Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 829 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E049000 Aftermarket Fuel Pump may give False Fuel Readings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V112000 Fuel Pump Cover may Crack and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V504000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V055000 POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V097000 FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V344000 FRONTAL AIR BAG IMPACT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V132000 FUSE BOX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V039000 STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V536000 HONDA/REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 138 complaints
- Power Train 106 complaints
- Steering 99 complaints
- Air Bags 90 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 87 complaints
- Engine 68 complaints
Of the 829 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 829 complaints, owners report 32 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Honda Odyssey has a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns, with major concerns around the fuel system, brakes, and structure. While the number of complaints is relatively high, specific failures aren't consistently pointed out, leading to average reliability overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | Unknown | $500–$800 | common |
| Power sliding doors | Unknown | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Steering column | Unknown | $400–$700 | 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 fluid flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Engine air filter replacement
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel gauge issues
- Brake pedal dropping
- Steering instability
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.