Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 102,936 miles.

Which Honda Odyssey year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2019 Honda Odyssey has the most fuel system complaints (184), compared with 41 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda Odyssey concern the fuel system: 14V112000 and 07V097000.

2005 Honda Odyssey Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 5% of all 830 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. Median mileage at failure: 102,936 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 41; 5% of 830
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 102,936 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2005 Honda Odyssey fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2005, latest Aug 4, 2020.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Aug 2020; peak Jul 2013 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Honda Odyssey

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 07V097000Mar 14, 2007Fuel System166,561 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Fuel System complaints by Odyssey model year

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

200541 (5%)
200629 (4%)
200723 (3%)
200819 (4%)
20098 (4%)
201023 (9%)
20114 (2%)
201211 (4%)
201310 (5%)
201415 (5%)
20157 (3%)
201619 (7%)
20173 (8%)
2018106 (11%)
2019184 (19%)
202030 (6%)
20215 (4%)
20224 (3%)
20232 (2%)
20245 (5%)
202521 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 102,936 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2019 Honda Odyssey has the most fuel system complaints (184), compared with 41 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda Odyssey concern the fuel system: 14V112000 and 07V097000.