11-12-06 dealer will test drive due to 'service bulletin' from honda. we have been putting up with this wheel shake for two years. *jb
Reported in: DONNA TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
power steering pump created whining noise which the dealer determined was a defective pump. mileage was about 13k when bought to dealer. noise was present after long drives (30 mins or more). power steering pump replaced. new power steering pump has started developed low level noise again. *nm
Reported in: HICKSVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
TIRES
premature tire wear. honda odyssey touring has michelin pax tire system designated as a high-end premium feature safety system. these tires wear out in 23000 miles, which is well below standard tires offered on other honda odyssey packages. in addition, the pax system is a proprietary design offered only by one tire manufacturer, is not compatible with standard wheels, and requires dealer/tire service garages to have unique expensive mounting equipment. few tire dealers support pax. example: only one dealer in san diego supports pax. for travelers on the road who experience a failure, it will be difficult or impossible to locate a near by replacement. the odyssey touring does not come with a spare tire, so the max run-flat distance of 100 mi may not be enough to reach tire store. the honda sales representatives do not offer any of this information to prospective customers at the time of sale. the honda odyssey tour model can not be retrofitted with standard tires due to vehicle's computer system settings. *nm
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
multiple issues and incidents. overall significant cooling system design flaws combined with tow package install mistakes leave the cooling lines un-secure and unprotected. 2 ac line punctures, 5 power steering grinding repair attempts to no avail. *nm
Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HKRL1862YH
EQUIPMENT
multiple issues and incidents. overall significant cooling system design flaws combined with tow package install mistakes leave the cooling lines un-secure and unprotected. 2 ac line punctures, 5 power steering grinding repair attempts to no avail. *nm
Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HKRL1862YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
multiple issues and incidents. overall significant cooling system design flaws combined with tow package install mistakes leave the cooling lines un-secure and unprotected. 2 ac line punctures, 5 power steering grinding repair attempts to no avail. *nm
Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HKRL1862YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
front brakes make a loud grinding noise and pulsation under moderate braking. most noticeable on down-hill stops in warm weather. *jb
Reported in: TEMECULA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
front brakes make a loud grinding noise and pulsation under moderate braking. most noticeable on down-hill stops in warm weather. *jb
Reported in: TEMECULA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
STEERING
noticed an oscillation (shimmy) at 40+ mph around 7k miles that progressively worsened over the next couple of months. after 4 visits to the dealer within the first year, which included 2 alignments, 2 road force balancing and tire rotations, the shimmy still persists at 24k miles. dealer cannot fix. will contact honda directly. *nm
Reported in: KAYSVILLE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
transmission makes vibrating noise about 45 mph when accelerating on slight uphill grade. van taken to dealer shop for investigation. i was told that all checks were within honda spec. i was informed that it probably always did this and that i just didn't notice it. *jb
Reported in: SPRING CHURCH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
tl* - the contact has a 2005 honda odyssey es. the contact stated that when he pulls the seat belt down on the drivers seat to put in on it gets caught between the door pillar and seat. it is wearing the material of the seat, and the contact is concerned that this will either ruin or blow out the air bag in the drivers seat. the contact stated that this is an ongoing problem. the current and failure mileage were both 10740. the consumer has found help. updated 03/15/07. *jb
Reported in: ROSEVILLE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
noise when making a turn. dealer said that the power steering pump needs to be replaced. van is only 2 years old. it seems that the power steering pump should last a lot longer that. dealer said it is not covered by warranty. *jb
Reported in: ADAMS MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
i own a 2005 honda odyssey touring with michelin pax run flat tires. i was recently informed by honda service that my tires needed to be replaced (were worn to 4/32nds) at only 17k miles and at a cost of $300+ per tire. additionally, even to patch the tire with a small nail puncture would cost $90+. i feel that the premature wear on these tires is a defect and the owners of this vehicle are being faced with frequent and costly replacement of these defective tires and/or safety issues with worn tires. *jb
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
we own a 2005 honda odyssey equipped with the michelin pax tire system. we have been complaining to the dealer's service dept. about the odd wear (edges worn out while the center of the tread looks fine, and so far they have charged us for an alignment (they said they could not even consider checking into it until we paid for this, and then later told us this was a common complaint with the pax system tires, which leads me to believe that they were only trying to make a few bucks off of us, but that's another matter). the vehicle has tpms, so we know tire pressure is not a factor (at least if following honda's recommendations is assumed to not contribute to the wear). we do not drive the vehicle aggressively (it is a minivan, and carries our 2 young children, with my wife being the primary driver, so the odds of anyone with this complaint on the odyssey are that they drive very conservatively). the dealer has told us for approx 10000 miles (half the total mileage driven to this point) that the wear is not abnormal, but now we can not longer drive the van in inclement weather since the last 1/5 of both sides of the tires have worn to the point of not having any water sipes left to prevent hydroplaning in rainy conditions. the dealers service dept has revealed that they have had numerous complaints about these tires, but michelin in their typically "holier than though" manner of never making a bad product (this words from the dealer rep) has stone walled attempts at getting them to admit fault with the design or manufacture of the product. furthermore, they have a monopoly on the product's replacement, leaving customers no choice but to pay a king's ransom for another set of these tires we do not want. we are filing a complaint, and seeking any info on joining a class action lawsuit against michelin and honda of america for selling a patently dangerous product to a consumer group who purchased a product with safety being a major factor in the purchase decision. *nm
Reported in: SIMPSONVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
tl*- the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact was experiencing steering problems related to recall #05v039000. while driving 50 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. while attempting to gain control of the steering the vehicle moved from the left to the right. the contact called the police, and was not given a police report. the mechanic replaced the tires, and stated that the failure was due to the tires. the contact advised the mechanic of the steering recall ,and he denied that it was related. none of the air bags in the vehicle deployed at the time of the collision. recall #05v344000 was related to the air bags: frontal:sensor/control module. the drivers side door was difficult to close unless pressure was applied. the weather was not a factor. the current and failure mileage was 36,200. *ak
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
tl*- the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact was experiencing steering problems related to recall #05v039000. while driving 50 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. while attempting to gain control of the steering the vehicle moved from the left to the right. the contact called the police, and was not given a police report. the mechanic replaced the tires, and stated that the failure was due to the tires. the contact advised the mechanic of the steering recall ,and he denied that it was related. none of the air bags in the vehicle deployed at the time of the collision. recall #05v344000 was related to the air bags: frontal:sensor/control module. the drivers side door was difficult to close unless pressure was applied. the weather was not a factor. the current and failure mileage was 36,200. *ak
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
tl*- the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact was experiencing steering problems related to recall #05v039000. while driving 50 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. while attempting to gain control of the steering the vehicle moved from the left to the right. the contact called the police, and was not given a police report. the mechanic replaced the tires, and stated that the failure was due to the tires. the contact advised the mechanic of the steering recall ,and he denied that it was related. none of the air bags in the vehicle deployed at the time of the collision. recall #05v344000 was related to the air bags: frontal:sensor/control module. the drivers side door was difficult to close unless pressure was applied. the weather was not a factor. the current and failure mileage was 36,200. *ak
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN OH || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
TIRES
since i bought my van, i have had nothing but trouble with the pax tire system. i will never buy another honda. the reputation that held in my personal experiences growing up into adulthood now have been shattered. i have had no support through my local dealer nor honda headquarters. i am still experiencing problems with the steering even after replacing all 4 tires at my own expense. it is a disgusting that honda is selling cars they cannot fix. i am totally fed up with the situation with my car and feel hopeless for its future. please help! i have told everyone i know to stay away from honda and especially the touring model! *jb
Reported in: ADAMSTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
TIRES
purchase 05 honda odyssey in oct 04. pax tire was replaced under warranty in nov 04. in may 2006 i was told tires worn and need replacing and it is not covered under warranty. my car is serviced at honda dealer as recommended. i didn't replace tires at time, but got a flat while on vacation and had it replaced. now march 14, 30,000 maintenance i'm told three tires need replacing. *jb
Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
tl*- the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the front passenger wont open from the inside when the door handle was engaged. the dealer informed the contact that the inside cable was disconnected. there was a recall for this problem in may of 2006. the dealer repaired the front door inner handle cable. the problem recurred on the front passenger door. the contact felt the dealer should correct the problem without cost to him because it was a recurring problem. the current mileage was 50000.*ak
Reported in: VESTAL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
the air conditioner a/c on my 2005 honda odyssey stopped working. i took vehicle to the dealer, who said a rock had hit the condenser and caused a hole. this was not covered by warranty and will cost between $800 and $1000 to fix. honda stated that it was not under warranty because it was caused by an outside influence ie the rock. there was no protection for the condenser as it was located near two big holes for air intake under the licence plate, and the a/c condenserwas not protected by mesh or anything that would prevent rocks from hitting it under normal road conditions. if i could not drive it on the road without worrying about a rock hitting the a/c, then where can i drive it? *ak
Reported in: PORT JEFFERSON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
electrical problem with my honda odyssey 2005 i brought it brand new and every time i sit in the vehicle it will not start. the dealer told me battery drained out. it already happen 4 times and the main switch of the light is already off they keep on saying that we left the light on. for goodness sake!!! we have 3 cars and this van only has the problem. we think something is wrong in the system that's draining the battery i told them several times but they won't believe me. i am worried about my warranty what if it expires then suddenly they will find out what's wrong with the vehicle and payment will come out of my pocket. please advise thanks. *jb
Reported in: ARDEN NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
air conditioner a/c condenser/compressor punctured, possibly by street debris (rock?). design flaw. not adequately protected. expensive, non-warranted item!*ak
Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
we first noticed a severe vibration in our car about two months ago when traveling between 65-70 mph. took honda ody to dealer to have them review. suggested we rotate and balance tires (as we have done with nearly each oil change). car had 20k miles. we did as suggested but vibration continued. we drove the car to south florida (8 hours of driving) and the vibration seemed to worsen. went to different local honda dealer to have them look at it. they suggested another balance and alignment. we said ok (another $150) and they said their tech drove it and it was gone. great - took the car home and experienced it again on my test loop home. called second dealer again who took car in. first they looked at the pax system and said we need new tires and that should fix it. they then put new tires on from a new ody on their lot. did not resolve it. now they feel it is the front axles that are defective and still have the car. hopefully this will fix the problems but not from what i have read from other consumers of the 2005 honda ody... i feel all this will recur. so, two problems. the pax system touted for safety and longevity has almost bald side edges of each tire at 22k miles now. is this safe for my family? now i need to replace them for $1k. second issue is faulty axles that are worn at 22k miles. wow. seems to be some serious safety and design defects in this $40k vehicle that would not be accepted on a $20k car. *jb
Reported in: LAKE MARY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
OTHER
air conditioner on 2005 honda odyssey went out. dealer claimed condenser has hole due to road damage. i found numerous complaints of this nature on topix.net. dealer themselves claimed to get a few per month. since it is considered road hazard, it is not covered by warranty. dealer cost to fix is ~$800. though not a safety hazard, it certainly seems to be a design problem in that honda is not sufficiently protecting this component. *jb
Reported in: RICHMOND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
TIRES
we have a 2005 honda odessy,with pax tire system. tires failed at approximately 25000 miles. neither michelin nor honda have done anything. i was asked did i drive the car up and down hills? at the time the car was hydro planing so badly we felt unsafe. we have had to buy new wheels ,and tirese and sensors or get out of this worthless set of tires. i would never buy a vehicle with this on. all we got are bills and lies. *ak
Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
4 year child in the back drivers side seat, not the third row. vehicle is equiped with an automatic rear sliding door closure mechanism. the door closure system has safety mechanism that appeared to be fuctioning properly at the time of the incident. when automatic door was closing child put her left hand between the door and the frame as it closed. the door continued to close and completed the latching process with the child's hand crushed between the door and the frame. the door had to be opened to extract the childs hand. the child sustained serve crushing injuries to the entire hand, from the palm to the finger tips. the child was taken immeadiately to an pediatric orthopedic surgeon. the surgeon x-rayed the hand and determined that one of the bones on the middle finger had been broken. after the incident the automatic door safety mechanism appeared to be functioning normally. *ak
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
2005 odyssey car has less than 30,000 miles. a/c stopped working. was told debris went under car and punctured condenser. not covered under warranty. after paying out of pocket for repairs discovered many other similar complaints. exact same problem with exact same explanation by dealership repair worker. if this is a design flaw, it should be repaired but not out of my pocket. it seems very clear honda is aware of the problem. *ak
Reported in: MANSFIELD TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
honda odyssey 2005. two separate incidences of coolant system being pierced by a stone. october 2005, a/c coolant leaked out. april 2007, radiator pierced by a stone and caused a leak. dozens of other similar issues reported on web chat boards see >> http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/honda-odyssey/tjbopfur3svarkhcj/p4#lastpost dealer says not covered by warranty -- but appears to be obvious design and product flaw. *jb
Reported in: GRAND RAPIDS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
well, the pax tires that are on my 2005 honda odyssey are junk. from my own experience i can tell you i have taken out a small loan to replace 2 of the tires and i do a lot of highway driving. the vehicle is under regular maintenance and i keep it in excellent shape. this is why i was so shocked to hear i needed new tires in 1/2 the time a normal set of tires would be needed. it is shocking but i was told this is the price for security. hmmm, i thought that is why i was sold the roadside assistance and the extended warranty and etc. well from what i can tell some one should do something about these tires. either increase the quality of the rubber, or recall them and give used regular tires and rims. they are just not acceptable. to add to this my vehicle has a shake in it and the shop is not sure but think i need to replace the other two tire as soon as possible. but i was told no promises that will fix the shake. the shake was not there until the new tires were put on the vehicle.
Reported in: NEWARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
OTHER
we have a 2005 honda odyssey with 22k miles. air condition stopped working last weekend. took the car to dealer and was told a tiny stone hit the ac condenser. the damage is not covered by manufacture warranty. repair cost is over $800. the damage in fact is caused by poor design and defective condenser. there have been many complaints on ac condenser problem across almost all honda vehicles. please investigate the issue and protect consumer right. *jb
Reported in: VERNON HILLS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
the air bag warning light stays on. the van was purchased new in november 2004 and has never been in an accident. given that the airbags have been manufactured for over 20 years they should not fail or indicated failure after 2.5 years. *ak
Reported in: SOUTH EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
for the second time in the last 16 months a design flaw allowed a rock to damage the air conditioner condenser on the 2005 honda odessey. this repair is $1000 and not covered under warranty.
Reported in: NORTH CANTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE
2005 defective honda odyssey spoiler customer states that the spoiler had a defective design because ice and snow accumulated under it causing it to become loose**cc the consumer stated while driving down the highway, the spoiler became detached from the vehicle along with the brake light and fell onto the road. *jb
Reported in: TRUMBULL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38245B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
i was traveling at about 60 mph in the far left lane on 490 w in rochester ny on saturday may 12, 2007 when i felt the accelerator pulled away from my foot. the car proceed to accelerate on its own. i looked at the dash to see if the cruise-control had somehow come on but it had not. i then tapped the brake to see if the acceleration would back off. it did not and i was now moving at about 80 mph with the engine revving over 5000 rpms . i proceed to apply the brake very hard with one feet and then both feet to prevent from driving into the back of the cars in front of me. i was literally standing on the brake with both feet to try to negate some of the speed. the car was going over 90 mph when i was able to pull over to the right side of the rode and drive off the road. once i got to the shoulder, i jammed the car into neutral and the engine made a loud grinding noise for a period as i continued speeding down the shoulder. it finally stopped revving ,and i was then able to stop and put the vehicle in park. my husband reported to me that a similar thing happened to him last week when backing out of the driveway.*ak the flat bed driver reported to the dealer that the vehicle speedometer read 40 mph when he was driving the vehicle onto the flat bed, yet the vehicle was not going that fast.
Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
air conditioner (a/c ) condenser punctured by rock. design is poor allowing condenser to be easily punctured by debris. *ak
Reported in: MEDFORD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
pax tires fall apart and the dealer did not service them well. tread failure 1 to 2 inches of rubber fell off, down to threads. dealer claimed that running into a curb could cause this to happen. tires failed before 30 thousand miles. cost approximately $100 more than normal tires. honda provided no other options to tire problem, monopoly on the manufacturer of tire, michelin. monopoly on service to vehicle where little other dependents are available to replace tire. discount tire is the only other provider. honda does not recognize any other optional tires for use on their odyssey. discount tire proposes a replacement with a 18 inch z rated tire that might leave vehicle with a dash warning that cant be turned off or disarmed. tire pressure system also is not accurate or reliable. no restfully options by owner. weather changes set off the tire pressure alarm that can only be reset by dealer. one of the pax features was to replace a spare because of weight. a pax tire is 25 lbs more per tire than a normal tire thus nullifying any benefits. cost is a hundred dollars more per tire and reliability is less. service ability is less. a dealer this last time was unable to break the bead on the tire. the tire before that they had to replace tire and rim 2 to 3 weeks to get it done. this time two weeks has past and the service not done failed due to mechanical failure on there new $30k000 tire machine. *ak
Reported in: SAMMAMISH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
TIRES
my wife and i purchased a new honda odyssey van in 2005 which was equipped with pax runflat tires. at the time, we were told that the tires would wear like regular non run-flat tires, and would be 10-15% more expensive to replace. we were also told that all honda dealers would have the necessary equipment to service these special tires. none of these statemants has proven to be true. the tires are all worn out at 31k miles, and we were quoted a price of $1300 plus tax to have them replaced. worse yet, our neartest dealer (flagstaff honda) does not have the necessary equipment to service them 2 years after their release. to make things worse, we now have a flat and gettign it fixed will require us to drive 50 mph on a busy inerstate (where everyone else is doing 80+mph) which i refuse to do. because of all these problems, i have elected to purchase new rims, tires and pressure sensors (plus a spare tire) all of which will cost over $1000. i consider this to be a defect and the tire system was not fairly explained, with all it's shortcomings or we would have never purchased this model.
Reported in: SEDONA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 11111111111
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
road debris or small rock came through the air dam in the lower valance on the front bumper, striking the air conditioner condenser and piercing a hole in it. this resulted in a leak of the air conditioner coolant and required replacement of the condenser unit at approximately $700. american honda will not cover under their vehicle warranty because they claim it is due to a road hazard and not from a manufacturing defect. i respectfully disagree and believe this is a latent design defect, that from a quick internet search, appears to be occurring regularly on several honda models. this damage is also causing the release of potentially harmful air conditioner freon into the atmosphere. most importantly, in 30+ years of driving, i have never heard of a pebble causing such damage on a vehicle. it is unconscionable for american honda to take the position that this is a road hazard and to direct their customers to file with their insurance carriers for relief.
Reported in: DUMFRIES VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
air conditioning system failed due to condenser unit poorly designed. unit was not protected and kept getting holes in it. as per dealer, widespread problem with honda on this vehicle. 2005 honda odyssey. *ak
Reported in: ALTAMONT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
i purchased a "certified pre-owned" 2005 honda odyssey and the honda care extended warranty in march of 2007. i was planning a trip from texas to west virginia with a friend and our three kids, all under the age of five. in alabama, we realized the air conditioning was releasing hot air. i called the honda dealerships in all the major cities we passed through. since it was a saturday on a holiday weekend, no one would help us. i called honda care and was told they could do nothing because the van was still under factory warranty. when i arrived in west virginia, i made an appointment with the honda dealership. the technicians there informed me that there was a hole in the van's condenser that "must have been caused by a rock." i was also informed that this would not be covered under either my factory warranty or my extended warranty. i had no choice but to pay $633.52 to get it fixed. i spoke to representatives at gunn honda, who advised me to call honda. i called the honda customer service number. the regional manager called me and gave a seemingly rehearsed speech of how this would not be covered under my warranty. after a search online, i discovered that there are many many people who have had this same issue with this model. i am very distraught to think that no one has stepped forward to protect the hard-working citizens of this country from such a scandalous conspiracy. i am an army veteran who served time in iraq. my husband is active duty, stationed in hawaii, set to go to afghanistan. we cannot afford a plane ticket for him to come home because i had to use all of our savings for this. why are people being deceived about how great honda is and how the odyssey is the number one minivan, and not being warned about such an expensive defect in the design? what can be done about this? am i to just let this organization take advantage of me?
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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.
Reported in: GRAY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
OTHER
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.
Reported in: GEORGETOWN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38275B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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.
Reported in: MUNDELEIN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
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.
Reported in: CLYDE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: SPOKANE VALLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
Reported in: MASSAPEQUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
Reported in: NORTHPORT AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
STRUCTURE
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.
Reported in: NORTHPORT AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
TIRES
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
Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
Reported in: WOODBRIDGE VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Reported in: SOUTHPORT FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
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
Reported in: SOUTH EASTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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.
Reported in: ROSHARON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Reported in: SPENCERVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
TIRES
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.
Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
STEERING
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
Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38245B
OTHER
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
Reported in: PRAIRIEVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
Reported in: DEER PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38445B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Reported in: PIEDMONT CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: LAKE JACKSON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
Reported in: CALLAWAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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
Reported in: LAYTON UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HKYF18574H
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that there is a wide opening on the lower grill of the vehicle. a rock entered the grill and created a hole in the air conditioner condenser, which caused a leak. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the air conditioner condenser. the contact researched the failure and found numerous complaints for this same failure. the failure and current mileages were 61,000. updated 12-12-07. *kb
Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
i am the original owner of the 2005 honda odyssey with about 15 k miles. in june we noticed loss of the ac system. upon a visit to local honda dealer i was told that a rock/road debris punctured the ac condenser and the repair estimate runs about $ 700.00. in a process of calling 5 other local honda dealers trying to get a better pricing, i learned that my case is not that rare as it may sound. i was told that on average they replace about 2-3 ac condensers a month. then i checked the internet and found much more odyssey's owner with identical stories. my issue is that 2005-2007 odyssey has a design flaw - too big opening under the bumper that allows any road debris to penetrate ac condenser and/or radiator. i am firm believer that honda acknowledges that problem because 2008 odyssey has a very nice, factory installed screen mesh under the bumper without any significant body upgrades for that year model. i called the regional honda customer service center but they denied any responsibility.
Reported in: RENTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
STRUCTURE
i am the original owner of the 2005 honda odyssey with about 15 k miles. in june we noticed loss of the ac system. upon a visit to local honda dealer i was told that a rock/road debris punctured the ac condenser and the repair estimate runs about $ 700.00. in a process of calling 5 other local honda dealers trying to get a better pricing, i learned that my case is not that rare as it may sound. i was told that on average they replace about 2-3 ac condensers a month. then i checked the internet and found much more odyssey's owner with identical stories. my issue is that 2005-2007 odyssey has a design flaw - too big opening under the bumper that allows any road debris to penetrate ac condenser and/or radiator. i am firm believer that honda acknowledges that problem because 2008 odyssey has a very nice, factory installed screen mesh under the bumper without any significant body upgrades for that year model. i called the regional honda customer service center but they denied any responsibility.
Reported in: RENTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
brakes, when applied at speeds over 60mph cause the van to wobble uncontrollably. brakes also "whine" when slowing on approach and into a parking space. dealer has responded that they cannot duplicate issues, so no repairs were made. issues have continued under normal driving conditions.*cn
Reported in: TORRANCE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. he observed that the tread on all four tires was worn. the contact owns run flat michelin energy lx pax tires. the tire size is 235-710r-460a. the tire pressure is 33 on the front and 35 on the rear. the tread on the front, rear passenger and driver side tires tread are worn. the treads are wearing on the tires faster than normal. a local tire dealer stated that only honda can diagnose the tire failure due to the special metric rims. the dealer and tire manufacturer have advised him to bring the vehicle to the dealer to purchase tires. the tires on the vehicle are required to be replaced two to three times a year compared to conventional tires. honda gave a quote of $2,000 to replace all four tires. he was not advised at the time the vehicle was purchased of the additional cost to change the tires or that the tires last half as long as normal tires. the contact asked honda to replace the current 710 rims with conventional 17 inch rims; however, he hasn't received a response. the contact filed complaint/case number, n012008-01-0201951 with the manufacturers customer care center. he also spoke with the tire manufacturer and an attorney. the current and failure mileages were 6,000.
Reported in: VANDIVER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel and took her vehicle to the dealer. the diagnosis was that the power steering pump failed. the pump was replaced at the dealer's expense. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. they stated that the steering wheel suspension needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.
Reported in: UPPER MARLBORO MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38475B
SUSPENSION:FRONT
front rh wheel bearing premature wear @ tear, replaced twice. lower trans. mount replaced, fall apart causing front end to shake.
Reported in: SUN VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
front rh wheel bearing premature wear @ tear, replaced twice. lower trans. mount replaced, fall apart causing front end to shake.
Reported in: SUN VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
TIRES
2005 honda odyssey touring van have the pax runflat tires. replaced 9 tires in the first 30,000 miles. one tire was put on and in 2,000 miles and it failed (bubble in side wall). michelin would not do anything for me regarding warranty. after talking with the local honda dealer, they told me it is not unusual for this tire to only get 30,000 miles on them before they need to be replaced. i have called michelin and they said this mileage is the norm. at $250.00 per tire, something should be done. thank you for listening.
Reported in: MIDLOTHIAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
i recently turned the vehicle from one side to the other quickly. the steering seemed to fail (got very hard) then recovered after a few seconds. i took the car in for warranty service with a few other problems at west hills honda in bremerton, wa. they took care of one problem, but couldn't adjust the misaligned glove box and most disconcerting of all, could not fix the steering problem. they actually did replicate the same problem i had. they said they also replicated it on other odyssey's. they called honda engineers and were told that the power steering pump could not keep up with the demand, but it is normal and there is no fix necessary!
Reported in: SILVERDALE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving between 50-60 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes and the steering wheel shook violently. the contact stated that she also heard a whining noise. the whining noise occurred primarily in colder temperatures. the dealer stated that the power steering rack was leaking and needed a power steering rack pump. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.
Reported in: FORTWORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 honda odyssey tailgate hinge failure. consumer states that the tailgate fell onto her while she was reaching into the back of the van. mechanic determined that the left tailgate support malfunctioned and replaced it. *kb
Reported in: SANFORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
my 3 year old son sits in a booster seat, driver's side, in the 2nd row seats of our 05 odyssey ex-l. this model has electric sliding doors on both sides. my son routinely opens and closes the door by pulling the handle after asking permission. on this occasion, he was seated in his seat and buckled in when he started the door closing. about 10 seconds later, as the door was completing it's latching, he started screaming at the top of his lungs. his left hand was caught at the back edge of the door between the weatherstrip and the door itself. i had to open the door with the dash mounted button to release his hand. upon examination by his mother and me, one of his fingers was scratched a bit and they hurt, but no indications of more serious injury, thanks to god. i've always been a bit concerned about the front of the door catching or pinching someone, but never really thought about the back of the door as it pulls in to latch. upon testing myself after this, it actually takes a fair amount of force back there to make the door reverse. a child's' fingers will be no match for it. i think honda (and probably others) needs to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of automatic doors on minivans.
Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while approaching a stop, the engine revved and the contact had to depress the brake pedal extremely hard to prevent a crash. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. in early march of 2008, two days after the contact left the dealer, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 34,000. updated 04/04/08. *lj the consumer had to apply extreme pressure on the brake to prevent the vehicle from moving forward. updated
Reported in: BROOKSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while approaching a stop, the engine revved and the contact had to depress the brake pedal extremely hard to prevent a crash. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. in early march of 2008, two days after the contact left the dealer, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 34,000. updated 04/04/08. *lj the consumer had to apply extreme pressure on the brake to prevent the vehicle from moving forward. updated
Reported in: BROOKSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a whistling noise coming from the windshield. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 47,000.
Reported in: DANIA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated and has remained lit ever since. the dealer stated that the air bag system needed to be replaced at the cost of $550. the failure mileage was 44,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 04/16/08. *lj
Reported in: ST. PETERS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38425B
EQUIPMENT
on honda odyssey 2005 model year (potentially other model years too), the flawed placement of air conditioning condenser in the front without any protection cause condenser to fail upon impact from road debris flying into it. when condenser fails and leaks, light smoke is observed. this is a potential fire hazard, not to mention up to $1000 cost incurred to replace the condenser and fix the ac system. honda needs to fix this design flaw for its customers by either shield the condenser or move it to a location less susceptible to road debris impact. there is no justification for exposing this vital part...
Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
on honda odyssey 2005 model year (potentially other model years too), the flawed placement of air conditioning condenser in the front without any protection cause condenser to fail upon impact from road debris flying into it. when condenser fails and leaks, light smoke is observed. this is a potential fire hazard, not to mention up to $1000 cost incurred to replace the condenser and fix the ac system. honda needs to fix this design flaw for its customers by either shield the condenser or move it to a location less susceptible to road debris impact. there is no justification for exposing this vital part...
Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
condenser damage from road hazard. cost to replace $929.68, plus time off and frustration.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
WHEELS:RIM
multiple and random flat tires due to corrosion forming on original equipment alloy wheels. six flat tires to date. on all occasions, there has never been a puncture of any kind in the tires.
Reported in: OLD BETHPAGE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
there were no events leading to failure. failure of the rear door support strut was sudden. one of the strut failed immediately. upon research on internet, found that strut making sound most likely had a failed seal and inert gas had escaped. appeared similar to recall issue with toyota sienna's. honda mfg had no recall issue with the failure of the strut. upon contact with local honda distributor first honda in simi valley, because car had 37k miles it had gone beyond the 36k warranty for the vehicle. cost for material and labor to repair the strut was $170k material $110 and labor $60 approx. the actual repair work took 10 - 15 minutes. van is used to transport small children and the failure of the one, made owner- mom very difficult to put in and remove- strollers used and stored in back of vehicle. if failure had been while putting items in and out of the rear, the heavy weight of the door would have resulted in serious injury.
Reported in: MOORPARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
a whistle developed around the windshield. dealer said pillar molding needed to be replaced. replacements were installed at owners expense, but did not fix problem. dealer then said the cowl seemed to be warped. dealer replaced, this time at their expense, and fixed problem. said seal had come loose under cowl.
Reported in: ASHLAND MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION
2005 honda odyssey noise in the front of the vehicle and shaking in steering wheel. consumer states that the dealer stated the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. even after the replacement the problem persisted. *kb the consumer was informed the problem he was experiencing with the shaking was due to a inoperative catalytic converter. it was replaced, however the noise and shaking continued. the vehicle had run flat tires, so if the tires became flat the consumer could drive up to 50 miles, however when the consumer experienced a flat, the vehicle would not move. the consumer was informed the tire was defective. the engine light illuminated. the consumer was told the vehicle needed another catalytic converter. when the consumer picked the vehicle up, the engine light was still on.*jb
Reported in: SCARSDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
2005 honda odyssey noise in the front of the vehicle and shaking in steering wheel. consumer states that the dealer stated the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. even after the replacement the problem persisted. *kb the consumer was informed the problem he was experiencing with the shaking was due to a inoperative catalytic converter. it was replaced, however the noise and shaking continued. the vehicle had run flat tires, so if the tires became flat the consumer could drive up to 50 miles, however when the consumer experienced a flat, the vehicle would not move. the consumer was informed the tire was defective. the engine light illuminated. the consumer was told the vehicle needed another catalytic converter. when the consumer picked the vehicle up, the engine light was still on.*jb
Reported in: SCARSDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
2005 honda odyssey noise in the front of the vehicle and shaking in steering wheel. consumer states that the dealer stated the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. even after the replacement the problem persisted. *kb the consumer was informed the problem he was experiencing with the shaking was due to a inoperative catalytic converter. it was replaced, however the noise and shaking continued. the vehicle had run flat tires, so if the tires became flat the consumer could drive up to 50 miles, however when the consumer experienced a flat, the vehicle would not move. the consumer was informed the tire was defective. the engine light illuminated. the consumer was told the vehicle needed another catalytic converter. when the consumer picked the vehicle up, the engine light was still on.*jb
Reported in: SCARSDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
bought a 2005 honda odyssey on 7/1/05. on 4/4/06, the air conditioning condenser had to be replaced due to incidental damage from a road debris (probably a rock) puncturing it and leaking the freon out. on 4/28/08, the same thing has occurred. looking on the internet, i have found many people having this same problem. the condenser coils are on the front of the vehicle with no protection from road debris (e.g., a mesh or wire screen).
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
bought a 2005 honda odyssey on 7/1/05. on 4/4/06, the air conditioning condenser had to be replaced due to incidental damage from a road debris (probably a rock) puncturing it and leaking the freon out. on 4/28/08, the same thing has occurred. looking on the internet, i have found many people having this same problem. the condenser coils are on the front of the vehicle with no protection from road debris (e.g., a mesh or wire screen).
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
2005 honda odyssey has wide opening where condenser sits - allowing rocks to damage it. i have had to replace the condenser twice in a 6 month period because of this rock problem. $750.00 to fix. american honda will not admit there is a design flaw nor will they cover the costs. driving through the desert in 100 degree weather with 3 young children and no a/c is ridiculous.
Reported in: SPANISH FORK UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
i bought my honda odyssey minivan spring 2005 and we have repaired the air conditioner every year and i have complained to the dealership, they always tell me a rock popped up and hit the system so they are not liable i don't drive my car on rocky roads but i suppose that could happen but every year ? i think it is honda's standard reply to a problem they know is their fault , i love the way my van handles, looks and really everything about it except it is getting old when spring comes around to bring it in to get the air conditioner fixed.
Reported in: MUENSTER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while turning the vehicle at 10 mph, the brakes made a loud squeaking sound when they were depressed. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but it is still experiencing the same failure. whenever the vehicle is driven over 60 mph, the steering wheel begins to vibrate. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times for this failure as well. the current mileage was 31,000 and failure mileage was 27,000. updated 07/15/08. *lj updated 07/15/08
Reported in: HUMBLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
my 2005 honda odyssey touring van needed new hatch struts. i have 42,000 miles on van. labor $44.78 - parts $130.80 - charge for preparing repair order $4.48 - tax $10.81. total cost $190.87. i told my friend who has a toyota sienna and he just received a letter from toyota telling him they have had problems with the hatch struts and have extended the warranty for five years, i think. if you have had the problem repaired already they will pay you back. i wonder if they use the same struts? good customer service from toyota. are you listening honda?
Reported in: BARNEGAT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38885B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
replaced the air conditioner condenser on honda 2005 odyssey van twice (mar 06, may 08) caused by rocks hitting/damaging the condenser because of a faulty grille design that does not protect the condenser from flying rocks/debris when driving.
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
air conditioner not working. according to the honda service dealer(ph 805-584-6632). a rock hit the condenser and made a hole. i have seen many people complain about the same problem on the net and feel honda should pay to fix it as it is a design flaw.
Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
a leak in air conditioning system allegedly caused by rock from the highway. the condenser was replaced at a cost of $720.
Reported in: SOUTH HOLLAND IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
my a/c quit working while on my way home from the airport. i took it to the local honda dealership who informed me that a rock or other debris from the road punctured a hole in the a/c compressor. i assumed this would be paid by honda under warranty but i was informed that it would not. in researching this problem online, i have uncovered a large number of other individuals who have had a similar scenario. this is a design flaw in that the a/c is exposed to potential damage from the road and should be subject to a recall to fix it. honda is undoubtedly aware of this problem but refuses address this issue in a responsible manner, which is a disappointment.
Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
i own a 2005 honda odyssey and it has 39k miles. my a/c just went out and i took it to a local shop and the mechanic was shocked to see i needed to replace the compressor on such a new vehicle. i paid approx $600 to get it fixed. i checked the internet and there are mass quantities of complaints about the odyssey a/c problem with rock damage to the compressor and honda is well aware of this problem.
Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving 35 mph, the driver side sliding door opened on its own. two weeks prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the driver's side sliding door would close, but the instrument panel light indicated that the door was ajar. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 39,214.
Reported in: PINE GROVE MILLS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the air bag system was inoperative. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). the contact would be responsible for the repair costs and the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 48,000.
Reported in: LODI CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
TIRES
poor manufactured michelin tires. becoming unsafe to drive after 20,000miles michelin energy lx4 pax 235/710r-460 104t rb.
Reported in: TEMPLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
STRUCTURE
front grill is designed in a manner that objects can fly through and cause damage to interior parts. a/c condenser was damaged - appearance of a rock shot puncture.
Reported in: ROCKAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
front grill is designed in a manner that objects can fly through and cause damage to interior parts. a/c condenser was damaged - appearance of a rock shot puncture.
Reported in: ROCKAWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
we've had the left side sliding door on our 2005 honda odyssey fail to close numerous times over the past 3 years. the dealer has 'fixed' it at least four times in the past three years. most recently, while returning from a trip to florida, the door failed to close at a rest stop. in attempting to close the door manually, the 'sliding spring' broke and the door slipped off the track. we had to lift the door and slide it shut. when the spring broke, the weight of the door caused the sliding track to be dented outward. our fear is that the door can slide off the track and fall at any time since there's nothing to hold it in. we feel that this is a serious safety issue that should not be happening to any car much less a 3 year old vehicle. we contacted both honda and the dealer. we're being charged $95.00 for the dealer to diagnose the problem and may be charged the full cost of repairing the door. the dealer has indicated that in order to properly diagnose the problem, the door must be removed completely. this is a major repair that can run into several hundred dollars. neither honda or the dealer is offering to cover the cost of the repairs at this point despite their record of repeated repairs to this vehicle for the same problem.
Reported in: SNELLVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
a/c unit (driver side). condenser had small hole (probably from rock on road). required replacement. damage would appear to be related to design weakness--locating equipment in vulnerable spot (front--exposed to common road hazard, e.g., rocks). repair cost was $750. dealer agreed to provide free part which saved 50% of this cost--i'm sure this was to appease a long time customer, but this would only be possible because of the evidence, such as on this site, which demonstrated the frequency of this problem.
Reported in: READING MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
premature tire wear on my 2005 honda odyssey minivan, michelin lx-4 tires, completely worn out at 29,000 miles.
Reported in: ELMWOOD PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
front door would not open in "un-locked" position. taken to dealer who said that a cable broke from wear and tear. we do not excessively open and close the door. had to pay for replacement of door panel due to dealer destroying it to get to the cable.
Reported in: HINCKLEY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
EQUIPMENT
i have 2005 honda odyssey with res. both the wireless and the wired headphones do not work at all. the only thing you hear is a hissing sound.
Reported in: CHESTERFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
shimmy in front end when applying brakes on downhill. honda advised: caused by brake wearing. honda replaced front brakes and resurfaced rotors , 32,310 miles. now, 14,000 miles later, shimmy occurring on downhills when applying brakes. this is very unsafe especially to older or inexperienced drivers. i have been driving for over 55 years; i'm 74 years old...and i do know cars and engines, and have not had a vehicle with a shimmy since i was a kid! first occurred june 07 and started again 828/08..yesterday.
Reported in: FRISCO CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
SUSPENSION:FRONT
shimmy in front end when applying brakes on downhill. honda advised: caused by brake wearing. honda replaced front brakes and resurfaced rotors , 32,310 miles. now, 14,000 miles later, shimmy occurring on downhills when applying brakes. this is very unsafe especially to older or inexperienced drivers. i have been driving for over 55 years; i'm 74 years old...and i do know cars and engines, and have not had a vehicle with a shimmy since i was a kid! first occurred june 07 and started again 828/08..yesterday.
Reported in: FRISCO CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
there are times when i press the brake pedal and the car surges forward. this has happened at least 5 times in the last two weeks. i took it into mahwah honda and they checked the car and the error codes and found no problem.. it feels as though the accelerator was being pressed. both my wife and i experienced this problem at different times when we were driving and coming to a stop.
Reported in: MAHWAH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was driving my 2005 honda odyssey today and as i was pulling into a parking space (about 5 mph) at a drug store and coming to a stop, the vehicle suddenly accelerated (jumped) forward. had i not already had my foot on the brake i would have hit a rack of propane tanks! the car traveled about 4 ft from acceleration start to stopping and it rolled over the curb. my hard braking left a foot of tire tread marks on the concrete sidewalk from the front wheels. i always keep the cruise control (cc) off when driving locally but after i stopped the car, i noticed the cc was on. i did not turn it on and do not know how it activated. i want a record of the event. it left me shaken and want to insure that if there are other reports to nthsa actions be taken to advise owners of the problem. drove to other locations without further problems. i intend to advise local honda dealer and honda corporate as well.
Reported in: BURLESON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2005 honda odyssey minivan. the dvd system will not play through the headphones any longer. you can listen to the radio and cd's through the head phones but the dvd will not play through them. my husband and i are stuck listening to the kids dvd movie while traveling. very frustrating. the headphone used to work just fine. they are not wireless, so it is not a battery issue.
Reported in: LUSBY MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE
failure of tailgate stay assembly.
Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
failure of tailgate stay assembly.
Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
STRUCTURE:BODY
the lift gate will not stay open. when you open it and let go of it will fall on top of you.
Reported in: BEAVER DAM KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2005 honda odyssey the srs warning lamp on the instrument panel remain illuminated.
Reported in: PLAINSBORO NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
owner noticed that the air conditioning was not cooling. verified that compressor was running, but it did not load the engine - suspected loss of refrigerant. dealer confirmed no refrigerant was in system, and found that it had leaked out of condenser via a small hole, probably caused by something striking the condenser. owner had discovered numerous complaints by owners of same model of vehicle regarding the a/c condenser being exposed and not appropriately protected by grille, and over a year ago had contacted the manufacturer regarding this apparent oversight. mfr responded by saying they were not aware of any problems. owner contacted manufacturer with this incident and to date has not received any response. repairs estimated to be around $800. owner wants to know why the manufacturer has denied knowledge of this problem, and wants manufacturer to provide a solution to prevent it from happening again. owner's spouse has medical condition requiring air conditioning.
Reported in: LAKE MARY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JA4NW51S43J
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
purchased a brand new honda odyssey 2005 ex-l from fremont honda in 2005. just after two years when the brakes are hot and are applied sharply e.g. when coming down a hill they make a loud grinding sound. sound seems to come from the front brakes. i took the vehicle to capitol honda for a regular oil service and the technician stated the sound is normal, it is the abs kicking in. this is not the case, as i fear the brakes will fail one day as it sounds like metal on metal and may have an accident one day. i have raised this concern with american honda who handles customer service that there is a design flaw with only 21,000 mile on the van. they stated i am out of warranty over 3 years/ 36,000 miles and to take it back again to the dealer. i will take it to the dealer again on 10/31/08. i want to elevate this issue/ customer concern to nhtsa to investigate grinding brake noise of 2005 honda odyssey van. also conduct a google search on honda odyssey grinding brake noise and you will see hundreds of articles - there is clearly a fault that honda needs to resolve and recall its vehicles and fix free of charge before large scale accidents occur.
Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i purchased my vehicle new and vigilantly maintain it. with fewer than 43,000 miles, the automatic transmission fails to properly "lockup" at 45 mph on level grade when warm. the dealers scan tool indicated absence of any detected abnormality, but their test drive confirmed the symptom--pulsing power to the drive wheels. they told me the torque converter is failing which they don't replace nor repair so they said it needs a new transmission. they said it was ok to drive. they never acknowledged a history of transmission problems nor any related service campaigns or technical service bulletins. i am, like i said, vigilant about service, so i will take care of this before it becomes an issue, but others may be at risk if the transmission fails rapidly due to improper design.
Reported in: CHESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
according to honda service bulletin 07-005 june 17, 2008 titled power steering pump whines, buzzes, or hums (supersedes 07-005, dated january 26, 2007, to update the information marked by the black bars), symptom "the power steering pump whines, buzzes, or hums after driving for 30 minutes in temperatures 35 to 40 degrees f (2 to 5 degrees c). probable cause the power steering pump reservoir is defective correction action: flush the power steering system with clean power steering fluid, and then replace the power steering reservoir. parts information power steering reservoir: p/n 53701-shj-a01c1, h/c 0923672 required materials honda genuine power steering fluid: p/n 08206-9002, h/c 3747284 (four bottles per vehicle are needed) the defective power steering reservoir causes the power steering pump to whine because power steering fluid is not pump out of the reservoir. if power steering fluid is not being pumped out of the reservoir, the power steer fails which could result in loss of steering control. honda acknowledges this problem with the above information and the warranty information but refuses to correct this problem on vehicles out side of the 36000 miles warranty. according honda service bulletin 07-005, this "applies to 2005-07 odyssey -all 2008 -from vin 5fnrl38..8b000001 thru 5fnrl38..8b075356 -from vin f5nrl38..8b400001 thru 5fnrl38..8b419525 i asked my local honda dealer (cale yarborough honda 2723 west palmetto street florence sc 29501 843-669-5556) to estimate how much this repair would cost. according to their service manager, the replacement reservoir is $11.50, the power steering fluid is $16.00 and the labor is $170.00. the total cost $197.50. since this defect has been acknowledged by honda and may results in loss of steering control and an accident, honda should recall this part and pay for it to be repaired on vehicles with this problem.
Reported in: EFFINGHAM SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38245B
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
severe vibration, thumping, washboard affect in right front when driving over 20mph. replaced right front drive axel.
Reported in: ST. LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38425B
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving 55 mph, power steering fluid began leaking from the vehicle and caused the power steering to malfunction. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer the same day to inquire about the noise from the steering wheel. he was informed that there were no failures with the vehicle. the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because he was unable to steer at the time of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 22,000.
Reported in: NEW LENOX IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
vibration and shuttering getting worse over time became so bad it was difficult to control car. dealer said 3 of 4 engine mounts were bad. this is 2005 honda odyssey minivan.
Reported in: BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
vibration and shuttering getting worse over time became so bad it was difficult to control car. dealer said 3 of 4 engine mounts were bad. this is 2005 honda odyssey minivan.
Reported in: BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
STEERING
my 2005 honda odyssey has had the buzzing,humming sound on two different occasions. the first time it occurred while under warranty and was taken care of by the dealer. the second time the car had 52000 miles on it and the dealer contacted honda to see if they would cover it. they would not but allowed me a 50% discount on the repair. this should be a bulletin item covered by the company.
Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
SUSPENSION
vehicle has 93k and has a vibration feedback issue around 40mph. i have had the vehicle serviced for a rear mount replacement. issue is less severe, but is still noticeable. taken it to dealer three times, unable to detect the issue. over 83 postings in edmunds for similar issues.
Reported in: WESTFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 odyssey mini van. oil leak at under 24000 miles. transmission replaced. then 7/08 had another oil leak just after it had express service at honda dealership. took back they said that something did not get put on tight enough. took back two weeks or so later, around 32000 miles now still leaking. replaced oil pan and gasket. still leaking. took back told it was transmission. they started to order one. honda had me come back in to take pictures. my service rep was not there at that time. at this time said it was engine oil not trans. went back when my service rep was in. she found leak and it was the transmission. another trans was put in around jan 6th 2009 at around 38,500 miles. i was told this is not normal. but there seems to many complaints on transmissions on the honda vans.
Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
sudden loss of power steering: when engine is at idle speed (as when pulling into a parking place), there is a sudden loss of power steering when trying to turn the wheel quickly (as in trying to avoid an incident). this can have minor to serious consequences depending on what you may be trying to avoid. this seems to be a common problem based on internet postings.
Reported in: NEWBURY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
WHEELS
the michelin pax tire system: honda used this pax system on touring versions of the odyssey mini van in 2005 (and beyond but mine is a 2005). these tires wear extremely fast and unevenly. they are either an extremely poor design or are defective. replacements can only be found at honda dealers. this is mostly an annoyance and ends up costing the owner thousands of dollars more over the life of the vehicle. however, it may lead to safety issues in the event the average owner doesn't think to check their tires as frequently at a rate that would catch a problem.
Reported in: NEWBURY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
TIRES
the michelin pax tire system: honda used this pax system on touring versions of the odyssey mini van in 2005 (and beyond but mine is a 2005). these tires wear extremely fast and unevenly. they are either an extremely poor design or are defective. replacements can only be found at honda dealers. this is mostly an annoyance and ends up costing the owner thousands of dollars more over the life of the vehicle. however, it may lead to safety issues in the event the average owner doesn't think to check their tires as frequently at a rate that would catch a problem.
Reported in: NEWBURY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
STEERING
power steering whining and not reacting appropriately, inability to steer vehicle.
Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
STEERING
power steering pump failure causes loss of control in vehicle.
Reported in: LEES SUMMIT MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
this behavior happened a few times in the past according to my wife. the last time happened on 1/30/09 while i was driving on a city street under normal speed and suddenly the transmission lost power, the d drive failed to engage. i immediately move the gear shift several time to re-engage the d gear. very unsafe, unpredictable and scare in a busy street.
Reported in: WALNUT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
TIRES
i purchased a honda odyssey touring model with pax tires. i inquired about the tires at the time of purchase and did not want them. at the time i was not educated on the expenses the lack of facilities that care work with the tire and issues related to warranty with this car. it has been a nightmare having pax tires and has created a huge recurring expense for me.
Reported in: AURORA CO || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:SIDEWALL
michelin energy lx4 (run-flat) tires are defective and pose a safety hazard. consumer states that all four tires had cracks in the side walls and between the tread grooves that circles the outer circumference. *nj
Reported in: CLERMONT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38856B
STEERING
power steering problem / whining and problem with it defective screen in the pump caused it to thicken and not work properly.
Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
power steering makes a whining noise and loses power at slower speeds, as when parking. i nearly hit a pedestrian yesterday when power steering cut out as i was driving in grocery store lot.
Reported in: MORGANTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
have a 2005 honda odyssey van, it hesitates, or has a flat spot when accelerating at stop sign or traffic light. have had trouble soon after purchase, and does it way to often. had a 2002 odyssey which did the same thing so i replaced it with the 2005 and still have the same problem. yet the honda dealer tells me they have had no other reports about such a problem. at present it is at the dealers. they called me yesterday, and said they could not find the problem. i asked them to keep it a while longer and drive it and maybe they could find the problem.
Reported in: ZEPHYRHILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 new odyssey has always needed a little oil. van broke-down out-of-state christmas eve 2008 . in 3 weeks, head gasket and catalytic converter replaced. van now burns 1 quart of oil per week. dealer refused to tear-down engine on first two visits since break-down. now a month later, upon 3rd visit, dealer is finally now requesting an inspector to find engine problem and ok extended warranty coverage, if we will cover the cost of $1600 tear down.
Reported in: CASTAIC CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2005 new odyssey has always needed a little oil. van broke-down out-of-state christmas eve 2008 . in 3 weeks, head gasket and catalytic converter replaced. van now burns 1 quart of oil per week. dealer refused to tear-down engine on first two visits since break-down. now a month later, upon 3rd visit, dealer is finally now requesting an inspector to find engine problem and ok extended warranty coverage, if we will cover the cost of $1600 tear down.
Reported in: CASTAIC CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 honda odyssey touring has soft brakes at low mileage and rotors had to be replaced at 25,000 miles since they were rusted out, even though brakes had been serviced by honda at all prescribed service intervals. honda replaced all 4 rotors and pads at my cost, claiming that this wear was not abnormal and would not have been covered even if the vehicle was still under original 3-year warranty. my concern (which i shared with them) is that this is a safety issue since the parts failed after a very short interval even though the van was serviced at the intervals prescribed by honda at a honda dealer. the safety concern is that the braking distance with the rusted-out rotors increases stopping distance dramatically, even at low speeds.
Reported in: ETOBICOKE 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
STEERING
power steering noise when turning. dealer stated might need to flush system. also brakes have squeaked since 7500 miles. dealer wasn't very helpful and didn't think it was any big deal.
Reported in: FORT WAYNE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
van always has a grinding noise when you put the brakes on hard. it appears to be only on the front. when it was brought to the attention of the dealer, the tech rode with us to hear the noise and replaced the rotors & resurfaced the discs based on the honda tech line. the tech indicated that it is a problem with the honda vans, as the front of the van is too heavy for the brakes that are provided by honda. in less than 10,000 more miles, it was making that noise and still is. when taken to the dealer for the multi point inspection, they always indicate that the brakes have plenty left. it grinds everytime you put the brakes on and it sounds like the older cars when the brakes are worn down completely.
Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when turning into a parking spot or a slow turn on the road way i get a loud noise like the brakes are bad. the vehicle has only 39,000 miles on it and honda needs to correct this wear problem. these seem to be a use of poor material in the manufacturing of what is a very important part of a vehicle and that is the brakes. it seem like this is a failure waiting to happen and could cause an accident if honda does not notify us and get the proper brakes on this vehicle. honda should not be allowed to just pass this off as not their problem and pass it off as normal break wear. please help us honda owners get this problem corrected and asap if not tomorrow.
Reported in: SEBRING FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 60 mph at night, the passenger side low beam headlight bulb failed without warning. the driver replaced the headlight bulb, but the failure recurred. in addition, the driver's side low beam headlight bulb was replaced twice. the vehicle was taken to an auto electric shop for diagnostic testing, but the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vin and mileages were unavailable.
Reported in: BOLIVAR MO || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
car starts to vibrate when speed reaches approximately 65 mph. engine light on but no other obvious mechanical problems. dealer said need new transmission.
Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
STEERING
steering wheel get stiff when our van is on idle. may failed anytime when the vehicle is on motion which may cause an accidents.
Reported in: TINLEY PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38265B
SEAT BELTS
this happened on april 20th, 2009 at 3pm. while the suv (my father-in-law 2005 honda odyssey van) was parked, my 8-year old became entangled in the seat belt of the 3rd row middle seat. the seat belt was wrapped around his neck. my wife became aware when the other children screamed for help. my child had already turned blue and he could not even speak. my wife jumped immediately to the 3rd row but the seat belt would not loose and there was any slack to loosen the belt. during all attempts to loosen it, the belt got tighter while my child was being asphyxiated. miraculously, she was able to loose the belt and released him just before he die . the child was injured in the neck, had bruises and broken capillaries throughout his face, eyes and ears, etc. during this week, he had required medical studies including general doctor, paediatrist, neuro, ophthalmologist, ent and psychologist. i am looking how to file a complaint with honda by internet...no luck so far. i am very concerned that there is not a safety feature to manually loosen the seat belt in case of an emergency. i understand that there is a manual key for release it from the bottom, but if my wife would have to try to find the key and release it that way, my son would have die for sure. making research, i found that seems to be that honda fixed a safety issue concerning child car seats, but they have created a new safety hazard for all children. i am sure that honda engineers evaluated this safety hazard but rated with a serious severity but with a low likelihood of occurrence. therefore, this not required any measures for risk mitigation. i think that given the severity of this hazard and its potential harms (major injury, death, etc), honda must re-evaluate its risk assessment and take an action by redesigning this seat belt. in addition, i think honda could have evaluated this hazard from a misuse perspective. however, a normal child playing inside the car could not be considered as such.
Reported in: SANTS ISABEL PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38405B
STEERING
i have a 2005 honda odyssey minivan which i purchased brand new in 2005 from the hall honda virginia beach, va in 2005. there have been times that while driving i would hear a whining type of noise. when i took it to the dealership for an oil change they tried to find the noise by test driving it but it did nut duplicate as it is sporadic. now i have taken it to the dealership for a state inspection and during their preventive check they have stated they have found metal shavings in the power steering pump reservoir which is an indication of the power steering pump going bad. it will cost me $700 to replace the pump and the reservoir plus flush and fill it. i have also discovered through my research that there is a known problem with the 2005 honda odyssey having defective power steering pumps and the wining noise is one of the indications of it going bad. please reference this web site www.carcomplaints.com/honda/odyssey/2005/steering/loud_intermittent_whine_when_turning.com there are 16 complaints on this web site noting this problem. i am sure there are many others elsewhere - this is a safety issue as a pump can malfunction while driving causing an accident to happen. why has there not been a recall on this matter? the dealership states the warranty for this item is 3yrs or 36,000 miles. i have called firestone and even the rep there stated that the vehicle is too new for this type of thing to happen, especially in a honda. the noise began approx a year or so ago but honda dealerships could not duplicate it.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey automatic transmission failure.
Reported in: DIERKS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the dealer found a hole in the a/c compressor for my 2005 honda odyssey. i had notice no cold air blowing and the dealer did a diagnostic. i am now faced with a $900 repair bill. after researching the issue i have found that hundreds of honda owners have had the same problem with the a/c compressor. the dealer even acknowledged that honda is aware of the problem and will not do anything about it. the compressor is placed in an area with no protection, making it vulnerable to damage. i feel honda should offer a recall of the vehicle to protect the air compressor to reduce the risk of this happening. many of the complaints on saw on line, the same problem happened to their car on more than one occasion.
Reported in: MORRISVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey minivan with approximately 68000 miles. transmission is slipping when van is going slightly uphill while engine speed is between 1500 and 2000 rpm. problem will go away if manually downshift or press hard on the gas paddle to force the transmission to downshift. dealership insisted that the transmission needs to be replaced to eliminate the problem but honda is not willing to absorb the replacement cost.
Reported in: MANALAPAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
TIRES
michelin tires energy lx4 235/65/r16-103t-went in to dealer today for alignment. said they could not do it as all 4 tires are separating on the insides. all 4 at once? this is on a 2005 honda odyssey van- this van has been maintained to the utmost. as a saleperson-i live in it. also in the weekends i put some of my 10 grandchildren in it. the most valuable cargo anyone can have. reason for the honda brand. safety etc. i was in shock when told this took it to a local tire place got second opinion. i rotate tires every 2000 miles as i change oil every 1000 miles. this is very very upsetting as dangerous. as if i drive it they will blow. the steel belts are going to come through the inside sidewalls. what on earth!!! i would expect this from a fly by night company. but someone needs to do something before someone is killed with a blow out. i have been told michelin will do nothing as they have had other complaints and tires with the same problem. not to waste my time even contacting them. go right to this web site and let all know about then problem. not just one size many many sizes of michelins with the same problems. god bless i found out without damage to my family or someone else's on the highway with me.
Reported in: MILTON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the auto tensioner was faulty on his vehicle. whenever it rains, the undercarriage of the vehicle and the driver belt become wet, which causes the auto tensioner not to pull the slack out of the belt. as a result, the power steering fails and the battery stops charging. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure and advised the contact to call the honda manufacturer. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that they could not check the auto tensioner because they could not locate it under the vehicle. the contact had previously taken his vehicle to another mechanic, who was able to locate the auto tensioner. the failure mileage was 52,000.
Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
hole in air conditioning condenser.
Reported in: SUGAR GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
a/c unit failed from a pebble striking the condenser while driving down the interstate. $1000 to repair, dealer was aware of the problem before even looking at the unit. apparently it's a frequent occurrence for these models.
Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the air conditioning system was activated. warm air immediately circulated throughout the air vents in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they found a puncture in the condenser unit. the technician stated that the failure resulted from rocks in damaged roads. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage is 38,000. updated 06/23/09. *lj the passengers side blows cold air and the drivers side blows warm air. updated 06/23/09.*jb
Reported in: SUTTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the sliding door on the vehicle slides open because the latch fails to close completely. while driving around curves at various speeds, the sliding door opens intermittently. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice and they cleaned the track where it slides; however, no parts have been replaced. the failure mileage was 80,000.
Reported in: GRASS LAKE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2005 honda odyssey touring automatic hatch closed on me while i was retrieving items.
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2005 honda odyssey touring automatic hatch closed on me while i was retrieving items.
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
this is to file a formal complaint and request honda. i purchased a 2005 honda odyssey counting on its quality and reliability and unfortunately have been disappointed. the air conditioner stopped working after only 3 years and i had to replace the condenser just at 37,000 miles. better yet i was told by honda dealership that it would not have been covered by warranty anyway because it was caused by ¿some road debris hitting the condenser¿. what is the odd that hundreds of honda customers have run into the same issue (evidenced by the discussion forum threads on many that¿s out there on the internet). honda¿s official site states: ¿caution: radiator and condenser fins are very thin and easily damaged. do not bend them with high water pressure or brush¿. so why then did honda put the a/c condenser completely exposed on the front of a vehicle that can legally travel at speeds up to 75 mph? obviously this is a design flaw that honda should have recalled, or at least install a protective grille before customers are hit with expensive repairs. 2008 and newer honda vans now come with standard protection guards on the front but it is not fair for all your loyalty customers who have purchased a 2007 or earlier odyssey. as a reputable auto company, honda should take responsibilities for this outright faulty design.
Reported in: THE WOODLANDS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
when turning into parking spaces or making other sharp turns, van makes loud groaning noise. have had the following done: brake dust blown out, rotors resurfaced and pads replaced, all of which helped for awhile but then noise returns. car was shimmying when stopping from freeway speeds but that has stopped when brakes were replaced. honda claims no knowledge of other cars with this problem, even though i have referred them to these websites. i have an '05 ex with about 45k on it.
Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
tailgate closed unexpectedly while i was standing underneath while loading groceries. 1.) there was no warning that this was going to happen. until this point the tailgate had functioned normally in the manual or automatic open/close mode. 2.) after the tailgate fell it never worked again until i made repairs to the hold open strut. 3.) i checked the struts and found that the drivers side strut had failed. the strut had no pressure left inside to push out the rod that holds the tailgate open. the passenger side strut was ok and i did not replace this. i purchased a replacement strut from my honda dealer. when i called to see if a part was in stock the person in the parts department asked me if the vehicle was a "touring model", which it is.
Reported in: MASON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey touring model, purchased new from dealer, original owner, strictly maintained. when driving in 5th gear, 40-45mph, 1100-1200 rpm if i start up an incline where transmission should downshift, severe vibration begins. like driving over rumble strips. ease off accelerator or increase acceleration to increase rpm and vibration stops. started at approximately 40k very infrequently. now at 53k happens more frequently. dealer has looked at car on 2 different occasions but can not find problem.
Reported in: SOUTHBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
rear sliding door rear door latch will not latch when door pulled in allowing rear of door to remain unlatched. pulls in but then releases again allowing rear of door to stick out, indicating light for door open to stay on and interior lights stay on. buzzer for sliding door activates as soon as vehicle placed in gear. can pull the rear of the door open from outside the vehicles.
Reported in: WEVER IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
i own a 2005 honda odyssey... i had a full failure in the a/c clutch or compressor system. i have seen an enormous amount of customer complaints at how honda has denied responsibility for a design defect and calls the usual break down as a rock -->where other reputable businesses (goodyear) call it a basic failure. i have never owned a vehicle that is only 4 yrs old -- bought 2 yrs used -- that has a full a/c system failure of this type -- unusual and uncalled for... additionally parts and equipment are understocked or unavailable --> repairs will cost me $1600 in parts and additional $400 for repairs.. ridiculous on a 4 yr old car... and uncalled for at its current age. no rough driving -- no rough usage -- family car used for family travel only... now out of commission for nearly a week while awaiting parts... on a common problem as this parts should be more readily available but due to the lack of acknowledgment by the honda corp... we have a shortage on the market that they are profiting from at a probable enormous rate.
Reported in: NICEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2005 honda odyssey a/c condenser failure.
Reported in: BROOKFIELD WI || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT
"hole" in condenser. appears this is a known defect with honda odyssey 2005 model, but no recall. will cost $900.00 to repair. defroster does not work properly unless repaired. dangerous to drive in rainy/icy weather.
Reported in: GREENEVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2005 honda odyssey has a problem with the engine mounts. *nj the dealer informed the consumer of the risk involved if the engine mounts were not replaced. *jb
Reported in: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2005 honda odyssey has a problem with the engine mounts. *nj the dealer informed the consumer of the risk involved if the engine mounts were not replaced. *jb
Reported in: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
i opened up the trunk gate of my 2005 honda odyssey to remove some items, as i was backing away from the van, the tail gate strut suddenly looses pressure and drops down. honda odyssey tailgate strut failure. i went to honda to purchase replacements parts, and kept the orig ones as proof. now the replacement parts is starting to have problems, it did not completely failed, but it does not have enough pressure to hold up the trunk gate and keep it open. i did receive a bump on the head, since i was not very close to the car, but the situation could have been much worst.
Reported in: HALETHORPE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
i have a 2005 honda odyssey ex. summer of 2007 the struts went out the rear liftgate slammed down nearly catching my hand as i was unloading items. the struts were replaced. last summer of 2008 the struts failed again and i was unable to open the gate and it would slam shut. they replaced the struts. this summer, august 2009 they failed again. honda is not willing to replace the struts at no cost to me at this point. the hatch slams down and could easily decapitate a person that was leaning into the vehicle. luckily none of my children or i have not been injured, just annoyed at this point.
Reported in: MAUMELLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2005 honda odyssey lift gate stays failed causing minor injury.
Reported in: YORKTOWN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
i have a 2005 honda odyssey ex-l, i am the original owner. for approx 1.5 years the left sliding passenger door has been inoperable. for the first approx. 2 months the door would not latch properly without manually slamming or bumping it shut several times. then, it froze, and would not open. since i have small children, i was fine with it staying shut. suddenly, last month (aug 7), the door popped open while i was driving with my 6 year old in the seat by the door. thankfully, we were not on the freeway at the time & i was able to pull over. after playing with the door for several minutes, i was able to secure it and return home. the door is now frozen again. at this point, i am afraid to transport my 3 kids in this car. honda does not seem to consider this a safety issue. we cannot get this repaired under warranty as it has expired and is not under a recall.
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
a strong vibration occurs when the transmission shifts from second to third gear. the driver must accelerate or decelerate to stop the rumpling. eventually the transmission fails. this happened to me and hundreds of other owners as evidenced by reports to edmunds. honda says it is normal.
Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
a strong vibration occurs when the transmission shifts from second to third gear. the driver must accelerate or decelerate to stop the rumpling. eventually the transmission fails. this happened to me and hundreds of other owners as evidenced by reports to edmunds. honda says it is normal.
Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he noticed that the battery light illuminated and then he lost steering power. it was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel to the left or right. a local mechanic stated that the bolt holding the belt tensioner on the alternator bracket was improperly installed which caused the power steering to fail. the vehicle is currently being repaired at a cost of $700.00. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer regarding the steering failure and was advised to have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 75,000.
Reported in: CHAPEL HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
WHEELS
2005 honda odyssey ex-l. both rear wheel bearings/hubs needed to be replaced. started making rumbling noise at about 63,000 miles; replaced at 69,000 miles. vehicle is used for light duty - no trailoring or heavy loads.
Reported in: PALATINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel; which indicates that the front driver side air bag is inoperative. as a consequence in a situation that warrants the air bags may fail to deploy. he took the vehicle to the dealer, and a technician replaced the cable rear assembly. prior to this repair the air bag sensors were replaced. the failure and current mileages were 73,900. updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/20/09*jb
Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
srs light remained illuminated.
Reported in: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
TIRES
tl* the contact owns 2005 honda odyssey, with michelin energy lx4 tires, tire size 235/710/460a. while driving between 50-65 mph the vehicle began to shimmy. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the tires were balanced. however the vehicle had to be taken to an authorized on ten separate occasions for identical failures. none of the repairs have remedied the failure. the failure mileage was 15,000. the current mileage was 100,000.
Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2005 honda odyssey side door. when pressing the button to close the door automatically, it begins to close and then opens right back up and close again. this door has closed on my children and squishes them quite a bit before it retracts.
Reported in: MIDDLEBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY
the sunroof spontaneously combusted while driving (speed 50, temp 63 degrees). we had 4 kids in the car at the time (2 not mine) and glass hit each occupant. luckily no one got cut, but my son did get hit in the eye. will be bringing it to the dealer today.
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 50 mph he heard a peculiar noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician stated the failure was contributed to air bubbles in the steering fluid. the steering fluid was drained and replaced. the failure occurred fours months after the service repair. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failures, and the technician stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000. the current mileage was 75,000.
Reported in: FORT MILL SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
AIR BAGS
original owner of vehicle with 59k miles. srs warning light illuminated. dealer diagnosed as dtc code 44-11, side right side impact sensor. sensor (p/n 77970-shj-305) was replaced and srs fault cleared. replaced part is available.
Reported in: ARNOLD MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
i have a 2005 honda odyssey, only 4 years old and the dealer is telling me i need 3 engine mounts replaced, that they are a wear and tear item, doesn't sound right. i also need 2 compliance arm bushings and a radiator which was punctured needs to be replaced. i would like to know how engine mounts needs to be replaced within 4 years; there has got to be something wrong.
Reported in: WEST ORANGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
STEERING
noise in power steering pump; now fails to turn at low speeds; being told to replace power steering pump by dealer. numerous articles on internet from like owners with same problem. this seem to be a defect for recall. it is also a safety issue as you have no power steering at low speeds like in parking lots where many accidents occur.
Reported in: BELMONT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
honda 2005 odyssey sliding door gets stuck. does not close completely.
Reported in: SOUTH GRAFTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my was driving home from picking up my three children from school when she smelled smoke coming from the air vents. she checked the radiator gauge thinking it was the radiator but the temp was normal. she pulled off the road on the side street when she got out she saw fire drip down from under the car thank god she got the children and herself out. she called 911 and the fire truck put the fire out.the 2005 honda odyssey van is totaled.
Reported in: COVINTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
STEERING
the power steering is making noises which are progressively getting worse. 1) the noises started about 2 months ago and were a result of regular driving around town. 2) the noises used to be intermittent, by now they can be heard all the time. 3) problem has yet to be corrected to date. will be repaired within the next couple of weeks.
Reported in: HAMPTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
steering system is squealing very loud intermittently and does not operate smoothly which effects driver judgment in operating the vehicle and therefore safety of using the vehicle.
Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i accelerated to pass a truck while on the pennsylvania turnpike. my accelerator stuck doing 60. i could not release it by stepping on break or pumping it. i noticed that my cruise control had turned itself on. i turned it off. i stood with all my weight on the brake and slowed down only marginally. i pulled on the emergency brake and slowed down to about 20, where i was able to throw it in park and stop. fortunately, no one was hurt. i have no idea what caused the accelerator in my 2005 honda odyssey to stick. i didn't report to police, but to 911, because i needed roadside assistance.
Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE, PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
power steering pump is noisy at low rpm and vehicle is hard to turn at slow speeds. taking van to dealer for warranty work.
Reported in: SUGAR GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. after starting the vehicle, the tie rod detached without warning. as a consequence the front driver side tire became loose. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. the power steering system and front tie rod required replacement. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 48,000.
Reported in: MANHATTAN BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. when driving between speeds 25 mph to 45 mph the vehicle shudders as if it will stall . the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the torque converter was replaced. several months after the repair the failure resurfaced. the technician at the dealer has not been able to duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 68,000.
Reported in: MT LAUREL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
between 35-40 miles per hour transmission is slipping. van is 4.5 years old with 53,000 miles. dealer says torque converter needs to be replaced at an out of pocket expense of $3400. this is on a 2005 honda odyssey ex-l with navigation.
Reported in: ROUND ROCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
STEERING
power steering failed in honda odyssey 2005. heard intermittent grinding noises when steering, but noise goes away in warmer temperatures. had problems steering and took it to the honda dealership. cost me $650 to replace power steering pump and reservoir. the car only has 60,000 miles on it. i have never replaced a power steering pump in any car i have ever owned and i have one now that has 175,000 miles on it. this is very dangerous especially if it went out while driving. fortunately mine didn't but i could of had a serious wreck.
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
driving home after having vehicle detailed passenger rear door would snap back out of the latch wouldn't stay completely closed beeps when in drive runs battery down won't always open or shut suddenly started working properly year later had car detailed door wouldn't work replaced a fuse next year had it detailed messed up started working messed up off and on took it in may of 2009 replaced closer motor nov 2009 took it for detailing neither door worked replaced the junction box has messed up off and on since then beeps when in gear runs battery down unlatches on its own will be okay for a while then acts up again acting up more than fixed since nov 2009.
Reported in: WAYNOKA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
driving home after having vehicle detailed passenger rear door would snap back out of the latch wouldn't stay completely closed beeps when in drive runs battery down won't always open or shut suddenly started working properly year later had car detailed door wouldn't work replaced a fuse next year had it detailed messed up started working messed up off and on took it in may of 2009 replaced closer motor nov 2009 took it for detailing neither door worked replaced the junction box has messed up off and on since then beeps when in gear runs battery down unlatches on its own will be okay for a while then acts up again acting up more than fixed since nov 2009.
Reported in: WAYNOKA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
vehicle is a 2005 honda odyssey ex with 89k miles. the passenger-side front power door lock failed, and also prevented the door lock from being manually unlocked. this was first noticed on december 13, 2009. there is no damage to the door, either externally or internally. the power door lock control button works correctly to open the other doors. a passenger sitting in this seat cannot open the door, and it cannot be opened from the outside -- it remained locked. i reported this to the local dealership where the vehicle was purchased, and it was stated this type of failure has never occurred before. i obtained a repair quote of approximately $200, assuming the lock actuator was at fault. i then brought the vehicle to an independent repair shop on dec.23, 2009; the interior door panel was removed, and it was confirmed the lock actuator had failed. the part (p/n 72115-s6a-j01) had to be ordered, and the faulty component was replaced on jan.4, 2010. total cost from the independent repair shop was $120.96. i have retained the failed component.
Reported in: VESTAL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
SUSPENSION:REAR
i have a 2005 honda odyssey with 34,000 miles on it. the left rear shock is blown and needs replaced. a vehicle with such low mileage should not have a blown shock. the power steering has problems as well. after the van has been running for 15-20 minutes the power steering makes loud noise during turns and when parking, the power steering becomes very difficult to turn. i have contacted honda dealer and they are not willing to cover the costs for either repair since i'm past the 36,000 mile or 3years warranty period. from what i have researched, the steering issue is a big problem. why hasn't this been a recall issue!!!! it's very dangerous to continue having this problem.
Reported in: SPRINGBORO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
STEERING
i have a 2005 honda odyssey with 34,000 miles on it. the left rear shock is blown and needs replaced. a vehicle with such low mileage should not have a blown shock. the power steering has problems as well. after the van has been running for 15-20 minutes the power steering makes loud noise during turns and when parking, the power steering becomes very difficult to turn. i have contacted honda dealer and they are not willing to cover the costs for either repair since i'm past the 36,000 mile or 3years warranty period. from what i have researched, the steering issue is a big problem. why hasn't this been a recall issue!!!! it's very dangerous to continue having this problem.
Reported in: SPRINGBORO OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
STRUCTURE:BODY
passenger power sliding door malfunctioned. door would not close in automatic mode. door also could not be fully closed manually. rear door latch would not hold door in closed position. as a result, door partially came open while driving.
Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
power steering pump failing may cause accident. *jb
Reported in: ST JOSEPH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
2005 honda odyssey tailgate failure - while my wife was unloading some groceries with the tailgate open, she heard this beeping sound (from the tailgate) and the tailgate began closing. she did not suffer any significant injury aside from freaking out while trying to get out of the way. now, the tailgate does not stay open.
Reported in: SEATTLE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ref: 2005 honda odyssey engineer computer malfunction ¿ dangerous safety issue 2005 odyssey touring model 1) let¿s start with what has happened to this odyssey engine computer, or engine warning light last three years, two problems so far: a little over one year after i got this odyssey, the yellow engine light started to come on. took it to diamond bar honda, they just reset the light without doing any checking; they told me this is honda imposed standard procedure. another few months went by, the engine light came on again. this time honda care finally authorized the part replacement. 2) i thought things were ok not until the ¿engine¿ light came on again, this time with big amber message stating ¿inspect vsa¿ also. i stopped and restarted the engine, the light went off. on the second day, while i was driving at i-60, suddenly with no warning, both ¿engine¿ and ¿inspect vsa¿ came on again. and the car started to slow down considerably on the freeway. the vehicle slowed down to less than 20 mph with did not response to the gas pedal. i had to immediately pull my car to right side shoulder, almost rear ended by a semi-truck. this is absolutely down right dangerous and un-safe. i could have been seriously injured by this from driving at 65 mph and slowed to <20 mph in few seconds!! however, this is no longer ¿honda dragging your feet and save cost issue¿. this is a serious product safety issue now! with this letter, i am officially putting honda on notice on this ¿seriously safety problem / defect¿. i told my wife and will inform my attorney that in case i get rear ended on the road, this engine stalling will be the cause of the accident. *tw
Reported in: ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38885B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ref: 2005 honda odyssey engineer computer malfunction ¿ dangerous safety issue 2005 odyssey touring model 1) let¿s start with what has happened to this odyssey engine computer, or engine warning light last three years, two problems so far: a little over one year after i got this odyssey, the yellow engine light started to come on. took it to diamond bar honda, they just reset the light without doing any checking; they told me this is honda imposed standard procedure. another few months went by, the engine light came on again. this time honda care finally authorized the part replacement. 2) i thought things were ok not until the ¿engine¿ light came on again, this time with big amber message stating ¿inspect vsa¿ also. i stopped and restarted the engine, the light went off. on the second day, while i was driving at i-60, suddenly with no warning, both ¿engine¿ and ¿inspect vsa¿ came on again. and the car started to slow down considerably on the freeway. the vehicle slowed down to less than 20 mph with did not response to the gas pedal. i had to immediately pull my car to right side shoulder, almost rear ended by a semi-truck. this is absolutely down right dangerous and un-safe. i could have been seriously injured by this from driving at 65 mph and slowed to <20 mph in few seconds!! however, this is no longer ¿honda dragging your feet and save cost issue¿. this is a serious product safety issue now! with this letter, i am officially putting honda on notice on this ¿seriously safety problem / defect¿. i told my wife and will inform my attorney that in case i get rear ended on the road, this engine stalling will be the cause of the accident. *tw
Reported in: ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38885B
STEERING
power steering failure when cold outside. has been occuring for several weeks when outside temerature is below approximately 40f degrees.
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
at least several times my wife and i have been scared with the performance of my brakes on honda odyssey 2005. there is no recall, so nothing i can do. when going down the hill and stopping at the stop sign (pushing the brake pedal), brakes seem to grab at first and then let go for about a second for some unknown reason. after this brakes grab again and seem to work just fine, as though nothing happened. this really scares me and my wife when it happens.
Reported in: NEW HOLLAND PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
honda odyssey 2005: brakes fail when stopping on a curve/turn. dealership says nothing wrong yet it continues to happen on warm days. during summer months in pa it will happen at least once a day. there is a grinding sound first and then loss of all control of vehicles brakes. wondering if someone needs to die before this is fixed!?! dealership has had my vehicle many times about this and "everything is fine" continues to happen. the brakes seem soft compared to the loaner they gave me. please help, this is endangering my family! all recalls for this vehicle have been performed, nothing has helped the brakes including the fix a few years ago. dealership even tells me they have never heard of this happening yet internet research shows it is happening to others! it occurs during warm weather anywhere from 55 degrees up. the result is driver looses control for a few seconds, long enough to be in an accident, luckily, i have avoided many over the time i have owned the car.
Reported in: MECHANICSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey ¿ accelerating from 30-35 and/or 40-45 mph, the van shudders during the transmission shift. went on-line and found others with 2005+ odysseys with the same issue. most complaints seem to point to the transmission. took my van to a local dealer ¿ they reprogrammed the fuel injector. did not resolve the issue. for my van, this has been happening for over a year.
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving 25 mph he attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle accelerated on its own. no repairs have been made at this time. the dealer has been contacted but could not duplicate the failure. he also stated that the failure occurred 3 times. the failure mileage was 75000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
Reported in: TACOIMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
STEERING
i have a 2005 honda odyssey touring with 100,000 miles on it. i paid about 50% of the cost to replace the power steering pump at around 50-60k miles on the car. right now at 100k miles, i'm currently running on my 3rd set of power steering pump and the pump is acting up on me again after only 10k miles on it. so each pump lasted average of 15,000 miles. and the warranty is too short that whenever my pump goes out, i exceeded my warranty only about 3-4k miles, which honda denies to cover the whole thing.
Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
2005 honda odyssey - power steering failed. it got very difficult to turn the wheel. it started back in nov.2009 and gradually got worse by january 2010. we took it into the honda dealership and they repaired it for $700-parts replaced. it got so difficult to turn the wheel i pulled a muscle in my chest.
Reported in: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STEERING
2005 honda odyssey ex-l. steering wheel shakes/vibrates really hard at highway speeds. we got new michelin tires, got wheel alignment and balancing and still the problem exists. dealer keeps saying the vibrations are as per honda's specifications, not sure what that means.
Reported in: SAN RAMON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STEERING
honda has known of power steering issues on the 2005-2010 odysseys. my 2005 becomes difficult to turn at times and whines loudly. with the difficulty steering, it is a safety issue. honda service bulletin 07-005 addresses it, and mentions "goodwill" coverage, but most dealers insist on charging $700 to fix the issue (sometimes repeatedly). a recall should be issued.
Reported in: FORTVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
STEERING
my 2005 honda odyssey has a failed power steering pump. the pump creates a loud whine while driving, more notable in colder weather. turning can become sluggish at times. it occurs every time we drive the van. i have a quote to repair the pump for $590 plus tax. i will be bringing it in to get repaired soon.
Reported in: COLCHESTER CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38225B
STEERING
driving in typical city environment and the power steering became non-responsive. honda dealership then replaced the power-steering pump reservoir (this is the 3rd reservoir during the lifetime of the van). original power steering pump reservoir installed at build date, 2nd installed in dec 2006.
Reported in: ODENTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STEERING
after approximately a one hour drive on the interstate, the steering got very heavy in the outlet store parking lot. my wife narrowly missed a row of cars at low speed (<5mph) as she pulled in, since she could not turn the wheel as the steering got extremely heavy. afterward, i tried some low speed manuevers and noticed extremely heavy steering. after it cooled off in a few hours, the steering seemed to be more normal. note this steering pump was changed about 1.5yrs ago since it was making alot of noise and vibrating.
Reported in: EAST MOLINE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i was driving with my children in my 2005 honda odyssey touring edition. i had driven for 20 minutes, and accelerated to pass a slow-moving truck. my accelerator stuck. i stood on the brakes but could not stop. finally, i threw on my emergency brake, and i was able to pull onto the shoulder and throw my car into park. it was a very near miss, and i feel lucky to be alive. i took the car in for repairs to jl freed honda, the same dealership where i had purchased the car. they determined that the stuck accelerator was caused by the gas pedal being stuck under the floor mat. three people explained it three different ways to me. one person said that my honda-issued all-weather floor mat was incorrectly installed on top of the carpet mat. both were issued and installed by jl freed. insinuation was that they should have removed the carpeted mat. the second person told me that my all-weather mat should have been anchored. this was never an option that had been offered to me and again, would indicate fault on the part of honda. finally, i was told that i myself had incorrectly installed the mat, which goes across both front seats and around the front console. i asked if they were concerned that this might happen to anyone else, and they said no. they also neglected to check my car for any damage that might have been incurred by standing on the brakes at full acceleration and/or using the parking brake and throwing my car into park while moving. needless to say, i was not satisfied with the outcome and now no longer trust honda.
Reported in: HARLEYSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL388X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
we were driving in our 2005 honda odyssey, and noticed something knocking. it also sounded like someone had their window down. we pulled over to look at the vehicle. our newborn started to cry, so my husband went to open the driver's side sliding door. upon pulley the handle, the whole door fell back off the van. we were told the plastic rollers were defective. they cracked when we hit a pot hole and let the door slide off the track. then the pins that are supposed to stop the door from going off the track failed. honda said it's not covered under warranty, and they have not received enough complaints to warrant looking into the safety of this vehicle.
Reported in: UNION MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
STEERING
my 2005 honda odyssey had a loud whine when turning, after driving the vehicle for about an hour. turning was also sluggish at times. the dealer stated that it was a failed power steering pump and reservoir. the van has an extended warranty and so i was not charged for the replacement.
Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38445B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i purchased a 2005 honda odyssey october 2004. within weeks and to this day i have problems with the braking system; this is after numerous replacements of brake pads and rotors. the front brakes repeatedly make a grinding noise when making a hard stop or stopping on a downward slope, noticed more in the summer. the defect in the brakes feel as if the brakes are going to fail; i have to take my foot off the brake because i feel the pedal going all the way to the floor. the rear brakes also are defective and are noisy when applied and the car is making a turn. 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. the dealer has admitted that the odyssey as braking problems, but no recall has been issued so their hands are tied, i have also been told that they cannot duplicate the problem, to being told my brakes must have been dusty, and/or that they just needed an adjustment. one thing though, the brakes have never been replaced being they were worn to the point of needing replacement. i know i am not the first to complain in regards to this specific issue. why doesn't the nhtsa enforce its authority and demand that this problem is resolved in the 2005 odyssey minivans?
Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
2005 honda odyssey going on 4th power steering pump. dealer replaced first two, within weeks whining noise was back. change pump again, once again whining noise returned. now not only is there a whining noise but i have occasional stiffness in the steering wheel when travel at 50 + mph. van currently has 120,000 mile, pumps replaced at 20,000, 45,000, 70, 000. know of others with same issue. this needs to be recalled. there is obviously an issue with the equipment or design.
Reported in: ALLENSTOWN NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
i have a 2005 honda odyssey (vin# [xxx]), and i have noticed that the brakes have been soft for a long time. since i had been having this same problem for a while, when i took it to the honda dealership about a year ago, i had them check the brakes while it was in for other things. they told me the brake pads were fine and that they barely had any wear on them. they told me that's just the way hondas are. but when i first got it brand new, i didn't have this problem. i found an article today about the pending recall for 2007-2008 honda odysseys, and it described the exact problem i am having with my odyssey. i have to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get it to stop, or even to get it to slow down enough to turn. i called honda this morning and reported it, and i was told that since my odyssey is out of warranty, i would have to take it in to the honda dealership, have them inspect it, and pay for the repair myself. i don't think this is right. i feel that the problem must be in more than just the 2007-2008 models, and honda should expand the recall. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Reported in: LAND O LAKES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
my 2005 honda odyssey van did not stop while i was braking during a stop at a traffic light. the brakes got to the floor and i hit the car in front of me causing a minor traffic accident. i have not taken it to the dealer yet but i have scheduled an appt. i was found "at-fault" and the vehicle i hit received compensation for collision. the owner of the vehicle also claim he was injured.
Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i have a 2005 honda odyssey which has had the same reported stopping issue as reported by newer models. the article describes the pending recall for 2007-2008 honda odysseys, and it described the exact problem i am having with my 2005 odyssey with only 45,000 miles. when the breaks are heated from full load or multiple stops we have to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get it to stop. once the pedal hits the floor then there is a metal on metal grinding sound. we have had this checked multiple times at honda dealer and they have heard of this and speculate master cylinder but under cold conditions there are no problems. i called honda this morning and reported it, and i was told that since my odyssey is out of warranty, i would have to take it in to the honda dealership, have them inspect it, and pay for the repair myself. i don't think this is right.
Reported in: POWDER SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear trunk lift gate was defective and would shut without intent. when the trunk was opened, the consumers husband was struck in the head by the lift gate. the dealer repaired the lift gate at the owners expense. the contact was able to locate a recall on her year, make and model vehicle for the exact same failure (nhtsa campaign id numbers 10v055000 and 10v055000: structure: body: hatchback/lift gate and structure: body: hatchback/lift gate: support device); however, the dealer could not confirm the recall. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. updated 06/07/10*jb
Reported in: NORTH BERGEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
we have a 2005 honda odyssey with 8800.00 miles on it and the transmission is shuddering. honda said 4200.00 please. van just paid off. honda will not step up to the plate and say they have a problem with there vans.
Reported in: LYME CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i have a 2005 honda odyssey with 80000 miles on it and the transmission is shuddering. honda said it would cost $2,000-2,500 to fix because it is possibly a torque problem. per ody blogs many other ody owners experiencing same problem. honda will not acknowledge problem.
Reported in: FELTON DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
STEERING
steering of honda odyssey (2005 exl)becomes very stiff and makes it very hard to maneuver specially at slow speed and after having driven it for a while. started happening after 40,000 miles just out of warranty and has progressively become stiffer and stiffer. i am worried that it can lead to accidents as it worsen further and starts becoming even stiffer. my wife primarily drives this car and she is started to have a hard time taking turns at slow speed. worried about it - i googled and found lots of other fellow odyssey drivers in the 2005 onwards model experiencing the same problem. some links are attached. http://www.justanswer.com/questions/245w1-after-driving-my-2005-odyssey-the-steering-becomes-very-stiff http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/odyssey/2006/steering/stiffness_in_steering.shtml http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/honda/odyssey/steering http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/odyssey/2006/steering/stiffness_in_steering.shtml http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2005/honda/odyssey/steering http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=utf-8&rlz=1t4gfrc_enus222us222&q=odyssey+2005+steering+is+stiff all honda owners would appreciate if nhtsa can investigate this as honda does not appear to be owning up to this design defect. please note we have not been an accident due to this so far (thank god). thank you.
Reported in: WOODBURY MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
WHEELS
please tell honda not to sell / manufacture defective wheel locks. my honda dealer sold be a honda odyssey van (brand new) with wheel locks. the wheel locks were manufactured by honda. the wheel locks have got stuck in the tire and impossible to take out. this became a safety issue as when the tire blew out, i and 3 different tow companies could not remove the wheel lock. the car had to be towed in to the dealer.
Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38446B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey has defective transmissions which honda needs to replace before someone is killed. the automatic transmission jerks the vehicle forward at speeds of 20-45 mph. this is dangerous as you could be driving slowly at 15-20mph in school zone and the transmission judders and jerks the vehicle forward. honda is making customers spend $'s to perform transmission fluid flushes, have dealership do software updates and change torque converters. none of these will work. please investigate before valuable lives are lost like with the toyota incident. honda does not want to issue a formal transmission recall because it would cost them hundreds of millions to replace transmissions. the us government has a duty to investigate this problem thoroughly before someone gets hurt.
Reported in: WESTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealership for a routine tire rotation when the left front and rear tire locked broke in half. the dealer had to cut the bolt and nut. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not longer under warranty and would not assist further. the current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.
Reported in: PRINCETON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38475B
STRUCTURE:BODY
a/c condenser punctured by road debris for third time in 5 years. design flaw; condenser has no protection behind grill. expensive, non-warrantied item and repair!
Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
a/c condenser punctured by road debris for third time in 5 years. design flaw; condenser has no protection behind grill. expensive, non-warrantied item and repair!
Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when he attempted to accelerate to speeds of 20 to 40 mph, the vehicle would shutter. while driving at higher speeds, the shuttering would stop. the dealer stated that the torque converter and rear engine mounts needed to be replaced. the manufacturer would not offer any assistance since the factory warranty was not valid. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL388X5B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear engine mounts would fail intermittently at steady cruising speeds, hard accelerations and when the cruise control was activated. when depressing the accelerator pedal the failure would correct itself. the contact was driving 30 mph when the failure occurred. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and stated that the repairs to the vehicle would be at the owners expense. there were no recalls and the factory warranty was not valid. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 87,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL388X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY
tail gate failure honda odyssey 2005 lx model. the tail gate struts have failed and will not hold open the tailgate door. it takes two people to access the trunk now. i called honda to see if they could help with the issue and because it is not under the vin recall for the touring models that i am out of luck. seems like the same problem on the same year of van should also be covered. rather than waiting for serious injury to happen.
Reported in: OMAHA NE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle began exhibiting unusual vibrations while driving at approximate speeds of 35-40 mph. the vehicle was taken to a local transmission shop where the contact was informed that the drive train needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no longer an active warranty on the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 97,000. updated 11/03/10. *lj
Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when accelerating between 25 to 30 mph, the transmission began to vibrate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer since there was an existing warranty but the failure could not be duplicated. the failure became progressively worse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer agreed to pay fifty percent of the repair costs since the warranty was no longer valid. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the current mileage was approximately 77,000.
Reported in: LOUIDVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the contact stated that the driver side sliding door open and closed on its own. when the contact locked the doors, the door would remain closed. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 91,000. the failure mileage was approximately 90,980.
Reported in: LIBERTY CENTER OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1. during a routine service on 12/22/2009 the dealer tech / mechanic advised that both front and rear brake rotors on my 2005 honda odyssey were rust pitted and needed to be replaced. this is clearly a defect on a relatively new car since i own a 10 year old 2001 honda accord which has not had any such problem so far - under same driving conditions. 2. this is a safety defect and will require a expensive fix (approx. $1500 quoted by the dealer) for a car under warranty. cannot continue to drive the car with rusted rotors and 2mm pads. 3. the dealer has quoted $1500 to replace both front / rear rotors and pads.
Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the srs air bag indicator light remained illuminated. the dealer stated that the main front air bag harness, passenger air bag shut off module and the srs check sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 97,330 and the current mileage was 101,232. updated 06/29/10. *lj updated 09/21/10
Reported in: BROOKFIELD WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
honda odyssey 2005 transmission gear & bearing failure whistle sound recommended by dealer to replace transmission. consult transmission specialist aaa approved also confirmed transmission problem. dealer offered $3,000.00 on 20/80 split 20% american honda share. have the same problem with my 2002 honda odyssey transmission have to pay 50% of cost. around $ 1,500.00. no decision yet on this 2005 odyssey because of cost.
Reported in: GLENDORA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the steering malfunctioned intermittently and made a knocking sound when the contact turned. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the power steering pump was failing because the reservoir was failing. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000. the current mileage was approximately 42,000.
Reported in: MISSION VILEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
left (driver's side) sliding door on honda odyssey will not close or lock. had to drive to the dealer with the door constantly opening and my children inside the car. my friend sat on the back seat to try to keep the door closed. i do think this is a safety issue since this happened out of the blue without any warning at all. the dealer said that "honda does not see it as a safety issue". i see the door property closing as a safety issue since it is a family car with children involved. i see it as a safety issue just like i see seat belts as a safety issue. i think there is something wrong with this problem, it is unsafe.
Reported in: REDWOOD CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
left (driver's side) sliding door on honda odyssey will not close or lock. had to drive to the dealer with the door constantly opening and my children inside the car. my friend sat on the back seat to try to keep the door closed. i do think this is a safety issue since this happened out of the blue without any warning at all. the dealer said that "honda does not see it as a safety issue". i see the door property closing as a safety issue since it is a family car with children involved. i see it as a safety issue just like i see seat belts as a safety issue. i think there is something wrong with this problem, it is unsafe.
Reported in: REDWOOD CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving at 45 mph, the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the computer module needed to be replaced. the dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 05v344000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). the current and failure mileages were approximately 68,000. updated 11/05/10. *lj updated 11/08/10*jb
Reported in: MONEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey touring van this problem started a while ago when the van gets to a steady speed of aprox 40 usually at a slight incline the car starts to jitter or feel like going over railroad tracks. now it is happening at other speeds. i was told it was a cracked block months ago and had it replaced. this did not fix the problem. now being told torque converter will fix the problem @$1900. called honda usa they said the will not consider reviewing my claim because of my mileage is now 100,000. others on web are having similar problems..my best guess is that we have been having this problem for 15-20,000 miles.
Reported in: GAINESVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
STRUCTURE:BODY
at highway speed, we noticed a thunk sound coming from the rear of the car. when we stopped, we noticed that the rear spoiler of our 2005 honda odyssey had come off. there were no injuries, the danger is the piece of the car flying through the air in the highway. the part is the size of a 2x4, it was located at the roof line above the rear gate. i do not know if anyone hit the part on the highway.
Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 honda odyssey minivan with 55,000 miles. engine mount failure. cost is $836 to repair. per review of cartalk.com message boards, this appears to be a very common problem at about 55k to 65k miles.
Reported in: WILMETTE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated when opening the rear lift gate, the struts failed and almost struck the contact. he attempted to keep the lift gate from falling but to no avail. he had to hold the lift gate up to prevent it from falling. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him to contact the dealer. the vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for an assessment of the failure or repairs. the failure and current mileages were 54,000.
Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
STEERING
issues with power steering. when driving long distances a loud noise will start emitting from power steering. this has happened on multiple occasions over last five years. have taken my honda to at least two dealerships about problem. never diagnosed until recently. was told that power steering pump is defective. honda states no longer under warranty. very expensive repair. dealership will not help with cost. contacted honda corporate customer service and was offered no help with cost of repair. will no longer drive my honda any long distances. also have had brake and parking brake issues with this car over past five years.
Reported in: LOGANVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
PARKING BRAKE
issues with power steering. when driving long distances a loud noise will start emitting from power steering. this has happened on multiple occasions over last five years. have taken my honda to at least two dealerships about problem. never diagnosed until recently. was told that power steering pump is defective. honda states no longer under warranty. very expensive repair. dealership will not help with cost. contacted honda corporate customer service and was offered no help with cost of repair. will no longer drive my honda any long distances. also have had brake and parking brake issues with this car over past five years.
Reported in: LOGANVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
issues with power steering. when driving long distances a loud noise will start emitting from power steering. this has happened on multiple occasions over last five years. have taken my honda to at least two dealerships about problem. never diagnosed until recently. was told that power steering pump is defective. honda states no longer under warranty. very expensive repair. dealership will not help with cost. contacted honda corporate customer service and was offered no help with cost of repair. will no longer drive my honda any long distances. also have had brake and parking brake issues with this car over past five years.
Reported in: LOGANVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
premature wear out of engine motor mounts in the honda odyssey. i have a 2005 model and there are numerous complaints on the web concerning this issue. the technician & svc writer at the dealership even acknowledged this was a known problem in this vehicle. less than 6 months ago i had 3 out of 4 engine mounts that were broken and needed replacing the front and sides which was covered under my extended warranty with a deductible i had to pay. now 6 months later the rear mount has gone bad and now requires replacing. i advised the dealership when they replaced the other 3 this one should have been replaced as well since they knew it was a known problem & would eventually wear out soon which it has now done and prematurely. my extended warranty will cover it once again but i have to pay another deductible. just like a dentist when he has to remove 3 wisdom teeth, the 4th one is still good but he will suggest having it removed as well at that time. same thing should have happened in this case, especially since it is a well known defect - please google " defective motor or engine mounts in honda odyssey ) and you will see what i mean.
Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
issue: design flaw in 2005 honda odyssey exl nav res which exposes the vehicles air conditioner condenser to unnecessary puncture damage from common street debris allowing dangerous freon gases to escape to damage the environment and provide great financial hardship to the vehicle owner. common issue experienced by many of the exact same vehicle owners. this is a serious environmental issue that needs to be resolved by honda as well as reimbursement for repairs and prevention steps taken by consumers to protect vehicles from future damage. my honda had just experienced this issue and now all the freon released unnecessarily into the atmosphere and we are stuck with a $1000 repair and the vehicle is then still easily susceptible to future damage. i would like to file a formal complaint against honda for this serious issue environmentally damage issue caused by their design flaw which easily exposes the air conditioning condenser to unnecessary damage and great financial hardship to the vehicle owner.
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
STRUCTURE:BODY
issue: design flaw in 2005 honda odyssey exl nav res which exposes the vehicles air conditioner condenser to unnecessary puncture damage from common street debris allowing dangerous freon gases to escape to damage the environment and provide great financial hardship to the vehicle owner. common issue experienced by many of the exact same vehicle owners. this is a serious environmental issue that needs to be resolved by honda as well as reimbursement for repairs and prevention steps taken by consumers to protect vehicles from future damage. my honda had just experienced this issue and now all the freon released unnecessarily into the atmosphere and we are stuck with a $1000 repair and the vehicle is then still easily susceptible to future damage. i would like to file a formal complaint against honda for this serious issue environmentally damage issue caused by their design flaw which easily exposes the air conditioning condenser to unnecessary damage and great financial hardship to the vehicle owner.
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
POWER TRAIN
i have a 2005 honda odyssey exl and it has a severe vibration when operating in the eco mode. research online shows the known cause is premature failure of the rear engine mount. there are literally thousands of forums and complaints for the identical problem. honda has not issued a recall and the repair cost is $650.
Reported in: CRESTVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
our 2005 honda odyssey ex-l dvd nav is experiencing the same "shutter" issues being reported by numerous other owners. as speeds between 20-40 mph, the vehicle will stutter or shutter, specifically on inclines. this appears to be a very common, and expensive problem with honda. we took it to the local dealership and they charged $50 for a transmission update. same issue, so now they have advised that we need a new transmission at $3,000-$4,000. are you kidding me? i placed a call to a friend that owns a transmission shop 3 hours away and was stunned to find that they have to rebuild the transmission on this style honda odyssey 3-4 times a month. pay a premium price and get ripped off by a company you think you can trust. this can cause serious accidents on our highways.
Reported in: MEDINA TN || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
2005 honda odyssey ex tailgate strut failed, causing tailgate to drop suddenly. the dropping tailgate would likely injure a smaller person.
Reported in: FORT BRAGG NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey ex. while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate lift rods would not stay in place. he had to hold the lift rods manually in order to open the tailgate. the contact stated a passenger sustained a minor head injury while loading the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local repair shop to be repaired. the contact was unable to provide a vin. the approximate failure and current mileage were 52,000.
Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2005 honda odyssey liftgate struts failed. opened the rear liftgate to remove something from the trunk and the liftgate did not stay up. now everytime i try and open the liftgate, i would need to open with one hand and remove items or put items inside with the other hand.
Reported in: ASTORIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 honda odyssey liftgate struts failed. opened the rear liftgate to remove something from the trunk and the liftgate did not stay up. now everytime i try and open the liftgate, i would need to open with one hand and remove items or put items inside with the other hand.
Reported in: ASTORIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
we purchased our 2005 honda odyssey on june 16th, 2010. during the test drive as well as for a week or so after purchasing the vehicle, no problems were noticed. however about 2 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, we started to notice the vehicle would shudder around 40-45 miles an hour, usually on an incline. we took this vehicle on a long trip and the shuddering started to get worse. on july 19, 2010, we took the vehicle in for service. on wednesday, july 21st, the dealership called to inform me that they had installed a software upgrade for this problem, but it didn't fix it. their recommendation was either a torque converter or a new transmission. the tech who worked on my car said they could just replace the torque converter and would probably not have any more problems; however, honda's recommendation was to replace the transmission. they were waiting on the extended warranty co. to call and see if this was covered. luckily, on thursday, july 22nd, the warranty co. sent someone out to decide if they would cover it. the warranty co. decided to replace the entire transmission of my month old car to the tune of $3700. on friday, july 23rd, i finally got my vehicle back. however, unfortunately, it is returning to the dealership due to the fact that it veers to the right.
Reported in: MIAMISBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
air conditioner stopped working on 2005 honda odyssey. took in for repair and were told that it was caused by "road debris" hitting the compressor and puncturing it. not covered under extended warranty that we purchased in the event that something would go wrong with the vehicle. this is a known problem with these vans, and there is a way to fix the problem by covering the are with a mesh screen, but honda is unwilling to help in any way. it seems that it is reasonable to expect that you could drive on the road where there are rocks without it causing the compressor to be punctured. i am also concerned with the environmental safety issue of the chemicals being released onto the roads due to a faulty design on honda's part. honda needs to fix this problem.
Reported in: PEORIA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
STRUCTURE
we were informed that our 2005 honda had a damaged/broken rear engine mount. additionally, we were told by the honda service writer that this if from normal driving wear and tear, such as shifting from reverse to drive, acceleration and the transmission shifting. it certainly seems af if honda terribly under engineered this part. there activities are part of normal driving. our van has 62,xxx miles on it and used mostly for suburban driving, and not exceeding the recommended driving conditions from honda. the dealer wants to charge $850 for the one mount. clearly honda should recognize the issue and replace these items, at their expense, for defective parts.
Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we were informed that our 2005 honda had a damaged/broken rear engine mount. additionally, we were told by the honda service writer that this if from normal driving wear and tear, such as shifting from reverse to drive, acceleration and the transmission shifting. it certainly seems af if honda terribly under engineered this part. there activities are part of normal driving. our van has 62,xxx miles on it and used mostly for suburban driving, and not exceeding the recommended driving conditions from honda. the dealer wants to charge $850 for the one mount. clearly honda should recognize the issue and replace these items, at their expense, for defective parts.
Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air conditioner failed. the dealer advised that the condenser would need to be replaced. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was approximately 44,000 and the current mileage was 44,200.
Reported in: FARMINGTON HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i have 2005 honda odyssey. it has transmission problem, whenever it shift gear at low speed around 40 mph, it has judder problem. it have been told by the honda dealership that it will need software updates, so they did that. it does not work though, it is just getting worst. this is a safety issue, i have seen a lot of people having the same transmission problem. the honda dealership suggest changing the torque converter/replace the whole transmission. that will be very costly. i am hoping you can investigate this failure and stop the foreseeable accidents. this is a defect in honda's transmission design, not because of wear and tear. the problem started at around 95k miles and the dealership always suggests different solutions that leads to no fix. the problem gets worst and not they suggest replacing torque converter.
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
honda odyssey 2005 power steering problem: power steering fails to work at random times. it is difficult to steer the vehicle while parking or turning at slower speeds. it happens at random times and when caught off guard makes it frightening and physically difficult to operate the vehicle. honda has recognized this is a problem in their service bulletin 07-005 from august 21, 2009 which includes our model year. however, honda is refusing to cover the $700 expense of replacing the power steering pump and accessories because we are out of warranty. the problem is we had symptoms they describe since we had the vehicle at the beginning but they never could 'replicate' what we were experiencing. the faulty tubing they used in the system actually has ruined the pump over the years. had they recognized this problem previously we may have been able to salvage the pump, but we did get an estimate and have someone look at the pump and they admitted it was needing replacement. we use this vehicle to drive our family and although it generally happens at slow speeds, there have been multiple situations where we have almost hit another vehicle as we were turning and our car stopped responding to the turn we were making. everyone i talk to that has this vehicle has the same problem. honda knows they put in faulty tubing which degraded to make little pieces loose in the fluid which then ruined the pump. this is a safety issue and one that we should not be held responsible for financially.
Reported in: FRANKLIN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
STRUCTURE:BODY
i have 2005 honda odyssey ex-l (3.5l 6cyl 5a) and a problem as follows; nature of defect: hatchback liftgate hydraulic shock is not working. i am planning to repair shortly. part number 74820-shj-a01 stay,tai please advice. thanks.
Reported in: DIAMOND BAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
my 2005 honda odyssey has a transmission shudder due to the faulty torque converter that honda put into this vehicle. thee are thousands of complaints on this issue and honda ignores its customers and provides no recall for this problem.
Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
the wireless headphones do not work for the dvd player. there is only a hissing "white" noise. i know many odyssey owners who have this exact same problem.
Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
original owner of 2005 honda odyssey van. around 60,000 miles and while still under the honda care warranty, the car began to shudder at 20-40 mph speeds when shifting gears. similar to the multiple complaints about torque converter and transmissions. this is scary and i know not what could happen when transmission decides to let go completely. local honda dealer checked the vehicle two times before the warranty ran out (july of 2010) and "couldn't duplicate the problem when they drove it." absent a recall by honda to correct this deficiency, the reported problems will continue to grow until someone gets hurt. i feel they should recall the vehicle and fix the transmission when it was reported to them multiple times while still under warranty.
Reported in: FLORENCE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i own a 2005 honda odyssey. sept 2009 my ac abruptly stopped working (blowing cold air) i took it to the dealership. i also have an extended warranty on the car. the dealer told me it was a fluke, chance happening that a rock must have entered my condenser through the front grill and caused a hole in the condenser. they said it was not covered under warranty and it would cost approx $800 to repair because the condenser has to be replaced. i then paid to have it repaired only to have the problem happen again on 8/21/10. not even a year later. i do not drive on dirt roads and avoid construction. this time i searched the internet for similar stories. i found thousands of threads of others with honda odyssey's complaining of the same problem. i feel it is a manufacturer's design defect that allows rocks or other such items to penetrate the condenser. this is a very expensive repair. there are aftermarket grills to be placed on the front of the car to eliminate the problem which is yet an additional expense and changes the look of the front of the car. i think a recall is in order to fix this problem.
Reported in: LEHI UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the driver side rear sliding door on my 2005 honda odyssey opened while i was driving down the road at 55 mph. if this is not a safety issue, i don't know what is!!!!!!
Reported in: CHESTERTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the driver side rear sliding door on my 2005 honda odyssey opened while i was driving down the road at 55 mph. if this is not a safety issue, i don't know what is!!!!!!
Reported in: CHESTERTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while traveling 65 mph, the check engine light illuminated and within seconds, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and the vehicle was taken to the dealer eleven times in regards to the failure. the wiring harness, engine computer and solenoids a-b were replaced twice. the vehicle continued to exhibit the failure and was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
Reported in: NEWINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while the vehicle was parked with the hatch back lift gate open the struts failed. she stated that the lift gated closed with great force and speed. she referenced recall 10v055000 structure body hatchback/liftgate and was advised by the dealer and the manufacturer that her vehicle was not a part of the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 101,750 and the current mileage was 101,856.
Reported in: COLUMBIA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
honda odyssey shudders when shifting gears between 20 and 40 mph. this has been happening for 2+ years and am now told that transmission is in danger.
Reported in: MIDDLETOWN RI || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear passenger door opened independently while driving 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility numerous times for the failure. the door sensor was cleaned several times and the fuse was replaced yet the failure persisted. the manufacturer stated they had not received any reports concerning the failure and would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage was 140,066.
Reported in: LITCHFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STEERING
2005 honda odyssey has a loud whining noise when the steering wheel is turned in weather temps under 35 degrees, driving more than 15-30 minutes or so. steering while this is happening is slightly more difficult. the local honda dealer says the cost to fix is approx. $210 for out of warranty service. the dealer claims they have "redesigned" the reservoir, well if it was "redesigned" then it should be "recalled".
Reported in: FRUIT COVE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
spongy brakes with loss of brakes.
Reported in: CROWLEY TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i have a 2005 honda odyssey and was driving to work, when i noticed smoke coming from under the hood. at first i thought the van was overheating but noticed the temp gauge was normal. pulled over and opened the hood and the engine compartment was on fire. called 911 and the fire department put out the fire. contacted amercian honda regarding the situation, and let me know that they would look into it.
Reported in: WEYMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the car shutters around 40 - 50 mph as well as on inclines. i'm amazed at how many complaints there are about this and how common the defect is that the two places i called after being told by the honda dealer that i needed a $2200 torque converter put in knew immediately what i was talking about. the 05 odyssey's are notorious for this problem. i'm surprised that honda has let this go without a recall.
Reported in: CORTLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed the failure was attributed to the electric fuel pump. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the vin was not included in the recall. the part was unavailable and the technician was unable to provide an arrival date for the repair part. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STRUCTURE
rear lift gate struts fail without notice. at this point, the rear lift gate is extremely heavy and dangerous to ones safety. this is the second time this issue has occurred on this vehicle. honda keeps replacing the struts with the same part number that continues to fail. same repair was completed on this vehicle eighteen months ago. i requested a better stronger or beefier replacement strut,but since my vehicle is under extended warranty they keep replacing with the same part number. i have four small kids and if it were to fail with one of them standing under the lift gate it could be a very dangerous situation.
Reported in: BARTLESVILLE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38445B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the a/c condenser has been replaced twice due to it being punctured from every day wear and tear. after the most recent incident, the dealership installed a protective shield over the unit to protect it from further damage. i feel this was an engineering flaw and would like to be reimbursed the $678.81 that i have spent having these condensers replaced.
Reported in: CONWAY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL388X5B
STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair for recall 10v055000 (structure: body: hatch-back lift-gate support) in june 2010. on november 6, 2010, the contact opened the lift gate which fell on her. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the strut was replaced. the contact stated that the dealer replaced the part with the same defective material. the contact called the manufacturer who offered to sell the contact a one year warranty on the part. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 110,000.
Reported in: MONTGOMERY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
my 2005 honda odyssey shudders at speeds between 30 and 45. i was told i need to replace my torque converter. through various research, i have begun to see that this is a common problem - there was a safety bulletin (09-053) published for the 07 and 08 model.
Reported in: MT. PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
car was vibrating for over a year. took it to dealership numerous times and they couldn't tell me what it was. recently got into a car accident. had car repaired. on the way home car started vibrating violently and vsa light came on. car stopped working. towed to shop and was told fuel pump needed to be replaced due to bad gas. i asked for sample of gas. have yet to receive it. need to know what to do. i saw recall on fuel pump 2005 model year.
Reported in: NORTH BERGEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2005 honda odyssey, vehicle airbag warning light (dash) came on while driving. dealer indicated short in rear airbag wiring. indicated cost to replace (can't repair) $1,100.
Reported in: ANNAPOLIS MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2005 honda odyssey won't start, fuel pump problem. there is a known recall for this model year but honda didn't include this vin.
Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rollers broke on the rear driver side door which caused the door to come off the hinge. the contact noticed no prior problems with the door. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000.
Reported in: CUNAPEE NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38225B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
whining sound and shuddering at certain speeds, generally 30-40 mph. believe it is transmission related.
Reported in: WEST CHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
SUSPENSION:FRONT
we experienced significant swaying while driving our honda odyssey 2005 with 4 other adults and 2 kids in our vehicle. we were in fairly normal weather conditions, no significant winds or icy roads but just trying to drive our vehicle we had too many difficulties to continue. we felt particularly unsafe and unsafe for other drivers on the road. we ended up having to cancel our trip as we were swerving and unable to control the "sway" of the van when reaching speeds of 55-60 mph. we were unsafe to maneuver on the highways and upon a check up we found out our right strut was completely blown out, and the left one also had to be replaced (on the front of the vehicle/van). we had the repairs done at river city tire, davenport, ia and it was a significant finding that they also said was very dangerous to be driving.
Reported in: ELDRIDGE IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the driver side electric sliding door will not close all the way.
Reported in: ROCKWOOD IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the driver side electric sliding door will not close all the way.
Reported in: ROCKWOOD IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
judder in transmission, going up incline at about 32mph, 1500rpm, especially when cold. vehicle at 65,000 miles.
Reported in: ACTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS
2005 odyssey - front passenger seat belt will not free up to allow enough length to buckle. it is locked in the recoiled position. it just happened two days ago and has never happened before. after two days it is still locked in the recoiled position making the front passenger seat unusable. what do we need to do to get it corrected. our vehicle just came off of warranty but we understand that honda offers a lifetime warranty for seat belts. true?
Reported in: AFTON WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
STEERING
2005 honda odyssey ex-l - around 50k miles, the power steering was intermittently hard, especially in parking lots. very little assist. around 64k, our mechanic purged the p/s pump of fluid and the problem remained. mechanic replaced our p/s pump which seemed to work initially, but perhaps because the issue was intermittent. problem returned. we now have 104k on the car and live with the issue of hard steering, especially when parking. hard steering means that i need to use both hands to turn the wheel in the parking lot.
Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
STEERING
powering steering on 2005 honda odyssey minivan is extremely hard to steer at lower speeds. there is a serious issue with steering pump as evidenced by service bulletin 07-005. the steering wheel will make whining, buzzing and strange noises and eventually stop functioning. there should be a recall to fix this problem and not just a service bulletin as this is a known and common issue among 05-08 honda odyssey minivans.
Reported in: FEDERAL WAY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
STEERING
tl*the contact owns 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when the temperatures were very low there was a loud noise in front of the vehicle which caused the vehicle to experience problems within the power steering. the dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 50,000.
Reported in: BELLEVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact was applying pressure to the brakes when he heard a scratching sound. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the noise was intermittent and was heard during the summer months. when the weather was cold the contact would not hear the noise. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Reported in: VENETIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and attempting to make a turn, he would notice that the steering wheel would become very difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that there was a fracture in the power steering column and that it would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 88,000. updated 3/14/11 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $2000. updated 03/21/11*jb
Reported in: MORRIS PLAINS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
first owners ot 2005 odyssey, van has 65k and all service records, dealer tells us we need newtorque converter and 2 new engine mounts. absolutely shocked by this since previous honda crx lasted over 180k with no major repairs...contacted honda usa for financial assistance. *ln
Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we have a 2005 honda odyssey w/less than 65k miles on it and just had to replace both the rear and side motor mounts. the repair bill was $1041.65 plus the labor to diagnose this issue both by leith and bayleaf. the cracked rear motor mount noticed by leith honda on capital rd. in raleigh, nc. they quoted close to $900 for just the rear motor mount replacement, and they said that the other motor mounts could be broken but that they would have to take the motor out to see. we had bayleaf tire and auto repair it because they were recommended to us and their quote was lower. they found that the side motor mount was broken as well. chris of bayleaf said that they have had odysseys around the same model year come in for the same issue and had called honda to tell them about the issue. i have seen plenty of evidence online that this is a design flaw in the motor mounts related to the eco mode (dropping from 4 to 3 cylinders to save fuel) being instituted in the odysseys in the mid-2000's without a corresponding change to the design of the motor mounts which could not handle the additional vibration. here are just a few of the many others complaining about the same issue: http://www.google.com/search?q=honda+engine+mount+design+flaw http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/off-topic-discussion/honda-odyssey-engine-mounts/30508/page1/ http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/1560611.page our car may have not set on fire like a rear-ended pinto, but there is no telling what additional damage has occurred that we'll have to pay for in the future because of this apparent design flaw. honda should recall all motor mounts with this flaw and should compensate owners for repairs related to the apparent motor mount design flaw in the odyssey.
Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
failure of front, side and rear engine mounts.
Reported in: MOONACHIE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated the passenger side sliding door was malfunctioning. the contact stated the instrument panel indicated that the door was no closed and the contact could not get the door to lock. the failure in the door became worse over a two year period. the contact did not have the door inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.
Reported in: LINCOLN HIEGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
STEERING
2005 odyssey - power steering was getting difficult to manage - took to an independent shop and had power steering pump replaced at 49,000 miles. now at 79,000 miles the power steering turns off sporadically but will then be back on if you restart the van.
Reported in: NAPERVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the rear motor mount needed to be replaced. there were no recalls or warranty on the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 63,000.
Reported in: LIVONIA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STRUCTURE
had to replace a front motor mount in my 2005 honda odyssey. my mechanic indicated that he contacted a honda dealer and they were out of the part because there were several odyssey's with the same problem. i didn't know how many complaints needed to be launched before a recall notice would be considered. i wanted my vehicle noted since i did not go to a honda dealer.
Reported in: GREENWOOD IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
had to replace a front motor mount in my 2005 honda odyssey. my mechanic indicated that he contacted a honda dealer and they were out of the part because there were several odyssey's with the same problem. i didn't know how many complaints needed to be launched before a recall notice would be considered. i wanted my vehicle noted since i did not go to a honda dealer.
Reported in: GREENWOOD IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 honda odyssey. consumer requests reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated there was a humming noise coming from the rear brakes. the dealer resurfaced both rear parking brake drums and the disc brakes. *jb
Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38445B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the steering wheel became abnormally stiff and difficult to turn. the brakes were applied and then steering wheel began to function as normal. the failure persisted intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 05v039000 (steering:column). the dealer replaced the power steering fluid and the failure did not recur. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
Reported in: BEADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 to 45 mph the vehicle would shake violently and when she tried to accelerate at higher speeds. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 101,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
i owned my 2005 honda odyssey for 2.5 years when the power steering pump failed on my minivan. i paid to have it replaced. 29k miles later it failed again. honda has since redesigned the part. when this part fails the power steering is dramatically reduced making it virtually impossible to turn the wheel at slower speeds.
Reported in: FITCHBURG MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38425B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the odyssey vsa light went on in august 2010. when i took my vehicle to the brighton honda dealership in mi, they said i needed to have my vsa modulator assembly replaced for the price of $1257.44. i was told by a mechanical engineer that this should not have occurred at this low mileage. i contacted honda automobile division in torrance, ca last month. i was told that since my car was no longer under warranty they would not cover it, however, they would go 50/50.
Reported in: HIGHLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38295B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that when driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal humming noise intermittently when depressing the brakes. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the abnormal noise was coming from the power steering pump. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. updated 03/16/ 11 *bf updated 1/4/11 *cn
Reported in: BETHPAGE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
dear safecar.gov: i am an owner of a 2005 honda odyssey van. i have experienced sudden engine stalling and highway speed dropped to below 15 mph on my van since january, 2010. it has happened four times. i have worked with honda dealers and honda car for over eight months, from jan 2010 to aug 2010 without success. i then went to another honda dealer and finally able to find the problem: the 2005 odyssey van is the first model and year honda has put the new v6 engine with three cylinders shutting off during cruising speed to save gas, which makes sense. however, because of the temperature difference between the cylinders, the idling cylinders begin to burn oil on the cylinder rings. and there is no ?low oil? warning sensor from the car, but has a ?low oil pressure warning?. however, the ?low oil pressure? will only kicks on with the car engine starts to stall. it was very dangerous to have my van staff from highway speed to less then 15 mph in a matter of couple seconds. it has happened four times from january, 2010 to may, 2010. i have all the service records and descriptions. honda has been denying any problem until they limited release a new software in january, 2011 to periodically fire the idle cylinders to minimize temperature difference between the cylinders so that they will not burn motor oil. however, honda has not done a ?recall? on this safety issue (the engine stalling at high speed when oil pressure is too low due to motor oil burning). the dealer service manager told me that honda is reluctant to conduct such safety recall, they are afraid that with firing up the idled cylinders; they may fail the epa mileage claims. all the post 2005 v6 with ?econ? mode to save gas models will have this problems once the cars are driven, let say over 70,000 miles. it will take a few years of motor oil burning before the oil level is low enough to trigger the low oil pressure sensor and stalls the engine. please look into this issue and feel free to contact.
Reported in: ROWLAND HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38885B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the car shutters around 30-40 mph. i can feel the vibration for 3-5 seconds. i am very disappointed by honda vehicle's quality. how many complaints do honda and the government need for a recall? 05 oddessey's are notorious for this problem.
Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the vehicle engine is shutting off with no warning. there have been approximately 6 instances of the vehicle being operated and then the engine will cut off. the first incident occurred in a parking lot when in reverse. there have been 3 incidents at low speed, while making turns, and 2 incidents while traveling at speed (one at 40 mph and one at 70 mph). the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on 3 occasions but the dealer has been unable or unwilling to address the issue because there are no codes sent to the on-board computer. the most recent incident on 3/6/2011 was while traveling at 70 mph on the interstate highway. we referred the service writer to nhtsa campaign id numbers 05v132000 and 07v097000 but he was unwilling to consider that our issue was related to either of these previously noted failures.
Reported in: COLLIERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the vehicle engine is shutting off with no warning. there have been approximately 6 instances of the vehicle being operated and then the engine will cut off. the first incident occurred in a parking lot when in reverse. there have been 3 incidents at low speed, while making turns, and 2 incidents while traveling at speed (one at 40 mph and one at 70 mph). the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on 3 occasions but the dealer has been unable or unwilling to address the issue because there are no codes sent to the on-board computer. the most recent incident on 3/6/2011 was while traveling at 70 mph on the interstate highway. we referred the service writer to nhtsa campaign id numbers 05v132000 and 07v097000 but he was unwilling to consider that our issue was related to either of these previously noted failures.
Reported in: COLLIERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the vehicle engine is shutting off with no warning. there have been approximately 6 instances of the vehicle being operated and then the engine will cut off. the first incident occurred in a parking lot when in reverse. there have been 3 incidents at low speed, while making turns, and 2 incidents while traveling at speed (one at 40 mph and one at 70 mph). the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on 3 occasions but the dealer has been unable or unwilling to address the issue because there are no codes sent to the on-board computer. the most recent incident on 3/6/2011 was while traveling at 70 mph on the interstate highway. we referred the service writer to nhtsa campaign id numbers 05v132000 and 07v097000 but he was unwilling to consider that our issue was related to either of these previously noted failures.
Reported in: COLLIERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
forwarded from cpsc - letter from congressman on behalf of constituent re a problem with his 2005 honda odyssey which was covered in a 2006 "technical service bulletin" (tsb) which was available to dealers but not to the general public. *kb the consumer stated the motor mount broke and it would cost $880 plus to fix it. the consumer stated he experienced a problem with the van, the night he purchased it, but thought nothing of it. now, he has since discovered, it was the broken motor mount all along. *jb
Reported in: ATHENS AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
transmission problem, vehicle shuddering in between gear changes. 2005 honda odyssey, 58,000 miles. needs a new transmission per repair shop and dealer. appears there are numerous complaints on honda transmissions from 2000 to 2010 honda odysseys. will cost approximately $4800 to replace. no recall to date yet numerous complaints on the net.
Reported in: CARMEL IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my 05 odyssey's lights in the odometer were flashing on and off. sometimes, they just flash. sometimes, they flash and all the gauge, speed, rpm, temp, and fuel dropped briefly before they go back up again. when they were doing that (dropped) the vehicle did not jerk. a couple of months ago the engine light came on, but a few days later it disappeared. then it came on again. i used an obd ii reader to read it and it gave me a code about the ecm/pcm module. i bought and replaced both relays but to this day (3/21/11) the flashing is still not resolved. today everything flashes and it seems like all the electronics in the vehicle (including all the gauges) were down for about two seconds while the car was on the freeway going about 65-70 mph.
Reported in: FRESNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
at around 85,000 miles our 2005 odyssey started exhibiting a transmission shudder in the 30-40 mph range. i talked with the dealer about it, and they mentioned it would require the torque converter being replaced. however, they offered a much cheaper possible fix to the problem of replacing all the transmission fluid (cost about $200). that seems to have temporarily fixed the problem. i had the flush done again after 15,000 miles. hopefully, this will be the only fix needed.
Reported in: TONEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer to be repaired where he was informed that his engine mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer advised the contact that since the engine mounts were made of rubber that the wear and tear was normal. a complaint was registered with the manufacturer. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileage was 54,000. updated 04/07/11 *bf updated 1/13/2012 *ln
Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
POWER TRAIN
rebuild transmission due to worn out differential bearings that caused the transmission fluids to break the axel seal and leak a lot of fluid which could of destroyed transmission all together.
Reported in: DUBLIN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ac condenser leak caused by "rock hitting it". poor design which should have a grill protecting it. causes freon leak. dealers now suggesting to install an after market grill after spending $1000 to fix. clearly a design problem by honda.
Reported in: PLEASANTON CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 55-65 mph, a rock struck the air conditioner condenser. the contact stated later the air conditioner started blowing hot air instead of cold air. there were no warning lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the air conditioner condenser was punctured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact stated he filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 85,400 and the current mileage was 85,445. updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/13/11
Reported in: ROHNERT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2005 honda odyssey both sliding door broken cable.
Reported in: MISSISSAUGA 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart and it was towed to an independent repair shop. the contact was told that the vehicle stalled because there was no fuel pressure delivered to the engine. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 146,000.
Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda odyssey, transmission failure at 111,930 miles. the transmissions shops said the torque converters are bad and fail regularly in the honda vans.
Reported in: MURFREESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the power steering tank exhibited a design flaw and was causing the power steering fluid to swirl around in the tank and exhibit an excessive noise from the engine. the contact took the vehicle into the dealer and was told that the failure was caused by a design flaw and was not covered under warranty. although the vehicle had been recalled in other countries for the failure, the manufacturer advised that the vehicle would not be recalled. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages was 92,000.
Reported in: HOWELL MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
odyssey had great vibration through steering wheel and through body of car. vibration varied depending on speed. this could of caused a tragic accident. diagnosis was failure of rear and side motor mounts for the second time in 20 months. poor design of these mounts fail prematurely and cause vibration and handling errors which could have tragic consequences.
Reported in: AGOURA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
SUSPENSION
odyssey had great vibration through steering wheel and through body of car. vibration varied depending on speed. this could of caused a tragic accident. diagnosis was failure of rear and side motor mounts for the second time in 20 months. poor design of these mounts fail prematurely and cause vibration and handling errors which could have tragic consequences.
Reported in: AGOURA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
odyssey had great vibration through steering wheel and through body of car. vibration varied depending on speed. this could of caused a tragic accident. diagnosis was failure of rear and side motor mounts for the second time in 20 months. poor design of these mounts fail prematurely and cause vibration and handling errors which could have tragic consequences.
Reported in: AGOURA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated the passenger side automatic sliding door would not lock. whenever the vehicle was in motion, the door would automatically open without the driver opening the door. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was contacted who stated there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 140,000.
Reported in: ROCHESTER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
CHILD SEAT
i have a sunshine kids radian xtsl installed with latch rear facing in my honda odyssey. due to the location of the release lever for the latch strap, my son is able to easily loosen the strap with his foot while we are driving. it also loosens if he accidentally hits it with his food when climbing into the seat. as a cpst, i feel that this is a major design flaw. while i am well aware that i can install the seat using the seat belt, superlatch is a major selling feature of the radian line, and it is defective in my car. the strap should not be so easy to loosen. i can do it with the light touch of just one finger. please make sunshine kids address the dangerous and potentially fatal issue. (related vehicle information: model year=2005, make=odyssey, model=honda).
Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1. normal usage of our 05 honda odyssey. transport for wife and two young children. in other words typical mini van easy driving. since last oil change around 90k miles notice seldom, random vibrations. 2. honda service tells me rear motor mount has failed and will cause drive train and stability issues if not fixed at a cost of about $900 per mount. dealer tells me this is a common problem with the odyssey yet honda has not recalled or offered any assistance other than taking all my money. 3. haven't corrected/replaced the faulty motor mount yet due to lack of funds and need to research this issue first. from what the dealer tells me and what i'm finding all over the internet this is a very wide spread problem with these failing honda odyssey motor mounts. fearful for the safety of my family while driving this odyssey should the other mounts and or drive train malfunction as a result of these defective motor mounts.
Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38885B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
a/c unit stops working. a/c clutch and condenser is damaged.
Reported in: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
SEAT BELTS
faulty passenger seat belt buckle airbag impact switch.
Reported in: FT LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
AIR BAGS
faulty passenger seat belt buckle airbag impact switch.
Reported in: FT LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
CHILD SEAT
my daughter was riding rear facing in her sunshine kids radian 80xtsl. when i looked back in the rear view mirror i noticed that she was wiggling her foot on the latch buckle, and asked he to stop. when we pulled into a parking space and i went to take her out of her seat i noticed that she had actually unlatched the seat simply by pushing on it with her feet! this is dangerous and completely unacceptable! (related vehicle information: model year=2005, make=odyssey, model=honda).
Reported in: MINDEN NE || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
sliding door will get stuck. center door bracket 72521-shj-a21 is defective, small plastic wheel will get worn and comes off. improper design and lack of routine lubrication is the cause.
Reported in: WESTLAKE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
sliding door will get stuck. center door bracket 72521-shj-a21 is defective, small plastic wheel will get worn and comes off. improper design and lack of routine lubrication is the cause.
Reported in: WESTLAKE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
the air conditioning began blowing warm air on my 2005 honda odyssey ex-l last fall. i had the local honda dealer perform an inspection, and he stated that i had a hole in my air conditioning condenser that must have been due to a rock. i believe this problem is a design problem, which honda will not admit to or repair at their cost. the 2005 odyssey has little protection against road debris from their new grill designs. honda should recall these cars and provide protective shielding.
Reported in: IDAHO FALLS ID || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY
while driving on i-90, the sun roof exploded for no apparent reason. temperature was 45 degrees. inside sun roof cover was closed so no glass entered the interior. there were no vehicles ahead of me. had the cover been opened and small children in the middle seats, serious injuries may have occurred. i suggest that a safety notice be issued stating that when the middle and back row of seats are occupied then the sun roof cover be closed. i feel this is a manufacturing flaw as there have been other instances of the same problems and most are directed towards the 2005 model odyssey van. in addition a safety recall may be in order. i feel strongly that the public should be informed.
Reported in: SPOKANE VALLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. in addition, the engine revved and the engine power was extremely low. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the timing belt jumped time and the head gasket valves were bent. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was 149,247.
Reported in: BOWIE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
TIRES
2005 honda odyssey with pax tire system - tires need replacement much frequently than traditional tires and are very expensive to replace. honda needs to issue a recall on their pax tire system.
Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey ex. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 to 40 mph the side air bags deployed without warning. the driver and passenger seat belts secured them and they experienced severe chest pain when tightened. the failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. the failure and current miles were 120,000.
Reported in: NEWTON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
excessive oil consumption noticed at 85,000 mile oil change, approx 1/2 quart per 1000 miles dissapearing. no noticable smoke, nothing on driveway. loss of this much oil between maintenance cycles could cause engine sieze resulting in accident. service/manufacturer claim this level of consumption is "normal". *tt
Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2005 honda odyssey. consumer states problems with door alarm *tgw the consumer stated the alarm sounded on two separate occasions. in both instances, there was no light on the display dashboard and the door was physically opened with wind noise. the first repair was not a success as the problem continued. when the consumer returned to the dealer a month later, it appeared the problem was fixed. the consumer stated three years later, the problem resurfaced again. while driving down the highway, the alarm began to sound with no dashboard display . when the consumer turned the steering wheel to the right, the door opened and the door display illuminated. the consumer had to manually close the door and lock it leaving the master switch off. *jb
Reported in: MENDON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 honda odyssey. consumer states problems with door alarm *tgw the consumer stated the alarm sounded on two separate occasions. in both instances, there was no light on the display dashboard and the door was physically opened with wind noise. the first repair was not a success as the problem continued. when the consumer returned to the dealer a month later, it appeared the problem was fixed. the consumer stated three years later, the problem resurfaced again. while driving down the highway, the alarm began to sound with no dashboard display . when the consumer turned the steering wheel to the right, the door opened and the door display illuminated. the consumer had to manually close the door and lock it leaving the master switch off. *jb
Reported in: MENDON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer for routine maintenance, he was informed that the motor mounts were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 108,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 09/20/2011 *ln
Reported in: MIDLOTHIAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn while driving at low speeds. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. there were no recalls. the failure mileage was 213,000. updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer stated making a three-point turn was very difficult when trying to beat oncoming traffic. updated 09/2/11*jb
Reported in: MONTGOMERY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STEERING
i have owned my 2005 honda odyssey touring since it was new. i replaced the power steering pump at 34k miles. i have put 3 sets of tires on my minivan even though i rotate every other oil change. all done by the dealer. my van will loose steering at times when it is cold and makes a loud noise under the hood. in addition, the steering will shake when driving as well as when braking. i just replaced the tires which included a front-end alignment and tire balance. the shimmy, vibration and shaking back/forth is still there. the brakes and rotors have been cleared by dealer and they cannot figure out what is wrong. this has been an on going problem with my odyssey. the water pump started at 15k miles and each time i took it back they did not know the issue and changed the water pump at 34k miles. the tire shaking, vibrating and shimmy has been happening since 55k miles and the van now has 105k. i am tired of the problem. it has gotten so bad that i don't wan to slam on my brakes because the steering wheel starts to fail. this is a honda and is suppose to last. honda needs to stand behind this problem. as i search the web there are many honda owners with the same issue but honda will not do a recall. honda needs to understand that this is a safety issue. steering. people can die from this. in addition, honda needs to understand that many with these problems will be purchasing another van in the near future and won't buy a honda due the lack of attention to these matters.
Reported in: BERLIN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving 5 mph the steering wheel became increasingly hard to turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000, and the current mileage was 110,000.
Reported in: KETTERING OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the power steering was inoperable while traveling at low speeds. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the current mileage was 120,000. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. .. updated 09/19/11 *bf the consumer stated honda refused to repair the vehicle. updated 11/28/11
Reported in: JASPER GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the power steering was inoperable while traveling at low speeds. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the current mileage was 120,000. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. .. updated 09/19/11 *bf the consumer stated honda refused to repair the vehicle. updated 11/28/11
Reported in: JASPER GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
STEERING
i have a 2005 honda odyssey and have numerous time been close to an accident due to loosing steering. this has been an ongoing problem that started around 50k miles and continues. honda has refused to repair it. *tt
Reported in: NEWARK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated when she started the vehicle the steering wheel locked and the ignition mechanism fractured. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised her that the ignition needed to be replaced due to the fractured parts. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileage was approximately 190,000. the vin was unavailable.
Reported in: 29 PALMS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES
while driving on the freeway, noticed thumping noise coming from tires and vibration in the entire vehicle. pulled over and noticed a large bulge on one of the tires and the bulge was on the treads. the tire store described this as tire tread separation. this happened twice on two separate occasions within three months while driving on the freeway. two of the four toyo versado tires on my vehicle failed as a result of tread separation. the retail store where i originally purchased the tires gave me a credit towards the purchase of new tires. they kept the failed tires.
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 honda transmission is failing at 60k miles. some motor mounts were ruined from the shaking and needed to be replaced. the front axle has damage from the shaking as well. and i still need to replace the transmission. the gearing gets stuck shifting around 45 mph, it groans and shakes the car before finally shifting down a gear. *kb
Reported in: HILLSBORO OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
a/c compressor damaged by rock due to poor design of front grill etc. compressor needs replaced. need to purchase after market guard to protect new compressor. *kb
Reported in: MCMURRAY PA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
we own a 2005 honda odyssey, which was purchased in july of 2005. we started having problems with it in april of 2008. first the catalytic converter went out, then there was an oil consumption problem. we had many oil changes at the dealership and faithfully changed the oil when the computer in the car told us to. but then, it would dump two quarts of oil without any notice. for instance, on may 23rd, 2010, we had a oil change at the honda dealer we had purchased the vehicle from, in anticipation of a 400 mile trip. the car started acting up on our way there and we ended up spending the majority of june 14th sitting in a dealership. we left the dealership and almost made it home before the car started acting up again. we limped into the driveway, but it required towing to the honda dealer in santa cruz, ca for more repairs. they accused us of not maintaining the car because it was two quarts low, yet we checked the oil before it was towed to the dealership and it was full in our driveway. the dealer said it was because we checked the oil while it was off. it wasn't even driven in between until the dealer did diagnostic on it. then they told us all cars need a value adjustment at 80,000 miles. we have spoken repeatedly with honda of america and honda care and they have repeatedly acted surprised with our problems. they deny that they know or suspect that there is a problem, yet a search on the internet reveals many pages of complaints about several models of honda cars with oil consumption problems. *kb
Reported in: LOS GATOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
we own a 2005 honda odyssey, which was purchased in july of 2005. we started having problems with it in april of 2008. first the catalytic converter went out, then there was an oil consumption problem. we had many oil changes at the dealership and faithfully changed the oil when the computer in the car told us to. but then, it would dump two quarts of oil without any notice. for instance, on may 23rd, 2010, we had a oil change at the honda dealer we had purchased the vehicle from, in anticipation of a 400 mile trip. the car started acting up on our way there and we ended up spending the majority of june 14th sitting in a dealership. we left the dealership and almost made it home before the car started acting up again. we limped into the driveway, but it required towing to the honda dealer in santa cruz, ca for more repairs. they accused us of not maintaining the car because it was two quarts low, yet we checked the oil before it was towed to the dealership and it was full in our driveway. the dealer said it was because we checked the oil while it was off. it wasn't even driven in between until the dealer did diagnostic on it. then they told us all cars need a value adjustment at 80,000 miles. we have spoken repeatedly with honda of america and honda care and they have repeatedly acted surprised with our problems. they deny that they know or suspect that there is a problem, yet a search on the internet reveals many pages of complaints about several models of honda cars with oil consumption problems. *kb
Reported in: LOS GATOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
sliding doors do not latch completely. they close but a few seconds later open again with light showing they are open. doors have come open while driving with children in back, even when they were supposed to be locked. this is a huge safety issue despite children being secured in a seatbelt.
Reported in: NORTH YARMOUTH ME || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
sliding doors do not latch completely. they close but a few seconds later open again with light showing they are open. doors have come open while driving with children in back, even when they were supposed to be locked. this is a huge safety issue despite children being secured in a seatbelt.
Reported in: NORTH YARMOUTH ME || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact was entering the vehicle when the electronic sliding door failed to work properly. the sliding doors were open for a brief moment before closing on their own causing a shoulder injury. the failure occurred on two previous occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.
Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
honda odyssey 2005 just as the extended warranty expired, the transmission started to hesitate when slowly accelerating from 3rd to 4th gear. honda dealer said replacement for rebuilt (2 years garanti) for $3000.
Reported in: QUEBEC 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
my a/c system failed much like the complaint descriptions you see below. first honda of texas quoted me $850-$1,185 to fix it depending on whether i wanted to replace the entire compressor or try a temporary fix with some components (clutch & coil). as a result, i will do the following: 1-make my displeasure known to first texas honda - done but will escalate 2-research the issue - in process 3-file a goodwill claim with honda - done & rejected 4-speak with the service manager and general manager or owner of first texas honda 5-file a complaint with honda of america 6-file a complaint with the department of transportation, nhsta - doing now 7-post complaints on numerous websites 8-inform all people i know looking for a honda to check out the actual reliability on a number of honda vehicles that goes unknown to most of the general public 9-stand on the public sidewalk outside first texas honda with a sign that states "do not buy a honda, ask me why!" - tomorrow 10-other actions tbd the remedies i seek: 1-fix my a/c 2-add a protective grill so i don't encounter multiple failures as some honda customers have endured 3-address other recall items such as airbag sensor, etc....
Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
while casually accelerating from a stop, the transmission will start shuttering somewhere between 15 and 35 miles per hour. in order to get the transmission to stop shuttering, i must press down harder on the accelerator to get the van to shift to a higher gear.
Reported in: VADNAIS HEIGHTS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
come on honda .... enough is enough. i live in a hilly town. all winter long, no problem with brakes. as soon as it gets warm and i braking when coming down a hill (even a very gentle slope), the front brakes make the most horrific grinding noise. i've been told over and over by people at stop lights, that i really need to get my brakes fixed (but honda continues to say the brakes are in great shape). multiple times, when the grinding occurs, i barely got stopped for the traffic light. this is extremely dangerous, let alone extremely embarrassing. if honda does nothing about this, it will be the last honda i ever own and i will for sure convince 100 people to not buy honda either. please force honda to finally do something about this issue, before someone dies.
Reported in: PEACHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the airconditioning in my 2005 honda odyssey started working on and off and then all of a sudden just stopped working. the van has been checked out by a mechanic and he has found that the main fuse box under the hood of the passengers side has power on one side but not the other. all fuses and relays have been checked and found to be ok. since the ac has stopped working, the radio and clock now do not work.
Reported in: NORFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my 2005 honda odyssey is taking on water in the hatchback/liftgate. after it rains when the liftgate is raised water will poor out of it where the liftgate will latch. it is not a few drops of water, it pours out. also the water leaks inside as sits in the back cargo area.
Reported in: NORFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY
my 2005 honda odyssey is taking on water in the hatchback/liftgate. after it rains when the liftgate is raised water will poor out of it where the liftgate will latch. it is not a few drops of water, it pours out. also the water leaks inside as sits in the back cargo area.
Reported in: NORFOLK VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low beam headlights have suddenly dimmed. both left and right low beam headlights are very dim, high beams are okay.
Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph for 45 minutes, the vehicle would stall unexpectedly. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure or reenact it. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v132000 (electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers). the failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Reported in: REDDING MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38835B
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
both tailgate struts 74820-shj-a01 failed simultaneously causing the gate to close while occupants were under the gate. not sure yet if anyone is injured. honda informed me that my model was not one of the affected models, therefore i am not covered by a recall. this is a dangerous situation.
Reported in: SEMINOLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
we are orig owner of vehicle. in 4/11 had van serviced at honda dealership. in 5/11 while driving on freeway got a check engine light. took to repair shop. needed a new transmission. called honda (while it was being serviced a tranny shop) and they said if i towed it to a dealership they'd take a look and doubted anything could be done, but they'd look. at that point i would have had to pay repair shop for work already done (near 1000). i see a recall in the news for 2005+ odysseys but have never been notified by honda personally. we would like reimbursement for faulty transmission that is a recurrent theme according to the internet with these vehicles. *kb
Reported in: SANTA ROSA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and refused to restart. a local mechanic replaced the transmission. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. updated 01/06/12 *bf the consumer stated the transmission was slipping. updated 01/06/12
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
POWER TRAIN
the transmission is slipping.
Reported in: WALL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
POWER TRAIN
vehicle vibrates while driving at low speed and engine rpm.
Reported in: PINSON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
POWER TRAIN
just bought a 2005 honda odyssey. right off the lot got on the freeway and the check engine light came on and started shuttering and slipping . very unhappy , slapped down $4000 as a down payment and financed the rest. now i own a van that has major problems and no cash to fix it. haven't even had it for a day and it already has transmission problems. need honda to fix it at their expense. their impeccable reputation is getting destroyed with this transmission problem that all odyssey owners are having with models 2005- 2009 . they charge a premium for their vehicles and should be forced to repair their defective transmissions regardless of mileage on vehicles. our government needs to step in and help its citizens with this problem.
Reported in: ATWATER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated he heard a loud humming sound underneath the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front, right, and rear motor mounts were broken and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage was 110,270.
Reported in: ANTHEM AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
front and side motor mount. this will be second replacement of front mm. the first replacement was aprox. 500 miles and under warranty.
Reported in: FAIR GROVE MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38265B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine mounts are bad and the engine shakes and vibrates. the bad mounts allow the engine to move and is a safety issue. seems like a many odysseys have this issue and is quite common to find on the internet.
Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey . the contact stated while driving at the speeds of 15 mph, the rear passenger sliding door detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer where they diagnosed the failure and stated the vehicle could be repaired at the owners expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 180,000. updated 03/14/12*lj
Reported in: MOUNT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed an excessive vibration in the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the motor mount was fractured and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38705B
POWER TRAIN
the consumer is experiencing problems with the transmission. when the vehicle is going 45 mph or greater the rpm's drops down to about 1400 rpm's. when shifting into over drive. the engine begins to vibrates and will continue up to 55 mph. when accelerating above 55 mph the problem disappears. owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer and has also contacted the manufacturer. neither has a solution to this problem. provide further details.
Reported in: MINT HILL NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i have a 2005 honda odyssey ex 3.5l vtec with less than 46k miles on it... when i took to the dealership for 15k mile service today, they noticed that my front engine mount had broken and told me to get it replaced right away and they said it would cost me $500 (labor and parts). this has never happened to me on any of my other cars and i think this is a serious design flaw by honda. when i searched online, i found several people with the same complaints and many of them had the rear and side mounts broken too which costs even more to fix... honda needs to acknowledge this as an engineering design issue and recall the vans and get them fixed for free.
Reported in: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38425B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while braking, the radio would activate on and the instrument panel lights would illuminate. the contact also stated that when applying the bakes, the vehicle would stall without warning. the contact towed the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure nor did the computer show a code for the malfunction. no action was taken as far as a remedy repair. the contact refused to pick up the vehicle from the dealer due to the safety of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 82,000.
Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
the driver side rear sliding door stuck closed. son could not get out. panicked state because he went back to get something from van and closed the door while he looked for it. could not get out as door was stuck. he tried to open several times, but no use. door will not open manually or automatically. this could have been a bigger problem if it were summer here in phoenix arizona as the temperature could have been 115 degrees or higher outside making the temperature at least 20-30 degrees hotter inside. luckily the outside temperature was in the 80's in the phoenix area today. we visit our relatives in arizona at least once every year and cannot afford to have door issues on our almost 3,000 mile round trip. we have 2 children and for safety reasons cannot have our doors fail to close or open properly for any reason, at any time!
Reported in: KATY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38855B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the transmission emitted a grinding noise while driving at various speeds over 5 mph. the contact also stated that the vehicle would not shift gears. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, but the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. the vehicle was eventually taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was advised to replace the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 47,000. updated 04/26/12*lj
Reported in: PLEASANT HILL CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
brought in my 2005 odyssey for annual inspection in march 2012 and was informed that both front and rear engine mounts were broken. honda dealership indicated this was a common occurrence with the v6 honda vehicles, and is a safety issue. odyssey was repaired at a cost of $830+tax. i researched on-line, and confirmed that it is indeed a common occurrence, as there were numerous postings with the same issue. i took the recommendation of the dealership and contacted the honda corporation. person who took the call assigned a case number, and indicated that i may be eligible for reimbursement. the person who followed up 1 week later indicated that this is normal wear and tear, and therefore honda will not reimburse any amount. they indicated that the engine mounts are expected to wear out between 80 and 100k miles. i have owned several other vehicles, and none ever had this same issue. i believe this to be a design defect which honda needs to take ownership for, and perform a recall for repairs.
Reported in: CORTLANDT MANOR NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i just took my car in for the master cylinder recall to the dealer. after inspecting the car the dealer has found and diagnosed a fail status on front engine and right engine mounts. the dealer is quoting approximately $700.00 to replace these broken mounts. after doing an internet search on the issue with these cars, i find that this problem is prevalent in honda odyssey 2005 and greater models. honda corporation should recall and repair these issue. i am surprised of how many recalls i have gotten on this odyssey, i own other honda's and love honda quality. please recall and fix this issue.
Reported in: SAN RAMON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
broken engine mount(s). general highway driving.
Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38295B
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she opened the rear sliding door on the driver's side. while opening the door, two pins detached from the back end of the door and the door hung downward. the contact examined the pins and noticed that they were corroded. an authorized dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000. updated 6/4/12 *cn
Reported in: MANTUA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and she opened the rear sliding door on the driver's side. while opening the door, two pins detached from the back end of the door and the door hung downward. the contact examined the pins and noticed that they were corroded. an authorized dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000. updated 6/4/12 *cn
Reported in: MANTUA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i own a 2005 honda odyssey ex-l. had vehicle in the dealership today for virginia state vehicle inspection and the vehicle failed due to a broken front engine mount. vehicle has 105,000 miles on it and is only 5,000 miles out of extended warranty. this appears to be common problem as seen from other posts on the internet ...so much so that the dealer certainly was aware of it to find in less than a 5 minute look at the vehicle without a driveability complaint by me. nhtsa should investigate this common safety failure mode for the honda odyssey. costs to repair totaled $1002.14 ($689.64 parts and $312.50 labor) to repair this safety issue found during state safety inspection.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
as i was driving alone around 30 miles per hour my air condition was blowing cold air and all of a sudden out of no where it started blowing hot air and i thought i may need some freon, but since it was close to the end of summer last year i figured i could hold on until summer of this year. i finally took it in to have it recharged and was told that my air compressor was not working. there was no sign at all and i am wondering why all of a sudden it just stop working.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
as i was driving alone around 30 miles per hour my air condition was blowing cold air and all of a sudden out of no where it started blowing hot air and i thought i may need some freon, but since it was close to the end of summer last year i figured i could hold on until summer of this year. i finally took it in to have it recharged and was told that my air compressor was not working. there was no sign at all and i am wondering why all of a sudden it just stop working.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
faulty vsa modulator / abs pump. the vsa indicator light stays on and diag check by dealer shows error codes 76-1 and 66-1. the advise is to replace the modulator. this equipment is already proven faulty in similar honda models (odyssey 2007-2008) and recalled. honda odyssey 2005 also needs to be recalled. customers should not be forced to spend a couple of thousand dollars for this. *js
Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
faulty vsa modulator / abs pump. the vsa indicator light stays on and diag check by dealer shows error codes 76-1 and 66-1. the advise is to replace the modulator. this equipment is already proven faulty in similar honda models (odyssey 2007-2008) and recalled. honda odyssey 2005 also needs to be recalled. customers should not be forced to spend a couple of thousand dollars for this. *js
Reported in: EDISON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise" took the minivan for scheduled recall service. per service person, they replaced the caps of brake master cylinder. driving back home @ 70 miles, felt like the steering loosing control, stopped at the near by chevrolet service center: they didn't felt any major issues with the steering but felt like the service wasn't done as they said. all the dust was evenly there all over the master cylinder: all over the bonnet. i feel no change with the friction noise from the brakes: " a little worse?" how do i ensure that a genuine service was done? now i feel insecure to drive on this, like driving on black ices. the electronic system was rest last time, but not it is back to not working good: resulting with trouble with the a/c knob not working smoothly.
Reported in: TEMPLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38285B
STEERING
recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise" took the minivan for scheduled recall service. per service person, they replaced the caps of brake master cylinder. driving back home @ 70 miles, felt like the steering loosing control, stopped at the near by chevrolet service center: they didn't felt any major issues with the steering but felt like the service wasn't done as they said. all the dust was evenly there all over the master cylinder: all over the bonnet. i feel no change with the friction noise from the brakes: " a little worse?" how do i ensure that a genuine service was done? now i feel insecure to drive on this, like driving on black ices. the electronic system was rest last time, but not it is back to not working good: resulting with trouble with the a/c knob not working smoothly.
Reported in: TEMPLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38285B
SERVICE BRAKES
recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise" took the minivan for scheduled recall service. per service person, they replaced the caps of brake master cylinder. driving back home @ 70 miles, felt like the steering loosing control, stopped at the near by chevrolet service center: they didn't felt any major issues with the steering but felt like the service wasn't done as they said. all the dust was evenly there all over the master cylinder: all over the bonnet. i feel no change with the friction noise from the brakes: " a little worse?" how do i ensure that a genuine service was done? now i feel insecure to drive on this, like driving on black ices. the electronic system was rest last time, but not it is back to not working good: resulting with trouble with the a/c knob not working smoothly.
Reported in: TEMPLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38285B
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear hatch was opened using the automatic key fob. the rear hatch then came in contact with a pole located outside of the vehicle and the hatch began to close but it could not be closed because the hatch was knocked out of alignment by the pole. as a result, the rear hatched continued to automatically open and close until the contact slammed it closed. the contact expressed concern because the rear hatch continued to unintentionally open and close independently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating to specifications. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000.
Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
VISIBILITY/WIPER
vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. this is distracting as well as uncomfortable. recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. the worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. we have had this van since 60k and serviced transmission four times now, replacing motor mount twice. this time, with no apparent effect.
Reported in: COFFEYVILLE KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. this is distracting as well as uncomfortable. recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. the worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. we have had this van since 60k and serviced transmission four times now, replacing motor mount twice. this time, with no apparent effect.
Reported in: COFFEYVILLE KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. this is distracting as well as uncomfortable. recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. the worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. we have had this van since 60k and serviced transmission four times now, replacing motor mount twice. this time, with no apparent effect.
Reported in: COFFEYVILLE KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. this is distracting as well as uncomfortable. recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. the worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. we have had this van since 60k and serviced transmission four times now, replacing motor mount twice. this time, with no apparent effect.
Reported in: COFFEYVILLE KS || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey equipped with toyo tourevo tires, size: 235 65 r16. the contact was traveling 45-60 mph when the front end of the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. the local repair shop confirmed that the front driver's side tire tread separated and needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that on another occasion after traveling 60 mph, the failure repeated with the remaining tires on both passenger and driver side rear tires. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 69,912 and the current mileage was 77,558. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf on 09/21/09 the consumer mounted four new toyo toureveo all season blackwall tires on his vehicle. on 08/29/11 the left front tire had to be replaced due to tread separation. on 6/05/12 the right front, left rear and right rear tires also failed due to tread separation.
Reported in: COTTON WOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
SERVICE BRAKES
this is a potential fix for the brake grinding complaints in summer while braking on a downward slope. it happens to my 2005 honda odyssey touring frequently too. it happened in the morning of june 1 2012 and when i got home, i power washed my vehicle, including the wheels which were dirty with brake dust. when i braked on the same hill two hours later, no grinding and no fading of brakes. hope this continues to work and helps others. *tt
Reported in: PEACHLAND BC CANADA WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
the support struts for the tailgate failed. the door came crashing down on mother and daughter. mother pushed daughter out of way but the door caught the mother on the right arm. upper arm received a deep bruise 1 inch in diameter. the door worked well prior to this. there had been no warning like slow to lift or hard to lift open (or to close). *js
Reported in: LAKEWOOD WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
aug 2008, purchased 4 versado lx tires at 46851 miles. on 14 aug 2011, had a tire blow on right rear on i-16. there was $75 damage to car as the tire tore the factory mud guard from the fender. tire was replaced for $53 under warranty at 77968 miles. on 10 oct 11, returned to dealer and found 2nd tire separating. replaced for $73 under warranty at 79720. on 23 may 2012, 3rd tire was found to be separating at 84275 miles. i contacted toyo by email. rep called my local tire dealer, raffield tire, and discussed issue. dealer was told to re-inspect 4th tire closely while replacing the 3rd tire for $83 under warranty. it appeared to be ok. on 3 jul 12 the 4th tire was replaced for $79 under warranty at 85676. had long discussion with toyo customer service. was told there were "no known issues with this tire". very funny that all 4 tires for my vehicle failed. tire dealer does rotation/balance/check every 5000 miles. wanted toyo to replace this tire at their cost due to all of the trouble i have had. rep refused, stating that the government would not let them do any customer relief other than the limited warranty on tire. otherwise, "they would be guilty of hiding defect information from the government". i cannot believe there are no known issues if all 4 of my tires failed. they also could not pay for the repair i had done in aug 2011 since the tire was not turned over to an independent 3rd party for analysis. *js
Reported in: WARNER ROBINS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
TIRES
aug 2008, purchased 4 versado lx tires at 46851 miles. on 14 aug 2011, had a tire blow on right rear on i-16. there was $75 damage to car as the tire tore the factory mud guard from the fender. tire was replaced for $53 under warranty at 77968 miles. on 10 oct 11, returned to dealer and found 2nd tire separating. replaced for $73 under warranty at 79720. on 23 may 2012, 3rd tire was found to be separating at 84275 miles. i contacted toyo by email. rep called my local tire dealer, raffield tire, and discussed issue. dealer was told to re-inspect 4th tire closely while replacing the 3rd tire for $83 under warranty. it appeared to be ok. on 3 jul 12 the 4th tire was replaced for $79 under warranty at 85676. had long discussion with toyo customer service. was told there were "no known issues with this tire". very funny that all 4 tires for my vehicle failed. tire dealer does rotation/balance/check every 5000 miles. wanted toyo to replace this tire at their cost due to all of the trouble i have had. rep refused, stating that the government would not let them do any customer relief other than the limited warranty on tire. otherwise, "they would be guilty of hiding defect information from the government". i cannot believe there are no known issues if all 4 of my tires failed. they also could not pay for the repair i had done in aug 2011 since the tire was not turned over to an independent 3rd party for analysis. *js
Reported in: WARNER ROBINS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38625B
ENGINE
motor mount!!!!! like many others it appears honda has known about this issue and other than charging the customer for the excessively priced part to repair this issue that seems it may occur again after 50k. seems like a racket to me. our recent visit to the dealership didn't even need the service adviser to check out the problem. apparently just mentioning vibration and they know that it's the motor mount. if honda doesn't volunteer to recall this issue and nhtsa doesn't find just cause, i think perhaps a class action suit will remedy the situation. *js
Reported in: FORT LUPTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
three days after purchasing the odyssey van, a severe vibration in the front end occurred. it was taken back to the dealer and i was told that the electronic motor mounts needed to be replaced. 1500.00 later, the problem was fixed. on june 28, 2012, with 122000 miles on the same odyssey van, the same motor mounts need to be replaced. this time, all three need to be replaced at a cost of 2200.00.
Reported in: MEBANE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
ENGINE
i want people to know that honda now has a software fix for shuddering transmission problems and shaking. our 2005 odyssey touring would shake between 35-45 mph. we had the transmission serviced several time and never had a broken engine mount. honda just came out with this fix in late june 2012 and it seems to have solved our problem. our honda garage installed this software update for free even though we now have 122k. it only takes 15 minutes. hope this helps.
Reported in: VERMILION OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
i want people to know that honda now has a software fix for shuddering transmission problems and shaking. our 2005 odyssey touring would shake between 35-45 mph. we had the transmission serviced several time and never had a broken engine mount. honda just came out with this fix in late june 2012 and it seems to have solved our problem. our honda garage installed this software update for free even though we now have 122k. it only takes 15 minutes. hope this helps.
Reported in: VERMILION OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i want people to know that honda now has a software fix for shuddering transmission problems and shaking. our 2005 odyssey touring would shake between 35-45 mph. we had the transmission serviced several time and never had a broken engine mount. honda just came out with this fix in late june 2012 and it seems to have solved our problem. our honda garage installed this software update for free even though we now have 122k. it only takes 15 minutes. hope this helps.
Reported in: VERMILION OH || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
vsa (vehicle stability assist) modulator failed upon engine start up in a honda odyssey mini-van with just over 19,000 total miles. downloaded diagnostic code confirmed failure of the vsa modulator. vsa failure also means loss of abs function on the brakes. component price is nearly $1000. this is a very expensive component failure after very little actual use of the van. vehicle is out of warranty based on elapsed time. research indicates that early (low mileage) vsa modulator failures are very common in honda odysseys and other honda vehicles.
Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
SERVICE BRAKES
vsa (vehicle stability assist) modulator failed upon engine start up in a honda odyssey mini-van with just over 19,000 total miles. downloaded diagnostic code confirmed failure of the vsa modulator. vsa failure also means loss of abs function on the brakes. component price is nearly $1000. this is a very expensive component failure after very little actual use of the van. vehicle is out of warranty based on elapsed time. research indicates that early (low mileage) vsa modulator failures are very common in honda odysseys and other honda vehicles.
Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
vsa (vehicle stability assist) modulator failed upon engine start up in a honda odyssey mini-van with just over 19,000 total miles. downloaded diagnostic code confirmed failure of the vsa modulator. vsa failure also means loss of abs function on the brakes. component price is nearly $1000. this is a very expensive component failure after very little actual use of the van. vehicle is out of warranty based on elapsed time. research indicates that early (low mileage) vsa modulator failures are very common in honda odysseys and other honda vehicles.
Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
ENGINE
car was purchased with broken motor mounts, but it has never been in a crash. seems to be a common theme with this odyssey. paid over $900 to get all 3 replaced at honda dealership. seems to be a very poor design.
Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
without warning, on a busy interstate in birmingham, al while traveling to florida on vacation, my vehicle's transmission burned up and gave out. there was no warning light, no hint of an issue prior to it failing, and a transmission flush and fill was performed at 60,000 miles two years ago, per the recommended interval by honda. i had to pull over two lanes to the shoulder in rush hour traffic at full speed with my car smoking and spewing transmission fluid all over the roadway and cars (plus a motorcycle) that were behind me.
Reported in: O FALLON MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
POWER TRAIN
motor surges while driving down the highway.
Reported in: FRANKLINTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
ENGINE
broken engine mount, right rear. took car in for torque converter recall. dealer did the software update and then advised that engine mount is broken.
Reported in: SEAL BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that gasoline fuel leaked from the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a private mechanic confirmed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v097000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 141,000 .
Reported in: LAHABRA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
ENGINE
with no prior warning the vehicle began smoking out of the tail pipe. when pulled over, car was smoking under hood and all fluid poured out of the bottom. had car towed to mechanic. "blown or cracked" head gasket was his diagnosis. had car towed to shop to have repaired. after two weeks in the shop, the mechanic informed me that the car was still leaking antifreeze into the oil and that there is a porous leak somewhere in the engine. this car is not abused and i have regular oil changes with fully synthetic oil. this is just icing on the cake. i was excited to purchase this vehicle because honda has such a great name. in the summer of 2009 i had to repair the air conditioning ($900) and replace wheel bearings ($300). this was just a few months after i replaced the tires for the first time ($2000). (purchased vehicle used in 2008 w/ 35000 miles) in 2010 it was time for tires again (not even 20k miles later). i depaxed them for $2000 and am still running on this same set of tires. it seems that the engine problem is a defect with honda and from what i am reading, they will not take responsibility. i have not contacted honda in any way but was curious if it would matter.
Reported in: GRIFFIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38815B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
big o euro tire tire tracking with longitudinal road contour changes causing the front of the vehicle to shift right or left. big o rep said it was an alignment issue. after alignment the tracking was only more pronounced. while passing a vehicle the tracking almost pulled my car into vehicle i was passing.
Reported in: SOCORRO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
STEERING
big o euro tire tire tracking with longitudinal road contour changes causing the front of the vehicle to shift right or left. big o rep said it was an alignment issue. after alignment the tracking was only more pronounced. while passing a vehicle the tracking almost pulled my car into vehicle i was passing.
Reported in: SOCORRO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
SUSPENSION
big o euro tire tire tracking with longitudinal road contour changes causing the front of the vehicle to shift right or left. big o rep said it was an alignment issue. after alignment the tracking was only more pronounced. while passing a vehicle the tracking almost pulled my car into vehicle i was passing.
Reported in: SOCORRO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
this is a new car purchased and serviced by the dealer from the date of delivery (12/28/04). the honda service dept did not discover the transmission problems until it malfunctioned. this is very unusual. i have all the service documents to prove it. the honda service department would like me to replace the transmission at my own expense. their negligence caused this auto transmission failure. the consumer stated a malfunction indicator light illuminated on the dashboard. the dealer stated it was a wiring problem and fixed it. however, three days later, the light illuminated again and the vehicle would not move when it was put in drive and therefore it had to be towed. later in the day, the consumer received a call from the dealer stating the transmission needed to be replaced. updated 09/12/12
Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
a strong gasoline odor in and around the car. smell increased while using the a/c. found crack in fuel sending unit on tank, that leaks fuel while the vehicle is running. gas is spraying and under pressure. parts department was unsuccessful in locating the part, which is on national backorder and part will not be available for several days. dealer would not release vehicle due to unsafe conditions. yet, they were not helpful in securing a rental car or willing to give assistance with the price of the part or labor which was quoted over $600.00
Reported in: RICHBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
broken motor mounts, it seems to be a widespread and an expensive problem.
Reported in: ESTERO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38845B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2005 honda odyssey. consumer writes in regards to manifold heat shields replacement *tgw the consumer stated during a service visit at the dealer, he was informed the manifold heat shields needed to be replaced, because the screws holding them on were rusting. the consumer stated no one could answer him, as to why stainless steel screws were not used.
Reported in: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i was returning home and after driving on the freeway for approximately 45 minutes of driving at approximately 65 mph i heard a pop under the hood of my van and began to see smoke. i was unable to accelerate and had to turn on my hazard lights and pull off the freeway at the next exit. upon taking my vehicle to my mechanic, i was told my transmission had failed.
Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
ENGINE
i was returning home and after driving on the freeway for approximately 45 minutes of driving at approximately 65 mph i heard a pop under the hood of my van and began to see smoke. i was unable to accelerate and had to turn on my hazard lights and pull off the freeway at the next exit. upon taking my vehicle to my mechanic, i was told my transmission had failed.
Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
POWER TRAIN
i was returning home and after driving on the freeway for approximately 45 minutes of driving at approximately 65 mph i heard a pop under the hood of my van and began to see smoke. i was unable to accelerate and had to turn on my hazard lights and pull off the freeway at the next exit. upon taking my vehicle to my mechanic, i was told my transmission had failed.
Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
ENGINE
had our 05 odyssey ex-l in for standard servicing and was told rear and passenger side motor mounts required replacing (at a cost of $1200+)! van experiences noticeable noise and vibration as is shifts in and out of the eco phase of engine operation. i have never owned a vehicle that required motor mount replacement and after research, a service bulletin was apparently issued back in 2006 on this issue. this appears to be a widespread issue on the 2005 time frame odysseys. this is clearly an engineering issue and should be addressed thru honda via recall!
Reported in: BEAVERCREEK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
POWER TRAIN
had our 05 odyssey ex-l in for standard servicing and was told rear and passenger side motor mounts required replacing (at a cost of $1200+)! van experiences noticeable noise and vibration as is shifts in and out of the eco phase of engine operation. i have never owned a vehicle that required motor mount replacement and after research, a service bulletin was apparently issued back in 2006 on this issue. this appears to be a widespread issue on the 2005 time frame odysseys. this is clearly an engineering issue and should be addressed thru honda via recall!
Reported in: BEAVERCREEK OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38685B
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that there was an overpowering fuel smell around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the top of the fuel tank had become cracked and was leaking fuel. there were no recalls for the failure and they offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who informed him to file a complaint and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 127,194.
Reported in: GRANADA HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
ENGINE
today i took my car into the honda dealership service department. i was told that my front and side engine mounts were broken. i was stunned because my minivan is only 8 years old bought brand new. i only drive the van under normal driving conditions to and from school activities for my kids. it seems to me a substantial car part such as the engine mounts should not be breaking at 87,000 miles. subsequently, i have talked to a few friends that have had a similar problem with their odyssey and i searched this problem online and discovered a large number of car forums noting they had similar engine mount problems with their honda odysseys that were under 100,000 miles. it seems to me there must be some sort of defect or poor quality control of these engine mounts. i am formally registering a complaint over the quality of the engine mounts. thank you.
Reported in: CHANTILLY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
STRUCTURE:BODY
while on vacation, the electric sliding door on the passenger side failed in such a way that the door could not be opened more than a few inches. we were still able to close the door and safely drive the vehicle. there was no way to manually override the electric opening mechanism where it was stuck, so the door could not be used. several months later, the driver side sliding door also failed. in this case, the door was stuck half open and could not be moved either to fully open it or close it. the door was stuck open until we could get the vehicle to the dealer for repair. this is a safety issue. the electrically operated doors should be designed in such a way that allows easy manual operation of the doors in the event of a failure of the electric motor and opening mechanism.
Reported in: PORTAGE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
ENGINE
front and rear engine mounts are cracked. dealer quoted me $1200 to fix. outside car repair said about $900 but i can still drive it and it would not be considered dangerous. the problem is the honda engine mount is double the price of other engine mounts and we cannot substitute with generic engine mounts! i even had my brother who is a part-time mechanic in another state check if he can get better prices for the honda part ... but nope. of course if honda does a re-call it would cost them $$$. also, if they make an exception to one case, they will need to make an exception to others. i am so disappointed that honda is turning their head to this problem. this is my 4th honda but it may very well be my last.
Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
one owner of a 2005 honda odyssey. vehicle used to drive back and forth to work, general errands, occasional drive out of town. within the past couple of months, my wife noticed severe shaking of steering wheel when accelerating at 65 mph. vehicle taken to shop, had vehicle inspected: usual tire rotation, alignment, balancing performed; however problem persisted, and replaced two new tires. took vehicle back to same shop, alignment and balancing re-done; however, problem persisted. took vehicle to different shop--purchased 4 new tires, and had alignment and balancing performed once again; however, problem persisted. had tires replaced and alignment and balancing performed yet again; however, problem persists. advised by shop manager that he is 95% sure based on driving test that motor mounts are in need of replacement. it is my opinion that the motor mounts are prematurely failing, and thus deemed to be faulty, and that they should be replaced by honda a their expense. too many other honda odyssey owners with same issue, and expensive repairs.
Reported in: LAREDO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TBRT38111S
STEERING
one owner of a 2005 honda odyssey. vehicle used to drive back and forth to work, general errands, occasional drive out of town. within the past couple of months, my wife noticed severe shaking of steering wheel when accelerating at 65 mph. vehicle taken to shop, had vehicle inspected: usual tire rotation, alignment, balancing performed; however problem persisted, and replaced two new tires. took vehicle back to same shop, alignment and balancing re-done; however, problem persisted. took vehicle to different shop--purchased 4 new tires, and had alignment and balancing performed once again; however, problem persisted. had tires replaced and alignment and balancing performed yet again; however, problem persists. advised by shop manager that he is 95% sure based on driving test that motor mounts are in need of replacement. it is my opinion that the motor mounts are prematurely failing, and thus deemed to be faulty, and that they should be replaced by honda a their expense. too many other honda odyssey owners with same issue, and expensive repairs.
Reported in: LAREDO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TBRT38111S
SUSPENSION
one owner of a 2005 honda odyssey. vehicle used to drive back and forth to work, general errands, occasional drive out of town. within the past couple of months, my wife noticed severe shaking of steering wheel when accelerating at 65 mph. vehicle taken to shop, had vehicle inspected: usual tire rotation, alignment, balancing performed; however problem persisted, and replaced two new tires. took vehicle back to same shop, alignment and balancing re-done; however, problem persisted. took vehicle to different shop--purchased 4 new tires, and had alignment and balancing performed once again; however, problem persisted. had tires replaced and alignment and balancing performed yet again; however, problem persists. advised by shop manager that he is 95% sure based on driving test that motor mounts are in need of replacement. it is my opinion that the motor mounts are prematurely failing, and thus deemed to be faulty, and that they should be replaced by honda a their expense. too many other honda odyssey owners with same issue, and expensive repairs.
Reported in: LAREDO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5TBRT38111S
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
had to replace 3 engine mounts in 2 months after 80,000 miles - van is used for suburban driving.
Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
the van is having transmission shudder issues when driving at about 30 to 40 mph. no warning lights on the dash board yet.
Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
STRUCTURE:BODY
drivers side rear passenger 'power sliding door' (psd) failed to close, requiring wife and children to drive to garage with open door, and door alarm sounding. door closed normally at garage, and neither that mechanic nor the honda dealer could find any problem with door. problem repeated sporadically through the years, and dealer could never resolve problem. i discovered that i could manually assist the door to close and, with several tries, get it closed. because of the hazards in having to drive to a mechanic with children and an open passenger door & screaming alarm, our solution has been to never open that door, but occasionally a passenger has unknowingly opened it, causing difficulty closing it. over the years i've observed that this failure happens whenever the vehicle is parked on a noticeable incline. i suggested to the honda service manager that some mechanical part may be loose, causing binding in the track, but he always reported that everything about the mechanism was "fine". i discovered today that nhtsa action number 10016777 and honda service bulletin number 204110 were issued in 2005, relating to this problem. the honda dealer was, or should have been, aware of the defect each time i returned to them to fix it under warranty. i believe this flaw should be recalled for repair: there is a genuine safety hazard to a vehicle full of children when having to drive to a garage when a door refuses to close.
Reported in: COCOA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY
power sliding door on 05' honda odyssey fell off when unloading my children from the vehicle. the middle bracket/strut that holds the sliding door on the center rail along the side of the van totally failed. i was at the bus stop with my children and the door fell off as i opened the door to help my child out. i was mortified as you might imagine. two men came to my rescue just after my son jumped out of the way. the door has concerned me for some time but i never heard of a sliding door falling off nor did the dealer mention it. previously, the door would click when we closed it and the automatic door would beep and fail to close. we had the door checked during a routine service appointment 2-3 years ago. the dealer said it was a sensor or possibly a motor issue. no one said anything about the door possibly falling off - nor did they mention any potential bracket failure. i would have had that bracket fixed had they even hinted that this could happen. but what's also very disturbing is that a friend with an '07 is having significant problems with her doors as well. after my incident, she immediately went and had her door brackets checked and found hers were also imminently close to complete failure. they were replaced. she has special needs children and a door failure for her could be catastrophic. the day of this event i called two area dealers. both service counter reps acknowledged this bracket issue. parents really need to be warned about this. i fear honda corporate may be ignoring the issue when children may be hurt. this isn't a starter or a transmission - it's a door. please investigate the issue and at least issue a safety bulletin or recall.
Reported in: WEBSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38455B
WHEELS
when vehicle shifts from 2nd to 3rd, there is a delay(grind). a and b pillars are week and produce a whistling noise starting at 35 mph. the rear bench (the bigger part of the split bench) will not latch down to the floor. pax run flat tires are deflating with no age or puncture related problems. all of these are safety hazards. rear lift gate struts failed and will not lift up rear door and can cause the door to crash down.
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
SEATS
when vehicle shifts from 2nd to 3rd, there is a delay(grind). a and b pillars are week and produce a whistling noise starting at 35 mph. the rear bench (the bigger part of the split bench) will not latch down to the floor. pax run flat tires are deflating with no age or puncture related problems. all of these are safety hazards. rear lift gate struts failed and will not lift up rear door and can cause the door to crash down.
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
POWER TRAIN
when vehicle shifts from 2nd to 3rd, there is a delay(grind). a and b pillars are week and produce a whistling noise starting at 35 mph. the rear bench (the bigger part of the split bench) will not latch down to the floor. pax run flat tires are deflating with no age or puncture related problems. all of these are safety hazards. rear lift gate struts failed and will not lift up rear door and can cause the door to crash down.
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving the steering failed. the steering wheel became hard to turn. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the contact inspected vehicle and stated that the tensioner belt bolt failed. the contact stated that the tensioner belt bolt was previously replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 224,000.
Reported in: NEW PARIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
POWER TRAIN
i have very low mileage and the transmission seems to be going out. also the rear main seal has blown. the mechanic says because of the transmission it affect the rear seal. i know honda has had several issues with its transmissions and they have helped some people and not others. i filed a claim and was denied yet it seems there are issues that are the same as others that have been helped.
Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ENGINE
i have very low mileage and the transmission seems to be going out. also the rear main seal has blown. the mechanic says because of the transmission it affect the rear seal. i know honda has had several issues with its transmissions and they have helped some people and not others. i filed a claim and was denied yet it seems there are issues that are the same as others that have been helped.
Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
after going over a hill, the engine lost power. pressing the gas pedal did not do anything. after pulling over, and waiting 10 mins. the car worked normally. the same incident happened 2 weeks earlier after going over a hill. the symptoms matches what is stated in complaint id 05v132000.
Reported in: BRICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
after going over a hill, the engine lost power. pressing the gas pedal did not do anything. after pulling over, and waiting 10 mins. the car worked normally. the same incident happened 2 weeks earlier after going over a hill. the symptoms matches what is stated in complaint id 05v132000.
Reported in: BRICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
have had a few problems since purchased van new. first problem around "08 is a vibrating-shuddering felt in steering wheel. at about 35- 45 mph and just before the "econo" would kick in, i would feel the vibrating start. if i increase my speed quickly and get on up to about 50mph, it would stop. thought it needed a tune-up..did that-still vibrated. thought it was transmission-had it flushed-still vibrated. it wasn't a constant problem back in "08, but irritating.now in 2013 it is many times a day and shudders very badly. took it to honda dealer today about the escalated vibrations. test drove it and said vibrations were from torque converter and needed to replace transmission.also needed timing belt replaced. i did'nt expect to hear transmission-expected to hear rear motor mount(600.00) needed replacing. i specifically took my van in to check the motor mount.when he said torque converter/transmission i asked him what the motor mounts looked like. he said the tech did'nt mention that .no one likes to hear they are about to inccur some expensive repairs, but i did'nt expect to hear transmission replacement at 170,000 miles.the fellow at the dealership stated that"heck,that is really good for the 2005 odyssey".our nissan truck had over 300,000 miles and our dodge duelly has over 200,000 miles neither with transmission issues.so, this issue still remains unrepaired-waiting on estimate from dealership. yikes! the passenger sliding door has not operated correctly for 3-4 years now. it does'nt close all the way. if you open the sliding door,when you close it itwill beep like its not closed.you have to get out and manually slam it shut. they said it may be the motor...too much to fix it..so we just don't use it.recently while pulling into parking spaces,i hear a whinning sound and steering is more difficult.
Reported in: ASHEBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
POWER TRAIN
have had a few problems since purchased van new. first problem around "08 is a vibrating-shuddering felt in steering wheel. at about 35- 45 mph and just before the "econo" would kick in, i would feel the vibrating start. if i increase my speed quickly and get on up to about 50mph, it would stop. thought it needed a tune-up..did that-still vibrated. thought it was transmission-had it flushed-still vibrated. it wasn't a constant problem back in "08, but irritating.now in 2013 it is many times a day and shudders very badly. took it to honda dealer today about the escalated vibrations. test drove it and said vibrations were from torque converter and needed to replace transmission.also needed timing belt replaced. i did'nt expect to hear transmission-expected to hear rear motor mount(600.00) needed replacing. i specifically took my van in to check the motor mount.when he said torque converter/transmission i asked him what the motor mounts looked like. he said the tech did'nt mention that .no one likes to hear they are about to inccur some expensive repairs, but i did'nt expect to hear transmission replacement at 170,000 miles.the fellow at the dealership stated that"heck,that is really good for the 2005 odyssey".our nissan truck had over 300,000 miles and our dodge duelly has over 200,000 miles neither with transmission issues.so, this issue still remains unrepaired-waiting on estimate from dealership. yikes! the passenger sliding door has not operated correctly for 3-4 years now. it does'nt close all the way. if you open the sliding door,when you close it itwill beep like its not closed.you have to get out and manually slam it shut. they said it may be the motor...too much to fix it..so we just don't use it.recently while pulling into parking spaces,i hear a whinning sound and steering is more difficult.
Reported in: ASHEBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
POWER TRAIN
the throttle goes to idle setting while driving and does not respond to the gas pedal. the problem is intermittent. the throttle responds again after about a minute after the problem occurs.
Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the throttle goes to idle setting while driving and does not respond to the gas pedal. the problem is intermittent. the throttle responds again after about a minute after the problem occurs.
Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38695B
TIRES
i purchased 4 goodyear assurance touring p235/65r16 tires that were installed on 2005 honda odyssey lx. vehicle was aligned and tires rotated, balanced, and pressure checked regularly. the tire was advertised with a 70,000 mile tread life warranty. at approximately 17,300 miles i noticed the tread on all 4 tires appeared to be separating from the tire when viewed from the side. i took it to original tire dealer who told me it was normal and there was nothing to worry about. at the next rotation, i again noted that the separation appeared to be getting worse. again i was told that this is normal. at 24,000 miles, and within 400 miles of a rotation and balance, the tires developed a very mild vibration, which has never completely gone away, even with further rotation and balance. at 45,000 miles, there were cracks (possibly dry rot) beginning to form all over the sidewalls of the tires. additionally, the tread had noticeable separation from tire. lastly, the tires had worn to the 2/32 minimum tread depth. the tire dealer refused service or even prorate the tire towards new ones. i called goodyear, but they instructed me to deal with the tire dealer, as that tire was made specifically for them. the tire dealer refuses to acknowledge any problem, though they have now offered a minimal preporation amount which isn't enough to offset the cost of the installation of new tires. the dealer refuses to prorate based on actual mileage vs warranted mileage, although their written warranty policy states that is the way the warranty should be handled.
Reported in: ARLINGTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38235B
ENGINE
was told by the dealer that my front engine mount is torn and needs to be replaced. after reading some information online, apparently, this is a known problem with honda odysseys (even low mileage vehicles). i was wondering why there has not been a recalled issued for honda odyssey.
Reported in: GREEN BAY WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
ENGINE
brought the vehicle in for service due to a vibration. this was the 2nd time that i've brought it in for the same problem. last time the dealer claimed it was an alignment / wheel balance issue. this time they have claimed that 2 of the 4 engine mounts are broken. they also said that this is a common occurrence for honda odyssey's. research on various message boards and complaints on the nhtsa site do indicate that this happens frequently. if this is regular occurrence, why isn't this covered under a recall?
Reported in: ST JOHNS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38775B
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated the rear liftgate struts failed and the door closed abruptly when being accessed. the liftgate was manually operated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 10v0550 (structure). the manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Reported in: COMMACK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the liftgate failed and had to be held open. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the struts needed to be replaced. the contact spoke with the manufacturer about the failure due to a recall on the 2008-09 models but the manufacturer stated that it did not pertain to the 2005 model year. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was not available. the current mileage was 145,000.
Reported in: GARDNER KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
AIR BAGS
this vehicle was not involved in an incident. i wanted to file a complaint regarding the safety feature of the airbags. the srs light remains illuminated on the dashboard. i noticed a recall on other 2005 odysseys and wanted to see if other 2005 odyssey owners have experienced the same issue. this is a safety issue that i take seriously and should not have to pay to have fixed. thank you for your attention to this matter.
Reported in: CHARLES TOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the vehicle was a 2005 honda odyssey. i was traveling with my two children on the highway, going 75 mph and suddenly saw a flume of smoke behind my car. i notice the rpm jumped and i stepped on the brake immediately. it smelled like some liquid was burning. pull the car over onto the side of the interstate and look to find smoke coming from under the hood and the transmission fluid had leaked and sprayed all over the engine, hoses, battery, radiator, etc - causing the smell. towed it back to my house. when the car got to the house, the tow truck driver showed us that the atf had leaked probably completely out of the transmission. i would like for honda to recall the transmission and fix my car. it's not only a defective transmission, it also a hazardous - what if it had caught on fire - when the fluid sprayed out.
Reported in: STEPHENS CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38295B
POWER TRAIN
the vehicle was a 2005 honda odyssey. i was traveling with my two children on the highway, going 75 mph and suddenly saw a flume of smoke behind my car. i notice the rpm jumped and i stepped on the brake immediately. it smelled like some liquid was burning. pull the car over onto the side of the interstate and look to find smoke coming from under the hood and the transmission fluid had leaked and sprayed all over the engine, hoses, battery, radiator, etc - causing the smell. towed it back to my house. when the car got to the house, the tow truck driver showed us that the atf had leaked probably completely out of the transmission. i would like for honda to recall the transmission and fix my car. it's not only a defective transmission, it also a hazardous - what if it had caught on fire - when the fluid sprayed out.
Reported in: STEPHENS CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38295B
AIR BAGS
the airbag dash light came on and stayed on. i took my minivan to the honda annapolis dealership service department where they ran diagnostics. they told me nothing was wrong with my airbags. they did find, however, that the driver's seatbelt needed to be replaced, so they did so free of charge. they weren't able to tell me why the airbag light came on, and told me to be grateful, as if there was something wrong with airbags, it would have cost me a lot of money to have them replaced.
Reported in: CROFTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Reported in: ORANGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
AIR BAGS
srs indicator stays on after the engine starts.
Reported in: VENICE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38485B
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the driver¿s side air bag deployed inadvertently. the contact was not involved in a crash and there was no impact to the vehicle. contact sustained concussion to the forehead and injuries to the neck and shoulder. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was unknown. the failure was reported to the manufacturer. the failure and current mileage was 136,000.
Reported in: NEWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
ENGINE
i am very disappointed with my honda odyssey. we have always had honda cars and have found them to be reliable until now. after reading all of the recalls on my personal vehicle, i can honestly say that 90% of the recalls or complaints have happened with my car as well. most frustrating is the engine motor mounts. brakes, tires, and vibration when reaching 60 miles per hour have always been an issue. after spending lots of money on these issues over the years, it seems that two broken engine motor mounts as well as one more cracked one could be the reason. my car doesn't seem safe and i can't believe that honda will not listen to the complaints of their customers. the more i talk with others, the more i realize how big of a problem this is. i hope that someone decides to take this issue further. it is a shame that a car manufacturer can not own up to something that is clearly their fault like inadequate engine mounts. we will be looking for another car, since mine now needs brakes and rotors again, tires again, and pricey engine mounts that ordinary people can't afford. from a sad and disappointed previous honda consumer.
Reported in: POWDER SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38435B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated with the illumination of the vtn warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the vtn spring needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
i noticed that the airbag light came on and stays on when i drive the vehicle. i took it in to get the emissions checked and the mechanic suggested i look into recalls. found one related to this, so i called honda to discuss. have not been able to reach them yet.
Reported in: RESTON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
SERVICE BRAKES
the brakes on this car never worked well. they screeched and squealed and were slow to respond. despite many trips to the dealer and mechanics, they insisted nothing was wrong. i rear ended someone coming down a hill because i was unable to brake. the difference in speed must have been at least 35 mph. my airbags did not go off. i hit the seatbelt way too hard. the car in front of me did have his airbags go off.
Reported in: LEESBURG VA || Crash: Y || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
the brakes on this car never worked well. they screeched and squealed and were slow to respond. despite many trips to the dealer and mechanics, they insisted nothing was wrong. i rear ended someone coming down a hill because i was unable to brake. the difference in speed must have been at least 35 mph. my airbags did not go off. i hit the seatbelt way too hard. the car in front of me did have his airbags go off.
Reported in: LEESBURG VA || Crash: Y || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
i was driving 50-55mph on the highway, when my engine malfunction and blinking "d" indicator came on, i took it to a mechanic and immediately he told me he had other honda come in with the same problem, he told me it was a problem with the transmission, and it was something frequently in model year from 1999-2006, and that honda was ignoring the problem, please help i have a 2005 honda odyssey and it giving the same issues.
Reported in: SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
ENGINE
we took our van in for servicing and complained to the honda service representative that we have been experiencing vehicle vibrations that became worse during regular highway speeds when the variable cylinder management (vcm) system shifted from 6 to 4 cylinders and back again. we also started experiencing a distinct "clunk" sound during our vacation trip in late june. the honda dealership inspected the vehicle and discovered that three motor mounts ("front, rear and side motor mounts") had failed and needed replacing. the repairs were made, as well as an oil/filter change, and vehicle multi-point inspection. the subtotal cost for just the motor mount replacement parts and labor was $987.13. we discovered searching on the internet that this type of problem, especially with the rear motor, has been reported numerous times by other 2005, 2006, & 2007 honda odyssey exl & touring model owners. we are now seeking "goodwill consideration" for all, or most of the motor mount replacement cost, since learning that the odyssey hasn't been recalled for checks since the 1 december 2006 service bulletin 06-083.
Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
we took our van in for servicing and complained to the honda service representative that we have been experiencing vehicle vibrations that became worse during regular highway speeds when the variable cylinder management (vcm) system shifted from 6 to 4 cylinders and back again. we also started experiencing a distinct "clunk" sound during our vacation trip in late june. the honda dealership inspected the vehicle and discovered that three motor mounts ("front, rear and side motor mounts") had failed and needed replacing. the repairs were made, as well as an oil/filter change, and vehicle multi-point inspection. the subtotal cost for just the motor mount replacement parts and labor was $987.13. we discovered searching on the internet that this type of problem, especially with the rear motor, has been reported numerous times by other 2005, 2006, & 2007 honda odyssey exl & touring model owners. we are now seeking "goodwill consideration" for all, or most of the motor mount replacement cost, since learning that the odyssey hasn't been recalled for checks since the 1 december 2006 service bulletin 06-083.
Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
STEERING
steering wheel is shaking really bad and pulling to the right.
Reported in: CARROLLTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
WHEELS
steering wheel is shaking really bad and pulling to the right.
Reported in: CARROLLTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
AIR BAGS
the air bag malfunction light comes on sporadically- looking on line i see there was a recall in 2005 for a malfunctioning airbag sensors in the 2005 odyssey - but ours did not get the recall notice - it looks like there are several other 2005 odyssey owners that also currently having this issue- the 2005 recall on this should have been more comprehensive so we would not be getting malfunction warning.
Reported in: PLYMOUTH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38715B
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
gasoline smell started to come from all around the vehicle. took it to dealer and they said fuel pump housing has a crack which is made of plastic. dealer said there were no recall on this but the issue seem to be happening to few others also. i think this should be replaced by manufacturer since it may cause a vehicle to catch fire.
Reported in: STERLING VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that a strong odor of fuel emitted outside of the vehicle near the rear passenger's tire. the driver noticed the cracked fuel filter unit had caused fuel to spray out and filled up the ridge around the fuel filter system whenever starting the ignition. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel filter, fuel pump wire harness and three o-rings were replaced. the sending unit was included in the replacement. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 45,444. .... updated 10-17-13 *bf updated 10/30/2013 *js
Reported in: REDDING CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the fuel pump was replaced however, the repair did not completely correct the problem and the dealer had to replace the fuel pump relay. the contact then located nhtsa campaign id number:07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.
Reported in: MARRIMACK NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
noticed a strong gas smell outside of the vehicle and a faint one inside. took it down to the dealers and the said it had a crack in the top of the fuel pump. honda covered 1/2 of the service charge but not the entire cost since the car was out of warranty. honda paid half in "goodwill".
Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
AIR BAGS
the air bag malfunction light comes on sporadically. did not receive a recall notice but i see other '05 ody owners are having the same problem.
Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
van vibrates uncontrollably because of defective electronic motor mounts, which cost thousands of dollars to replace, and causes handling problems which could result in a crash.
Reported in: VAIL AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
SUSPENSION
van vibrates uncontrollably because of defective electronic motor mounts, which cost thousands of dollars to replace, and causes handling problems which could result in a crash.
Reported in: VAIL AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38785B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
this problem started several months ago. it became worse till the ignition key jammed and became hard to turn to start the engine then, last week, the key would not turn at all. i called my dealership and was asked to bring it in to them but was hesitant to. i went on to my computer, did a search, and saw several complaints on the 2005 odyssey experiencing this problems and the cost that they were quoted was astronomical. i then looked up a reliable locksmith, that worked on ignition switch repairs, located in my city and they were able to repair it. the tumblers, actual one (1), had becomes worn and that caused the switch to freeze. i do remember a recall on earlier models of honda for having this similar type of situation. i did find out during this visit with this locksmith that a local dealer, not mine, would bring their hondas to them, that had been brought in to their honda service department, and had this locksmith company do the actual repairs.
Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38605B
AIR BAGS
the air bag light stays on frequently, but not all the time. i noticed honda odyssey 2003 and 2004 model are currently under investigation for air bag problems including air bag warning lights illuminating. my odyssey is 2005 model and is having the similar lighting problem. can the agency also investigate the year 2005 model please? i am very concerned the potential problems it may lead to. there has been no accidents with my minivan.
Reported in: CERRITOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i purchase this vehicle new from dealer with minimal problems until about 85,000 mile when my wife was driving the vehicle on the highway at 65 mph the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably and she was barely able to get to the shoulder of the road. i drove the vehicle for two day and could not replicate this problem i had the tires balanced to ensure that this was not the issue. my sister-in-law drove the car and the problem happened again to her, she was very concerned because of the way the vehicle shakes uncontrollably at 65 mph. i then started to investigate this problem to find many articles on how the rear motor mount fails on vehicles with as little as 50,000 miles. the dealer states this is a drivability issue and the vehicle will be fine with a new motor mount at the tune of $700. i have owned many vehicles and never had a motor mount issue. due to the fact that this vehicle has a front wheel drive system when the mount fails the engine does not just rise in the engine compartment but begins to vibrate with the vehicles tires in motion.
Reported in: GLEN HEAD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
POWER TRAIN
i purchase this vehicle new from dealer with minimal problems until about 85,000 mile when my wife was driving the vehicle on the highway at 65 mph the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably and she was barely able to get to the shoulder of the road. i drove the vehicle for two day and could not replicate this problem i had the tires balanced to ensure that this was not the issue. my sister-in-law drove the car and the problem happened again to her, she was very concerned because of the way the vehicle shakes uncontrollably at 65 mph. i then started to investigate this problem to find many articles on how the rear motor mount fails on vehicles with as little as 50,000 miles. the dealer states this is a drivability issue and the vehicle will be fine with a new motor mount at the tune of $700. i have owned many vehicles and never had a motor mount issue. due to the fact that this vehicle has a front wheel drive system when the mount fails the engine does not just rise in the engine compartment but begins to vibrate with the vehicles tires in motion.
Reported in: GLEN HEAD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL387X5B
ENGINE
motor mounts failed. that should not happen with an 8 year old car. van shook bad enough where i had to pull over because i thought i had a flat tire or something. i didn't panic but it scared me enough where i could see somebody having a accident because of it. honda wants $1300 to replace, that's not right. should be a recall. *tt
Reported in: NEWARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38805B
ENGINE
after take off from a red light vehicle started to shake and vibrate uncontrollably which caused me to quickly apply the brake and pull off the road. took it to a reputable mechanic who discovered that rear mounts are bad an estimated $1200 repair. honda really should recall for this i shouldn't have to shove out money for something that after research i found to be a highly reported problem on these model years. *js
Reported in: CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
after take off from a red light vehicle started to shake and vibrate uncontrollably which caused me to quickly apply the brake and pull off the road. took it to a reputable mechanic who discovered that rear mounts are bad an estimated $1200 repair. honda really should recall for this i shouldn't have to shove out money for something that after research i found to be a highly reported problem on these model years. *js
Reported in: CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL386X5B
ENGINE
engine mount problems. i beseach you all, please help us! purchased this car 8 months ago from honda dealership. was convinced to buy warranty. first week it began to make noise after purchase, drove in and they said they couldn't tell me what was wrong at the time without any indicator light on and to come back. light came on was engine mounts broken oh and catalytic converter. i thought, good thing i purchased the 3,000 dollar warranty they assured me would cover major things of cost. guess what, no coverage-just these 2 repairs alone will be over 1500 not to mention when the other 2 mounts break fully. i have read 100 s of people online reporting this exact problem on the honda odysseys. this is the same as robbing the poor. why tell me buying warranty will cover expensive engine stuff but claim 800+ is not too much? even the mechanics near and far, (i called them), along with many others online suffering my same dilemma said this engine mount is super common for the odysseys to break. its so hard to afford a car anymore, but people are working so hard to save and others to fix their credit just to barely afford a used one,but to purchase a 3000$ warranty that is useless in this very expensive case ( 800) just for 2 of the mounts and right away. i babied the car. now i have to use grocery money that feeds my family to try and pay for this obvious flaw that honda already knew and knows about. please, i beg you to read online. one simple google will show i am not alone in this engine mount struggle with honda. please don't let what could be a great car company make this terrible choice repeatedly when even their mechanics know it is a constant problem and wrong. i can't afford to make these fixes right now and if i dont get the loan, since i just maxed out purchasing the warranty....i lose my engine on the road with my children in the car ! god forbid.
Reported in: BELLINGHAM WA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEAT BELTS
my honda odyssey 2005, the airbag warning light shows up, sometime it disappear, then it will come back sometime later. the minivan is derivable but it is annoying and i am not sure if there is potential danger.
Reported in: HERNDON VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
AIR BAGS
i was driving my honda odyssey 2005 model at 40mph, suddenly the "check airbag system" light on my car dashboard came on until this time. please investigate this problem. your immediate action is highly appreciated.thank you.
Reported in: ROSEMEAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rollers broke on the rear driver's side door, causing the door to become detached from the hinge. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000.
Reported in: EL PASO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
POWER TRAIN
power steering does not work well at low speeds (i.e. parking and turning corners). vehicle is hard to turn and could result in crash. also, rear motor has failed, which could result in undesirable shifting of transmission.
Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
power steering does not work well at low speeds (i.e. parking and turning corners). vehicle is hard to turn and could result in crash. also, rear motor has failed, which could result in undesirable shifting of transmission.
Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
power steering does not work well at low speeds (i.e. parking and turning corners). vehicle is hard to turn and could result in crash. also, rear motor has failed, which could result in undesirable shifting of transmission.
Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
power steering does not work well at low speeds (i.e. parking and turning corners). vehicle is hard to turn and could result in crash. also, rear motor has failed, which could result in undesirable shifting of transmission.
Reported in: AMES IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
transmission buzzes and shifts at 11 mph when not needing to do so.
Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear passenger's sliding door would not close automatically. the vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnosis. the contact was unaware of the necessary repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Reported in: WILLOWBROOK IL || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
after filling the gas tank; a gasoline smell filled the cabin and continued to exist until the fuel pump was replaced by the honda service department. i inquired as to a recall for this problem and the service adviser stated that he was not aware of any recall notice for the fuel pump problem. a crack was discovered on the top of the device. would honda be responsible for the replacement of this failed part?
Reported in: POWAY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38295B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
a strong gasoline smell in the cabin and on the outside of the 2005 honda odyssey van. i called honda in october about it they said take to dealer to check fuel relay switch, dealer said it was okay, but to diagnose the smell they have to charge me $120. i did not have the money so i had to leave. been sick with dealing cancer appointments and , had no time or money to deal with car, finally i took it on 12/6/2016 to a private mechanic for only $40 and they said it had a crack on top of the fuel pump casing. but the whole fuel pump had to be repaired and was going to cost $563. they advised me not to drive it around, so i contacted honda and they said if i take it back to the dealer they might help me with the repair, because they don't want the car to blow up while i am driving it. i inquired as to a recall for this problem and the service adviser stated that she was not aware of any recall notice for the fuel pump problem, but would see if i could get out of warranty help, i told her that i have read online and had printed out so many people stating their 2005 hondas having this same problem. i would like to have this investigated for a recall. just because i don't have the money to fix this faulty casing which is a common problem, i should not have to risk mine or anyone else's life. i will repost the outcome, honda gave me a reference number and said someone should contact me by the end on 12/09/2013 to let me know if the can help with the cost.
Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
complaint corrected by honda corporate. strong gas smell on honda odyssey 2005. was told i had a cracked fuel pump and repair was $565. i saw the other complaints online so i call honda corporate via honda.com and complained and told them i did not have the money. they said take it to a honda dealer to verify the problem, and they gave me a reference number. and said they will see if i can get an out of warranty fix as a good will jester. today i dropped the car off to hoehn honda in carlsbad and the repair was approved for free as a goodwill jester, and honda is also fixing a seatbealt since the sr light was on and airbag. i am so thrilled. i encourage others to call corporate an let them know that you have seen other complaint on this site, that are to be investigated. happy day, today!!!
Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
POWER TRAIN
when the car reaches a speed of 30-40 miles an hour the eco gear kicks in causing the car to vibrate and shake under the car in the transmission area. i have been told by the dealer that it was motor mounts, torque converter, wheel alignment, etc. i have found a class action suit that was filed in california. i want to be add to that lawsuit if possible.
Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
during cold weather, the automatic rear passengers doors failed to close and lock properly, allowing the doors to open. this only seems to happen when the temperature gets below 32 degrees. problem is the van is kept in garage where it is warm, but when out of the garage (away from home) and this happens, no way to safely get home with the doors not closed properly, especially with children in the back.
Reported in: EXPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
STRUCTURE:BODY
rolling side doors - and rear hatch struts massive problems. bought car in jan 2006, new. in 2007 one of the side doors quit rolling. had to have the roller replaced - cost over $700. then a year later, the other side rolling door went out. then, the rear hatch struts totally gave way and the rear hatch came slamming down about 2 inches from my 7 year olds head. i called dealer - honda carland in roswell - they could care less. until i had to raised the roof with honda corporate before anybody would offer to cover the cost to replace struts. for certain, this would have been a serious injury to someone's head if it fell on them. after the hatch, then came the third sliding door problem, again i had to fix the door. so, three door fixes at over $700 each. now, in 2013 for the fourth time door is going out again. i am trading the car in before having it fixed.
Reported in: ALPHARETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SUSPENSION
engine mounts on the car broke and need replacement.
Reported in: SKILLMAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
ENGINE
engine mounts on the car broke and need replacement.
Reported in: SKILLMAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38745B
ENGINE
where do i start....original owner, purchased brand new. no problems for about 3-4 years, and then: transmission whine, took in to dealer off and on for several years, could never identify issue, they said. but as soon as the drivetrain warranty expired, miraculously, they identified it, and now say i need a new transmission. motor mounts found to have cracked; problem is very common per internet forums, but honda dealership denies responsibility for poor design/faulty mounts. door for second row has issues sliding; another common problem per internet but not per dealer. and finally, the struts for the rear hatch broke, almost injuring my son very badly when he was putting his bike in the back. took the car to the dealer and asked about a recall and they said no. i paid $300 4 months ago, and just now found that there was a recall 3 years ago, and they denied it!!!!! i hate honda and will never buy their cars, and do not trust the dealership. ughhh!!!!
Reported in: MILL VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
where do i start....original owner, purchased brand new. no problems for about 3-4 years, and then: transmission whine, took in to dealer off and on for several years, could never identify issue, they said. but as soon as the drivetrain warranty expired, miraculously, they identified it, and now say i need a new transmission. motor mounts found to have cracked; problem is very common per internet forums, but honda dealership denies responsibility for poor design/faulty mounts. door for second row has issues sliding; another common problem per internet but not per dealer. and finally, the struts for the rear hatch broke, almost injuring my son very badly when he was putting his bike in the back. took the car to the dealer and asked about a recall and they said no. i paid $300 4 months ago, and just now found that there was a recall 3 years ago, and they denied it!!!!! i hate honda and will never buy their cars, and do not trust the dealership. ughhh!!!!
Reported in: MILL VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
honda odyssey 2005 model vehicle seat weight sensors could result in disabling the air bags. if a weight comparable to a child (such as school bag or groceries or a box) is placed in front passenger seat and seat belts are not buckled, air bags are disabled and the indicator light on the dashboard is illuminated. even after removing weight the light stays illuminated. subsequent passenger sitting and seat buckling do not have any effect on the disabling of air bags and indicator. it has to be reset by a dealer. this could endanger the passengers in honda odyssey 2005.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
SEAT BELTS
honda odyssey 2005 model vehicle seat weight sensors could result in disabling the air bags. if a weight comparable to a child (such as school bag or groceries or a box) is placed in front passenger seat and seat belts are not buckled, air bags are disabled and the indicator light on the dashboard is illuminated. even after removing weight the light stays illuminated. subsequent passenger sitting and seat buckling do not have any effect on the disabling of air bags and indicator. it has to be reset by a dealer. this could endanger the passengers in honda odyssey 2005.
Reported in: SPRINGFIELD VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38655B
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the srs warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was advised that the air bag control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the air bag module replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 05v344000 (air bag) and called the manufacturer but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 180,000.
Reported in: PLYMOUTH MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
for the second time, the passenger side power door on our car opened while we were driving. the doors are very troublesome, refusing to close, shutting on passengers and emit a loud beeping noise when not able to latch. no matter what we do, we cannot get the noise to stop and have to put the door in manual to get the noise to stop. after the first time the door opened, i took it to the dealer who said the mechanisms were fine and it was probably a string. yesterday it opened about 5 inches when i had a child in that seat. the dealer told us today there is nothing they can do unless they can recreate it. honda told us to make sure the kids wear seat belts. an online search proved our situation is not unique. we are shopping for a new car, but are astonished at the lack of care honda has about the safety of their clients.
Reported in: PETERBOROUGH NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
hi i purchased used honda odyssey touring 2005 and driving the same present meter reading is 160k. i did not get any service records of the vehicle from previous owners and could not know whether these problems exists previously also. one day left sliding door of the touring could not open manually and auto also. after a week a time it started opening it self. later i found the front passenger door and tail gate door or back trunk door are locked and can not open with electrical switches and also can not open manually also. it is serious safety issue not able to open manually also in case any accident which may take life of person not able to come out of the van. i would like to complain about this feature in this vehicle and i did not approach the honda company about this problem. please suggest me to take further action.
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
hi i purchased used honda odyssey touring 2005 and driving the same present meter reading is 160k. i did not get any service records of the vehicle from previous owners and could not know whether these problems exists previously also. one day left sliding door of the touring could not open manually and auto also. after a week a time it started opening it self. later i found the front passenger door and tail gate door or back trunk door are locked and can not open with electrical switches and also can not open manually also. it is serious safety issue not able to open manually also in case any accident which may take life of person not able to come out of the van. i would like to complain about this feature in this vehicle and i did not approach the honda company about this problem. please suggest me to take further action.
Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38825B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
we were driving along 101 in the afternoon, turned on the ac, it started to blow out hot air, really hot air. have a mechanic checked on it, we were told that the condenser broke, a/c defects. found lots of honda owners have the problem.
Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
transmission trouble happens when first started in the morning. has shifting problems at every speed. will never go into top gear until vehicle has warmed up, is turned off, and turned back on. then shifts normally. replacing with new ecm (engine control module) did not fix. was told to replace the mounts too, did not fix either.
Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
transmission trouble happens when first started in the morning. has shifting problems at every speed. will never go into top gear until vehicle has warmed up, is turned off, and turned back on. then shifts normally. replacing with new ecm (engine control module) did not fix. was told to replace the mounts too, did not fix either.
Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
STEERING
steering wheel was not put together correctly can cause an accicent.
Reported in: JERSEY CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
POWER TRAIN
on grade or when accelerating slowly between 25-30 mph the vehicle shakes violently. this seams to be a common issue, and still no recalls have been made. many say it is caused by a faulty torque converter on models from 05-08.
Reported in: DANVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 05v344000(air bags). the contact believed that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 68,000.
Reported in: CHULA VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
car jerks violently when shifting from one gear to another. on december 27, car stopped shifting and stalled on the freeway at night with my family in it. it stopped changing gear while i was going up hill and had to be towed. luckily i was able to guide it out of the freeway traffic. car was usually serviced at a honda dealership.
Reported in: CULVER CIY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
car jerks violently when shifting from one gear to another. on december 27, car stopped shifting and stalled on the freeway at night with my family in it. it stopped changing gear while i was going up hill and had to be towed. luckily i was able to guide it out of the freeway traffic. car was usually serviced at a honda dealership.
Reported in: CULVER CIY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
my wife had a doctor's appointment and was waiting in the office. she has parked the car in parking lot. after sometime all of a sudden car's alarm went off. all from doctor's office rushed out to parking lot to see what happened. she noticed some smoke coming out under the hood. and within seconds car caught fire and burnt. whole front of the car burnt completely. insurance company has called it a total loss. i'm still puzzled to figure it out why this has happened. car was parked and engine was off. car was maintained as per the honda's guidelines. there were no problems or warning signs what so ever. it was running perfectly fine. had only 76000 miles on it. and strongly believe many years of driving left in it. we were pleased with the performance of it over the years. i'd ask nhtsa to look in to the incidence and have honda contact me and reimburse for our loss which is not at all our fault.
Reported in: MARLTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my wife had a doctor's appointment and was waiting in the office. she has parked the car in parking lot. after sometime all of a sudden car's alarm went off. all from doctor's office rushed out to parking lot to see what happened. she noticed some smoke coming out under the hood. and within seconds car caught fire and burnt. whole front of the car burnt completely. insurance company has called it a total loss. i'm still puzzled to figure it out why this has happened. car was parked and engine was off. car was maintained as per the honda's guidelines. there were no problems or warning signs what so ever. it was running perfectly fine. had only 76000 miles on it. and strongly believe many years of driving left in it. we were pleased with the performance of it over the years. i'd ask nhtsa to look in to the incidence and have honda contact me and reimburse for our loss which is not at all our fault.
Reported in: MARLTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
my wife had a doctor's appointment and was waiting in the office. she has parked the car in parking lot. after sometime all of a sudden car's alarm went off. all from doctor's office rushed out to parking lot to see what happened. she noticed some smoke coming out under the hood. and within seconds car caught fire and burnt. whole front of the car burnt completely. insurance company has called it a total loss. i'm still puzzled to figure it out why this has happened. car was parked and engine was off. car was maintained as per the honda's guidelines. there were no problems or warning signs what so ever. it was running perfectly fine. had only 76000 miles on it. and strongly believe many years of driving left in it. we were pleased with the performance of it over the years. i'd ask nhtsa to look in to the incidence and have honda contact me and reimburse for our loss which is not at all our fault.
Reported in: MARLTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
2005 honda with 72k mi now exhibiting the classic "shuddering" issue...i.e. between 30-35 and 40-45mph in eco mode. the car literally shakes during acceleration until 50mph. we also experience humming from the transmission. it looks like several complaints regarding the same issue have been posted on the link below http://www.odysseytransmission.com//problemcases?msgid=510. honda's response is quite disappointing acknowledging lack of ownership concerning their product; leaving the consumer holding the bag. i feel like we've been sold a bill of goods. we the consumers would graciously appreciate an advocate who will hold grossly lucrative companies like honda accountable for their product and act in good faith on behalf of the consumer. your immediate attention is most appreciated.
Reported in: SAINT LOUS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2005 honda with 72k mi now exhibiting the classic "shuddering" issue...i.e. between 30-35 and 40-45mph in eco mode. the car literally shakes during acceleration until 50mph. we also experience humming from the transmission. it looks like several complaints regarding the same issue have been posted on the link below http://www.odysseytransmission.com//problemcases?msgid=510. honda's response is quite disappointing acknowledging lack of ownership concerning their product; leaving the consumer holding the bag. i feel like we've been sold a bill of goods. we the consumers would graciously appreciate an advocate who will hold grossly lucrative companies like honda accountable for their product and act in good faith on behalf of the consumer. your immediate attention is most appreciated.
Reported in: SAINT LOUS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
strong vibration felt in passenger compartment and steering wheel when driving at 40 to 45 mph. there was a droning noise as well. this has been an issue since 2010, but identified by dealer service advisor only in feb 2014. quoted 800 dollars to replace both front engine mounts. also identified rear engine mount to be close to needing replacement. called honda customer service asking for assistance in replacing the engine mounts. we just replaced catalytic converters due to diagnostic code p0420 two months ago for 800 dollars. honda's representative (his name is [xxx] refused to assist in any way. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Reported in: WILDWOOD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STRUCTURE
strong vibration felt in passenger compartment and steering wheel when driving at 40 to 45 mph. there was a droning noise as well. this has been an issue since 2010, but identified by dealer service advisor only in feb 2014. quoted 800 dollars to replace both front engine mounts. also identified rear engine mount to be close to needing replacement. called honda customer service asking for assistance in replacing the engine mounts. we just replaced catalytic converters due to diagnostic code p0420 two months ago for 800 dollars. honda's representative (his name is [xxx] refused to assist in any way. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Reported in: WILDWOOD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL384X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY
our 2005 honda odyssey had just been serviced by the dealership and we were on our way home. we were at a stoplight when we noticed smoke coming from the engine. we quickly drove it a short distance away from anyone, jumped out and called the fire department. the engine compartment was completely burnt/destroyed and the vehicle was written off by the insurance company. a report was made to the dealership, as well as american honda with accompanying investigative report and photographs.the cause of the fire was undetermined but originated in the engine compartment..
Reported in: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
ENGINE
our 2005 honda odyssey had just been serviced by the dealership and we were on our way home. we were at a stoplight when we noticed smoke coming from the engine. we quickly drove it a short distance away from anyone, jumped out and called the fire department. the engine compartment was completely burnt/destroyed and the vehicle was written off by the insurance company. a report was made to the dealership, as well as american honda with accompanying investigative report and photographs.the cause of the fire was undetermined but originated in the engine compartment..
Reported in: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
ENGINE
dealer said that the front engine mounts were cracked and needed to be replaced. side engine mounts are also failing.
Reported in: WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA || Crash: N || VIN #:
SEATS
the 3rd row seat latch became "loose" over time so that the seat would not latch into the floor at all.
Reported in: BRUSH PRAIRIE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38245B
ENGINE
the transmission on my 2005 honda odyssey has to replaced and honda is claiming that is normal for a transmission to go at 100000 miles. the car drives fine for short distances but then after long distances it goes 5 miles an hour and revs really high. it was towed to honda where they told me nothing was wrong. i asked them to drain the fluid and replace it. they did that then drove it around and drained it again and it was dirty and burning. they are putting in a refurbished transmission with an extended warranty. i feel that with a honda the transmission should last a lot longer and think this is a honda issue.
Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the transmission on my 2005 honda odyssey has to replaced and honda is claiming that is normal for a transmission to go at 100000 miles. the car drives fine for short distances but then after long distances it goes 5 miles an hour and revs really high. it was towed to honda where they told me nothing was wrong. i asked them to drain the fluid and replace it. they did that then drove it around and drained it again and it was dirty and burning. they are putting in a refurbished transmission with an extended warranty. i feel that with a honda the transmission should last a lot longer and think this is a honda issue.
Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the transmission on my 2005 honda odyssey has to replaced and honda is claiming that is normal for a transmission to go at 100000 miles. the car drives fine for short distances but then after long distances it goes 5 miles an hour and revs really high. it was towed to honda where they told me nothing was wrong. i asked them to drain the fluid and replace it. they did that then drove it around and drained it again and it was dirty and burning. they are putting in a refurbished transmission with an extended warranty. i feel that with a honda the transmission should last a lot longer and think this is a honda issue.
Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
POWER TRAIN
cruising at highway speeds, vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. added gas increased engine rpm and finally, smoke appeared and the vehicle was pulled over. was towed to the nearest shop and told that the transmission fluid blew out of itself but could not identify the leak. shop refilled transmission fluid and sent us on our way. 10 miles down the road, it happened again and this time i didn't rev the engine hard and pulled over to find that the car will not shift, either drive, or reverse. smell of burning transmission fluid. towed again to the local transmission shop and was told that the transmission is in need of a rebuild. cost is upwards of $2500. we cannot afford a rebuilt transmission especially after paying out taxes and being affected by sandy just before. honda is not helping, was told that there are no known issues with your model year and transmission. i kept insisting that there are many forums out there that say otherwise but honda will not admit the fact that their transmissions are flawed. the 2006 class action does not affect my year so let's hope more people out there will be able to persuade for another case.
Reported in: FLEMINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38445B
POWER TRAIN
i have a 2005 honda odyessy touring. there is a strong shuddering and shake when i reach the speeds of 20-30 mph. this also happens when the eco mode engages. i have also noticed that i am not getting the same fuel economy with this issue. i am hesitant to call honda with my vin. for the fact of them deleting any recall or problems with my van. after reading many articals about honda owners experiencing the same issues as mine. my only question to nhtsa. what are you waiting for to make honda be held responsible for this serious problem. perhaps honda is paying you off to ignore the problem exsist. i have been contacted by honda dealerships wanting to purchase my van. i do not have my van listed for sell or have i thougt about selling it. how is it they are able to get my address and phone number? this leads me to believe that honda knows that this problem exsist. if they can get owners such as myself fo fall for there game plan. the dealer is going to get issue fixed at no charge to them. then sell the van for much more than they are offering me. even when i told them no! they continued to call me asking if i would reconsider the offer of selling the van. is this just coincidece of a cover up by honda or the demand for these vans is high. hummmm!
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i have a 2005 honda odyessy touring. there is a strong shuddering and shake when i reach the speeds of 20-30 mph. this also happens when the eco mode engages. i have also noticed that i am not getting the same fuel economy with this issue. i am hesitant to call honda with my vin. for the fact of them deleting any recall or problems with my van. after reading many articals about honda owners experiencing the same issues as mine. my only question to nhtsa. what are you waiting for to make honda be held responsible for this serious problem. perhaps honda is paying you off to ignore the problem exsist. i have been contacted by honda dealerships wanting to purchase my van. i do not have my van listed for sell or have i thougt about selling it. how is it they are able to get my address and phone number? this leads me to believe that honda knows that this problem exsist. if they can get owners such as myself fo fall for there game plan. the dealer is going to get issue fixed at no charge to them. then sell the van for much more than they are offering me. even when i told them no! they continued to call me asking if i would reconsider the offer of selling the van. is this just coincidece of a cover up by honda or the demand for these vans is high. hummmm!
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
i have a 2005 honda odyessy touring. there is a strong shuddering and shake when i reach the speeds of 20-30 mph. this also happens when the eco mode engages. i have also noticed that i am not getting the same fuel economy with this issue. i am hesitant to call honda with my vin. for the fact of them deleting any recall or problems with my van. after reading many articals about honda owners experiencing the same issues as mine. my only question to nhtsa. what are you waiting for to make honda be held responsible for this serious problem. perhaps honda is paying you off to ignore the problem exsist. i have been contacted by honda dealerships wanting to purchase my van. i do not have my van listed for sell or have i thougt about selling it. how is it they are able to get my address and phone number? this leads me to believe that honda knows that this problem exsist. if they can get owners such as myself fo fall for there game plan. the dealer is going to get issue fixed at no charge to them. then sell the van for much more than they are offering me. even when i told them no! they continued to call me asking if i would reconsider the offer of selling the van. is this just coincidece of a cover up by honda or the demand for these vans is high. hummmm!
Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear driver's side door would not latch closed and the failure would recur intermittently for six months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 3,000. updated 06/27/14*lj the consumer stated while driving the door opened,cable snapped, then came off the brackets. updated 07/1/2014 *js
Reported in: PAINSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38495B
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt unlatched independently. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000.
Reported in: HAMILTON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38895B
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
while driving during rush hour traffic the vehicle suddenly without warning began to apply the brakes and the engine idled down then temporarily seemed normal only to have it reoccur in a matter of seconds. the vsa light including the symbol and the initials vsa became illuminated. i turned the car off and restarted it multiple times only to have it reoccur over and over again. i had just had the catalytic converter replaced for a second time two weeks prior to this happening. i was told by the dealer that in replacing the catalytic converter the service crew punctured my radiator and had to replace that as well. i had the car towed to the dealer who told me the vsa senor control cluster needed to be replaced. they said that they had never seen this before. they indicated that the part would take a week and a half to get the part which seems very strange. the cost for the part is $500 and the installation will be $276.25.
Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
SERVICE BRAKES
while driving during rush hour traffic the vehicle suddenly without warning began to apply the brakes and the engine idled down then temporarily seemed normal only to have it reoccur in a matter of seconds. the vsa light including the symbol and the initials vsa became illuminated. i turned the car off and restarted it multiple times only to have it reoccur over and over again. i had just had the catalytic converter replaced for a second time two weeks prior to this happening. i was told by the dealer that in replacing the catalytic converter the service crew punctured my radiator and had to replace that as well. i had the car towed to the dealer who told me the vsa senor control cluster needed to be replaced. they said that they had never seen this before. they indicated that the part would take a week and a half to get the part which seems very strange. the cost for the part is $500 and the installation will be $276.25.
Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving during rush hour traffic the vehicle suddenly without warning began to apply the brakes and the engine idled down then temporarily seemed normal only to have it reoccur in a matter of seconds. the vsa light including the symbol and the initials vsa became illuminated. i turned the car off and restarted it multiple times only to have it reoccur over and over again. i had just had the catalytic converter replaced for a second time two weeks prior to this happening. i was told by the dealer that in replacing the catalytic converter the service crew punctured my radiator and had to replace that as well. i had the car towed to the dealer who told me the vsa senor control cluster needed to be replaced. they said that they had never seen this before. they indicated that the part would take a week and a half to get the part which seems very strange. the cost for the part is $500 and the installation will be $276.25.
Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop, there was smoke seen from under the front hood. the vehicle then suddenly burst into flames without warning. a police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure and current mileage was 170,000.
Reported in: CORDELE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38755B
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2005 odyssey minivan. consumer writes in regards to fuel pump assembly recall. *smd the consumer stated due to the severe fuel smell in his vehicle, he had the fuel pump assembly and fuel lines checked for leaks. it was determined, the fuel pump module had cracked. it was replaced at a cost of $717.39
Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38665B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and making a turn, there was a loss of power steering without warning. the steering wheel became extremely hard to turn. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off for a brief moment. upon restarting the vehicle it functioned normally. the failure recurred three times. the failure was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Reported in: CARNEYS POINT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL388X5B
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i went out to unlock my van and it wouldn't unlock. thought the battery in key fob was dead. found out that the delay wiper setting, rear wiper, high beam lights, turning signals. door locks, washer fluid, outside temp display, warning lights, like the seat belt and the one that tells you that you left your keys in the egnition, are not working. have checked all fuses. need help please
Reported in: UNION CITY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i went out to unlock my van and it wouldn't unlock. thought the battery in key fob was dead. found out that the delay wiper setting, rear wiper, high beam lights, turning signals. door locks, washer fluid, outside temp display, warning lights, like the seat belt and the one that tells you that you left your keys in the egnition, are not working. have checked all fuses. need help please
Reported in: UNION CITY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
i went out to unlock my van and it wouldn't unlock. thought the battery in key fob was dead. found out that the delay wiper setting, rear wiper, high beam lights, turning signals. door locks, washer fluid, outside temp display, warning lights, like the seat belt and the one that tells you that you left your keys in the egnition, are not working. have checked all fuses. need help please
Reported in: UNION CITY IN || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
the vehicle started to redline. the speedometer quit working. the check engine light came on. the d light started blinking. no power was going to the wheels. we pulled over, came to a stop, and shut of the engine. there was smoke.
Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38635B
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph and making a turn, there was a loss of power steering as the warning light illuminated. in combination to the steering failure a delayed response occurred when the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed. the failure recurred intermittently but only when the vehicle was being driven in severe rainy weather. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Reported in: LIVINGSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph and making a turn, there was a loss of power steering as the warning light illuminated. in combination to the steering failure a delayed response occurred when the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed. the failure recurred intermittently but only when the vehicle was being driven in severe rainy weather. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Reported in: LIVINGSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38875B
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate and become very difficult to steer. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 105,000.
Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
the transmission has been whining since 75000k. it failed completely at 142000 miles. here's what finally killed it, i was making a u turn in a parking lot at my kid's school. i had to have it towed back to the house. this transmission has been a total liability for me and my family. now we're in a major pickle.
Reported in: BLOOMINGTON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38765B
STEERING
over a period of a few years the steering pump has been replaced three times and one more time for the prior owner. 4 steering pumps and once again the pump is failing. the car has less then 100000 miles on it and yet honda is failing to fix the steering pump that they said they were extending a 100000 mile warranty on. the pumps are all lemons and just continue to fail one after another. its ridiculous that 4 pumps have failed on the same car over a few years. obviously there is something more to this then a steering pump.
Reported in: BOISE ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38865B
POWER TRAIN
i'd been experiencing symptoms of judder for over 3 years that i have been driving odyssey. it's rare and hard to replicate, so never bothered taking to honda dealership or any other mechanic. i recently learned that honda had a service bulletin but i was not aware of the same. it basically means honda knew about the problem and there were other owners who had experienced similar problem. (per honda it's a service bulletin, but not a recall, so i was not pro-actively informed about it). as part of the service bulletin they extended the warranty (8 years/105k miles) and would fix the issue for free. i was not aware of this. service bulletin: 12-029 when i learned about this my vehicle had crossed the age but not the mileage (2014 and 103k miles). i requested the dealer and honda to make an exception as i was still within the miles that they had. i had been experiencing the problem long before i was aware, but didn't bother to fix it because it didn't bother my drive. i feel honda should have fixed the issue for free, especially a known issue. add to that i am curious why it's treated as service bulletin, but not a recall. in any event i wanted to share with nhtsa, other consumers and honda.
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
STEERING
the rear motor mount went bad causing a terrible vibration in the steering wheel due to the engine banging around. after some research i found out the rear motor mount was only added to this vehicle after honda decided to come out with the eco feature. the vcm engine cuts out cylinders when they are not needed causing the engine to vibrate so a rear motor mount was added to decrease the vibration. the motor mount is around $500 plus the cost of labor to repair. i don't have the $700 needed to repair my van so i will be double fisting the steering wheel until the remaining mounts fail causing my engine to fall out. hopefully no one will be injured during this incident because it's not a safety issue according to american honda.
Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38795B
STRUCTURE:BODY
the power sliding doors will not close on a hill. they will start to close and then reopen automatically on there own, they will only then close when you get to level ground. i bring this up now because i was with 7 odyssey owners that have the exact same problem.
Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38465B
POWER TRAIN
our 2005 honda odyssey had a transmission failure on the way out of town from georgia to florida over the 4th of july weekend. on wednesday we just had an o2 sensor and recall work (master cylinder & one other issue) completed at a honda dealer in georgia. i then took it down the street to get two new tires put on the vehicle at a tire service center. they checked the vehicle out for travel, gave us the green light and bam! by 6pm the following day the transmission solenoids were both reported failed: p0746 pressure control solenoid "a" performance/stuck off p0777 pressure control solenoid "b" stuck on p0741 torque converter clutch circuit performance/stuck off we hobbled into panama city, where i booked a car rental from the airport. the dealer immediately assessed the issues as a transmission failure. we have returned to atlanta on a 14 day car rental scrambling to find a new car. the quote for replacing the transmission is $3k. this is prohibitive on a 2005. honda corporation refused a goodwill assistance request. case number available upon request. at that point i will has spent $3.2k on the car, $400 in car rentals (in georgia while service was being performed, and florida to get home). my guess is if i don't fix the transmission there will be no trade-in value for the vehicle. it's got bumper, interior and fender damage, so there isn't much hope even if i do go forward with the replacement. also, the alpharetta service center said the transmission fluid looked fine, and honda in pc said it was burnt. there explanation was a part failure in the transmissions burned the fluid. it would have been nice to have an early warning of a catastrophic failure before a 330 mile road trip.
Reported in: WOODSTOCK GA || Crash: N || VIN #:
STEERING
steering shaking badly before a car is coming to stop (while slow down the car)
Reported in: LA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood and moments later flames were present. the fire department extinguished the fire. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.
Reported in: FREEMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
AIR BAGS
we were traveling at about 55mph when the car in front of us suddenly came to a complete stop. i stepped as hard on the brake as i could and we hit the rear of the car in front straight on. the complete front of my car was crushed. we were thrown against the seat belts and both suffered cracked sternums. none of the air bags deployed. i have photos of my car after the accident
Reported in: NEPTUNE NJ || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5FNRL38225B
AIR BAGS
air bag indicator light on and off. after two years the light on most of the time and it went off automatiically for a while then came back on. i call to american honda motor inc. they don't want to create a recall for that because that will be different component fail in that case. they just want to create the recall for each componet break down. they not cover the repair cost and depend on which component under warranty then honda will not charge the parts. otherwise we need to pay all the repair. i request for the recall for the srs light on. because a lot of the owners think that is not important they think just the light is on and keep driving. i was thinking the same way too. that's why i want to request that recall asap for the srs light on so we will save the people life in advance.
Reported in: HACIEND HEIGHTS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
AIR BAGS
my airbag warning come when am driveing my van
Reported in: ROSEDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38415B
POWER TRAIN
bought our 2nd odyssey in may 2014. used. 153000miles. took to honda dealer to make sure all service was up to date. oil and transmission fluid changed. they said everything was good despite a shudder we felt at 40 45 mph. driving in july on a 12 hr family trip and we hear a high pitched whine only upon acceleration. the transmission failed. left us stranded 14 hrs from home. had to borrow a van from a family member to get all 7 of us home again. the car is now in the shop , needing a $2200. repair. not happy with honda!! the 2000 odyssey has had 3 transmissions put in, the 1st tranny was recalled by honda and replaced at no cost @ 80k. the 2nd tranny we paid for and failed at 180k. thought the 2005 model had the tranny problem fixed. apparently not! buyer beware! we will never purchase another honda.
Reported in: SWANSBORO NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38285B
AIR BAGS
the air bag light comes on and stays on intermittently for no apparent reason. many, many 2005 honda odyssey owners are having the same issue. for some reason manufacture year 2005 was not included in the most recent recall? we got the initial letter telling us our air bags would be a recall item in the summer, 2014 but then never received a follow-up letter. upon investigation on my part i found out that my model year, 2005, air bags did not get recalled. but we are having the same air bag issue and seems like we should have been included on such an important safety matter.
Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38675B
STEERING
i was not aware that honda had a recall on the power steerig pump. i have had this problem for over a year. my local dealer (autoparks honda, cary, nc) is telling me that the recall is over and the extended recall is over so they cannot fix it at no cost to me. i don't understand why honda will not replace the power steering pump when there was a recall on this part. it is still very hard to turn the steering wheel. i really like my odyssey and i would like to see honda stand behind their recalls.
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i was not aware that honda had a recall on the power steerig pump. i have had this problem for over a year. my local dealer (autoparks honda, cary, nc) is telling me that the recall is over and the extended recall is over so they cannot fix it at no cost to me. i don't understand why honda will not replace the power steering pump when there was a recall on this part. it is still very hard to turn the steering wheel. i really like my odyssey and i would like to see honda stand behind their recalls.
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
i was not aware that honda had a recall on the power steerig pump. i have had this problem for over a year. my local dealer (autoparks honda, cary, nc) is telling me that the recall is over and the extended recall is over so they cannot fix it at no cost to me. i don't understand why honda will not replace the power steering pump when there was a recall on this part. it is still very hard to turn the steering wheel. i really like my odyssey and i would like to see honda stand behind their recalls.
Reported in: MORRISVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38725B
STRUCTURE:BODY
large patches of paint have come off the hood, roof and above the passenger-side sliding door. washing the car with a standard garden hose nozzle results in paint actually flying off these body panels as if it were being sand blasted. the first time i noticed this (october 2012) was less than one year after the extended warranty (dealing with this precise problem) ran out. up until this time, there was no problem with the paint so it wouldn't have occurred to the original owner to avail himself of the extended warranty.
Reported in: DELMAR NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38735B
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed and the vsa indicator illuminated. the dealer stated that the abs was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Reported in: BOSTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL382X5B
STRUCTURE:BODY
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side doors were fractured. the contact mentioned that the motor function to secure the doors became inoperable. the contact also stated that the instrument panel and all of the interior lighting in the vehicle failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,000.
Reported in: BREWSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side doors were fractured. the contact mentioned that the motor function to secure the doors became inoperable. the contact also stated that the instrument panel and all of the interior lighting in the vehicle failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,000.
Reported in: BREWSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38645B
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the motor mounts failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
Reported in: HENDERSONVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38615B
STEERING
power steering very difficult to turn in cold weather. caused car to collide into another car because the steering did not work properly.
Reported in: OWINGS MILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #:
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear sliding door was not opening properly. the contact had to apply force to the sliding door in order to open it and to ensure that it was closed. the contact also stated that the window regulator was not contacting the lever arm properly. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power window regulator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated that the rear sliding door was not opening properly. the contact had to apply force to the sliding door in order to open it and to ensure that it was closed. the contact also stated that the window regulator was not contacting the lever arm properly. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power window regulator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5FNRL38255B
ENGINE
when the car is about 45-50 mph the engine shutters. it feels like i'm driving over railroad tracks. the car also shutters when the eco light comes on. i've been told that the torque converter is failing and that it is a known failure in this model and year. honda needs to do a recall on this because this is a defective transmission.
Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
when the car is about 45-50 mph the engine shutters. it feels like i'm driving over railroad tracks. the car also shutters when the eco light comes on. i've been told that the torque converter is failing and that it is a known failure in this model and year. honda needs to do a recall on this because this is a defective transmission.
Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:
POWER TRAIN
when the car is about 45-50 mph the engine shutters. it feels like i'm driving over railroad tracks. the car also shutters when the eco light comes on. i've been told that the torque converter is failing and that it is a known failure in this model and year. honda needs to do a recall on this because this is a defective transmission.
Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: