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2005 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 21% of all 830 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 85,050 miles.

Engine complaints
172
21% of 830
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
85,050 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2005, latest May 26, 2024.

2005 Honda Odyssey engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92005 Q12007 Q32009 Q32011 Q32013 Q32015 Q22017 Q42021 Q2
172 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2024 Q2; peak 2011 Q1 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Odyssey model year

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

  1. 2005172 (21%)
  2. 2006156 (22%)
  3. 2007120 (14%)
  4. 200880 (16%)
  5. 200946 (23%)
  6. 201066 (26%)
  7. 201133 (14%)
  8. 201253 (22%)
  9. 201384 (40%)
  10. 201477 (25%)
  11. 201558 (28%)
  12. 2016103 (38%)
  13. 201711 (28%)
  14. 2018245 (25%)
  15. 2019188 (19%)
  16. 202082 (17%)
  17. 202130 (21%)
  18. 202219 (14%)
  19. 202315 (15%)
  20. 202440 (37%)
  21. 2025206 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?
NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,050 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has the most engine complaints (245), compared with 172 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Odyssey is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.