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2004 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Complaints
50about this part
Share
9%of 585 total for the year
Median mileage
110,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Honda Odyssey, 9% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had 2000 Honda Odyssey in 120000 mile had check engine on with code 0740 the mechanic told me is better to sale it then I buy Honda Odyssey 2004 after 5 months with 137000 mile have the same code and check engine on I love Honda car but it seems there is a part in transmission it is not working properly can you explain to me what should I do ?”

NHTSA complaint #11342453, filed 2020-07, 135,000 miles

“I stopped behind a car waiting to merge from a parking lot to highway 193. The car ahead pulled out a little. Then apparently changing his mind, he backed up into me. I had not pulled forward, but he still totaled my car. Surprisingly, my airbags did not inflate. The collision bent my hood, cracked the grill, broke the bumper.”

NHTSA complaint #11042922, filed 2017-11, 200,000 miles

“I took the van to the dealership for and oil change and its 60,000 mile check up. I was told two of the engine mounts are cracked and/or broken. About $900 to replace both of them. Upon looking on the internet, it seems this is a very common problem for Honda odysseys at about that mileage around that year. With so many with the problem, there should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10553225, filed 2013-11, 60,280 miles

“While coming to a stop for vehicles stopped at the traffic light at the end of my street, I rear-ended an oil truck in front of me. My driver's side airbag deployed as I applied the brakes to stop, causing me to lose control and hit the oil truck. My vehicle was totaled and my injuries were not severe.”

NHTSA complaint #10576025, filed 2014-03, 149,000 miles

“Have owned this oddysey since 2008 and the vehicle at that time had around 40,000 miles. At that time I had to replace the front engine mount. Las week I went to the dealer for 90k service and they tell me I need to replace both the front right and front middle mount again!!!. So these mounts last 40 to 50k miles at max, outrageous for a brand like Honda. I will cost me now 800$ to replace these 2.”

NHTSA complaint #10565634, filed 2014-02, 93,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262646%
202523955%
20244436%
20231514%
20221511%
20212618%
20207114%
201913514%
201819019%
20171026%
20169334%
20155426%
20145919%
20136933%
20123916%
20112511%
20104618%
20093417%
2008408%
2007587%
20067411%
2005688%
2004509%
2003324%
2002273%
200191%
200091%
199992%
199834%
199611%

Other parts of the 2004 Honda Odyssey

Transmission and drivetrain
221 complaints
Air bags
111 complaints
Body and structure
55 complaints
Electrical system
53 complaints
Fuel system
24 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
24 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Vehicle speed control
23 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Seats
22 complaints
Seat belts
18 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology