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2005 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 7% of all 830 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 5 fires. Median mileage at failure: 107,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
62
7% of 830
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
107,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2005, latest Nov 9, 2023.

2005 Honda Odyssey electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter42005 Q22007 Q12011 Q12012 Q32014 Q32016 Q42019 Q32022 Q2
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2023 Q4; peak 2005 Q3 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Honda Odyssey

  1. NHTSA 05V132000Apr 5, 2005Electrical System1,923 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers

    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.

    Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.

    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.

Electrical System complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200562 (7%)
  2. 200648 (7%)
  3. 200767 (8%)
  4. 200836 (7%)
  5. 200922 (11%)
  6. 201037 (15%)
  7. 201168 (29%)
  8. 201244 (18%)
  9. 201316 (8%)
  10. 201434 (11%)
  11. 201533 (16%)
  12. 201639 (14%)
  13. 20176 (15%)
  14. 2018259 (26%)
  15. 2019224 (23%)
  16. 2020164 (35%)
  17. 202154 (38%)
  18. 202234 (25%)
  19. 202330 (30%)
  20. 202448 (45%)
  21. 2025203 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 107,000 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has the most electrical complaints (259), compared with 62 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Odyssey concerns the electrical: 05V132000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.