2005 Honda Odyssey Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Agile, carlike handling, a split flat-folding rear bench, optional eight-passenger seating, extensive feature list, smooth and powerful V6, strong reliability record.
Cons
- High demand forces you to pay sticker price or above.
What’s new
The top-selling Honda Odyssey minivan is all new for 2005.
Edmunds says
Demonstrating that there's always room for improvement, Honda makes its exceptional Odyssey minivan even better. If you're shopping for a minivan, this is one you won't want to miss.
For sale nearby
85 listings
- $3,900
- 187,976 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- Honda of Bismarck (166 mi away)
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Located in Bismarck, ND
Recent Arrival!2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L20/28 City/Highway MPG Odometer is 13095 miles below market average!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FNRL387X5B038863
Stock: HP6111001
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-09-2025 - $2,990good price$907 below market
- 224,101 miles
- 3 accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- L & J Motors (168 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Mandan, ND
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5FNRL38855B082939
Stock: 082939
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-18-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$200/mo for Odyssey LX
Odyssey LX
vs
$204/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
Honda Odyssey Owner Reviews
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Problems and how to deal with them
4 out of 5 starsharrys1, 04/09/2014
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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
2.88 out of 5 starsmechdaug2, 07/10/2014
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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.
Great Vehicle!
4.75 out of 5 starsamirjones78, 05/01/2012
2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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
4.63 out of 5 starspastorewj, 06/30/2015
2005 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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.
2005 Odyssey Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,195 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $200/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 38.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Odyssey include:
- Back-up camera
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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