2004 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems
- 42
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 42 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- electrical system · 7 records
- fuel pump · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 5 records
- remove ignition · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
After the sliding door on the driver side stopped working, we was still able to switch off the switch and open/close it manually a few times. The following morning trying to do the same thing it only opened halfway and then wouldnt latch closed as i tried the second time to get it to latch closed the whole door just fell off track. Luckily it happened sitting in my moms driveway. I would hate to have seen what would…
ODI 11246082
Electrical System
My husband went to the store, came back for my 3 year old and i. Turned the car off and came inside for 10 mins, when we came out to leave, the entire car was filled with smoke and fire. The fire department believes it was the seat motor that malfunctioned.
Fire reported
ODI 11204480
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Corrosion within the fuel pump wiring connector and the fuel pump retaining nut was cracked / broken. Customer complaint was stalling while driving, no start condition. Troubleshooting procedure indicated the fuel pump wiring connector was faulty the inspection revealed that the connector was corroded apparently from moisture. This issue is certainly a safety concern considering the faulty connection can cause loss…
ODI 11100130
Electrical System
Hi there, i have issues with ignition cylinder lock system and looks like there was a recall for the model/year of honda odyssey i currently own. I was wondering if the recall missed other batches of honda odyssey vans manufactured during the same time. Electrical system:ignition:switch recall for 2004 honda odyssey thanks, raj
ODI 11092177
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my 2004 honda odyssey would completley stahl without any warning, just shut off.. I got the fuel relay replaced and it still stahled numerous times but started back up soon after.. Almost causing numerous accidents just stopping while driving.. Now my van has stahled and this time it will not restart. I have looked up recalls and found one that made sense for a 2004 honda odyssey for a fuel pump wire…
ODI 11091097
Air Bags · Electrical System
The srs light comes on indiscriminately. Concerned about the air bag and safety relating to it. It could happen driving or while its stationary. Secondly the yellow check engine light is constantly on. Fuel system leak according to a tech. He said it wasn't worth fixing. Thirdly, the door lights and rear courtesy brake light comes on occasionally, but then goes off.
ODI 10926322
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the srs warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v344000, 15v320000, 15v045000 (air bags) and 12v573000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10903852
Electrical System
The key can be removed from the ignition without being in park.
ODI 10882895
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition key remained in the ignition switch, preventing the vehicle from starting. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer's recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
ODI 10786360
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to enter and remove from the ignition switch. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced approximately a year ago under nhtsa campaign number: 12v257000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the failure was not experienced prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 10705294
Electrical System
My wife was driving in the highway all of the sudden the passenger door start, it to beep to my wifes surprise the power door never latched, she had to pull over and bump the door to make it latch. When she came home i checked the door and clearly see the door appear as closed but it does not shut and if you don't bump the door it does not latch at all. Evidently this has been going on for a while but she never had…
ODI 10723877
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed and making a right turn, the horn independently activated. In addition, the window on the passenger side failed to open. The contact mentioned that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the manufacturer frontal air bag recall. The contact also mentioned that an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
ODI 10722298
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. While driving uphill at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made a beeping noise and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle felt as if it were losing power. While driving downhill, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The parking brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle stalled once it stopped. After…
ODI 10638755
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system) in january of 2014. After taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact was informed that because the vehicle was modified due to a handicap the manufacturer was not willing to pay to have the modified hand controls disconnect and reconnected in order to install the remedy. The contact notified the…
ODI 10596429
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the freeway and the internal brake system light come on indicating that was any back brake lights, then while driving the vehicle stop going forward light the transmission went into neutral and then the tcs indicator and the engine light come on and then the 2004 odyssey stopped moving without any indication at all as i was driving in high traffic on a california freeway at approximately 7:30am on my way…
ODI 10563476
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 13v412000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system) had surpassed reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There are no failures at this time. Updated 06/10/14 ma the consumer stated it has been 18 months, and the…
ODI 10577915
Electrical System
The key would frequently fall out of the lock, or get stuck in the lock. A recall was issued for the interlock lever in the ignition switch. We were unable to immediately bring our vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair because it was our sole source of transportation. While i was away in california attending my aunt's memorial, the key to the vehicle failed to function whether in park or otherwise. The tow…
ODI 10537440
Electrical System · Structure
I was coming out of apartment parking lot and suddenly car stopped. I have to towed car to herb chamber of honda in westborough, ma. Technician told me that it is a computer failure. I am not sure why computer fail as before this incident my used not to start after parking. To start i had to insert key and move gear from parking to d1 and move it back to p and it started all the time. I not sure this is a computer…
ODI 10520350
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
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…
ODI 10512108
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). Two months after the repair, the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had been underivable for about two months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10555109
Electrical System
About a month or so before....key would almost get stuck and not be able to start car. Then, it got stuck officially. Stuck!!!!!!!!! It will not turn,move at all. Car is locked up. Curry honda says it requires a new ignition switch. $400.00+ this cannot be the only one seeing as online searches have an incredible amount of honda odysseys requiring ignition switches. *tr
ODI 10504365
Electrical System
Safety recall 12v-573 due to this above recall my vehicle rolled down and damage the neighbor storage shed and my vehicle got damage, the total for both damages are $2,313.94. On 02/082013 i had call american honda automobile division to file a claim and they had turn down my claim# [xxx].. Could you be able to help me with this claim? Thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
Crash reported
ODI 10504636
Electrical System
I was able to remove the key without putting the vehicle gear on park and went for a movie with family. After watching movie, i came back, i put the key and tried to start the vehicle, it didn't start. I couldn't realize that the vehicle is not in park, it was late night, myself and my family was left alone trying to start the vehicle, it was very scary, and later realized and started the vehicle after putting it to…
ODI 10478784
Electrical System · Power Train
Check engine light came up right after a recent refuel and we pulled the vehicle on the side and checked the manual. We tightened the fuel cap but the light did not go away. We took it to the dealer to get it checked up. Upon diagnosis the deal told us that the transmission has gone bad and needs a total transmission replacement. Got a second opinion from two other auto repair shops and they confirmed what dealer…
ODI 10473179
Electrical System
Unsure of exact date this first started occurring, but certainly within the last 12 months. We are able to turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is still engaged in gears other than park (d, n, r) . Typically happens when we pull into a parking place or driveway. Depending on vehicle orientation, car will start to roll if we do not engage parking brake. Several…
ODI 10481169