2005 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 50
- 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 50 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 5 records
- torque converter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
We are the only owner of the van bought brand new from a honda dealer. At approximately 145k miles the engine light came on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The local dealers wanted a small fortune to repair it, more than the car was worth it. I learned that it is a typical problem with those honda odysseys. The car…
ODI 11156867
Power Train
The vehicle starts shaking during lower speed limits. It seems to stop once the vehicle goes faster past the lower gears.
ODI 11090941
Power Train
While driving, the transmission would shake the whole vehicle and i have to reduce the gas and then accelerate again to end the shakening.now, the transmission makes a grinding noise and shakes worst
ODI 11121799
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
We have owned out dark blue 2005 honda odyssey for approximately 5 years. Recently, i am finding that the paint along the roof and side/front trim panels is chipping away. I have attempted to sand some of the bed spots and paint /protect again, but it is no use. The problem seems to be with the base layer below the blue paint. I have seen where this was identified, but i do not know where to go for more information…
ODI 10936379
Power Train
I am the original owner of a 2005 honda odyssey. In 2014, while driving up hill on the grapevine in gorman, ca i hit the gas to accelerate, but nothing happened. The speedometer did not move. It was stuck on 40mps. I tried pushing on the gas, but that did nothing. It was as if the transmission was just not working. I started to loose power as was able to pull over by divine intervention. Thank you aaa for towing me…
ODI 10881866
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda oddysey. While driving up an incline at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. It was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The approxmate failure mileage was 144,400.
ODI 10881788
Power Train
Travel at high speed iaw speed limits and traffic flow, noticed surging (like slipping) from transmission, noticed drive indicator blinking, engine revs surging with transmission surges. I hope to make nearest safe area to pull over (rest plaza less than 7 miles away) got 4 miles. Had reduced speed to relieve stress on transmission and engine. Speed continued to reduce suddenly to below 45 mph before i was able to…
ODI 10732442
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The contact had to turn the ignition to the off position in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes and transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin…
ODI 10705689
Power Train
Complete transmission failure due to internal heat build-up and gear disintegration. *tr
ODI 10641662
Power Train
Bought our 2nd odyssey in may 2014. Used. 153000miles. Took to honda dealer to make sure all service was up to date. Oil and transmission fluid changed. They said everything was good despite a shudder we felt at 40 45 mph. Driving in july on a 12 hr family trip and we hear a high pitched whine only upon acceleration. The transmission failed. Left us stranded 14 hrs from home. Had to borrow a van from a family member…
ODI 10615965
Power Train
Our 2005 honda odyssey had a transmission failure on the way out of town from georgia to florida over the 4th of july weekend. On wednesday we just had an o2 sensor and recall work (master cylinder & one other issue) completed at a honda dealer in georgia. I then took it down the street to get two new tires put on the vehicle at a tire service center. They checked the vehicle out for travel, gave us the green light…
ODI 10609124
Power Train
The transmission has been whining since 75000k. It failed completely at 142000 miles. Here's what finally killed it, i was making a u turn in a parking lot at my kid's school. I had to have it towed back to the house. This transmission has been a total liability for me and my family. Now we're in a major pickle. *tr
ODI 10605069
Electrical System · Power Train
The vehicle started to redline. The speedometer quit working. The check engine light came on. The d light started blinking. No power was going to the wheels. We pulled over, came to a stop, and shut of the engine. There was smoke. *tr
ODI 10595656
Power Train
Cruising at highway speeds, vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. Added gas increased engine rpm and finally, smoke appeared and the vehicle was pulled over. Was towed to the nearest shop and told that the transmission fluid blew out of itself but could not identify the leak. Shop refilled transmission fluid and sent us on our way. 10 miles down the road, it happened again and this time i didn't rev the engine hard…
ODI 10582842
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission on my 2005 honda odyssey has to replaced and honda is claiming that is normal for a transmission to go at 100000 miles. The car drives fine for short distances but then after long distances it goes 5 miles an hour and revs really high. It was towed to honda where they told me nothing was wrong. I asked them to drain the fluid and replace it. They did that then drove it around and drained it again…
ODI 10578268
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My wife had a doctor's appointment and was waiting in the office. She has parked the car in parking lot. After sometime all of a sudden car's alarm went off. All from doctor's office rushed out to parking lot to see what happened. She noticed some smoke coming out under the hood. And within seconds car caught fire and burnt. Whole front of the car burnt completely. Insurance company has called it a total loss. I'm…
Fire reported
ODI 10568321
Power Train
On grade or when accelerating slowly between 25-30 mph the vehicle shakes violently. This seams to be a common issue, and still no recalls have been made. Many say it is caused by a faulty torque converter on models from 05-08. *tr
ODI 10564893
Engine · Power Train
Where do i start....original owner, purchased brand new. No problems for about 3-4 years, and then: transmission whine, took in to dealer off and on for several years, could never identify issue, they said. But as soon as the drivetrain warranty expired, miraculously, they identified it, and now say i need a new transmission. Motor mounts found to have cracked; problem is very common per internet forums, but honda…
ODI 10558471
Engine · Power Train · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Power steering does not work well at low speeds (i.e. Parking and turning corners). Vehicle is hard to turn and could result in crash. Also, rear motor has failed, which could result in undesirable shifting of transmission. *tr
ODI 10548235
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission trouble happens when first started in the morning. Has shifting problems at every speed. Will never go into top gear until vehicle has warmed up, is turned off, and turned back on. Then shifts normally. Replacing with new ecm (engine control module) did not fix. Was told to replace the mounts too, did not fix either. *tr
ODI 10562319
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I purchase this vehicle new from dealer with minimal problems until about 85,000 mile when my wife was driving the vehicle on the highway at 65 mph the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably and she was barely able to get to the shoulder of the road. I drove the vehicle for two day and could not replicate this problem i had the tires balanced to ensure that this was not the issue. My sister-in-law drove the car and…
ODI 10535586
Power Train
I was driving 50-55mph on the highway, when my engine malfunction and blinking "d" indicator came on, i took it to a mechanic and immediately he told me he had other honda come in with the same problem, he told me it was a problem with the transmission, and it was something frequently in model year from 1999-2006, and that honda was ignoring the problem, please help i have a 2005 honda odyssey and it giving the same…
ODI 10523572
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was a 2005 honda odyssey. I was traveling with my two children on the highway, going 75 mph and suddenly saw a flume of smoke behind my car. I notice the rpm jumped and i stepped on the brake immediately. It smelled like some liquid was burning. Pull the car over onto the side of the interstate and look to find smoke coming from under the hood and the transmission fluid had leaked and sprayed all over…
ODI 10515996
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
The throttle goes to idle setting while driving and does not respond to the gas pedal. The problem is intermittent. The throttle responds again after about a minute after the problem occurs. *tr
ODI 10504725
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car jerks violently when shifting from one gear to another. On december 27, car stopped shifting and stalled on the freeway at night with my family in it. It stopped changing gear while i was going up hill and had to be towed. Luckily i was able to guide it out of the freeway traffic. Car was usually serviced at a honda dealership. *tr
ODI 10567512