2005 Honda Odyssey
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 830
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
17% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 830 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 960 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 585 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 830 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2012 | 244 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 992 |
| 2019 | 977 |
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 400 |
| 2026 | 43 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
17% · 139 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
The door was not opeining properly so I whent to open manually anthe heavy door came off the van scrached the hell out of my van and hurt me trying to hold it as not to scrach the van I was alone and there was no one to help me this is very...
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-23
My sliding door off on me cause me to pull a muscle in my chest and put me in the emergency room.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-01
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-12
Power train
13% · 106 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
Steering
12% · 100 reportsMost commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.
Air bags
11% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-25
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2004-11-12Service brakes, air04V536000 On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors. If an incorrect gap is detected, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. If damage is found, the knuckle…
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2005Complaint volume 830 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-01-25Steering05V039000 On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Owners were notified by telephone on January 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed to their dealers and have the repairs performed. The recall began on January 25, 2005.
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2005-04-13Electrical system05V132000 On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
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2005-08-30Air bags05V344000 The frontal air bag system has two external impact sensors. On certain mini vans,some sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. If water enters a sensor, corrosion can occur.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front impact sensors. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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2007-04-02Fuel system, gasoline07V097000 On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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2008-04-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-08-08 Unexpected closing of power liftgate
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2008-08-08Engineering analysisClosed 2010-04-12 Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate
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2010-03-26Structure10V055000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on March 26, 2010. Owners may contact…
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2010-12-31Service brakes, hydraulic10V504000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Odyssey and Acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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2012-09-28EQClosed 2012-12-31 Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
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2014-08-14Fuel system, gasoline14E049000 Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles.
Remedy: Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
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2014-10-06Fuel system, gasoline14V112000 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 139 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 106 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 100 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V536000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 05V039000 · Steering
- Recall 05V132000 · Electrical system
- Recall 05V344000 · Air bags
- Recall 07V097000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10V055000 · Structure
- Recall 10V504000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14E049000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V112000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.