2005 Honda Odyssey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Honda Odyssey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,046
- 24 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 84 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 25 reported crashes · 37 injuries · 12 fires
What owners report fails — 2005 Honda Odyssey
- STEERING 84
- AIR BAGS 78
- ENGINE 68
- STRUCTURE:BODY 61
- POWER TRAIN 56
3 recalls on record for the 2005 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 14V112000 · 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 10V504000 · 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCRE
- NHTSA 10V055000 · 2010 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPOR INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2005 Honda Odyssey
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Honda Odyssey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Honda Odyssey reliable?
NHTSA has 1,046 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Honda Odyssey and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (84 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Honda Odyssey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (84), air bags (78), engine (68), structure:body (61). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.