10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,179 miles

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problem #78

Apr 302021

Odyssey

  • 101,477 miles
Airbag light staying on at all times-failed va safety inspection

- Radford, VA, USA

problem #77

Dec 062020

Odyssey

  • 224,789 miles
Yes when I purchased the vehicle I was missing a few fuses, my back left door won't open or close on my car display it always shows that the back left door is always open. Also the car was missing a break pad on the front left wheel. It's also missing the passenger airbag. The dvd player doesn't work it always says error. And the car is missing all motor mounts so basically my motor is just hanging on top of cables in my car. The gps display was also missing and my front right window doesn't close all the way up. The major #1 issue is the electrical problems in my car. I have 2 children I'm scared on day everything is fine & then one day it's not with my kids in the car god forbid. Oh yeah and the middle row left seat doesn't lean forward or back.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #76

Dec 092019

Odyssey

  • 179,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The stated that the horn failed to function. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the driver's side frontal air bag needed to be replaced, to remedy the failure of the horn. The technician referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 179,000.

- Chelsea, MA, USA

problem #75

Sep 242019

Odyssey

  • 145,000 miles
My airbag light is constantly on now. Is it defective or is this a common event with this vehicle"?"

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #74

May 152019

Odyssey

  • 154,000 miles
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey touring. For the last couple months, my passenger side air bag doesn't work when I start my car (pic's attached). Because of this I started researching the problem. I then found all the major air bag problems. I put in my VIN, but the msg I get is that it doesn't affect my car, because I'm registered in ca. However it does say one of the causes is excessive heat. I live in san bernardino county & the heat for the past mo. Has been 100 degrees or above, & when the car is closed up I'm sure the minimum inside is above 125 degrees & when the problem started. When you are replacing millions of air bags, I believe you should definitely include ones that are experiencing current problems. Thank you

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #73

Jul 142019

Odyssey

  • 0 miles
The airbag light acting weird for couple days and then went off complete, and they have a sound very clear on suspicion the front and the driver side, and the head lights the driver side always been disconnected they have power electric issue

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #72

Jan 222014

Odyssey

  • 145,000 miles
Air bag sign is on and stays on. Also the door on the passenger and driver sliding will not close or open properly. They open when driving automatically. It has been a problem for so long but my mom has not reported. The paint has chip away and we did not get a recall notice. I checked and now it is too late.

- Richburg, SC, USA

problem #71

Feb 052018

Odyssey

  • 0 miles
Power steering does not work under 1000 rpms. Passenger airbag is not functioning.

- Dorr, MI, USA

problem #70

Jun 282018

Odyssey

  • 198,000 miles
1) I have occasional "check airbags" message popping up on the dashboard, which disappear after turning off/back on. It may happen while I am riding or when setting the gear to park and unplugging the seatbelt. Consumer reports shows that there was a recall declared on airbags back on August 1, 2005 shortly after I bought this car on may, 2005. American Honda said that there is no recall on airbags. I would still drive this car and by that reason decided contact nhtds. 2) rust on the body of the car above the rear right wheel is getting deeper. I have seen exactly the same spot rusted on other Odyssey made in 2005 or later, when driving.

- Livingston, NJ, USA

problem #69

Dec 052017

Odyssey

  • 0 miles
Car will only run from 3 to 8 days. Then has to jumped off. New battery. Alternator and battery checked no problem. I think it might be the fuse boxes or something electrical.vehicle is stationary.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #68

Feb 012017

Odyssey

  • miles
Airbag light goes on and off while driving. Power steering fluid leakage and causing difficulty in maneuvering vehicle.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #67

Nov 012017

Odyssey

  • 15,280 miles
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

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #66

Aug 042017

Odyssey

  • 116,000 miles
Airbag warning light intermittently going on and off. It started August 4, 2017 while driving home. Most of the time its off. Its been on Thursday afternoon while driving home from work. This morning on the way to work it lit on and again going home from work its on.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #65

Jun 012015

Odyssey

  • miles
After starting the car, sometimes error "check airbag system" immediately appear on the front screen panel. Sometime no above error showed after starting the car.

- Los Altos, CA, USA

problem #64

May 012017

Odyssey

  • 140,000 miles
Complaint - air bags & security alarm system takata recall. My Honda van has the airbag warning light intermittently on. Most days, it is not lit, but for instance, driving today, I got the light. Van has never been in an accident and is still the original factory installed equipment. Airbags don't fail unless it is faulty manufacturer such as part of takata recall. Honda van recall is limited to 2004 but I think 2005 can also be affected.also anti theft security system is out of control and any time is activated.

- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA

problem #63

Jun 052017

Odyssey

  • 125,000 miles
Takata recall. My Honda van has the airbag warning light intermittently on. Most days, it is not lit, but for instance, driving today, I got the light. Van has never been in an accident and is still the original factory installed equipment. Airbags don't fail unless it is faulty manufacturer such as part of takata recall. Honda van recall is limited to 2004 but I think 2005 can also be affected.

- Saratoga, CA, USA

problem #62

Mar 012017

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • miles
2005 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall issues.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #61

Jan 112017

Odyssey

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. While driving 40 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed independently without warning or impact. In addition, the passenger side air bag re-deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Marrero, LA, USA

problem #60

Apr 142016

Odyssey

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #59

Sep 302016

Odyssey

  • 136,000 miles
The airbag light (SRS) is staying on intermittently, most often after it sits oversits overnight. This occurs when turning on the vehicle. Sometimes it stays on, sometimes it turns off. Honda was notified of this problem after taking to the dealer and being notified that the SRS module may require replacement at a cost over $750

- Cheshire, CT, USA

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