IllustrationAIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENT ON 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY
2005 Honda Odyssey
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Odyssey years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Honda Odyssey are substantially higher than the model-year median of 249.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1240–25K
9225–50K
12150–75K
12475–100K
137100–150K
75150K+
673 reports with mileage · 157 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 138 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 106 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports9 fire reports24 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
43 reportsMY REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAULTY DOOR LATCHES. WHILE IN GEAR I MUST TURN OFF THE POWER TO MY DOORS TO AVOID A VERY LOUD CONSTANT BEEP. THIS HOWEVER DOES NOT HELP TO KEEP MY DOORS CLOSED. WHILE DRIVING BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE OPENED AT LEAST 25 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST WEEK WHILE MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE! IT CAUSES MY LIG…
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MY REAR POWER SLIDING DOORS HAVE FAULTY DOOR LATCHES. WHILE IN GEAR I MUST TURN OFF THE POWER TO MY DOORS TO AVOID A VERY LOUD CONSTANT BEEP. THIS HOWEVER DOES NOT HELP TO KEEP MY DOORS CLOSED. WHILE DRIVING BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE OPENED AT LEAST 25 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST WEEK WHILE MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE! IT CAUSES MY LIGHTS TO COME ON AND MY DOORS WILL NOT LOCK. I HAVE EVEN TRIED TO KEEP MY DOORS LOCKED AND THEY STILL OPEN UP REGARDLESS. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING ON DECEMBER 22, 2018 AND HAS CONTINUED DAILY SINCE.
WHEN ENGINE IS OFF AND I LOCK THE DOORS BY REMOTE CONTROL, AFTER FEW MINUTES SAFETY ALARM WILL BE ACTIVE ( LIGHTING STARTED TO ON/OFF FOR 120 SECOND AND WHISTLE ALSO CONTINUES ACTIVE).
I JUST SEEN THIS RECALL: HONDA WILL RECALL ABOUT 122,000 OF ITS 2018 AND 2019 MODEL YEAR ODYSSEY MINIVANS DUE TO THE RISK THAT ITS SLIDING DOORS COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, THE AUTOMAKER SAYS THAT THE REAR LATCHES ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR M…
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I JUST SEEN THIS RECALL: HONDA WILL RECALL ABOUT 122,000 OF ITS 2018 AND 2019 MODEL YEAR ODYSSEY MINIVANS DUE TO THE RISK THAT ITS SLIDING DOORS COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, THE AUTOMAKER SAYS THAT THE REAR LATCHES ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MIGHT "GENERATE HIGHER THAN NORMAL FRICTION, CAUSING THEM TO STICK." IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE DOORS COULD BE PREVENTED FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY WHICH WOULD OBVIOUSLY INCREASE THE CHANCES THEY FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY'S SLIDING DOORS DO THE SAME THING YET THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON IT.
DRIVING THE 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY POWER SHUTS OFF TO THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. YOU DIDN'T TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON IT WILL START. WHEN THERE IS A HEAVY LOAD ON THE VEHICLE THE CAR WILL STALL. THE POWER SHUT OFF HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND EVEN BLINKERS WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS DRIVING IN LOCAL AND HIGHWAY THE CAR STOPS.
THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH MOTER RUNNING SAT THERE WHILE FINISHING SOMETHING, HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BREAK WENT TO PUT MY VAN IN PARK AFTER WHICH TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND MY VAN LUNGES FORWARD. I STOMPED ON MY BRAKES BARELY IN TIME TO NOT GO THROUGH MY GARAGE DOOR…
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THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH MOTER RUNNING SAT THERE WHILE FINISHING SOMETHING, HAVING MY FOOT ON THE BREAK WENT TO PUT MY VAN IN PARK AFTER WHICH TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND MY VAN LUNGES FORWARD. I STOMPED ON MY BRAKES BARELY IN TIME TO NOT GO THROUGH MY GARAGE DOOR. #2 I WAS PARKED MUCH LIKE #1 IN FRONT OF MY GYM FOOT ON THE BRAKE WENT TO PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND IT LUNGES FORWARD, I STOMPED ON THE BRAKE IN TIME TO NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP THE CRUB. STILL NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT WAS HAPPENING. #3 WAS A WEEK AGO. I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE ALMOST A U-TURN AND MY VAN EXCELLERATED SO FAST I WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A CONCRETE PILLAR, WAS ABLE TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES COMING WAY TO CLOSE TO HITTING THE PILLAR. I TOOK THE ODYSSEY INTO HONDA THEY RAN THEIR TESTS AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEY JUST THOUGHT I MUST HAVE SLIPPED OF THE BRAKE. WELL THAT'S NOT WHAT HAPPENED IN EITHER OF THE 3 TIMES. VERY SCARY AND DRIVE VERY CAUTIOUS NOW. STOP A CAR LENGTH FROM OTHER CARS FROM CROSSWALKS PARK WITH MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND EXCELLERATE SLOWLY! PRAYING IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN, MY 93 YEAR OLD MOTHER WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT ON #3 AND SCARED HER TO DEATH!
TAKATA RECALL - THE POWER SLIDING DOORS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THEIR OWN. AT FIRST THE RIGHT REAR DOOR POWER STOPPED WORKING AND THE SAME DAY THE DOOR CAME OPEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THAT IS NOT GOOD WITH CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE!!!!! NOW THE LEFT REAR DOOR STILL HAS THE AUTOMATIC POWER WORKING BUT HAS PR…
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TAKATA RECALL - THE POWER SLIDING DOORS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THEIR OWN. AT FIRST THE RIGHT REAR DOOR POWER STOPPED WORKING AND THE SAME DAY THE DOOR CAME OPEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THAT IS NOT GOOD WITH CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE!!!!! NOW THE LEFT REAR DOOR STILL HAS THE AUTOMATIC POWER WORKING BUT HAS PROBLEMS WITH COMING OPEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND CAN'T FIND OUT WHY. IT COMES ON WHEN SOMEONE LEAVES OR ENTERS THE CAR AND DOES WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON AND STAYS ON AFTER THE LIGHTS ARE DONE FROM STARTING
THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDE OF MY ODESSEY VAN COULD NOT BE OPENED. THEY ALWAYS STUCK AND HARD TO OPEN. MY ODESSEY VAN'S LEFT SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN FOR YEARS. AND MY RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ALSO COULD NOT BE OPENED. ON 8/29/17, MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR THROUGH THE OUTSIDE AND IT FELL OFF/FELL DOWN AND INJU…
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THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDE OF MY ODESSEY VAN COULD NOT BE OPENED. THEY ALWAYS STUCK AND HARD TO OPEN. MY ODESSEY VAN'S LEFT SLIDING DOOR COULD NOT OPEN FOR YEARS. AND MY RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ALSO COULD NOT BE OPENED. ON 8/29/17, MY SON TRIED TO OPEN THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR THROUGH THE OUTSIDE AND IT FELL OFF/FELL DOWN AND INJURED MY SON ON HIS FEET THAT ENDED UP IN THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TO ASK YOUR AGENCY TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE ON THIS MATTER AND FURTHER PROTECT OTHER CONSUMER FROM INJURY. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE IT WAS PARKED ON THE PARKING LOT. IF THE CAR IS ON THE ROAD OR ON MOTION THEN IT WOULD BE MORE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE CAR ACCIDENT.
BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT ON THE MIDDLE OF OUR DRIVE ON I-95 N BACK FROM VA TO HOME IN NJ. WE WERE WITH FAMILY INCLUDING 12 YEAR OLD SON, WE HAD TO PULL THE VAN ON THE SHOULDER (BARELY ANY) . WE HAD TO CALL AAA TO GET OUR VAN TOWED TO NJ ABOUT 140 MILES. THE MECHANIC TELLS US THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILED…
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BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT ON THE MIDDLE OF OUR DRIVE ON I-95 N BACK FROM VA TO HOME IN NJ. WE WERE WITH FAMILY INCLUDING 12 YEAR OLD SON, WE HAD TO PULL THE VAN ON THE SHOULDER (BARELY ANY) . WE HAD TO CALL AAA TO GET OUR VAN TOWED TO NJ ABOUT 140 MILES. THE MECHANIC TELLS US THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILED AND THE COST WOULD BE AROUND $4000. OUR CONCERN IS THE SAFETY AND AMERICAN HONDA FAILED TO HELP US TO COVER THE COST OF TRANSMISSION ISSUE.
Official recalls
814V112000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Mar 14, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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).
10V504000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Oct 22, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
10V055000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Feb 23, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy: 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.
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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
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.
Consequence: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy: 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.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
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.
Consequence: INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
Remedy: 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.
07V097000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Mar 14, 2007
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.
05V344000 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
Aug 1, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
05V132000 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Apr 5, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
05V039000 · Steering:column
Feb 3, 2005
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy: 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.
04V536000 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor
Nov 15, 2004
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF BRAKE FORCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08015 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Aug 8, 2008 · Closed Apr 12, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Additional information can be found in the attached Engineering Analysis Report.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Additional information can be found in the attached Engineering Analysis Report.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-055).Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates.The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust.Based on Honda's action, the agency has decided to close the investigation.While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the agency's resources does not appear to be warranted.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Additional information can be found in the attached Engineering Analysis Report.
PE08026 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Apr 10, 2008 · Closed Aug 8, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA08-015).
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA08-015).
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
THE LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGED GAS SEALS THAT ALLOW THE LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.AT THE COMPLETION OF A POWER-OPEN COMMAND, THE POWER LIFTGATE MAY EITHER CLOSE WITHOUT POWER ACTUATION (I.E., DESCEND UNASSISTED UNDER THE FORCE OF GRAVITY) OR AUTOMATICALLY POWER-CLOSE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR.SOME OWNERS ARE CAUGHT UNAWARE OF THE UNINTENDED CLOSING OF THE LIFTGATE WHILE UNDER THE REAR LIFTGATE DOOR.THERE HAVE BEEN TEN REPORTED INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED PROBLEM ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA08-015).