2005 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 829 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2005 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Structural Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 155 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 138 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 106 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 99 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 90 | 8 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 77 | 5 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 57 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 54 | — | 4 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 43 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 40 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 27 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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I bought the 2005 Odyssey van in 12/2015. It now has 192,426 miles on it. Three or four times every year since I bought it, the engine will suddenly surge when coming to a stop sign or light, with my right foot on the brake pedal, braking and slowing the van for the stop sign or …
The engine VCM system is burning oil and destroying emissions systems on the vehicle. Catalytic converters are mainly affected as burned oil goes through the exhaust system. The check engine light comes on and the the engine starts to misfire and very abrupt engine vibrations mak…
The transmission was making noise and missing and the vehicle was not picking up speed.
I Purchased Cooper Evolution M+S 235/65 R16 tires that I purchased from Tire kingdom at 220 Linto BLVD Delray Beach FL. 33444. The set of tires have low miles on them and tread wear is great. When I got the tires I felt a vibration in the tires from the front pretty quickly. I ha…
The contact owns a Dorel Disney Baby Car Seat, Model Name: Light ‘N Comfy 35, Manufactured Date: August 06, 2021, installed in a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while placing the car seat onto the base in the vehicle, the car seat would not latch securely. The manufacturer…
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey. About 6 months ago the drivers side sliding door fell off the tracks. This happened while we were trying to close the door but it would not slide at all. We were out at a restaurant and it was imperative that the door had to be shut because it was not…
The sliding doors would not open by any of the control switches and would not open manually to allow persons seated in back two rows to exit in emergency.
Van turns off while driving after front lights is turn on or radio with charging a phone
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warni…
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the battery would intermittently drain overnight while the vehicle was turned off. The contact had taken the vehicle to several dealers including New Century Honda (1235 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204), AutoNation H…
While servicing the timing components I notice the timing belt not damage. But the tensioner was out of place with a bolt broken and the other was missing like it was never bolted
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to her residence. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle wa…
I haven’t had the 2005 Honda Odyssey ex for a year and the transmission won’t shift into higher gears and when it does it jumps
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES-FAILED VA SAFETY INSPECTION
ON 05 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING AT 170,000 THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME SO POWERLESS. WONT SHIFT. LET IT COOL DOWN EVEN WITH A EXTRA TRANNY COOLER AND CLEANED THE SYLENOIDS AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID DID A FLUSH TO. IT STILL IS GUTTLESS. I HAVE DONE EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS TO…
TRANSMISSION FLUID BLEW OUT AND HAD GAVE ME NO POWER . SMELLS BUT HAVE RINSED/FLUSHED THE LINES AND TRANNY THROUGH ALREADY,PLUS INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER RADIATOR NO ISSUES AND DROVE AWHILE THEN GO DRIVE AROUND SOME MORE ALLL GOOD THEN I GO UP A HILL AND BOOM AND IT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LYNNWOOD HONDA (22020 HWY 99, EDMONDS, WA 98026) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
YES WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS MISSING A FEW FUSES, MY BACK LEFT DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE ON MY CAR DISPLAY IT ALWAYS SHOWS THAT THE BACK LEFT DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. ALSO THE CAR WAS MISSING A BREAK PAD ON THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. IT'S ALSO MISSING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE DV…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S …
2005 ODYSSEY TOURING MODEL BEARINGS WEAR AND COME LOOSE CAUSING ROD KNOCKING
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2005 Honda Odyssey
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2005 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2005 Honda Odyssey has 829 NHTSA owner complaints, 19 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (155 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Odyssey?▾
#1: Engine Problems (155 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (138 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (106 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2005 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has 19 crash-related complaints and 9 fire reports out of 829 total NHTSA complaints. 32 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2005 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has notable issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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