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Questions to ask the seller of a 2005 Honda Odyssey, built from this year's owner complaints and recalls. What to feel, hear and look at on the test drive, with boxes to tick at the car. Honest points to raise on price, from the records and never from guesses. Copy the questions to your phone in one tap.
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Type the asking price and your own offer for the 2005 Honda Odyssey, tick what you found, and get a polite message ready to text or email. Its reasons come from this year's owner complaints, recalls and crash ratings, and never from made up repair prices.
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Will it outlast the loan?
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Crash ratings
NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight. The tests changed for 2011 models, so these stars do not line up with newer ones.
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Fuel economy
The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in. Figures for 2007 and older use the EPA's 2008 method, so they may be lower than the original sticker.
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True cost to own
The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years
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What the 2005 Honda Odyssey costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.
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Every year of the Odyssey
Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Tap a year to open it. The newest 2 are not judged yet. Bars are totals, so older years stand taller; the verdict compares every year at the same age.
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Before you buy this one
Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.
Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.
Fuel system
Jul 28, 2014 · Recall 14E049000
Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
What can happen
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
Fuel system
Mar 14, 2014 · Recall 14V112000
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
What can happen
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Brakes
Oct 22, 2010 · Recall 10V504000
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
What can happen
A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during december 2010. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Body and frame
Feb 23, 2010 · Recall 10V055000
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly.
What can happen
Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Fuel system
Mar 14, 2007 · Recall 07V097000
On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
What can happen
If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Air bags
Aug 1, 2005 · Recall 05V344000
The frontal air bag system has two external impact sensors. On certain mini vans,some sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. If water enters a sensor, corrosion can occur. Corroded sensors could short circuit internally. If sensors fail, the srs warning lamp on the instrument panel will turn on and remain illuminated.
What can happen
Front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in, or loss of, frontal air bag deployment, which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front impact sensors. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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Electrical
Apr 5, 2005 · Recall 05V132000
On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
What can happen
If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Steering
Feb 3, 2005 · Recall 05V039000
On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.
Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.
The fix
Owners were notified by telephone on january 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed to their dealers and have the repairs performed. The recall began on january 25, 2005.
Brakes
Nov 15, 2004 · Recall 04V536000
On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may report the wrong wheel speed to the ABS control unit.
What can happen
The driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors. If an incorrect gap is detected, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. If damage is found, the knuckle will be replaced. If no damage is found, the sensor will be reinstalled correctly. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Jan 24, 2005 to May 26, 2024. 45% name a part that is usually costly to fix.
Owners reported 19 crashes, 9 fires and 32 injuries in these complaints.
Engine155 · 19%Usually costly to fix
Body and frame138 · 17%Usually costly to fix
Transmission and drivetrain106 · 13%Usually costly to fix
What one owner wrote about the engine
I bought the 2005 Odyssey van in 12/2015. It now has 192,426 miles on it. Three or four times every year since I bought it, the engine will suddenly surge when coming to a stop sign or light, with my right foot on the brake pedal, braking and slowing the van for the stop sign or light. The engine revs to about 5000 or 6000 RPMs. It is as if the engine is…
Filed May 26, 2024NHTSA complaint 115908411 of 18 owner quotes
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Every part owners name for the 2005 Honda Odyssey, with their own words about what went wrong.
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5 checks, with a close look at the engine
The bar holds the middle half of the complaints that gave a mileage; the dark mark is the middle one. 221 complaints of 829 gave one. Owners file when something fails, so this shows when problems were reported, not how long the cars last.
EngineCostly55,000 to 105,000 mi
Half of these 39 complaints came between about 55,000 and 105,000 miles, the middle one around 90,000.
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Mileage for 6 more parts, 2 usually costly
The mileage band for every part owners name, and your car's miles laid across them.
Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 9 recalls on file. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the engine. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look hard at the engine. It is usually costly to fix.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the engine.
Start it cold if you can. Listen for knocking or ticking, and watch for warning lights and smoke.
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1.2 times the complaints past 100,000 miles of a typical older year of this model at the same age (43), and most are about costly parts. With only 52 in its first 12 years, that is too few to tell a real problem from chance.
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Owner complaints per model year for the Honda Odyssey, with 2005 highlighted
