2005 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has 829 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (2003–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Odyssey's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
829
NHTSA owner complaints
9
Recall campaigns
19
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2005 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 model year, filed between 2005 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 138 | 17% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 106 | 13% |
| Steering | 99 | 12% |
| Air bags | 90 | 11% |
| Engine & cooling | 87 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 77 | 9% |
| Engine | 68 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 54 | 7% |
2005 Honda Odyssey recalls
9 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2005 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V536000 | Nov 15, 2004 | Service brakes — antilock / wheel speed sensor | On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (abs) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may report the wrong wheel speed to the abs control unit. |
| 05V039000 | Feb 3, 2005 | Steering — column | On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control. |
| 05V132000 | Apr 5, 2005 | 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. |
| 05V344000 | Aug 1, 2005 | Air bags — frontal / sensor/control module-inactive | The frontal air bag system has two external impact sensors. On certain mini vans,some sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. If water enters a sensor, corrosion can occur. Corroded sensors could short circuit internally. If sensors fail, the… |
| 07V097000 | Mar 14, 2007 | Fuel system — 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. |
| 10V055000 | Feb 23, 2010 | Body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate | 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… |
| 10V504000 | Oct 22, 2010 | Service brakes — 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… |
| 14V112000 | Mar 14, 2014 | Fuel system — 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. |
| 14E049000 | Jul 28, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing… |
How the 2005 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 940 | 15 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2004 | 585 | 13 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2005 (this page) | 829 | 9 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 | 703 | 4 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2007 | 830 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2005 Honda Odyssey
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 9 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2005 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has 829 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (2003–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Odyssey's typical year.
What are the most common 2005 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Honda Odyssey are body structure (138), powertrain / transmission (106), steering (99), air bags (90). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda Odyssey, including 04V536000 (service brakes — antilock / wheel speed sensor) and 05V039000 (steering — column). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2005 Honda Odyssey compare with the 2004 and 2006 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2004 has 585 complaints and 13 recalls (avoid); the 2006 has 703 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid). The 2005 has 829 complaints and 9 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2005 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.