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830 reports72,600 miles · Oct 22, 2010
Power Train
THE CAR SHUTTERS AROUND 40 - 50 MPH AS WELL AS ON INCLINES. I'M AMAZED AT HOW MANY COMPLAINTS THERE ARE ABOUT THIS AND HOW COMMON THE DEFECT IS THAT THE TWO PLACES I CALLED AFTER BEING TOLD BY THE HONDA DEALER THAT I NEEDED A $2200 TORQUE CONVERTER PUT IN KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. THE 05 ODYSSEY'S ARE NOTORIOU…
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THE CAR SHUTTERS AROUND 40 - 50 MPH AS WELL AS ON INCLINES. I'M AMAZED AT HOW MANY COMPLAINTS THERE ARE ABOUT THIS AND HOW COMMON THE DEFECT IS THAT THE TWO PLACES I CALLED AFTER BEING TOLD BY THE HONDA DEALER THAT I NEEDED A $2200 TORQUE CONVERTER PUT IN KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. THE 05 ODYSSEY'S ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I'M SURPRISED THAT HONDA HAS LET THIS GO WITHOUT A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10361820
60,000 miles · Oct 14, 2010
Electrical SystemFire
I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY AND WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE VAN WAS OVERHEATING BUT NOTICED THE TEMP GAUGE WAS NORMAL. PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE. CONTACTED AMERCIA…
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I HAVE A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY AND WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE VAN WAS OVERHEATING BUT NOTICED THE TEMP GAUGE WAS NORMAL. PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE. CONTACTED AMERCIAN HONDA REGARDING THE SITUATION, AND LET ME KNOW THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360492
55,000 miles · Sep 22, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
SPONGY BRAKES WITH LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357028
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2010
Steering
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN WEATHER TEMPS UNDER 35 DEGREES, DRIVING MORE THAN 15-30 MINUTES OR SO. STEERING WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING IS SLIGHTLY MORE DIFFICULT. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER SAYS THE COST TO FIX IS APPROX. $210 FOR OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY HAVE …
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2005 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN WEATHER TEMPS UNDER 35 DEGREES, DRIVING MORE THAN 15-30 MINUTES OR SO. STEERING WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING IS SLIGHTLY MORE DIFFICULT. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER SAYS THE COST TO FIX IS APPROX. $210 FOR OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY HAVE "REDESIGNED" THE RESERVOIR, WELL IF IT WAS "REDESIGNED" THEN IT SHOULD BE "RECALLED". *TR
NHTSA ODI #10356955
119,000 miles · Sep 13, 2010
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DOOR SENSOR WAS CLEANED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FUSE WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DOOR SENSOR WAS CLEANED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FUSE WAS REPLACED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY REPORTS CONCERNING THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,066.
NHTSA ODI #10355285
75,000 miles · Sep 9, 2010
Power Train
HONDA ODYSSEY SHUDDERS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 2+ YEARS AND AM NOW TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION IS IN DANGER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10354605
101,750 miles · Sep 7, 2010
Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE HATCH BACK LIFT GATE OPEN THE STRUTS FAILED. SHE STATED THAT THE LIFT GATED CLOSED WITH GREAT FORCE AND SPEED. SHE REFERENCED RECALL 10V055000 STRUCTURE BODY HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS N…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE HATCH BACK LIFT GATE OPEN THE STRUTS FAILED. SHE STATED THAT THE LIFT GATED CLOSED WITH GREAT FORCE AND SPEED. SHE REFERENCED RECALL 10V055000 STRUCTURE BODY HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE AND WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,856.
NHTSA ODI #10354325
25,000 miles · Aug 31, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ELEVEN TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPUTER AND SOLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ELEVEN TIMES IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPUTER AND SOLENOIDS A-B WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE FAILURE AND WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10352964
54,000 miles · Aug 28, 2010
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MPH. IF THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS!!!!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10352473
97,000 miles · Aug 26, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
I OWN A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. SEPT 2009 MY AC ABRUPTLY STOPPED WORKING (BLOWING COLD AIR) I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I ALSO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE CAR. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A FLUKE, CHANCE HAPPENING THAT A ROCK MUST HAVE ENTERED MY CONDENSER THROUGH THE FRONT GRILL AND CAUSED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THEY SAID…
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I OWN A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY. SEPT 2009 MY AC ABRUPTLY STOPPED WORKING (BLOWING COLD AIR) I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. I ALSO HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE CAR. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS A FLUKE, CHANCE HAPPENING THAT A ROCK MUST HAVE ENTERED MY CONDENSER THROUGH THE FRONT GRILL AND CAUSED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WOULD COST APPROX $800 TO REPAIR BECAUSE THE CONDENSER HAS TO BE REPLACED. I THEN PAID TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM HAPPEN AGAIN ON 8/21/10. NOT EVEN A YEAR LATER. I DO NOT DRIVE ON DIRT ROADS AND AVOID CONSTRUCTION. THIS TIME I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR SIMILAR STORIES. I FOUND THOUSANDS OF THREADS OF OTHERS WITH HONDA ODYSSEY'S COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL IT IS A MANUFACTURER'S DESIGN DEFECT THAT ALLOWS ROCKS OR OTHER SUCH ITEMS TO PENETRATE THE CONDENSER. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THERE ARE AFTERMARKET GRILLS TO BE PLACED ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM WHICH IS YET AN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE AND CHANGES THE LOOK OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR. I THINK A RECALL IS IN ORDER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10351923
Official recalls
8Mar 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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).
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