Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Honda Odyssey has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 585 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V045000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V353000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V412000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V573000 Ignition Interlock may Deform Allowing Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V420000 HONDA/FUEL PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V176000 HONDA/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 221 complaints
- Air Bags 111 complaints
- Structure 55 complaints
- Electrical System 53 complaints
- Engine 50 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 24 complaints
Of the 585 complaints on file, 41 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 585 complaints, owners report 45 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Honda Odyssey has 585 complaints and 13 recall campaigns, indicating notable issues. Frequent causes include powertrain and airbag concerns. Data suggests a lower-than-average reliability due to these prevalent issues; however, the Odyssey benefits from limited modern safety features, explaining the airbag recalls. The evidence supports a cautious ownership outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–150,000 miles | $200–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid services
- Coolant flushes
- Fuel system cleaning
- Tire rotations and balances
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or grinding
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical failures
- Engine stalling
- Frequent gear shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.