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2005 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Complaints
68about this part
Share
8%of 830 total for the year
Median mileage
106,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 8% of the 830 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I bought this van and it had a simple problem that we fixed.. It still wouldn't stay running.. I dead on the interstate 3 times.. I dead on a main hwy 5 times.. Had to leave the van in a parking lot 5 times.. Ive had to have it towed to the house bc we cant get it to stay running 3 tims....I believe its one of the recall sincerer .. Maybe.. Or mayb the fuel pump.. But I would love to have what needs to be.. Replaced so I can enjoy my van again...”

NHTSA complaint #11341839, filed 2020-07, 150,000 miles

“When maneuvering in low mileage areas, I.e. Driveways, parking lots, my power steering pump does not assist well, if at all. The vehicle makes a noise similar to an rc car with a dying battery and the steering wheel is almost impossible for me to move. In order to get out of a parking space, it can take me up to 10 or so moves because I cannot get the wheel to turn properly.”

NHTSA complaint #10669624, filed 2015-01, 99,000 miles

“Motor mounts failed. That should not happen with an 8 year old car. Van shook bad enough where I had to pull over because I thought I had a flat tire or something. I didn't panic but it scared me enough where I could see somebody having a accident because of it. Honda wants $1300 to replace, that's not right. Should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10537994, filed 2013-08, 120,000 miles

“I was returning home and after driving on the freeway for approximately 45 minutes of driving at approximately 65 MPH I heard a pop under the hood of my van and began to see smoke. I was unable to accelerate and had to turn on my hazard lights and pull off the freeway at the next exit. Upon taking my vehicle to my mechanic, I was told my transmission had failed.”

NHTSA complaint #10478561, filed 2012-10, 85,050 miles

“I have very low mileage and the transmission seems to be going out. Also the rear main seal has blown. The mechanic says because of the transmission it affect the rear seal. I know Honda has had several issues with its transmissions and they have helped some people and not others. I filed a claim and was denied yet it seems there are issues that are the same as others that have been helped.”

NHTSA complaint #10498274, filed 2013-02, 79,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20262643%
202524355%
20244637%
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 2005 Honda Odyssey

Body and structure
138 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
106 complaints
Steering
99 complaints
Air bags
90 complaints
Engine cooling
87 complaints
Brakes
78 complaints
Electrical system
54 complaints
Other or unknown
47 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Equipment
40 complaints
Tires
33 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
27 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Odyssey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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