2005 Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey 2005

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2005 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

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

Other (12%)

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2005 Honda Odyssey body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (55%)

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2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

115000 mi

US $400
Windshield and trim replaced 
142000 mi

US $120
Molding on the roof came loose and seal/rubber under the molding was completely disintegrated. Replaced roof molding using molding for LX model rather than Touring model molding and also removed roof side rails. 
159000 mi

US $250
Water leak through the tailgate into the cargo compartment behind the third seat. 
128000 mi

US $120
Replaced worn passenger inner fender liner 
125000 mi

US $300
Replaced skidplate and wheel well covers. 
139700 mi

US $50
Replace clips for front bumper 
171 mi Readjust Upper Glovebox lid - poor fit 
7184 mi Rehung hood and front fenders - poor fit 
177940 mi Another issue we have experienced lately is the blue factory paint is coming off in chunks... 
139000 mi

US $110
Replaced right tail light fixture in liftgate, due to water getting inside light fixture. Then water leaking out when liftgate is raised. 
6000 mi Rattly drivers side window seal. 
175000 mi

US $120
Rain gutter leaked under luggage rails. Replaced gutter mouldings. 
118000 mi Front passenger bumper cover needed to be re-secured after popping loose on the highway. 
17000 mi Windshield seal came loose again. Needed to be replaced. Much squeaking and creaking from all windows. Lubrication seems to have fixed the issue for now. Windshield seal replaced (parts had come in) 
39000 mi

US $67
Sliding door sill seals were becoming unattached. Replaced. 
31000 mi Driver's side headlight lens appeared to have clearcoat peeling off at upper edge. Headlight housing assembly replaced at no charge. 
32000 mi Loose Tailgate latch bolt, they re secured it and no more rattles 
183000 mi

US $200
Passenger side roof molding came apart while driving. Replaced the molding. 
67000 mi

US $250
Peeling Midnight Blue paint due to factory defect. Van was refinished originally in Jan 08 and then redone due to extremely poor quality dealer body shop work. Van taken to 3rd party body shop March 09 for 3rd attempt at proper repair. 

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2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

56000 mi Front windshield whistling noise, ongoing for over a year. Diagnosed as needing side moldings replaced, but Honda has initially refused to cover under extended warranty even though there is a TSB. I will negotiate directly with Honda. 
158000 mi

US $300
Headlamps revived with abrasive application. 
62000 mi

C $20
Rear tail light seal failed allowing water to enter into tailgate. 
116560 mi

C $400
Rust has started above the rear passenger side wheel... 
25000 mi Sunglass holder 
13000 mi Fuel cap light came on. No code. Dealer reset light. Email 080907. 
30000 mi

US $100
Windshield noise, source could never be located. However,cause observed to be trim piece rattling during trip with 60 mph crosswind pulling trim piece up from windshield. TSB issued on this problem in the past. 
68820 mi Van rear ended while parked. Bumper repaired, but AM radio antennae became disconnected. still waiting for dealer to analyze and repair. Dealer repaired antennae and radio now works. 
93000 mi

C $100
Paint began to peal off above the driver side sliding door. 
120000 mi protective plastic (or maybe rubber?) piece that covers the bottom of the front of the car is broken and falling off (not due to an accident). 

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2005 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

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2005 Honda Odyssey Body Problems

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