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Problems and how to deal with them
harrys1, 04/09/2014
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
115 of 117 people found this review helpful
1. A/C compressor. Often is stator that pulls clutch in to engage the compressor, but dealer will replace compressor anyway--more money to dealer and less chance of car return. Stator costs $75 and takes 2-3 hr. to replace=$400 repair, not $1300 for compressor. 2. Power steering noise requires new reservoir NOT pump. There is TSB on this. Total parts and fluid around $45. Takes 20 minutes. 3.Transmission not shifting well. Honda changed fluid spec to DW1 from Z1. Put new fluid in before replacing transmission--requires 3 fill and drain cycles of 3.5 qt 4. Power doors. You need to lubricate channels at least yearly. My doors have no problems after 9 yr. and 130,000 miles and 3 kids.
First and only Honda ever to purchase
mechdaug2, 07/10/2014
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
At 13,771, blue gray smoke coming from the exhaust system and dealer reported caused by condensation, normal operation. My vehicle was serviced at Honda dealerships for 30, 60 and 90 K mile service work as recommended by Honda. Over the years, service records have indicated work to door seals, faulty mechanics of siding doors, faulty Honda batteries( 4<4 years), premature failure of systems, such as air conditioning, power steering, and catalytic converter. Another interesting, but significantly disappointing fact, is that the seals for my doors, the back hatch door that was most recently replaced has leaked water in the back of the minivan and sides even after replacement at Honda service.
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Great Vehicle!
amirjones78, 05/01/2012
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
39 of 41 people found this review helpful
This is the best vehicle I've owned. It's also one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever driven. The ride is very comfortable and quiet. Handling is excellent. I always feel in complete control in any type of weather in my Odyssey. Contrary to some of the reviews I'm seeing for this year of Odyssey; I don't really have problems with it. The only problem I had was a power steering reservoir that needed to be replaced ($125ish). At one point there was an odd vibration between 25 and 30 mph. Many people replaced the transmission or torque converter with no success. I just had the transmission fluid changed (scheduled maintenance) with Mobile 1 full synthetic. Problem solved!
Best Van I have ever owned
pastorewj, 06/30/2015
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
49 of 53 people found this review helpful
I bought this van new. So all 240,000 are my miles, and I could not ask for more out of a van. I have replaced motor mounts, and power steering pump was replaced under warranty... but that is it.
Honda Odyssey is a must for families
MGO, 01/20/2016
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
We have gotten every penny out of this car. It is 11 years old and still only requires routine/expected maintenance. It is great for packing in a bunch of people comfortably. My only criticism might be that the middle seat belts (2nd and 3rd row) hit too high on neck even for an adult (5'8"). That is something to consider when you count out how many people/kids you will routinely transport. Really can't go wrong with any Honda, in my opinion.
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Get Ready...
mn_nick, 02/06/2014
updated 08/08/2017
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
We were the typical young family... will never own a mini-van mindset. Guess what, there is a reason why there are so many out there. They are great vehicles for families with kids. They haul people and stuff, lots of great features for ease of life - remote doors (that can't ding the car next to you) remote rear hatch, etc. We drove lots of vans... the Honda Odyssey was BY FAR the best ride and drive, so we bought one. Learned about PAX tires, de-PAXed it, then was totaled in an accident. Bought another (used) already de-PAXed (BTW, don't have to use Acura wheels to do this). Then the problems. AC - replaced. Torque converter - live with it. Now, front camshaft loose - $2,000+. Finally got rid of the Odyssey, we went to a Toyota Sienna with AWD and I would pick the Toyota over the Honda hands down. Much quieter, better ride, way more 2nd row room.
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Odyssey - 5 years later
Kim Virtanen, 03/27/2010
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
With 142,000 miles on our '05 Odyssey, there's still quite a miles on the original brake pads and the original plugs are still firing fine, but our second set of tires are just about done. We've also had to have the fluids and filters replaced quite a few times. Otherwise; it fires up immediately, in hot or cold, wet or dry; and takes us in comfort to wherever we wish to roam. We're glad we decided against the Touring model with it's PAX run flat tires, but wish there was room for a full size spare. The only other nit to pick is the attachment of the plastic pieces around and under the front end. With mostly highway driving we average around 25 mpg - not bad for an 8 passenger vehicle!
Before you buy one of these...!!!
dmarklin, 09/15/2011
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Google "vibration in an 05 Honda Odyssey" and be prepared to read a snoot full about owners with brand new Odys with the problem. (Edmunds forums for example), And then be prepared, if you go ahead with a purchase, to experience it yourself. I just about guarantee it. I bought mine because they're rated by Edmunds to be the best van but Hondas have had tranny and motor mount problems since the 90s and now this. Evidently Honda doesn't believe in testing their products. Also their batteries are too small to handle the electronics in these things. Get the biggest one you can find.
Love it so much we are buying another one!
Jeff Smith, 09/24/2016
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
We bought it a couple of years old and have put 200k miles on it with no mechanical problems - maintenance only. You need a family truckster this is the car to have. If fact we had an SUV before this and it didn't compare. Soccer moms put your ego a side, the is the vehicle of choice.
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Best vehicle I've ever owned.
Heather Petrocco, 04/18/2017
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I compared this vehicle to the Toyota Sienna before buying the Honda. There are three main reasons I chose the Honda: 1. The option packages on Hondas are so much easier and comprehensive (if you get the EX trim on a Honda you know it's pretty loaded); 2. The Honda has a bit more of a sporty feel (yes, a van can feel sporty to drive); 3. The Odyssey is consistently highly-rated by Consumer Reports and other auto reviewers.
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85k miles and the transmission needed to be replaced
mykiddos, 12/13/2011
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Our family has been a loyal Honda family until this van. We will NEVER again purchase another Honda vehicle. This van has been nothing but problems. Let me just start off by saying this is a one owner vehicle and all maintenance was done on time or early. My transmission went out at 85k miles. Called Honda and they told me to "remember you have ALL those miles." Refused to do anything about a well documented problem and told me to get an attorney. A/C compressor went out (another well known problem). Some of the dash lights have never works and they can't figure out why, battery needs replacing every year, brakes keep making the noise despite the recall. I could go on and on.
272k miles and going strong!!!!
martinbird, 08/02/2013
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
We bought this Odyssey 2.5 years ago with 220k miles and in pristine condition. We have had no major problems and LOVE this van. Our children are young (6,4,3,& 18 months) so the power doors are much appreciated. The only thing we didn't like about the van was the PAX system and cost to replace the tires. We solved that problem by "depaxing" our Odyssey 6 months ago and put 18" oem rims from a 2010 Acura Mdx (found on craigslist for $400) and Hankook h725's and LOVE THE NEW RIDE!
Great minivan
jd1isa2, 10/19/2011
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this van about 4 years ago as a CPO. It has been a great family car for us. No problems really except for the expected wear and tear of certain parts (nothing unusual). This van is very comfortable especially on long drives. The Econo feature is great when you are cruising. Captains chair provide adequate support. Have decent leg room even for the 3rd row seat. I'm 6 foot tall and surprising able to fit adequately in the third row without difficulty. Highly recommended vehicle
Transmission denial for Honda Corp.
amd6577, 08/09/2012
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2005 Odyssey EX-L DVD in 2011 from Hendrick Honda in Easley, SC. Bad idea. 1 year later with <100K miles, trans shakes and stuck between 2nd&3rd gears. Take to trans shop (we were out of town) and they repair trans (including replacing torque conv) for $2500. 4 months later we get a letter from Honda Corp. that the issue is being covered under ext warranty and to submit documentation. Today, I got a call from "Ron" at Honda Corp. (who said he has *no supervisor* and refused to provide his last name), saying that our trans. issue is, in fact, not covered. Oh-- and no appeal process. I am 100% done with Honda. Not a quality product anymore. Buying an Odyssey is flushing $ away.
Regret buying this moneypit
Jack Cole, 02/12/2019
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had to replace transmission twice. Even if they put a brand new one in the torque converter is not made well and will ultimately fail causing you to have to get a new transmission. Both doors have malfunctioned and I have to open and close them manually. The stealership wants $1000 each door to fix. Had to replace power steering hose and pump. Rear hatch struts failed. The list goes on. The only thing I liked was the comfort and ergonomics of the interior but not worth all the other troubles.
Too many Problems
MonicaT, 11/30/2009
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This van has had more problems than all of the Honda's I've owned combined. The motor mounts, catalytic converter, torque converter, struts, steering fluid pump all had to be replaced and my current mileage is 69,000. Very disappointed and will be trading it in, since the warranty has expired and will probably become a money pit.
Would have bought something w/fewer prob
Anderson 5, 09/05/2006
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I always wanted a Honda odyssey, so when I was finally able to own one I was ecstatic. Now I wish I had bought something different. I have had the whistling noise fixed three times. I have had the brakes fixed three times starting at 7,000 miles and now at 34,000 miles they are starting to grind again. I just had them replaced a third time a month ago. Everytime I bring it in for service there is a recall. I also had to have the dvd screen replaced because it kept darkening. All in all, it has been a very disappointing experience. I won't buy an Odyssey again. May be I will buy a Sienna next time.
low mpg and build quality
scs_13, 05/29/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am disappointed with my purchase for the following reasons: low mileage (14.5 mpg city, 24 mpg high way). The car has about a dozen different rattles depending on the outside temperature. The driver and front passenger seat are not comfortable due to the position of the (non- telescoping) steering wheel. The doors do not close well, together with the wind noise you never feel secure about properely shut doors. The doors had to be aligned, since they were chipping the paint. The car has a bumpy ride, it in no way doubles as a sedan, its a truck with 8 seats. The raised expectations were clearly not met. You should do a much more extensive test drive then me before you buy.
Love my Honda
ShaKay, 09/29/2006
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my honda, it is the first one I have owned and purshased it after driving all the competors vans. This one drove the best and was the most comfortable, not only in the front but the second and third row seats are comfortable as well, can't say that about some of the others we tried. So far the only problems we have had are with the tires. I feel Honda made a bad choice on tires, we are having to replace ours and we don't even have 30,000 miles on it yet, and they cost almost $200 each. According to our service rep. this is only a problem on the touring model and not the others. Other than the tires this van is perfect!
2005 Odyssey - Disappointment
07/16/2012
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2005 LX new. Things started well, but excessive tire wear, sliding door issues, interior lighting issues, bad starter, bad wiper motor and A/C have soured me. After the second major A/C issue I ask Honda for help. The Honda customer service folks did not care that I was a Honda supporter on my 4th Honda. When I needed Honda they turned their back on me. This will be my last Honda and I will give them the same support I was given which is ZERO. I am moving on and you should to when you buy your next car.
Death Trap and Money Pit
rjs14, 06/23/2014
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I got a total lemon. 2 gas tank leaks; fire; complete loss of power twice while driving in fast lane; sliding door ripped itself off of body; master cylinder, two transmissions, power steering pump leak, and just about every other part on this van. Paid through the nose for all of these repairs listed as "recalled". Time to get a lemon law attorney. Original owner, all maintenance kept up to date. Now I have spent enough in repairs to buy 3 of these pieces of junk!
What a piece of Crap!!!
Monica, 10/15/2015
updated 04/19/2018
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
24 of 33 people found this review helpful
I was a die hard Honda fan, I purchased my 05 Odyssey brand new and it has been riddled with major problems from the start!!! torque converter, catalytic converters , power steering pump, ac condenser, DVD system, struts, engine mounts, and now my transmission went out at 166,000 miles!!! Run!!! don't buy the Honda Odyssey!!!
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Reliable Car
adam555, 03/08/2013
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 27 people found this review helpful
I bought this car two years ago with 108k miles on it. It runes so far like new thanks God. I figured out I am not paying over 35k for a new one, that we don't use a lot. We have around 6k a year. I usually don't write reviews, but I tell you if I read the others reviews before, I would have never bought this car, and I am glad I did not. People usually don't write reviews unless they have problem. two third of the reviews show problems with this car, but I know many owners for this car love it like I do. I am buying another car for myself, and every time I look at a car, I change my mind because of the reviews, so I decided to look at the Odyssey figuring out no complaints, but there is.
Odyssey Touring - PAX Tires
rstefano, 02/01/2007
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I do not recommend this vehicle. The PAX tires are horrible. Two needed replacement at 15,000 miles, which required exchanges wheels/tires. Nobody buy Honda has these. The dealer said there would be a refund. I contacted Honda Corporate Customer Service after 3 months. They said no refund and that $570 per wheel/tire is the price. I experienced unbelievably bad customer service from them and the dealership. Throw in bad factory brakes, intermittent squeaking engine noises, PAX tires that last 20,000 at $570 each and youve got a bad deal. After 10 new Hondas/Acuras, this is probably our last. Took a bath and traded for the 2007 Sienna Limited but we love our Toyota. Bye Bye Honda
Awesome
ludger1, 10/07/2004
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After driving 1,000 miles I have to say it's fun. Excellent engine performence Ccoming from a DC). Brakes are awesome.
Reliable Convience
seast9, 10/29/2010
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van used with 70k miles, currently we are 110k miles. In that time there have been no unscheduled repairs. I will note, upon the test drive, the DVD player did not work, the dealer paid for the repair (~$600). The ride and handling are superior to any other minivan I have ever owned or driven. The build quality is also top notch. We specifically avoided the Touring model because of the PAX tires ($$). The EX- L provides nearly all the same amenities as the Touring model. The entertainment system with wireless headphones is a great systems for those of us with small children. The transmission is starting to show signs of wear, but increased fluid changes solve that.
Worst vehicle I've owned, by far
greghodg, 01/25/2012
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Good looking, comfortable for six, fun to drive, it should have been a great van. We bought this van new in 2005 after our third child was born. Quick list of problems - vibration in steering (through multiple sets of tires and countless rebalancing), replaced starter, power steering pump, alternator. Rear motor mount went at about 50k miles ($800 covered by honda out of warranty). Both power doors have been repaired, and both are still flakey and frequently don't work. But really the biggest one is that the A/C has been replaced THREE times, at almost exactly one year intervals. First time cost me $1400, second time honda covered it, third time they split the cost. Just awful.
Tried to kill my KID.
Im Done, 07/26/2019
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Nothing but sliding doors and battery issues, despite multiple repairs at $1400 ea and replacement batteries. We just keep one slider door locked and use the other. We make sure to drive the car every day so the battery doesn't die. On several occasions, the "working" door will not close, especial on inclines. Other times the driver button will not activate the "working" door. One weekend, after visiting several dealers to replace this piece of junk, when turning onto the busy street, the "broken" door slide open, though it was locked. My 11 year old was screaming. This is my 2nd Odyssey. The first one (2004) slipped out of park while my young boys (8 & 6) were washing it. It rolled down the driveway and nearly took out my husband who was mowing the lawn below. Luckily, a tree stopped it before it went into a major roadway. No more Odysseys for us!
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Overall Great Car but Loud Humming
Unknown, 11/02/2016
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car is above average overall. If I had a complaint it would be that the Variable Cylinder Management gets really loud and it sometimes vibrates at lower speeds. I am not sure if this is just my vehicle only. Also when I accelerate pass 35 mph the sound in the cabin makes a whining noise.
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Love my Odyssey
davidh4784, 02/14/2011
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2005 EX in the middle of 2005. We have had almost NO issues what so ever with the van. The only issue that we have had is the Factory tires. They are WORTHLESS. Three had to be replaced at only 8,000 miles and all four had to be replaced at 18,000 miles due to them wearing issues. They where taken care of by the Honda warranty and then lasted until 50,000 miles when i replaced them with Goodyear triple treads. No other issues with the van at all and we love it and will buy another one when this one at some point after this one dies.
INFURIATING!
olywamat, 08/23/2009
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Just took a 3500 mile trip in my parents' Odyssey and couldn't believe how many flaws a so-called world-class auto builder like Honda allowed this vehicle to leave the design room with. Let's see: automatic doors stick in the open position, front struts totally shot at 70,000 miles, keyless remote buttons so sensitive that bending over with the remote in your pocket activates the automatic doors, no thermometer, no compass (WHAT?!!!), knuckles hit the dome light button when you shift into drive, impossible to downshift on descending grades, incredibly uncomfortable driving position (6- footer here). It's a good thing Honda's customers are so loyal. If they drove the competition, they'd leave.
Great Van, Poor Gas Mileage
Illinois Customer, 01/25/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the 5th Honda I have purchased and for the first time what was promised has not been delivered. They post a 28 mpg average and we are getting 20 mpg consistantly with predominately highway driving. It has been reported to the dealership and we are not alone with this complaint. They are working on the problem and hopefully it is just a correctable glitch with a couple of vehicles. It is also noticeable when the engine goes into the economy mode while driving. It would be okay if the gas mileage was improved, but to date we have not had the pleasure of improved gas consumption.
Love minivans or hate them, this is a great van.
Blues fan, 01/02/2021
updated 07/08/2024
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in early 05, 200k on it now and still going strong. We bought it originally because the Pilot we had didn't have the room needed for two youth goalies, equipment, luggage, and items needed for long trips to tournaments. Was used to shuttle players from the hotel to the rink. After 10 yrs of that, my wife was more reluctant to drive it as it's bigger than she wanted to drive. I turned it into a work van. Being a contractor, while I love my Titan, it's very thirsty. With my aggressive driving style, 1200lbs of tools, towing a trailer on a weekly basis, it's still running great. Aside from brakes and tires, the only repair done was a leaking power steering hose. Otherwise, all pumps, alt, everything is original. Something has to go wrong after almost 16 yrs and 200k.... doesn't it? While the 0-60 has dropped to 7.8 sec, it still hits the 118mph limiter with no problem. Still problem free after 200k of hard driving, pulling a trailer almost weekly, and loaded with tools on a daily basis. As of 1/5/23, 215K and still going strong. 7/6/24, currently at 230K miles and still going strong.
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I like it but have noticed some negatives
1stXminivanowner, 05/09/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best minivan available for the cost. The noise is unbearable if you open sliding door windows without at least cracking the front windows. It is so loud it is painful. Many of "safety features" are annoying to us. One that aggravates me the most is if I unlock car with remote from inside the house, it relocks itself before I get to it. Even with complaints, I would buy it again. Gas mileage not great.
Bought a used 2005 Odyssey EX-L
darkside559, 06/04/2013
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I don't know why other people giving the Odyssey a bad review. I bought mine used with hella mileage, 180k and it still run good. I had no problem whatsoever. The only issue I had since owning was both catalytic converter went bad, luckily the used car dealer give me a 3 months warranty which cover R&R both catalytic converter which I didn't pay a dime. The VCM works great, no starter issue, A/C blows ice cold even the rear A/C blows ice cold. P/S is kind of rough and needs replacement, but that's an easy job to fix, considering all those mileages, it's still have another 100+K on it.
Keeps on Ticking
glaffin, 08/08/2010
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
While not exciting, this vehicle has given us dependable, efficient service for 5 years. Adequate power, comfortable ride and cavernous interior for lugging "stuff". Great for our two large dogs who travel with us. Highly recommended.
We love this car!!!
Judy , 04/25/2008
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the new body style as soon as it came out. I have had it for 3 years now and it keeps being the perfect little van.. We love it. It never has problems and drive it into the ground. My hubby wants to by me a X5 but my Van is just perfect for everything. I haul furniture around and kids and groceries and you name it I can fit it in the van.. I never have to worry it has never given me any problems it just keeps going and going and going. I love this car..
Repair costs is up the roof!
Brenda, 08/21/2009
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The touring model has pax tires which cost around $750 per tire! I only had my van for a few months then I have a nail stuck to the tire...costs me $350 to fix it! Dealer said the nail damage the tire and they can't patch it and that I need a new tire! Since the tire was only a few months old, they pro- rate the cost from $750 and only cost me $350 instead of $750. I now have my van 4 years with 82,000 miles and all 3 of the motor mounts cracked! Cost me $1500 to fix it... it does not seem right for a vehicle with such a good reputation to break so early in the vehicle life. Called Honda Corp and they said nothing they can do about it. It's a normal wear and tears on all Honda vehicles.
Love this van!
TMCMT, 08/24/2009
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this car for our 2 kids & 2 large dogs. It has fit everyone and everything (e.g. drywall, twin mattresses.) We've kept it maintained with oil changes, brakes, 1 new battery, and tires every 60K miles. The only issue was a fuel pump replacement, but was under warranty. We drive 22K mpy and have 120K miles and I plan to keep it for another 100K. Our previous car was a Ford Exploder. DO NOT PLACE GOODYEAR TIRES on this car. Stay with the regular Michelin for a smoother more fuel efficient ride. Added rear view circle mirrors for viewing blind spots. Minor paint chipping, molding deteriorating and plastic covers/hooks breaking but expected with age, wear and tear. I'd buy another Honda.
Love my Odessey!
doragirls, 04/18/2007
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
It drives great and love all the space it allows! Like most touring buyers the tires are not our favorite thing about the van. But if one does their research they know that the tires are not cheap....$250 a tire. But it does run flat and with kids that could be worth the trouble! Tire company could make up and help with the cost so that we as consumers will not feel cheated! Love my van and love Honda for making a great 'Mini'!
Manual Sliding Door Fell off my van
tnie, 08/08/2011
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Odyssey brand new and currently have a little over 100,000 km on it. The only concern we have had is problems with the sliding doors. The most common problem is sticky doors. This spring my 6 year old daughter was opening the driver side sliding door and it came off the track and nearly landed on her. The only part holding the door on was the arm at the bottom of the door. The dealership said it was the plastic roller that broke and blamed me for not having it lubricated properly. They did cover the cost of repairs after numerous calls to customer relations. It has been a couple of months since this happened and now the same door will not latch properly.
Excellent
RG, 01/03/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is One of the Best Minivans you can you. Me and My Wife were planning to buy a SUV but after looking at the Odessey it took us minutes to change our mind. The New 2005 Looks Great from Interior and Exterior.Really Classy. I have a toyota so we were deciding between a Sienna and a Odessey ... Both are Pretty Similar Except that Honda is Cheaper than Toyota with Same Features. Pros : Everything Cons : None
DO NOT BUY
Charles Upton, 05/25/2018
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
This 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan is a piece of junk. In my 64 years it is the biggest lemon I have ever owned. THREE transmissions, replaced left front axle and right front axle (at different times), drivers side sliding door is garbage. I have had to have the sliding door repaired 2 times now it needs a $500 repair for the closing latch. Ignition key went bad a month ago, $300 repair. Fan for a/c and heat is SUBPAR on speed. On high it takes forever to heat or cool. Save your money.
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Don't buy a honda with pax system tires
Paxhater, 03/15/2010
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Do not buy Honda. Me and my wife thought we were getting a quality minivan that would last forever, than the nightmare began. We got a blow out on the rear and found out only Honda dealerships could replace these pax tires and it cost about $325 for the one tire. Then after about 15,000 miles the front 2 were bald and those cost about 650. And you have to replace them you can't put any other tires on those rims. They will last maybe 15,000 miles before they are bald and you are forced to drive on snow covered roads with 3 children on bald tires because you can't afford to replace them. And the brakes are garbage and the yolk in the front suspension snapped and is rattling around.
Honda Odyssey Disappoints
rfg, 07/23/2010
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I recently had a third child and my husband and I decided to take the plunge and get a mini-van. Since we have had an excellent experience with my 10 year old Accord we decided Honda would be the way to go for the Mini-Van. We purchased a used Odyssey with 50,000 miles. It was fully loaded and fully serviced from day one by the Honda dealer. After one month the air conditioning broke. $2000 to fix at the dealer. I just took it to the dealer because the power sliding door wasn't working. $400 to fix. When it was there they noticed the power steering wasn't working properly. $600 to replace the pump. All told I have now spent $3000 on repairs on this bastion of reliability.
This vehicle is a nightmare
kpolitte, 05/19/2011
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The PAX tire system is a nightmare. We just put our 3rd set on the van with 90,000 miles...so that's $4,000 alone we have invested in tires. The car rattles, has major other quality issues. Never again...
mice invasion
virginia nichols, 01/02/2010
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the 2005 Honda odessy from my sun, this is the second odessy that I owned prev a 2001. Love the vehicle only problem is mice like to eat the electrical harness. My 2001 had the same problem and by the Honda dealers info this is a common problem. I love Honda's and hopefully your designers would invent something to keep this from happening. Like putting a screen around the harness. This is very frustrating and I use my car every day, and the car is in a garage. Please, please answer my question on how to prevent this from happening again.
Amazing - Luxury Van
Tim, 01/25/2005
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Outstanding vehicle. It actually feels more like a large European luxury sedan. Plenty of power, excellent handling, well thought out, luxurious interior. We've owned a 99 Odyssey and a 2004 Pilot. I thought the interior on the Pilot was a big upgrade on the 99 Odyssey. Well the 05 interior on the Odyssey is amazing. Honda could have slapped an Acura badge on this thing and it would have sold. Unless you need AWD, the Odyssey is the clear choice for families. By the way, it does nicely in the snow. The overall quality of the vehicle makes me feel like I'm driving a $50k+ luxury car. At less than $30k out the door for a EX-L, it's a steal.
Unbelievable technology package
pecan38, 10/28/2004
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is an incredible package, the amount of technology that is crammed into this car is just amazing!! Honda paid attention to almost every detail and made improvements in every area. This ody drives like a car and the body roll is minimal if not non-existent. However, Honda did not finish the job. They have added memory seats, well the feature appears to memorize only the seat positions and it does not seem to memorize the rear view mirror positions. Only one of the the power windows has an auto up and down feature. For a car costing 42k(drive out), I'd expect it all the Windows to have auto up and down feature.
Wind Noise Annoying
tom fedje, 08/22/2006
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When there is an outside wind of 12 to 18 mph, the interior cabin noise is more than I expected especially from a Honda known for Fit & Finish. My Dodge minivan had less interior noise than the 2005 Honda EX. The Honda dealer acknowledged they have had some complaints about interior wind noise or whistle. They added additional sealant around the front windshield & it seemed to help somewhat. Nevertheless, I still encounter more interior wind noise than I believe is acceptable. Does anyone else share the same annoying problem? Are there other remedies than adding add't caulking around the edges of the windshield?