The Lemon Index2005 Honda Odyssey.
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is worse than average by owner complaints: 231 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 192, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 19 to 20 mpg combined. The best Honda Odyssey year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 830 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Honda Odyssey year. 2005 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 37K to 112K miles on the car (673 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 50K–129K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 63K–116K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 36K–88K miles
Recalls 9
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
- brakes 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES.
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- body structure 2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE.
- fuel system, gasoline 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER.
- airbags 2005
THE FRONTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM HAS TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS.
- electrical 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER.
- steering 2005
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- service brakes, air 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) USES A SENSOR ON EACH WHEEL TO DETECT WHEEL SPEED.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 155 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Consumer and/or dealer complained of an oil leak originating from an area other than a faulty…
- One or both power sliding doors squeaks, creaks, rattles, clunks, or pops when you drive over…
- Middle seat will not unlatch
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedStabilus rear liftgate struts failing2012
- ClosedUnexpected closing of power liftgate2008–2010
- ClosedUnexpected closing of power liftgate2008
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Small rock damaged ac condenser. This clearly is the design flaw of the vehicle. There is no protective grill for the fragile ac condenser. It's cost $600 to replace the condenser.
2005 Honda Odyssey owner · NHTSA complaint 10205415
More owner reports
2005 Honda Odyssey has problems with the back up sensor system.
NHTSA complaint 10117689
Air conditioner (a/c ) condenser punctured by rock. Design is poor allowing condenser to be easily punctured by debris.
NHTSA complaint 10190778
Quick answers
Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 192; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Odyssey year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2005 Honda Odyssey problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (19%), equipment & accessories (14%) and body structure (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have?
9 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Honda Odyssey get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2005 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 37,000 and 112,200 miles. The middle report was at 74,200 miles, from 673 complaints.
Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2005 Honda Odyssey cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Honda Odyssey year is better than the 2005?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2013 and 2010.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works