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Honda Odyssey 2005–2010 problems by year and mileage

3rd generation (RL3/RL4)

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The 2005 Honda Odyssey

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Median failure report
74,000 mi
Complaints filed
830
Recalls naming this year
8

Most reported on the 2005

  1. Body structure138 reports · median 82,000 mi
  2. Transmission and driveline106 reports · median 85,000 mi
  3. Steering99 reports · median 53,000 mi

8 recall campaigns name the 2005: Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components; Structure — body. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

The 2006 Honda Odyssey

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Median failure report
65,000 mi
Complaints filed
703
Recalls naming this year
3

Most reported on the 2006

  1. Steering127 reports · median 50,000 mi
  2. Body structure101 reports · median 78,000 mi
  3. Transmission and driveline87 reports · median 92,000 mi

3 recall campaigns name the 2006: Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components; Equipment — other. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

The 2007 Honda Odyssey

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Median failure report
55,000 mi
Complaints filed
830
Recalls naming this year
4

Most reported on the 2007

  1. Hydraulic brake circuit139 reports · median 18,000 mi
  2. Body structure134 reports · median 70,000 mi
  3. Steering109 reports · median 54,000 mi

4 recall campaigns name the 2007: Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Electrical system — software; Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

The 2008 Honda Odyssey

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Median failure report
50,000 mi
Complaints filed
499
Recalls naming this year
4

Most reported on the 2008

  1. Body structure123 reports · median 70,000 mi
  2. Hydraulic brake circuit88 reports · median 9,500 mi
  3. Brakes62 reports · median 66,000 mi

4 recall campaigns name the 2008: Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Electrical system — software; Structure — body. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

The 2009 Honda Odyssey

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Median failure report
64,000 mi
Complaints filed
198
Recalls naming this year
3

Most reported on the 2009

  1. Body structure63 reports · median 65,000 mi
  2. Engine34 reports
  3. Electrical system20 reports

3 recall campaigns name the 2009: Fuel system, gasoline — delivery; Structure — body; Parking brake — driveline. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

The 2010 Honda Odyssey

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Median failure report
62,000 mi
Complaints filed
255
Recalls naming this year
1

Most reported on the 2010

  1. Body structure54 reports · median 83,000 mi
  2. Engine46 reports · median 105,000 mi
  3. Electrical system31 reports

1 recall campaign names the 2010: Fuel system, gasoline — delivery. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.

Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. The 2005 reports latest and the 2008 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2005 has had 3 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.

The short answer

“Is the 2005–2010 Honda Odyssey reliable?”

Median of reported failures
61,000 mi
90% of reports came by
145,000 mi
Reports with mileage
2,677
Recalls
13

Most reported

  1. Body structure18.5% of complaints · median 72,000 mi
  2. Steering11.5% of complaints · median 50,000 mi
  3. Hydraulic brake circuit11.0% of complaints · median 18,000 mi

When each system fails ↓

Documented problems

What each one is ↓

Owners filed 3,315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005–2010 Honda Odyssey; body structure leads with 18.5% of them, and half of the 2,677 that record an odometer reading came by 61,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 30,000 and 101,000 miles.

Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

How many miles does a 2005–2010 Honda Odyssey last?

Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2005–2010 Honda Odyssey, half of the 2,677 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 61,000 miles and 90% by 145,000 miles.

246 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 58 past 200,000 — each one proof that an Odyssey reached that mileage, not that it failed there.

Figure 1 · Honda Odyssey 2005–2010 · 2,677 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 209 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Honda Odyssey 2005–2010Histogram of 2,677 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 209 complaints, 7.8 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 30,000 and 101,000 miles. A further 58 complaints, 2.2 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 61,111.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 58 complaints (2.2%), plotted separately
10%
7,594
25%
30,000
Median
61,111
75%
100,800
90%
145,000

Tallest bin: 209 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 2,677 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0002097.8%
5,000–10,000983.7%
10,000–15,000953.5%
15,000–20,000833.1%
20,000–25,000933.5%
25,000–30,000883.3%
30,000–35,0001013.8%
35,000–40,0001174.4%
40,000–45,0001053.9%
45,000–50,000963.6%
50,000–55,0001094.1%
55,000–60,000923.4%
60,000–65,0001023.8%
65,000–70,000923.4%
70,000–75,000793.0%
75,000–80,000923.4%
80,000–85,000813.0%
85,000–90,000732.7%
90,000–95,000793.0%
95,000–100,000742.8%
100,000–105,000933.5%
105,000–110,000451.7%
110,000–115,000592.2%
115,000–120,000311.2%
120,000–125,000511.9%
125,000–130,000441.6%
130,000–135,000441.6%
135,000–140,000401.5%
140,000–145,000381.4%
145,000–150,000281.0%
150,000–155,000381.4%
155,000–160,000180.7%
160,000–165,000250.9%
165,000–170,000230.9%
170,000–175,000220.8%
175,000–180,000100.4%
180,000–185,000250.9%
185,000–190,00070.3%
190,000–195,000130.5%
195,000–200,00070.3%
200,000+582.2%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Common Odyssey problems, and when they happen

Figure 2 · Honda Odyssey 2005–2010

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Hydraulic brake circuit364 reports18,0005,500–34,000Hydraulic brake circuit: 364 reports, median 18,000 miles, middle half 5,500 to 34,000 miles.
  2. Steering382 reports50,00034,000–85,000Steering: 382 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 34,000 to 85,000 miles.
  3. Engine and its cooling system224 reports52,00020,000–80,000Engine and its cooling system: 224 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 20,000 to 80,000 miles.
  4. Transmission and driveline353 reports70,00040,000–102,000Transmission and driveline: 353 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 102,000 miles.
  5. Body structure613 reports72,00044,000–110,000Body structure: 613 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 44,000 to 110,000 miles.
  6. Electrical system245 reports91,00050,000–140,000Electrical system: 245 reports, median 91,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 140,000 miles.
  7. Engine320 reports100,00075,000–129,000Engine: 320 reports, median 100,000 miles, middle half 75,000 to 129,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

All systems in a table
Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Body structure61318.5%72,00044,000–110,000
Steering38211.5%50,00034,000–85,000
Hydraulic brake circuit36411.0%18,0005,500–34,000
Transmission and driveline35310.6%70,00040,000–102,000
Engine3209.7%100,00075,000–129,000
Electrical system2457.4%91,00050,000–140,000
Engine and its cooling system2246.8%52,00020,000–80,000
Brakes2146.5%75,00046,000–105,000
Problems owners could not categorise1855.6%100,00065,000–147,000
Airbag system1715.2%98,00056,000–133,000
System by system, in words

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 61,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

Body structure accounts for 18.5% of complaints (613 reports, 498 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 72,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 44,000 and 110,000 miles.

The steering accounts for 11.5% of complaints (382 reports, 323 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 34,000 and 85,000 miles.

The hydraulic brake circuit accounts for 11.0% of complaints (364 reports, 295 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 18,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,500 and 34,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 10.6% of complaints (353 reports, 313 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 102,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 9.7% of complaints (320 reports, 277 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 100,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 75,000 and 129,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 7.4% of complaints (245 reports, 187 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 91,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 140,000 miles.

Known problems with the 2005–2010 Odyssey

Engine 2005–2010

Affected: VCM–equipped trims

VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) side effects: running on three cylinders lets oil past the rings on the deactivated bank, causing elevated oil consumption, fouled spark plugs and misfire codes P0301-P0304, and the resulting rough running destroys the active engine mounts. Honda ran a warranty extension for VCM spark plug fouling covering the J35 VCM engines.

Body 2005–2010

Power sliding door and power liftgate actuator failures continue.

Before you buy a 2005–2010 Odyssey: the 3-minute check

Generated from 2,677 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check engine on 2005–2010 (VCM–equipped trims) cars. VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) side effects: running on three cylinders lets oil past the rings on the deactivated bank, causing elevated oil consumption, fouled spark plugs and misfire codes P0301-P0304, and the…
  3. Check body on 2005–2010 cars. Power sliding door and power liftgate actuator failures continue.
  4. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  5. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 30,000 and 101,000 miles, with a median of 61,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, body structure and the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The steering in particular shows a median failure mileage of 50,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

Odyssey problems by mileage: where your car sits

Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.

earlier most reports on that system came below this mileage — ask for repair records. in window this mileage sits inside the middle half of its reports. later most reports came above it. That describes reports, not your odds.

Where each system’s reports sit against common odometer readings
SystemMiddle half of reports, miAt 60k mi48% belowAt 90k mi67% belowAt 120k mi82% belowAt 150k mi91% belowAt 200k mi98% below
Body structure44,000–110,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Steering34,000–85,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Hydraulic brake circuit5,500–34,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Transmission and driveline40,000–102,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Engine75,000–129,000laterin windowin windowearlierearlier
Electrical system50,000–140,000in windowin windowin windowearlierearlier
Engine and its cooling system20,000–80,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier

Figure 3 · Honda Odyssey 2005–2010 · 2,677 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Honda Odyssey 2005–2010Of 2,677 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 48 percent below 60,000 miles. 67 percent below 90,000 miles. 82 percent below 120,000 miles. 91 percent below 150,000 miles. 98 percent below 200,000 miles. Median 61,111 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 48% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 67% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 82% of reports below
  • 150,000 mi — 91% of reports below
  • 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it above

The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 2.2% of reports (58) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

2005–2010 Honda Odyssey recalls (13)

NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (2), the electrical system (2), body structure (2). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, for any owner. Summaries below shorten NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Mar 2014 · 2005–2010 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    The defect. 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 free 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…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-112 (2014-03-14).

  2. Nov 2013 · 2007–2008 · Electrical SystemThe vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing…

    The defect. American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may…

    What can happen. The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.

    The free fix. Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended…

    NHTSA campaign 13V-500 (2013-11-01).

  3. Feb 2012 · 2008–2009 · StructureStruts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.

    The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Odyssey vehicles, the gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the liftgate of vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system may be prone to early life failures due to a manufacturing flaw. The flaw can…

    What can happen. Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.

    The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both power liftgate gas struts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 12V-062 (2012-02-16).

  4. Oct 2010 · 2005–2007 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking…

    The defect. 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…

    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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-504 (2010-10-22).

  5. Mar 2010 · 2007–2008 · Service Brakes, AirIf the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the…

    The defect. Honda has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 Odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly…

    What can happen. If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the…

    The free fix. Honda will notify owner and Honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free…

    NHTSA campaign 10V-098 (2010-03-16).

  6. Feb 2010 · 2005 · StructureInjury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the…

    The defect. 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…

    What can happen. Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.

    The free 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…

    NHTSA campaign 10V-055 (2010-02-23).

  7. Feb 2009 · 2009 · Parking BrakeDrivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing…

    The defect. Honda is recalling 421 my 2009 Odyssey vehicles. During assembly, incorrect front brake hoses were installed. The brake hose can contact the caliper bolt and over time a hole may develop which will allow brake fluid to leak. This would eventually result in…

    What can happen. Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect both front brake hoses and replace with the correct brake hoses free of charge. The recall began on february 12, 2009. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 09V-057 (2009-02-18).

  8. Mar 2007 · 2005 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

    The defect. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 07V-097 (2007-03-14).

  9. Jul 2006 · 2006 · EquipmentThe language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

    The defect. On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

    What can happen. The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

    The free fix. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the…

    NHTSA campaign 06V-270 (2006-07-26).

  10. Aug 2005 · 2005 · Air BagsFront impact sensor failure could cause a delay in, or loss of, frontal air bag deployment, which can…

    The defect. 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…

    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 free fix. Dealers will replace the front impact sensors. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    NHTSA campaign 05V-344 (2005-08-01).

  11. Apr 2005 · 2005 · Electrical SystemIf the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a…

    The defect. 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 free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 05V-132 (2005-04-05).

  12. Feb 2005 · 2005 · SteeringLoss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.

    The defect. On certain minivans and sport utility vehicles, the steering column may be incorrectly assembled, which could result in a loss of steering control.

    What can happen. Loss of steering control can cause a vehicle crash without prior notice.

    The free 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.

    NHTSA campaign 05V-039 (2005-02-03).

  13. Nov 2004 · 2005 · Service Brakes, AirThe driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur.

    The defect. 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 free 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…

    NHTSA campaign 04V-536 (2004-11-15).

Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,315 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
138 (4.2%)
Fires
57
Injury reports
170
Fatality reports
1

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Odyssey problems by model year

The 2005 drew the most complaints of this generation, 830, most of them about body structure, and the 2009 the fewest, 198. A typical year drew about 601.

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileageMedian milesMost reportedRecalls
200583067374,000Body structure (138)8
200670356765,000Steering (127)3
200783067155,000Hydraulic brake circuit (139)4
200849942050,000Body structure (123)4
200919816064,000Body structure (63)3
201025518662,000Body structure (54)1

What Odyssey owners reported

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated, and smoke was coming from under the front passenger’s side hood. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact stated that moments later, smoke and flames were…

2010 · 183,000 miles · Electrical system

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked on several occasions the vehicle did not start. The contact stated that she turned the key fob forward and slowly turned it back the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be…

2007 · 200,000 miles · Electrical system

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly braked hard. The contact stated that the Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and was able to continue…

2007 · 200,000 miles · Electrical system

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear cargo window exploded and shattered into pieces. The contact also stated that while driving on a service road at 35 MPH, the rear driver's side window exploded and shattered into pieces. No warning…

2007 · 215,000 miles · Electrical system

Built from 2,677 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built

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