2005 Honda Odyssey Air Conditioner Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- design flaw · 10 records
- conditioner condenser · 8 records
- under warranty · 7 records
- covered under · 6 records
- stopped working · 5 records
- replace condenser · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Conditioner
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 55-65 mph, a rock struck the air conditioner condenser. The contact stated later the air conditioner started blowing hot air instead of cold air. There were no warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the air conditioner condenser was punctured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired.…
ODI 10393879
Air Conditioner
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the air conditioner failed. The dealer advised that the condenser would need to be replaced. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was approximately 44,000 and the current mileage was 44,200.
ODI 10347626
Air Conditioner
This is to file a formal complaint and request honda. I purchased a 2005 honda odyssey counting on its quality and reliability and unfortunately have been disappointed. The air conditioner stopped working after only 3 years and i had to replace the condenser just at 37,000 miles. Better yet i was told by honda dealership that it would not have been covered by warranty anyway because it was caused by 'some road…
ODI 10276787
Air Conditioner
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the air conditioning system was activated. Warm air immediately circulated throughout the air vents in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they found a puncture in the condenser unit. The technician stated that the failure resulted from rocks in damaged roads. The…
ODI 10270191
Air Conditioner
A/c unit (driver side). Condenser had small hole (probably from rock on road). Required replacement. Damage would appear to be related to design weakness--locating equipment in vulnerable spot (front--exposed to common road hazard, e.g., rocks). Repair cost was $750. Dealer agreed to provide free part which saved 50% of this cost--i'm sure this was to appease a long time customer, but this would only be possible…
ODI 10234192
Air Conditioner · Structure
Front grill is designed in a manner that objects can fly through and cause damage to interior parts. A/c condenser was damaged - appearance of a rock shot puncture. *tr
ODI 10233347
Air Conditioner · Equipment
On honda odyssey 2005 model year (potentially other model years too), the flawed placement of air conditioning condenser in the front without any protection cause condenser to fail upon impact from road debris flying into it. When condenser fails and leaks, light smoke is observed. This is a potential fire hazard, not to mention up to $1000 cost incurred to replace the condenser and fix the ac system. Honda needs to…
ODI 10222426
Air Conditioner
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that there is a wide opening on the lower grill of the vehicle. A rock entered the grill and created a hole in the air conditioner condenser, which caused a leak. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the air conditioner condenser. The contact researched the failure and found numerous complaints for this same failure. The failure and current…
ODI 10206489
Air Conditioner
I have twice had my air conditioning condenser go out on my 2005 honda odyssey, once when it was 2 months old and now again as it is three years old (37,000 miles). The dealer says it is from rocks hitting the condenser unit. I feel this is a widespread problem (see http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/honda-odyssey/tjbopfur3svarkhcj), but honda thus far is not addressing it as a recall problem. They are making people…
ODI 10205445
Air Conditioner
Today i am told by local honda dealers service shop that my ac condenser needs to be replaced due to road debris (probably a rock) and the cost will be over $900. I have a 2005 honda odyssey with less than 30,000 miles. Of course this happened when we were out of town and drove home in 95+ degree temperatures. I have seen hundreds of complaints online about the very same complaint. Apparently it is a design flaw…
ODI 10205249
Air Conditioner
Small rock damaged ac condenser. This clearly is the design flaw of the vehicle. There is no protective grill for the fragile ac condenser. It's cost $600 to replace the condenser. *tr
ODI 10205415
Air Conditioner
Dealership telling me that my ac isn't working due to a rock hitting the condenser, & that it wasn't covered under warranty. I did some research on line and have came across dozens & dozens of people that are having the same issue. This is a manufacturer default and they are trying to make us pay the price. *tr
ODI 10202576
Air Conditioner
2005 honda odyssey has wide opening where condenser sits - allowing rocks to damage it. I have had to replace the condenser twice in a 6 month period because of this rock problem. $750.00 to fix. American honda will not admit there is a design flaw nor will they cover the costs. Driving through the desert in 100 degree weather with 3 young children and no a/c is ridiculous. *tr
ODI 10226526
Air Conditioner · Structure
On 07/16/07 my wife drove about 65 miles to a dr. Appointment. When she stopped smoke came from under the hood. She called me and i drove the 65 miles to check the van. The air conditioner was not working so i took the van to the dealer thinking a warranty repair. They told me a object hit the air conditioner coil in front of the radiator and this was not covered under warranty. It cost me $720.35. They advised me…
ODI 10197377
Air Conditioner
A leak in air conditioning system allegedly caused by rock from the highway. The condenser was replaced at a cost of $720. *tr
ODI 10229970
Air Conditioner
Air conditioning (a/c) problem was diagnosed as having a hole in the a/c condenser which honda dealer stated was caused by road debris which was not covered by the warranty. After researching further the obvious cause of this was an engineering design flaw .- the a/c condenser was completely exposed to all the elements of the road with no grille/protection in front of it. Honda should recall these vehicles and…
ODI 10196037
Air Conditioner · Structure
I am the original owner of the 2005 honda odyssey with about 15 k miles. In june we noticed loss of the ac system. Upon a visit to local honda dealer i was told that a rock/road debris punctured the ac condenser and the repair estimate runs about $ 700.00. In a process of calling 5 other local honda dealers trying to get a better pricing, i learned that my case is not that rare as it may sound. I was told that on…
ODI 10207488
Air Conditioner
Air conditioning system failed due to condenser unit poorly designed. Unit was not protected and kept getting holes in it. As per dealer, widespread problem with honda on this vehicle. 2005 honda odyssey. *ak
ODI 10193548
Air Conditioner
Honda odyssey 2005, air conditioner (a/)c condenser just had no visible hole. The dealer claimed only a little pebble could cause a leak. A/c stopped working as all the fluid leake d out, causing lot of environmental damage as a/c was filled with toxic chemicals. It was costing $100, which was a design flaw from honda. All over people were complaining but honda was just riding their high name and making people…
ODI 10196108
Air Conditioner
Air conditioner (a/c ) condenser punctured by rock. Design is poor allowing condenser to be easily punctured by debris. *ak
ODI 10190778
Air Conditioner
2005 odyssey car has less than 30,000 miles. A/c stopped working. Was told debris went under car and punctured condenser. Not covered under warranty. After paying out of pocket for repairs discovered many other similar complaints. Exact same problem with exact same explanation by dealership repair worker. If this is a design flaw, it should be repaired but not out of my pocket. It seems very clear honda is aware of…
ODI 10188217
Air Conditioner
For the second time in the last 16 months a design flaw allowed a rock to damage the air conditioner condenser on the 2005 honda odessey. This repair is $1000 and not covered under warranty.
ODI 10190249
Air Conditioner
I incurred $700 of expense when the air conditioning compressor on my car was punctured by a stone. The compressor is placed in front of an open grill just a few inches above ground level, where it is often damaged by rocks coming up from the road. Honda has had hundreds of such damages, but refuses to take responsibility for the design flaw, even though they have corrected it in 2008 models. *tr
ODI 10200750
Air Conditioner
Air conditioner a/c condenser/compressor punctured, possibly by street debris (rock?). Design flaw. Not adequately protected. Expensive, non-warranted item!*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10186391
Air Conditioner
The air conditioner a/c on my 2005 honda odyssey stopped working. I took vehicle to the dealer, who said a rock had hit the condenser and caused a hole. This was not covered by warranty and will cost between $800 and $1000 to fix. Honda stated that it was not under warranty because it was caused by an outside influence ie the rock. There was no protection for the condenser as it was located near two big holes for…
ODI 10185976