2004 Honda Odyssey Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,789miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,789 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Backing out of my driveway in reverse then shifting into drive the Odyssey would continue in reverse. Shifted into drive and the car wouldn't move. Shifted into 2nd gear and the car stated to move, shifted again into drive. Stopped at a traffic light and when I put my foot on the gas the RPM's went flying and the car wouldn't move forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10451612, filed 2012-03, 78,500 miles“Auto repair shop informed me that two motor mounts were broken. Not repairing them could result in the engine dropping and pulling radiator down which would be dangerous and result in a more expensive repair. They informed me that motor mounts are not a maintenance item, like belts, for example. They should not have to be replaced in normal circumstances. They also said they have seen a lot of this exact problem in this generation Honda Odyssey. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444285, filed 2012-01, 95,000 miles“I took our 2004 Odyssey mini van to our Honda dealership for a recall on the ignition switch. While there, the dealership identified three of the four engine mounts were broken, resulting in a $858.78 repair. The dealer claims that the problem is not uncommon in vehicles with 100,000. We've had cars much older than this and have never experienced this problem! If it's not uncommon in Honda odysseys, I think it should be investigated. Perhaps another recall from Honda is due.”
NHTSA complaint #10512108, filed 2013-05, 100,244 miles“I bought this Odyssey from jim coleman Honda in maryland in 2006 with extended warranty. This is 2004 model. The AC worked 2006 but in 2007 it di not work when we needed. I called the Honda and was told that they do not cover AC under the warranty. I took my Odyssey to criswell Honda in germantown in maryland and paid $100.00 for the diagnostic. It worked fine for a week and again no AC. After that we went to india in sep 2007 and rtn in dec 2007. …”
NHTSA complaint #10273851, filed 2009-06, 52,305 miles“My wife was driving home late at night when all of a sudden the check engine light and tcs light come on in her 2004 Honda Odyssey. The van begins to slow down until it will go no faster than 5 MPH. Pulling to the side of the road, she turned off the van then restarted it. She was able to get the last few miles back to our house luckily, and we brought the vehicle to a shop just up the street since it could not make it much further. It turns out the transmission needs to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437588, filed 2011-11, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10053545Aug 9, 2013Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10013616Jan 29, 2008Accelerator pedal hard to press. *eh accelerator pedal feels like it pops when first pressed. Updated 4/1/08.
- 10012650Nov 23, 2005Pcm replacement. *eh pcm replacement for erratic or harsh shifting.
- 10016305May 16, 2005Engine-alternator/no or low output.
- 10016295May 16, 2005Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
- 10015300Feb 16, 2005Dealer request visit for any adverse engine condition with the alternator (no or low output) that is the root cause.
- 10015294Feb 16, 2005Timesert 14mm drain plug thread repair kit.
- 10015292Feb 16, 2005Timesert 12mm head bolt thread repair kit.
- 10014754Jan 16, 2005Alternator condtion.
- 10014527Nov 16, 2004Alternator condition no or low output.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 10% |
| 2005 | 87 | 10% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 44 | 5% |
| 2002 | 42 | 4% |
| 2001 | 28 | 5% |
| 2000 | 29 | 4% |
| 1999 | 35 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 16% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda Odyssey
221 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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