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 · Unknown Or Other
2005 honda with 72k mi now exhibiting the classic "shuddering" issue...i.e. Between 30-35 and 40-45mph in eco mode. The car literally shakes during acceleration until 50mph. We also experience humming from the transmission. It looks like several complaints regarding the same issue have been posted on the link below http://www.odysseytransmission.com//problemcases?msgid=510. Honda's response is quite disappointing…
ODI 10568333
Engine · Power Train
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. *tr
ODI 10498274
Power Train
The van is having transmission shudder issues when driving at about 30 to 40 mph. No warning lights on the dash board yet. *tr
ODI 10491534
Power Train · Seats · Wheels
When vehicle shifts from 2nd to 3rd, there is a delay(grind). A and b pillars are week and produce a whistling noise starting at 35 mph. The rear bench (the bigger part of the split bench) will not latch down to the floor. Pax run flat tires are deflating with no age or puncture related problems. All of these are safety hazards. Rear lift gate struts failed and will not lift up rear door and can cause the door to…
ODI 10493762
Power Train
Transmission buzzes and shifts at 11 mph when not needing to do so. *tr
ODI 10550699
Engine · Power Train
Had our 05 odyssey ex-l in for standard servicing and was told rear and passenger side motor mounts required replacing (at a cost of $1200+)! Van experiences noticeable noise and vibration as is shifts in and out of the eco phase of engine operation. I have never owned a vehicle that required motor mount replacement and after research, a service bulletin was apparently issued back in 2006 on this issue. This appears…
ODI 10479987
Power Train
Without warning, on a busy interstate in birmingham, al while traveling to florida on vacation, my vehicle's transmission burned up and gave out. There was no warning light, no hint of an issue prior to it failing, and a transmission flush and fill was performed at 60,000 miles two years ago, per the recommended interval by honda. I had to pull over two lanes to the shoulder in rush hour traffic at full speed with…
ODI 10467741
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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. *tr
ODI 10478561
Power Train
MOTOR SURGES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *TR
ODI 10468011
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I want people to know that honda now has a software fix for shuddering transmission problems and shaking. Our 2005 odyssey touring would shake between 35-45 mph. We had the transmission serviced several time and never had a broken engine mount. Honda just came out with this fix in late june 2012 and it seems to have solved our problem. Our honda garage installed this software update for free even though we now have…
ODI 10465693
Engine · Power Train · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. This is distracting as well as uncomfortable. Recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. The worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. We have had this van…
ODI 10460597
Power Train
I'd been experiencing symptoms of judder for over 3 years that i have been driving odyssey. It's rare and hard to replicate, so never bothered taking to honda dealership or any other mechanic. I recently learned that honda had a service bulletin but i was not aware of the same. It basically means honda knew about the problem and there were other owners who had experienced similar problem. (per honda it's a service…
ODI 10605998
Power Train
The consumer is experiencing problems with the transmission. When the vehicle is going 45 mph or greater the rpm's drops down to about 1400 rpm's. When shifting into over drive. The engine begins to vibrates and will continue up to 55 mph. When accelerating above 55 mph the problem disappears. Owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer and has also contacted the manufacturer. Neither has a solution to this problem.…
ODI 10449461
Power Train
Just bought a 2005 honda odyssey. Right off the lot got on the freeway and the check engine light came on and started shuttering and slipping . Very unhappy , slapped down $4000 as a down payment and financed the rest. Now i own a van that has major problems and no cash to fix it. Haven't even had it for a day and it already has transmission problems. Need honda to fix it at their expense. Their impeccable…
ODI 10442824
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. *TR
ODI 10439811
Engine · Power Train
When the car is about 45-50 mph the engine shutters. It feels like i'm driving over railroad tracks. The car also shutters when the eco light comes on. I've been told that the torque converter is failing and that it is a known failure in this model and year. Honda needs to do a recall on this because this is a defective transmission. *tr
ODI 10627763
Power Train
While casually accelerating from a stop, the transmission will start shuttering somewhere between 15 and 35 miles per hour. In order to get the transmission to stop shuttering, i must press down harder on the accelerator to get the van to shift to a higher gear. *tr
ODI 10424412
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2005 honda odyssey touring. There is a strong shuddering and shake when i reach the speeds of 20-30 mph. This also happens when the eco mode engages. I have also noticed that i am not getting the same fuel economy with this issue. I am hesitant to call honda with my vin. For the fact of them deleting any recall or problems with my van. After reading many articles about honda owners experiencing the same…
ODI 10584553
Power Train
I have a 2005 honda odyssey exl and it has a severe vibration when operating in the eco mode. Research online shows the known cause is premature failure of the rear engine mount. There are literally thousands of forums and complaints for the identical problem. Honda has not issued a recall and the repair cost is $650. *tr
ODI 10340868
Power Train
Rebuild transmission due to worn out differential bearings that caused the transmission fluids to break the axel seal and leak a lot of fluid which could of destroyed transmission all together.
ODI 10394533
Power Train
Vehicle vibrates while driving at low speed and engine rpm. *tr
ODI 10442459
Power Train
When the car reaches a speed of 30-40 miles an hour the eco gear kicks in causing the car to vibrate and shake under the car in the transmission area. I have been told by the dealer that it was motor mounts, torque converter, wheel alignment, etc. I have found a class action suit that was filed in california. I want to be add to that lawsuit if possible. *tr
ODI 10555759
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle began exhibiting unusual vibrations while driving at approximate speeds of 35-40 mph. The vehicle was taken to a local transmission shop where the contact was informed that the drive train needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no longer an active warranty on the vehicle. The vehicle had…
ODI 10327039
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Have had a few problems since purchased van new. First problem around "08 is a vibrating-shuddering felt in steering wheel. At about 35- 45 mph and just before the "econo" would kick in, i would feel the vibrating start. If i increase my speed quickly and get on up to about 50mph, it would stop. Thought it needed a tune-up..did that-still vibrated. Thought it was transmission-had it flushed-still vibrated. It wasn't…
ODI 10504061
Exhaust System · Power Train
I am a member of the 05' honda odyssey growling club. I started having a vibration - growling noise in the driveline @ 60 to 70 mph and @ 2000 rpm. This started 7 months after ownership and 9900 miles later. I have also noticed on the forums that may other complaints on this same item - i have taken into shop three times and both dealerships state that all the noises are normal. Sound appears to get louder - is that…
ODI 10156194