Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 825 of 830 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 654 of 830 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
158 complaint records4 fire reports1 crash report
"DEALER SAID THAT THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS ARE ALSO FAILING. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Body & structure
139 complaint records1 fire report
"CRIMINAL! BOTH SLIDING DOORS ON OUR 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN (CHILDREN) DO NOT CLOSE. NOT SURE WHO IS MORE CULPABLE HONDA OR THE NHTSA...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Power train
106 complaint records1 fire report2 crash reports
"SEVERE VIBRATION, THUMPING, WASHBOARD AFFECT IN RIGHT FRONT WHEN DRIVING OVER 20MPH. REPLACED RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXEL. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQ12010 opened Sep 2012 | closed Dec 2012 | Structure | Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF. |
| EA08015 opened Aug 2008 | closed Apr 2010 | Structure | Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate - led to recall 10V055000 Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. |
| PE08026 opened Apr 2008 | closed Aug 2008 | Structure | UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V112000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. | Normally free |
| 10V504000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. | Normally free |
| 10V055000 | Structure | 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. | Normally free |
| 07V097000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. | Normally free |
| 05V344000 | Air Bags | 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. | Normally free |
| 05V132000 | Electrical System | 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. | Normally free |
| 05V039000 | Steering | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. | Normally free |
| 04V536000 | Service Brakes, Air | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) USES A SENSOR ON EACH WHEEL TO DETECT WHEEL SPEED. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014076 2014-03-14 | Fuel System | 63,328 | On certain vehicles, the fuel pump strainer could deteriorate and crack. This could result in a fuel smell and/or fuel leak. |
| 2010364 2010-10-22 | Brakes | 34,360 | On certain vehicles, a seal in the brake master cylinder may be susceptible to damage which can result in a leak if certain conditions exist. |
| 2007088 2007-03-19 | Fuel System | 12,143 | On certain vehicles, a manufacturing fault with the fuel pump relay could cause the coil wire in the relay to break. If this happens, the fuel pump will not operate and the engine may not start. |
| 2005229 2005-08-09 | Airbag | 5,953 | On certain vehicles, the front impact sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. Over time, this may allow salt-water intrusion and corrosion, which may result in a short circuit. |
| 2004396 2004-11-15 | Brakes | 126 | On certain vehicles, a rear wheel speed sensor may not have been installed correctly, which causes the sensor to report an incorrect wheel speed to the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control unit. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21120A Jun 2023 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. | |
| A21120A Jan 2022 | Equipment | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. | |
| A07-030 Jan 2021 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye" | |
| DOR-M3J3F-07 Jun 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. | |
| DOR-M9J4S-07 Jun 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOR-D8K8Q-02 Jan 2019 | Equipment | This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. Incorrect VVT solenoid wiring may cause an inability of the variable valve timing system to activate. | |
| A05-032 Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| A02-053 Oct 2016 | Electrical System | SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL OF THE LISTED VEHICLES HAVE A TYPE 4 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM THAT DISABLES THE VEHICLE UNLESS A PROGRAMMED IGNITION KEY IS USED. | |
| 033823 Mar 2016 | Structure | Honda Job Aid - Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting. | |
| AJA48014 Mar 2016 | Electrical System | "JOB AID - DO YOU HAVE AN ODYSSEY IN YOUR SHOP THAT HAS A POWER SLIDING DOOR THAT WONT OPEN OR CLOSE BY USING THE FOLLOWING? POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH ON THE DASH KEYLESS TRANSMITTER B-PILLAR SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE CONNECT THE HDS... | |
| AJA48014-03382 Mar 2016 | Electrical System | Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the following? Power sliding door main switch on the dash Keyless transmitter B-pillar switch (if equipped) Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the... | |
| 03382 Mar 2016 | Vehicle Speed Control | Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless transmitter ? B-pillar switch (if equipped) ? | |
| A14032 Jan 2016 | Fuel System | SERVICE BULLETIN - OVER TIME, THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY MAY BE EXPOSED TO CERTAIN EXTERNAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE CUSTOMERS TO NOTICE A FUEL SMELL. REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER SET WITH THE IMPROVED PARTS SET TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. | |
| Service Bulletin Oct 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| DLR MSG - Honda Aug 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Jul 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Jul 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? | |
| Service Bulletin Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| DLR MSG - 2005-2 Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - For dealers experiencing a strong fuel smell from storing the fuel pump sets replaced under service bulletin 14-032: Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Pump, these fuel sets may be disposed of immediately in accordance with local regulations | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. When the campaign was launched, countermeasure fuel filter sets were not available for order. | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Mar 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. | |
| DLR MSG - 2005-2 Mar 2014 | Electrical System | 2005?10 Odyssey Fuel Pump Module Leak Safety Recall Q&A | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Mar 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. | |
| Service Bulletin Mar 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external condition that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| IN-1-16-14 Jan 2014 | Fuel System | HONDA: THIS BULLETIN IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT FUEL PUMPS THAT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION FROM VEHICLES THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. *JS | |
| SB-09-042 Oct 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA VEHICLE: DAMAGED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) CAUSES THE MIL TO COME ON WITH DTC P0344. EXCESSIVE CAMSHAFT END PLAY CAUSES THE CAMSHAFT GEAR TO DAMAGE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR. REPLACE THE FRONT CAMSHAFT, THRUST COVER, THE CAM GEAR, AND THE CMP SENSOR. | |
| SB-12-029 Jun 2012 | Power Train | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATE IS AVAILABLE TO MINIMIZE THE TORQUE CONVERTER JUDDER CLUTCH LOCK UP. *PE | |
| SB-12-002 Jan 2012 | Electrical System | HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE | |
| SB-05-037 Oct 2011 | Power Train | HONDA: A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO COME ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. *RM UPDATED 10/31/11. *PE | |
| SB-06-048 Jul 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA: MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON WITH TROUBLE CODE STORED. SOFTWARE CONCERN. *RM | |
| SB-10-076 Jul 2011 | Steering | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN QUICKLY AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN TURNING WHEEL, QUICKLY, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, IT IS HARD. ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOTS. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ASSIST FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP. | |
| SB-10-014 Apr 2010 | Structure | HONDA: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN; POWER TAILGATE MAY NOT STAY OPEN. OVER TIME THE POWER TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUTS CAN LOSE INTERNAL PRESSURE. IF THEY LOSE ENOUGH PRESSURE, THE STRUTS MAY NOT KEEP THE TAILGATE UP AFTER ITS OPEN. *PE | |
| SB-08-055 Aug 2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | HONDA: SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY EVEN THOUGH WINDOW IS CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS NOT CONTACTING THE LEVER ARMY PROPERLY, MAKING THE SLIDING DOOR CONTROL UNIT THINK THE WINDOW IS OPEN. *PE | |
| 08-040 May 2008 | Equipment | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE | |
| 06085 May 2008 | Unknown Or Other | WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08. *PE | |
| SB-06-085 May 2008 | Electrical System | HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE | |
| 05-008 Jan 2008 | Electrical System | IN COLD TEMPERATURES, MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P1659. *NJ | |
| 06003 Jul 2006 | Structure | ONE OR BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS SQUEAKS, CREAKS, RATTLES, CLUNKS, OR POPS WHEN YOU DRIVE OVER BUMPS OR ROUGH ROADS. *NJ | |
| 06018 Apr 2006 | Suspension | BEARING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. *AK | |
| 06004 Mar 2006 | Electrical System | SRS INDICATOR COMES WITH DTC B2-11 OR B2-84. *TT | |
| 1205 Dec 2005 | Electrical System | SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-64. *TT | |
| 05034 Dec 2005 | Electrical System | HEADLIGHTS DIM OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298 IS STORED IN THE ECM/PCM. *TT | |
| 1105 Nov 2005 | Power Train | WHEEL BEARING NOISE - NOISY FRONT WHEEL BEARING CAN EASILY BE MISDIAGNOSED AS A NOISY TRANSMISSION BEARING. 2005 - 2006 ODYSSEY. *TT | |
| 11012005 Nov 2005 | Tires | REPAIRING PAX SYSTEM TIRES. *EH | |
| 05036 Oct 2005 | Structure | PRODUCT UPDATE: FRONT DOOR INNER HANDLE CABLE FREEZES, WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS NEED MORE DIELECTRIC GREASE. *TT | |
| 09012005 Sep 2005 | Electrical System | O/M ERROR ALERT: WRONG ELAPSED TIME DESCRIPTION. *NM | |
| 805 Aug 2005 | Electrical System | ELAPSE TRIP TIME RESETS TO ZERO. *TT | |
| 05031 Aug 2005 | Electrical System | ALASKA-ONLY PRODUCT UPDATE: REPLACE ETCS, STARTER CUT, AND A/F SENSOR RELAY. *TT | |
| 08012005 Aug 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TROUBLESHOOTING A STALLING ENGINE? TAKE A SNAPSHOT WITH THE HDS. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 705 Jul 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DIAGNOSE ENGINE STALLING WITH ONBOARD SNAPSHOTS. *TT | |
| 07012005 Jul 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STARTS. CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 060105 Jun 2005 | Steering | STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION (SHIMMY) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *JB | |
| 06012005 Jun 2005 | Electrical System | MULTIPLE VSA, VTM-4, AND PGM-FI DTCS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 05162005 May 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE-CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *SC | |
| 05012005 May 2005 | Electrical System | SPEEDOMETER, TACH, OR TEMP GAUGE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *SC | |
| 405 Apr 2005 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEAKS. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 04012005 Apr 2005 | Visibility | REAR WIPER SWEEPS WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IS OK. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 205 Feb 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TIMESERT 12MM HEAD BOLT THREAD REPAIR KIT. *TT | |
| 02012005 Feb 2005 | Tires | FLAT PAX SYSTEM TIRES? REPLACE THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY. *TT | |
| 04080 Jan 2005 | Equipment | AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSIS. ORIGINAL NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT |
Showing 60 of 75 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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