NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
830 reports14,000 miles · Oct 10, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY LX VAN AND IT DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE, GET IT TO START ONE MORE TIME AND LIMP INTO A PARKING LOT(IT DIED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE LOT). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY LOOKED AT IT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT WAS PRESUMED THAT IT …
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY LX VAN AND IT DIED ON THE HIGHWAY. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE, GET IT TO START ONE MORE TIME AND LIMP INTO A PARKING LOT(IT DIED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE LOT). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY LOOKED AT IT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. IT WAS PRESUMED THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE BAD GAS, OR A 1 TIME GLITCH. I WAS TOLD I COULD PICK THE VEHICLE BACK UP. NOT FEELING COMFORTABLE WITH PUTTING MY WIFE AND 1 YR OLD SON BACK IN THE VEHICLE, I DROVE IT 30 MILES UNTIL THE PROBLEM DUPLICATED AGAIN. IT DIED ON A COUNTRY ROAD. I WAS TOLD TO WAIT A LITTLE BIT AND TRY AND DRIVE IT IN, IT DIED SEVERAL MORE TIMES BEFORE FINALLY DYING ON A BRIDGE AND NEEDING A TOW. AFTER A FEW DAYS THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY TRACKED DOWN TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP RELAY. I WAS TOLD THIS PART WAS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE MAY BE MORE CARS OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM. IF THIS OCCURS IN THE CITY DURING A LEFT HAND TURN, IT COULD HAVE DEADLY RESULTS. I ALSO WONDER IF THIS WAS RELATED THE FUSE RECALL (MY VAN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FUSE RECALL). I AM AWAITING THE PART TO ARRIVE AND BE INSTALLED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10170451
10,000 miles · Oct 9, 2006
Structure
WELDS BETWEEN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL AND THE VEHICLE FLOOR FAILED/CRACKED RESULTING IN WATER LEAKING INTO THE VAN AT THIS SITE. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THIS 3 TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THEY DETERMINED THE WELDS WERE CRACKED AND REWELDED THIS SEAM. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM AS THE…
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WELDS BETWEEN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL AND THE VEHICLE FLOOR FAILED/CRACKED RESULTING IN WATER LEAKING INTO THE VAN AT THIS SITE. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THIS 3 TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THEY DETERMINED THE WELDS WERE CRACKED AND REWELDED THIS SEAM. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS SOLVED THE PROBLEM AS THE VAN HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN SINCE THE LAST REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #10170317
13,434 miles · Oct 2, 2006
Equipment
PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN WITH 11000 MILES. THE AIR CONDITIONING BECAME INTERMITTENT; THEN GRADUALLY BECAME WARMER AND WARMER UNTIL IT STOPPED. WENT TO HONDA DEALER IN WEYMOUTH, MA. INITIALLY THEY SAID IF A ROCK OR OTHER OBJECT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE A LEAK, IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I INITIALLY AGREE…
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PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN WITH 11000 MILES. THE AIR CONDITIONING BECAME INTERMITTENT; THEN GRADUALLY BECAME WARMER AND WARMER UNTIL IT STOPPED. WENT TO HONDA DEALER IN WEYMOUTH, MA. INITIALLY THEY SAID IF A ROCK OR OTHER OBJECT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE A LEAK, IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I INITIALLY AGREED, HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT JUST MY VAN WITH A FREAK PROBLEM. ON "TOPIX.NET" YOU WILL SEE THAT MANY, MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM. NHTSA NEEDS TO HELP THE MANUFACTURER RECOGNIZE THAT THEY NEED TO STEP UP AND COVER THE REPAIR WHICH WILL REPEAT TIME AND AGAIN IF NO RETRO FIT IS MADE TO PROTECT THE CONDENSER. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND CONSUMERS ARE BEING SADDLED WITH COSTS, ON TOP OF OWNING A NEW VEHICLE, THAT HAS A WARRANTY. THE SAD THING IS THE DEALER ACTED LIKE THEY DON'T KNOW THAT HUNDREDS OF OTHERS HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM! PLEASE HELP! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10169793
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2006
Tires
THE PAX TIRE SYSTEM BY MICHELIN GIVES MARGINAL TIRE WEAR. THE TIRES WORE OUT AT 25,000 MILES. THE TIRES CAN ONLY BE CHANGED BY PAX AUTHORIZED DEALERS MAKING THEM NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND CONVENIENT NOR INEXPENSIVE. WHAT IS MEANT TO MAKE US SAFER HAS ONLY MADE US POORER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10168079
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2006
Latches/locks/linkages
2005 HONDA ODYSSEY'S REAR SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT LATCH. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10169054
125,000 miles · Aug 28, 2006
Visibility
WHEN I HAVE MY FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AND PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE, MY REAR WIPERS WILL COME ON (EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE SWITCHED TO "OFF"). WHEN I SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE THEY SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS, MOST RECENTLY ON 8/27/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166725
17,850 miles · Aug 23, 2006
Unknown Or Other
A/C FAILED DUE TO A STONE HITTING COMPRESSOR. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA DOES NOT PROTECT COMPRESSOR OF 2005 HONDA ODDYSSEY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166351
15,000 miles · Aug 15, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE A COMPLAINT TO FILE ON THE 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX MODEL. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE NOTICED THAT WHENEVER WE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES, THERE IS A LOUD CREAKING SOUND, A SOUND OF METAL CREAKING AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO SNAP. IT HAPPENS WHENEVER WE HAVE TO BRAKE SUDDENLY OR DO A HARD STOP. AND WHEN WE DO A HARD STOP, T…
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I HAVE A COMPLAINT TO FILE ON THE 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX MODEL. FOR THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, WE HAVE NOTICED THAT WHENEVER WE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES, THERE IS A LOUD CREAKING SOUND, A SOUND OF METAL CREAKING AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO SNAP. IT HAPPENS WHENEVER WE HAVE TO BRAKE SUDDENLY OR DO A HARD STOP. AND WHEN WE DO A HARD STOP, THE CREAKING SOUND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A SENSATION OF HESITATION COMING FROM THE BRAKES, AS IF THE BRAKES HAVE SKIPPED OR SLIPPED AND THEY HAD TO TIGHTEN AGAIN TO STOP. AS A RESULT, OUR BRAKING DISTANCE IS QUITE TIGHT AND WE HAVE TO GIVE OURSELVES EVEN GREATER DISTANCE TO BRAKE SAFELY. BUT IN HARD AND SUDDEN STOPS, WE DON'T HAVE THAT LUXURY AND THUS FAR WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT WE HAVE NOT HIT ANYONE OR ANYTHING. BUT WE HAVE HAD CLOSE CALLS. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND GONE TO SEVERAL DEALERS TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED. EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM FORCED TO DRIVE A VAN IN WHICH I HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN ITS BRAKING SYSTEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10165567
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2006
EquipmentUnknown Or Other
1) FAULTY PAINT - MANY CHIPS OFF HOOD AND BUMPER 2005 ODYSSEY 2)A/C COMPRESSOR DAMAGED FROM A "ROCK" - ISSUE IS COMPLAINED ABOUT WITH ODYSSEY AND ACCORDS - THERE IS NO PROTECTION TO COMPRESSOR AND HONDA SAYS IT CAN EASILY HAPPEN AGAIN - 700.00-REPAIR - MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE ONLINE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10165069
54,000 miles · Jul 31, 2006
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS A GROWL AND INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. THE DEALERSHIP ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS TRYING TO DESIGN A BETTER BRAKE PAD. THERE IS ALSO A HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE THE ECONOMY LOAD LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS,…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THERE WAS A GROWL AND INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. THE DEALERSHIP ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS TRYING TO DESIGN A BETTER BRAKE PAD. THERE IS ALSO A HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE THE ECONOMY LOAD LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTS, ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
NHTSA ODI #10163977
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.
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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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