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2004 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 257 repairs.
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2004 Honda Odyssey repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 203 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Honda Odyssey

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Honda Odyssey in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

91000 mi

US $338
front motor mount replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

96100 mi

C $3800
Third gear wasn't catching when shifting into it. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

135000 mi

US $250
Midnight blue paint is really applied thin. Had to replace glass and the orange tape was used to hold the glass down intil it is set. Upon removing the tape the paint came off with it. 

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2004 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

124000 mi

C $1000
Ball joint replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
Oct 2017

213000 mi

US $150
Hood latch no longer working properly (hard to unlock). Full repair would involve replacing the hood latch assembly. 
Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2010

103000 mi

US $3600
First transmission failure. Required ~ $3600 rebuild from Honda specialist repair shop. 
Sep 2013

140000 mi
The rebuilt transmission began to fail (random shifting, rough shifting, etc). 
Honda Odyssey in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2013 - Sep 2022
Nov 2013

110240 mi

C $80
engine idling rough. check engine light on. P1399 multiple mis-fires. defective coil pack on rear drivers side cylinder. replaced coil pack. 
Apr 2014

111600 mi

C $80
engine idling rough, numerous codes including P1399, multiple misfire. located and replaced another spark plug coil assembly. fault corrected. 
Jun 2014

113460 mi

C $175
park brake cable retaining clip missing. auto tensioner parts missing broken. 
Mar 2015

120900 mi

C $90
Vehicle had check engine light on. Rough Idle, Code 1399. I replaced spark plug coil. Rear drivers side. Cleared codes and check engine light. 
May 2015

122100 mi

C $150
Check engine code 1399. I replaced the last 2 coils and have now replaced all 6. Should have replaced them all at once after the first one failed, but who knew they would all start to fail.. 
Oct 2016

133700 mi

C $125
Passenger side power sliding door sticking when closing. Replaced the center door carrier, bearings were shot. 
Jan 2017

135460 mi

C $1175
Timing belt and waterpump replaced 
Feb 2017

135780 mi

C $700
Battery not charging alternator fried. 
Jul 2017

138260 mi

C $195
Right rear wheel bearing. Was whining as speed increases. Drivers side power door jammed Drivers power window regulator failed 
Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
Oct 2016

109000 mi

US $1350
Two slider doors needed repair. The left side had the fuel door solenoid replaced and the right door had the child lock fixed.  They also replaced the HVAC diverter flap door motor. 
Honda Odyssey in Alabama, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

160000 mi

US $1900
Rebuilt transmission 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

112300 mi

US $286
warning light. EGR valve replaced 
Jan 2015

113000 mi
plastic trim came loose in right front wheel well - dragging on ground. Shop reattached for no charge, but it did not hold. 
Jul 2017

163000 mi

US $1500
replace all shocks and struts 
Apr 2018

181000 mi

US $196
Engine was misfiring. Replaced coil and fouled plug. 
Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2016
Aug 2013

147000 mi

US $1878
R&R radiator, power steering pump, MAP sensor, IACV, serpentine belt and oil change 
Sep 2013

148000 mi

US $198
R&R igniter #3. Had to buy part at advance auto parts and give it to local Honda dealer who could not get part until 3-4 days after I put it in the shop.(I bought 2 igniters in case another goes bad). 
Dec 2014

166000 mi

US $558
Transmission case at drain plug cracked by previous transmission fluid replacement done by dealer. Needed to seal crack and replace drain plug with longer bolt. 
Sep 2015

176000 mi

US $75
Replaced side panel cover on drivers electric powered seat. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

107000 mi

US $1000
Master cylinder failed; parked until sold in September 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2018
May 2014

129000 mi

US $636
Replaced 2 broken motor mounts. Replaced dashboard cluster and clock light bulbs. 
Aug 2014

132000 mi

US $232
Replace passenger side outer tie rod 
Jul 2016

151800 mi

US $552
Replaced alternator 
Feb 2017

159000 mi

US $141
Check engine light. System checked, required new gas cap. 
Honda Odyssey in Oregon, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2011

92000 mi

US $2000
Front hydraulic motor mounts were broken, needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2012

102000 mi

US $92
Outboard drivers seat panel had broken two contacts and was hanging by the seat control harness. Ordered new panel from Honda, and three screws later the new one was repaired. Knobs are easy to remove, just pry off and pop back on. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2015

95100 mi

US $400
The TPS sensor failed causing to the engine RPM's to be falsely reported to the transmission which then caused erratic transmission performance. Replaced the TB assy. which solved the problem. 
Honda Odyssey in Kansas, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2013

227000 mi

US $876
Bought used car. Did not know when timing belt had been replaced, so replaced timing belt and water pump. Replaced leaking tensioner. Part was $143. 
May 2013

229000 mi

US $44
Light for clock was out, and several lights behind temperature control were out. Replaced them myself in about 2 hours. Job required taking out two large and complex parts of the dash. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2017
Jul 2013

110500 mi

US $190
Key would not go into ignition, had to call locksmith to replace tumbler and cut new key 
Sep 2015

168000 mi

US $495
Radiator leaking. Replaced radiator. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2019
Oct 2015

129000 mi

US $700
Needed new mounts 
Feb 2018

18000 mi

US $800
Needed new mounts Needed new mounts 
Apr 2018

183000 mi

US $330
Needed new front brakes and rotors 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

126000 mi
Sliding door center rollers replaced, both sides. 
May 2017

134000 mi

US $5000
Transmission no longer shifted. Replaced. Took twice as long as the estimated time due to excessive rusting on bolts, van spent the first 10 years in Chicago, Illinois. 
Jan 2018

152000 mi

US $3
Battery terminal connector came loose at tightest setting. Added shim. 
Honda Odyssey in Jalisco, Mexico
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

158720 mi

$150
Noisy calipers Replaced locks 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Apr 2009
Apr 2007

45000 mi

US $250
passenger side window motor failed 
Honda Odyssey in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

60000 mi

US $150
Serpentine belt tensioner squealing, replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Missouri, United States
Oct 2004 - Mar 2010
Nov 2004

400 mi
Initial quality was quite poor #1 Overspray over whole van - fixed after 5 repairs #2 Steering wheel wobble - bad tire #3 Steering wheel wobble - bad rotors replaced #4 Steering wheel wobble - 3 out of balance tires from the factory - fixed after 5 
Honda Odyssey in New York, United States
- Nov 2009
Nov 2009

105000 mi

US $500
Replace front wheel bearings (both sides) 
Honda Odyssey in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Apr 2017
Jun 2009

54000 mi

US $700
A/C system needed 2 o rings replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
Jul 2017

112000 mi

US $500
Suspension obviously wrong going over bumps, very bouncy in front end. Ball joint replaced. 
Sep 2017

113000 mi

US $20
Used 3M headlight restoration kit to "restore" the headlights. Kit worked well. 
Nov 2017

114000 mi

US $400
Front end was "acting funny" - like it had been before previous repair, a ball joint replacement. Mechanic replaced 2 broken engine mounts; problem solved. 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

170000 mi

US $600
rear motor mounts and replaced hood latch 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2005 - Mar 2010
Jul 2005

13000 mi
Unable to use shifter to select 2nd gear. Repair was unsuccessful, but not a major issue. 
Honda Odyssey in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
Feb 2016

129900 mi

US $890
CEL with rough Idle, replaced Idle Air Control Valve in Throttle Body Gurgling noise in Climate Control System when running, replaced Air Mix Motor in Climate Control System Air Bag warning light on, Code 90-20 Short in Airbag Cutoff Indicator Cleaned Fouled Throttle Body 
Jun 2017

159000 mi

US $95
Worn Tie Rods Right and left control arms replaced coil pack 
Jan 2018

164000 mi

US $530
Car intermittently not starting, battery passed testing, Starter replaced, and positive battery terminal clamp replaced. Car still does not start intermittently. Continuing to troubleshoot. 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013

162500 mi

US $150
bad alternator. replaced it myself and back to running good as new. 
Honda Odyssey in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
Nov 2015

142100 mi

US $150
front brake caliper pins frozen. caliper replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

118300 mi

US $200
Broken Engine mounts 
Mar 2016

123000 mi
Cylinder 1 misfire. Shocks and struts, had started to fail 
Nov 2016

130000 mi

US $160
Heater Core valve 
Honda Odyssey in Iowa, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
May 2016

159800 mi

US $477
Cracked front engine mount 
Honda Odyssey in Oregon, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

219800 mi

US $80
Left rear caliper was frozen causing drag and heating up the rotor/wheel. Replaced with reman caliper and new pads. 
Oct 2016

225500 mi

US $1000
Transmission began slipping and overheated on freeway. Full rebuild with case bearing bore repair, valve body kit, external cooler, new diff bearings.  Replaced broken rear engine mount. 
Jan 2017

228000 mi
Throttle was sticking shut and engine had started to occasionally stall when coming to a stop. Cleaning the throttle body fixed both issues perfectly. 
Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

181000 mi

US $130
The transistor for the blower (on the climate control system) was replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2008 - Sep 2018
Jul 2017

127720 mi
airbag 
Honda Odyssey in Washington, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
May 2012

91700 mi

US $680
The shop replaced the leaking front struts and also had the shocks replaced at the same time. 
Nov 2012

97700 mi

US $108
Replaced the EGR valve and PCV valve. I also cleaned the intake manifold of carbon. 
Honda Odyssey in Indiana, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2015
Sep 2011

79000 mi
Headlight replaced. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Dec 2007 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012

88000 mi

US $520
Right and left vent window motors replaced 
Honda Odyssey in Washington, United States
Nov 2007 - Dec 2016
Nov 2009

97700 mi

US $125
Front Engine mount replaced. 
Apr 2012

138000 mi

US $996
Both front struts replaced and rear shocks replaced due to leaking. Front sway bar links where leaking. All lights in climate control burned out, Lights for ODO, Hazard switch, TCS switch, Cruise controll switch, and drive indicator switch bulb burned out. Replaced rubber holders for cups in front table due to the majority of them being torn. 
Oct 2012

148500 mi

US $151
Accelerator cable bent and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2013

155000 mi

US $400
Power steering pump replaced and fluid flushed Passanger engine mount. 
Jul 2013

158800 mi

US $200
Drivers side power sliding door stopped latching and unlatching. Fixed by replacing a small cable with in the mechanism. The passenger side power sliding door started making lots of noise and started having troubles closing. Replaced rol. 
Nov 2013

165000 mi
Rear lift gate stopped unlocking. Pulled apart, cleaned and lubed. Fixed problem. Hood latch wouldn't unlatch. Pulled latch and found it was bent. I re-bent the latch. This was caused by Honda after doing a recall. 
Apr 2014

171000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear engine mount and both transmission mounts as well as the transmission filter. All mounts where bad and the transmission filter is supposed to be a lifetime filter but the replacement filter was needed. 
Jun 2014

176000 mi

US $150
Outside A/C compressor bearing bad (making noise). Replaced A/C clutch and problem is now fixed. Replaced right headlight assembly due to it being cracked and allowing moisture to enter the system. Hood latch replaced. Could not get hood open all the time without the aid of a long screwdriver. Problem was caused by Honda after performing a recall (dealer denied) 
Sep 2014

183000 mi

US $300
Thermostat housing leaking at both the sealing surface and one of the outlets. Replaced the housing. 
Mar 2015

195000 mi
Drivers side rear power door stopped sucking in and latching. Repaired broken cable with material on hand. 
Jun 2015

203000 mi

US $300
Alternator quit working, replaced with reman from Honda. 
Mar 2016

225000 mi

US $50
Coolant crossover pipe leaking. Had replaced seals 2 years ago. Informed it is an updated gasket. Powersteering hose leaking. A/c hose leaking. Replaced and system recharged. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Mar 2008 - Apr 2013
Jun 2008

52000 mi
Engine shaking, motor mounts were replaced seat motor would not go back or up. Motor replaced. Speakers were cracked and sounded horrible. Replaced all speakers. 
Jul 2009

70000 mi
Window just dropped, it was repaired Paint is peeling on rear left side 
Sep 2009

70000 mi
Sliding door lock not working with remote 
Apr 2010

83000 mi
Driver window and passenger door lock didn't work. Parts replaced. 
Feb 2011

94000 mi
Air conditioning stop working, AC hose had a pin size hose, hose was replaced and system was recharged. 
May 2011

100800 mi
AC Condenser was leaking. Part was ordered and replaced. AC Blower was making a humming noise, part is ordered and will be replaced in coming days 
Jun 2011

99000 mi
Blower moter was replaced 
Oct 2011

115200 mi

US $400
Replaced power steering pump 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

52000 mi

US $100
Rear motor mount was broken. Replaced motor mount. Long shift between 2nd and 3rd gear. Dealer unable to reproduce issue. I don't think they're as picky as me for what's considered a "smooth" shift. Caliper pin "rusted" preventing brake pad from retracting from rotor after braking. Dealer wanted $650 for lubing caliper pin and replacing front rotors/pads. Will purchase parts and repair on my own. 
Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Nov 2012
Dec 2008

85000 mi

US $100
Belt making chirping sounds when a/c on, faulty tensioner replaced. Belt was found to be okay to stay on until timing belt change. Chirping sounds remain. Fuel smell from front of vehicle when ambient temperature is low. Power seat control knobs had come loose, dealer replaced mounting screws for free. 
Mar 2009

90000 mi

US $330
Suddenly, transmission would no longer transmit torque effectively, fluid loss from pressure relief valve. No codes or internal problems found. Full fluid flush corrected the problem. Bouncing noise from front of vehicle upon deceleration and stopping. Dealer found a front subframe vibration dampener had come loose.  
Jul 2009

98000 mi
Driver Side Sliding door would not lock/unlock reliably. Lock actuator replaced Passenger side rear vent window stuck in open position, motor replaced. Drivers side window would continue to try to roll up after reaching end of travel. Window regulator motor replaced. Steering wheel mounted audio controls not always doing the expected function. Repair would have been $280, and according to Odyssey forums, of questionable efficacy. Power port had come loose from console. Repair would have been $50, found DIY guide online to repair myself instead. 
Jul 2010

120000 mi
12v power outlet in center console had come loose. Had to remove several panels and re tighten the back of the plug. Took about 45 minutes using directions from the Odyssey club web site. 
Sep 2010

123000 mi

US $207
Front passenger side window regulator had to be replaced. 
Aug 2011

139700 mi

US $966
Vibration at 25-30 MPH, Feel weight transfer in front of car upon shifting. Rear motor mount replaced.  
Nov 2012

158000 mi

US $150
Check Engine light came on, code was the dreaded P0740, Shop flushed transmission, did not correct problem. I cleaned solenoid tubes, did not correct. Rebuild needed to correct problem, at a cost of up to $3200, sold van instead. 
Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2014
Dec 2008

71000 mi

US $12
Headlight out on passenger side. I replaced the bulb myself with a new bulb purchased from a Honda dealer. 
Apr 2010

90000 mi

US $1900
Discovered 2 broken engine mounts. Replaced mounts. 
Dec 2011

111000 mi

US $350
Transmission shifting rough. Flushed and serviced transmission. 
May 2013

128700 mi

US $125
Pass window fell off track into the door frame. 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Oct 2016
Nov 2012

116520 mi

C $120
Bought two new tie-rods. One was quite worn and the other was fairly worn, resulting in vibration while driving at speeds higher than 80 km/hr. Fixed both. 
May 2013

125120 mi

C $3800
Van stopped working and would not switch gears. Needed to have entire transmission replaced. Drive train was jammed which led to the need for repair. 
Jul 2013

126160 mi

C $620
Emissions light went on. Found out water pump was leaking, said it had not been installed properly years ago (too much silicone). Had to have water pump replaced. 
Sep 2015

173600 mi

C $320
Van kept stopping and overheating. New radiator  and new starter were required. 
Dec 2015

179800 mi

C $86
Front exhaust pipe had a hole so drive was noisy. Needed to replace gasket. 
Honda Odyssey in Kansas, United States
Aug 2007 - May 2014
Mar 2010

84000 mi

US $300
Front and side engine mounts replaced. Replaced 2 engine mounts 
May 2014

135000 mi
Flashing "D" light on gear select indicating possible transmission problem. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
Jun 2007 - Oct 2014
Nov 2008

73000 mi

US $300
AC controls 
Dec 2008

74000 mi

US $400
Soleinoid replaced. 
Oct 2014

154000 mi
Seat belt issue 
Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2006 - Aug 2021
Apr 2009

63000 mi
2 Coolant gaskets replaced 
Aug 2010

73000 mi

US $340
A/C was not working and fan was only working on high and not middle fan speeds Shuttering in van when van is between 25 & 30 just before the automatic transmission shifts to the next higher gear. Replaced engine mount which solved the problem. 
Jun 2014

120000 mi

US $180
replaced pressure sensor on 4th gear of transmission 
Dec 2014

128000 mi

US $250
SRS Computer Module failed and needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2018

171000 mi

US $640
Replaced 3 engine mounts which solved shuttering when going over bumps. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2006 - Oct 2012
Apr 2007

20000 mi
Van whistled, They tightened up the EGR Port Cover Bolts. If it comes loose again they are to replace the gasket. 
Jul 2007

22000 mi
Took van in because flaps on front cup holder trays had broken off. They told me my extended Honda Care did not cover this and that there was no repair for this problem. They told me i had to buy the entire tray assembly. 
Feb 2008

24000 mi
Steering wheel audio controls malfunctioned. I took it straight to the dealer as it was doing it so they could varify beause the problem is not consistent. They told me they would have to make an appointment to find out what it is. I told them there wa 
Sep 2009

37000 mi
Steering wheel controls stopped working properly for the 2nd time. Improperly fixed first time, and I suspect it will do it again as soon as the warranty runs out. Big hastle at dealer,and Honda motor corp. Will never buy another. 
Jan 2010

45600 mi
Replacement of IAC. Repair broken wire to Power Steering switch 
Jul 2010

43000 mi
Cup holder flaps on front tray were falling out for 2nd time. Replaced again with new. Junk, total junk! Heat shield fell off and was making noise on Cat. Put hose clamps on it that I had in my garage and stopped the noise. Junk. 
Dec 2010

46000 mi

US $34
Exhaust rusted out and broke in half behind the Cat 
Jun 2012

55000 mi
Dust shield rusted and fell off. Got wedged between wheel and rotor. 
Jul 2012

55500 mi

US $55
Rust holes on left rear quarter. 
Oct 2012

58000 mi
Unrepaired rust on left rear quarter. 
Honda Odyssey in New Mexico, United States
Jun 2006 - Jun 2018
Dec 2007

54000 mi
Rear side window motors replaced. Also, steering wheel wobble noted - wheels balanced but wobble remains a problem unsolved. 
Apr 2010

72000 mi
Idle Air Control Valve part ordered. Idle Air Control Valve replaced. Part ordered, car in the shop for three days. Extended warranty paid 100%. 
Sep 2012

92000 mi

US $500
Engine mounts, belt side mount and center hydraulic mount. 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Oct 2006 - Jun 2017
Feb 2010

50300 mi

US $60
Intermittent Problem: Passenger sliding door (odyssey) would not close autmatically. Dealer cleaned and lubricated track and advised us to watch the problem as it could return. they thought it more prudent to clean, lubricate, and monitor. 
Nov 2011

61000 mi

US $700
Replace front engine mount. Replace side engine mount (passenger side). Replace loose rusted catalytic converter shield: repair completed on advice from shop to protect catalytic converter from damage 
May 2015

88000 mi

US $125
P1457 light....dealer cannot find problem. Warning light returned. Replaced gas cap with new OEM cap. Light returned after 900 mile weekend trip. REPAIR NOT SUCCESSFUL 
Jun 2015

88000 mi

US $420
Building on earlier report of P1457: Took it back in for a deeper look at EVAP system. Honda replaced EVAP Cannister and Filter. 
Aug 2016

97000 mi

US $620
Left front tire had side to side play (discovered in routine inspection during oil change). Replaced the Left Front Control Arm, followed by 4 Wheel Alignment. rnrnNOTE: Not sure if this is Suspension/steering or Drivetrain category 
Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2006 - Jul 2016
Aug 2013

124100 mi

US $300
oil pan plug stripped 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Apr 2004 - Jun 2018
Dec 2004

7000 mi
Seat track lubed under warranty to correct seat squeak. 
Oct 2009

55000 mi

US $1700
Transmission was OK, but the case seal was leaking fluid.  Also had 2 of 3 engine mounts replaced. 
Mar 2011

72000 mi

US $150
Rear shock replacement. 
May 2015

105900 mi

US $2500
Torque converter went bad 
Mar 2016

115000 mi
Bad torque converter 
Honda Odyssey in Alabama, United States
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
Jan 2008

US $425
Front engine mounts replacement. 
Honda Odyssey in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2009

79000 mi
The condenser is noisy- was told it was belt and not the condenser. (2nd time for this issue, first time was told couldn't duplicate the noise when I clearly hear it without a problem). Also there is a whine when under load - was told the transmissions whine and the warranty company wouldn't replace it for a whine. 
May 2011

98000 mi
Auto up down stopped working on drivers side. 
Jun 2011

99000 mi
Car was rough idol in Park - it was a wire harness. Taped the harness. Problem Fixed.  Also replaced the Motor Mount. 
Jul 2011

100000 mi
Jeff the service writer at Roberts Automall told me the noise was differential. After drive with tech wawas tood it was intake. Wouldn't replace transmission. He would feel safe driving it for 5-10 years as is. Got Honda America involved. Went to Scott Honda for 2nd opinion. Ed service writer called me. Told me they were replacing transmission. Ordered transmission. Sending it to be painted (recall ) very happy and without transportation. Honda doesn't provide rental. 
Aug 2011

100300 mi
Replacement of transmission fixed the whining differential. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Jul 2018
Jan 2009

69000 mi
Sliding door would not open because gas cap cover would not close securely. Maintenance adjusted the gas cap cover and then the electronic door was allowed to open, e.g. is gas cap cover is ajar at any angle or amount the door remains closed. 
Oct 2009

85000 mi
Leak developed in line fitting and fluid leaked out in one day. Replaced fitting and also replaced blower fan bearing. Replaced broken motor mounts. 
Mar 2010

94000 mi
Problems with balky sliding rear door. Now problem with electrical motor rear window. Told some corrosion and should work, but think there is really a motor problem. 
Jun 2010

95000 mi
Replaced both rear window motors. Extended warranty, otherwise about $1000. 
Oct 2011

123800 mi

US $3800
Mechanic said the cooling system is inadequate and that the transmission overheated destroying the torque converter and the pieces were throughout the transmission. Replaced transmission and added transmission cooler. 
Nov 2011

126000 mi

US $180
Had to replace the "speed sensor" on the Honda in order to make the trouble lights go out. 
Aug 2013

157200 mi

US $483
Unable to start my car. Worn switch tumblers caused by uneven wear on two sided key. Remedy, check your key and replace it before it causes wear in ignition switch. Problem started with difficulty inserting or removing key. Replaced tumblers and keys 
Jan 2014

160000 mi

US $198
Leaking seal on Front Left Axle. 
Feb 2014

161300 mi

US $400
Leaky rear shock 
Jul 2014

168800 mi

US $300
Ignition switch locked up and could not remove or insert key. Mechanic replaced key lock and keys. There was a recall but it happened after my repair and I am uncertain if it was for the exact same problem. 
Apr 2016

200800 mi

US $158
rear shocks blown and leaking 
Jun 2017

222000 mi

US $491
Replaced leaking oil pan. 
Jul 2017

233000 mi
Battery died, replaced 4 year old battery. Did not fix problem. No start, discovered bad starter. Replaced starter and connection system. 
Mar 2018

240600 mi

US $949
Cruise Control disconnected. It took them a day to find the break at the at the gas pedal and restore the cruise control. Changed oil Replaced 2 timing belts and serpentine belt, water pump and whatever else is connected with the maintenance of this system. One of the timing belts was badly worn and squeaking. Serpentine belt was over 100K mi so replaced that as well. 
Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2016
May 2011

77700 mi

US $1100
Replaced 2 engine Mounts Replaced rotors and pads - front and back 
Nov 2011

82000 mi

US $95
Rough idle when in gear - Throttle body cleaned 
Mar 2013

89000 mi

US $750
Rough Idle - Sensors in exhaust system and power steering were defective 
Feb 2014

94900 mi

US $1850
Replaced struts 
Feb 2015

98200 mi

US $375
Replace 2 engine mounts 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 Right Rear shock seal had failed causing the shock to make noises over bumps & dips. 
Sep 2010

86000 mi
Left channel of rear entertainment system works intermitently. DVD unit was sent to honda for diagnosis & repair. audio connections were checked. 
Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015

200100 mi

US $400
Replaced battery / starter cable 
Honda Odyssey in Utah, United States
Nov 2009 - Aug 2017
Nov 2014

143000 mi

US $900
Replaced shocks, struts, installed new tires and had alignment done. 
Apr 2015

146700 mi

US $70
Replaced power steering pressure switch and repaired power steering wiring 
Jul 2015

151200 mi

US $60
Engine displays variable idle from 600-1200 RPM. Serviced EGR system, checked plugs. Idle still not correct and CEL still illuminates. 
Sep 2015

157000 mi
A new OEM idle air control solenoid finally fixed the erratic idle.  
Oct 2015

157300 mi

US $250
Replaced front calipers, rotors and pads 
Apr 2016

160200 mi

US $56
Replaced failing door lock solenoid in the rear door hatch (cargo area). 
Honda Odyssey in Utah, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2018
May 2013

109400 mi

US $1000
Two bad motor mounts replaced along with timing belt and water pump 
Jul 2014

123000 mi

US $250
While my van was in for maintenance and recalls, it was discovered that one of the engine mounts was bad. I have now replaced all three. 
Sep 2017

157000 mi

US $300
Starter bad and needed to be replaced Replaced rear brakes and rotors 
Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Nov 2010

38440 mi
no heat. solenoid defective. alarm systen going off intermittently. cleaned contacts, back again. pulled out the horn relay so neighbours not bothered. called honda. said they had no idea why. internet reported similar occurances. no fix reported 
Feb 2011

40920 mi
cruise control stopped working. did not take to dealership to repair. will wait to get back to Canada. 
Honda Odyssey in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

135000 mi

US $400
Struts and shocks 
Aug 2016

148000 mi
Left tie rod end replaced. Strut Assy on front and rear shocks replaced. Monroe. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Apr 2006 - Aug 2016
Apr 2012

61200 mi

US $1100
front struts leaking and worn rear shocks 
Dec 2014

76000 mi

US $2200
The oil pump seals were starting to fail as indicated by the Check Engine Light. Replaced the oil pump seals. 
Mar 2015

77000 mi

US $550
Check engine light came on. Fuel evaporator defective. 
Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

165000 mi

US $180
Sliding doors would sometimes not close or lock. Replaces a sensor to allow it close and lock. Front seat belts needed to be replaced, as they were not releasing correctly OR retracting completely. 
Jan 2014 Seat belt retractors needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2018

260000 mi

US $10
Automatic door wire snapped and would no longer work. We replaced the wire to allow the door to continue to work. It was not successful but I believe it can be fixed. But my first attempt was not successful. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2017
Oct 2009

83000 mi

US $44
Driver side seat trim broken. Plastic ripped through the screw and cannot be repaired. Bought from Honda replacement trim for $43.50 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

41000 mi

US $135
Check engine light on. No real problems found. 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010

71000 mi

US $314
Left front wheel bearing 
Honda Odyssey in British Columbia, Canada
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

51460 mi

C $500
Shifter position sensor replaced. Would not move out of Park. Could not get into Drive. Would not unlock shifter. 
Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2016
Jun 2009

66000 mi

US $479
Hesitation, surging, shuttering, irratic idle. It was slight and would come and go. Based on history dealer replaced bad ERG valve and power steering pressure switch wiring harness. Works fine after repairs and runs very smooth.  
Aug 2015

158700 mi

US $146
Power door lock switch broke on driver's side. 
Oct 2015

161300 mi

US $539
Shraeder valves leaking. Had to repair and clean out the system, $300. Crack in radiator and other places causing coolant leaks, $933. Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gaskets. 
Jan 2016

163000 mi

US $1100
Oil pump O ring leaking oil. Replaced the water pump and timing belt at the same time. 
Honda Odyssey in Illinois, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

84000 mi
power steering sensor wire broken- fixed to stabilize idle. 
Jun 2011

100000 mi

US $35
serpentine belt idler assy replaced, and belt also tho not needed 
Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2017
Sep 2010

94000 mi

US $270
O2 sensor 

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2004 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda Odyssey in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

69000 mi

US $200
The transmission often would not shift into gear. The mechanic tried to replace a part associated with the brakes but alas it did not work. Traded car. 

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