2005 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
65/100
#8 most-complained of 21 Odyssey years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has 830 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #8 highest of 21 Odyssey model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (172 complaints, 21% of the total). Complaints report 19 crashes, 9 fires, and 32 injuries.
- Complaints
- 830
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 19 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 32 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2005 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine172 (21%)
- Structure & Body160 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain106 (13%)
- Steering99 (12%)
- Airbags90 (11%)
- Brakes86 (10%)
- Other86 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires64 (8%)
- Electrical System62 (7%)
- Fuel System41 (5%)
2005 Honda Odyssey recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V112000Mar 14, 2014Fuel System886,815 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
- NHTSA 10V504000Oct 22, 2010Brakes471,820 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Risk: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 10V055000Feb 23, 2010Structure & Body21,776 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly.
Risk: Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.
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 honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
2005 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Honda Odyssey ranks #8 of 21 among Odyssey model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 830 complaints and 8 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (172 complaints), structure & body (160 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (106 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 74,210 miles.
- Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda Odyssey, most recently reported 2014, covering fuel system, brakes, structure & body, and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
- EPA rates the 2005 Honda Odyssey at 19.5 MPG combined (17 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.