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Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (9%)

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Honda Odyssey body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (1%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 223 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

22320 mi fan makes noise 

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2018 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2000 mi Weather strip around drivers door improperly installed at the factory 
11000 mi I backed into a cement post with minor damage. The proximity sensors Did Not Work. 
1500 mi Passenger side tailgate hinge garnish was cracked. Dealer of purchase noted it on delivery. Repair dealer replaced part, scratching new part in the process. Said it wouldn't be covered under warranty because it was physical damage. Dealer of purchase footed the bill. 
5500 mi Bezel was not aligned correctly left of steering wheel and other piece of trim was needing adjusted. 
18000 mi Repair sliding door system Replace Active Noise Cancellation system 
5700 mi

US $80
Overhead console not attached properly to mounting brackets 

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2017 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

6200 mi Replace left rear sliding door panel - deformed 

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2016 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

1000 mi driver door rattles - center storage lid not assembled correctly rattles Passenger door poorly assembled. cosmetic issue Rear body panels do not line up. dealer attempted repair but says cannot fix 

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2016 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

7000 mi Also there are numerous squeaks and rattles that have appeared, again annoying. This is not the Honda quality promised, Toyota anyone? 
20 mi At 78,000 miles the car has many rattles, especially coming from the sliding doors, dash area, and seats. Again this is not the Honda quality expected, very disappointed. Taken to dealer to see what can be done about them, but dealer says they all do this, and you know the rest of the story. 
94450 mi

US $800
Interior - Second row seating, middle seat cup holder rattling. Very annoying can't fix without replacing upper section of middle storable seat. 
95000 mi

US $500
Third row seats, the inner mechanism that folds the seats is rattling. Very annoying, will fix on my own. Honda simply is no longer the quality company it once was, thing keep failing or making noise. Doubt I buy another Honda. 
3400 mi popping noise from A pillar behind driver seat 
9300 mi window sash bulging out Dealer scratch passenger side mirror during a visit to do oil change 
29000 mi Replaced drivers side window shade and clips. 
31000 mi Replaced parts they forgot to order earlier for drivers side sun shade on sliding door 
9000 mi Surface rust on rear deck lid and around bottom of side windows. Buffed out rust and applied polishing compound. 
18000 mi

US $180
Rear hatch has resistance (shutters) when opening 
36000 mi Driver's door handle was squeaking. Found to be loose. Remove interior door trim. Door handle bracket tab had come out of slot. 
13000 mi Trim around nav screen came loose 

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2015 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

6400 mi Creaky passenger-side sliding door when going over speed bumps. Minor work helped, but did not eliminate noise. 
Squeaking noise from front end of vehicle and rattling noise from rear of vehicle when traveling over speed humps and rough roads. Dealer repaired rear, but said couldn't replicate squeak in front. 
15000 mi Problems w dealer installed roof rack -- rattled, owner removed but removal caused damage to parts. Replaced under TSB but owner deemed responsible for costs of some hardware. 

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2014 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

248-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

7600 mi Both sliding doors were squeaking. The doors were greased but it did not help. 
9600 mi Rear sliding doors we're rattling 
27280 mi Same sliding door rattle. Doors are positioned off center due to failed repair attempt. 
32000 mi Passenger door sunscreen broken 
74000 mi

US $40
The mudflaps behind the rear wheels have lost bolts and are rattling around. The passenger side front door handle is pulling off the door. I have to pulled the interior trim to access it. 
27000 mi

US $15
driver sun visor drooping, replaced. 
35000 mi Rear hatch misaligned and rubbing on one side. E 
34000 mi

US $8
Persistant rattle from rear tailgate. TSB performed by Honda in Jan 2016 only partially successful at fixing problem. Replaced missing tailgate bumpstop. 
54000 mi Tailgate rattle repaired under warranty. TSB 14-076 
24000 mi Trim piece under head unit damaged by dealer technician prying headunit out with a screw driver without using a towel or any protection. 
59520 mi

C $500
Paint is pealing off back of the Van. I have not had a chance to get it fixed and am not sure if it will be covered by warranty. I'm out of my 3 year warranty and have extended plan but from reading the pamphlet paint is not covered. I've read pealing paint was an issue in older models but thought it was supposed to be corrected. Wanted to add this before truedelta stops collecting data. 
113460 mi

C $600
White pearl paint is peeling in several spots. Had another area repainted. 
6000 mi Replaced clip on rear gate strut 

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2013 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

27200 mi Driver door panel near window is "dented". The area is sticky and has a wavy problem where driver's elbow touches the panel. They took pictures and will try to get warranty replacement of the panel. 
33000 mi Driver's side door panel had dents where my elbow would rest. Honda approved warranty replacement of panel and panel was replaced. Problem no longer appears. 
6000 mi Passenger side sliding door was squeaking. Seals were lubricated. 
35000 mi Replaced rear door struts because of known failure. Replaced because of rattle, but appeared to be a known issue by Honda. 
36000 mi New struts didn't solve the door rattle. Ends up being the seals on the sliding door that squeak as the car flexes. Bought a bottle of Honda grease to lube the seals every few months. Squeaking reduced. 
3000 mi

US $500
Sunroof exploded. We were driving on highway and heard loud bang and opened sunroof and saw it shattered. Our insurance covered cost with our $500 deductible. 
48980 mi

$450
Replaced a plastic cover underneath the third row seat. 

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2013 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

15000 mi Middle seat did not detach, cable was disconnected and this was reconnected without charge. 
9000 mi Front Dash, air vent area, and where a pillar meets dash area had massive amount of squeaks. 
13000 mi 2nd row door rattled 
15500 mi The weather seals around the sliding doors were coming off and catching the doors, causing them to fail on close. The catching caused tearing of the seals and forced replacement 
31000 mi Front passenger side window, it starts to have strong wind noise from time to time. Even I press and rise the windows to the highest, the noise still persist. minor paint start to wear off at the edge/corner area section of the front panel, to be specific, the 3 "joint" area, where the opening of front left fender, front passenger door, and the A-pillar joint is. 

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2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

17200 mi Rattle and squeaks from rear passenger side power door. Door was adjusted and lubricated. Leather seat cut during previous repair trip. Dealer replace leather seat cover. 
1000 mi Left sliding door long cover panel (above slide slot) sticks out. Adjusted. Problem with right 2nd row leather seat bottom - sewing issue. To be replaced. left rear (3rd row) trim panel under windows has casting mark. To be replaced. 
57000 mi Both center roof rack supports cracked. Told not covered my 108k extended warranty so I ordered from different Honda Dealer. 
5000 mi Air noise on drivers door. Cup holder jammed open due to defective latch 

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2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

3800 mi Passenger side second row sunshade torn. Replaced under warranty. 
6500 mi Squeek when opening rear hatch. Lubed. 
28000 mi Corrosion on rear tailgate due to incompatible materials (chrome trim not isolated from steel tailgate). Fixed under extended warranty. 
6000 mi Foam strip between windshield and dashboard came loose and fell off 
11000 mi Pillar molding for doors faded. Mismatched items ordered and installed. Matching pillars ordered as of yet they have not been delivered. 
21000 mi TSB indicated some Honda Odyssey minivans have excessive wind noise coming from front passenger and driver windows. Dealership followed TSB instructions to alleviate this problem. 
37000 mi Black vertical side molding on B-pillar replaced because it was bulging out, a common problem. These moldings have been replaced on our Odyssey multiple times before, this was the last repair before the warranty expired. Strictly cosmetic. 
172000 mi Minor rust (paint blisters) on the driver door and passenger side rear wheel well (not rusted through and noted with the annual Ziebart inspection). Had to be rusted through for Ziebart to cover repair. 
58000 mi

US $175
Water leaking into the tail lamp assembly. Dealer said the rear trim needed to be replaced, but we declined. Just living with it. 
34100 mi Tear in side window blind. 
58600 mi

US $120
Wind noise on driver side window. Dealer had a service bulletin and used sound deadening material in door. 
9300 mi Honda recall for corrosion on the trunk door. 
14880 mi Corrosion on the trunk door again. 
106000 mi

US $1300
Replaced sunroof actuator motor assembly 
60760 mi 2nd row seat recall 
76000 mi Second row seat mechanism recall 
62000 mi Driver's door gasket was whistling at highway speed. Able to fix it by putting some household backer rod into a weak spot of the door seal trailing the driver's window. Another squeak coming from same area that seems to be rubbing, I think there is a TSB on this being a metal issue but it's not annoying enough yet. 
US $5 Fender liner fasteners installed wrong and lost on road. Replaced myself. 

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2011 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

20300 mi Paint peeling issue at the seam between the bumper and the front fenders. 
9920 mi Rear trim around the rear diver side window came loose, had to be replaced. they forget to replace a clip and I had to go back and get it replaced to complete the repair 
14700 mi driver side wind noise. (majority of Odyssey this generation have it) 
2000 mi Bad trim alignment on steering wheel due to be fixed per agreement with the dealer at the time of sale. 
8060 mi rear passenger door stuck when power overide swtich used 
20000 mi

US $350
Lower body molding needed to be reattached. 

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2011 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

28700 mi Tailgate was rusting on the bottom edge. Repainted entire bottom half of tailgate and replaced bolts holding on trim (which were the cause of the corrosion per Honda notice). 
40200 mi

US $68
Water leaking into drivers side headliner from clogged sunroof drain, also soaking the floor (presumably from the dripping headliner). 
83000 mi

US $100
Water leaking above A and B pillar drivers side, soaking headliner and dripping on carpet. Replaced roof moulding, front windshield plastic trim and clips. However it appears the real issue was the sunroof drain (hole not visible). Pushed cut ethernet cable down drain and cleared it out. No more issues. 
16000 mi The windshield glass was wavy and caused distortion to viewing through the lower 1/3 of the glass, especially troublesome in the view as the glass rounded to the corners 
2000 mi Excessive wind noise above 50 mph. No current fix available from Honda. Very annoying and constant swirling wind noise. 
16000 mi Replace Driver Side Door Molding to help with wind noise. 
2000 mi Wind noise noted on front passenger side of van when driving over 50mph. Dealership recognizes problem, but could not fix on first trip. Waiting for parts to arrive before trying to fix problem again. 
1240 mi

C $100
Rear bumper cracking because rear latch installed crooked and hitting bumper 
22400 mi Drivers side sliding door realigned again 
23440 mi Lots of squeaking from driver's side door or sliding door area near B pillar. 
46240 mi

C $29
had to change sliding door on driver's side mount as it was all rusted. 
7400 mi Tailgate groans when opening. Technician could not duplicate. Related to cold temperature? 
49000 mi Loud clunking with opening of driver-side sliding door. Not able to reproduce problem during visit. Intermittent problems, seems to be happening more often. 
48700 mi Passenger sliding door had internal rattle while driving. Motor for door actuation was replaced. Extended warranty covered it. 
70000 mi Passenger-side rear sliding door rattling. Dealer made "adjustments". Most of the rattling has been alleviated but recently started again. 
46000 mi Passenger side sliding door is making 'thunking' noise over bumps, as if it's jiggling loosely on the tracks. 
6000 mi Broken trim piece on rear hatch. 
4000 mi Plastic trim caught on carpet and bent and had to be replaced, and slightly altered so the problem wouldn't occur again. 
34720 mi Recall on rear trim piece between tail lights cause rubbing on paint which may cause rust. Item remediated and full rear hatch door repainted. 

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2010 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

12100 mi Whistling noise from windshield. TSB to replace front cowel. 
17700 mi Wind noise at highway speeds from driver and passenger side windows. Notes from service doc: Fix loose door sash which was causing fluttering/flapping noise at hwy speeds in cross winds. Op Code: 824099, Defect Code: 06201 
103000 mi

US $105
Tail lights had water in them, and would leak out when the rear door was opened. 
6000 mi The upper and lower glove boxes were not aligned properly The sunglasses/conversation mirror was sticking when we tried to open it. 
91000 mi

US $5
Leak in rear light assembly during rainy weather. Applied sealant around light with mixed results 
110000 mi We have some water mysteriously puddling in the rear seat compartments. Also the rear tailgate mechanism continually suffers from rusting resulting in the rear tailgate only opening via the electric dash switch. 
6000 mi bumper panel not flush with body Repaired 
9200 mi Secondary weather strip left rear door torn due to stretching. 
5000 mi one piece of trim wasn't snapped in properly. 

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2010 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

31000 mi Replaced the weather stripping on the driver's side slider. Also replaced a bumper on the same slider than had fallen off. 
5000 mi Loud squeaking interior door handle. Dealer look at and lubed. 
356 mi Air Bag cover warped. 
1000 mi Replaced warped Air Bag cover 
70000 mi accumulated water inside the taillights 
99000 mi Water leaked into rear brakelights housing and accumulated to about an inch. 
132000 mi

US $500
Paint faded on the roof. The dealer agreed that it should not have done so and paid it to have repainted after $500.00 co-pay 
6200 mi Also had some cosmetic issues with paint that was resolved at this time. During the factory installation of the front windshield some epoxy was spilled onto the A-pillar of the driver side. This resulted in 3 black droplets.  

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2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

33700 mi Had a single plastic interior piece in the footwell of the front passenger replaced - the piece was coming off. 
193000 mi

US $400
Diagnose and Repair air leak,  
3000 mi Uneven airbag cover replaced. 
1000 mi Tear in 3rd row seat that was discovered on delivery of vehicle. Cushion was replaced Rattle in passenger side sliding door. 
10000 mi Rattle coming from passenger side sliding door. 
30000 mi Squeak in front passenger seat. 
58000 mi

US $500
Passenger side seat squeak - fixed by dis-assembly and reassembly of seat (ensuring all parts were properly tightened. 
44000 mi Squeak has developed in the passenger seat. After initial inspection, shop advised minimum $130 dianostic fee to remove seat and further investigate. We declined. 
19500 mi

US $20
Handle for rear seat separated from seat back. The defective part(s) were replaced.  
30000 mi

US $90
broken driver side sliding door upper seal. 
47900 mi

US $30
Plugged sun roof drains 
88000 mi

US $800
Sliding door windows squeaking. Had to apply lubrication to channels but it caused extra wear and tear to motors. Dealer warned it would’ve broken motors soon. Repair expected soon on that. 
6000 mi Front passenger side window rattle; difficulty pulling door handles on power sliding doors. 
35000 mi Plastic cowl between the hood and windshiled had warped causing wind noise. Part ordered and replaced under warranty. 
24000 mi Squeak in D/S sliding door area. 
10540 mi Squeaking/Rattling sliding rear passenger doors lubricated. 
23440 mi Sliding van door adjusted for rattles in accordance with Honda TSB. 
33480 mi Sliding door rattle repaired for a 3rd time. This time door was re-aligned rather than the band-aid of lubing the striker 
34720 mi Power sliding squeak/rattle door again. It needs to be re-aligned in accordance with TSB. Dealership lubes the latch and the problem comes back with regularity. Dealer says TSB on this very subject doesn't apply because of model year. 
50720 mi Driver's side sliding door alignment to fix creaking/squeaking. Parents own identical van with identical squeak from door. 
118000 mi

US $881
Trip also included replacement of rubber roof molding that was degrading with owner-provided Honda OEM parts, as well as a routine oil and filter change. 
124000 mi

US $30
The tail light housing was filling with water after heavy rain. The mechanic said the only real fix is to replace the whole tail light. Instead, as a mitigation, the mechanic drilled drain holes in the tail light housing that allows the water to drain outside the vehicle. That fix has proved satisfactory. 
35300 mi Sliding door rattling. Two weeks later rattling again. 
80000 mi

US $28
Water leak into left (on hatch) rear tail lamp assembly. Follow TSB, remove lamp assembly, remove excess sealant, touch up paint, reassemble with new gasket. 
117000 mi Recurring water leak into left rear backup lamp housing. Drilled small hole in bottom of housing to let water drain. Entire unit replaced (along with hatch) during repair from rear-end accident at later date... 
138000 mi

US $5
Water drip high on driver's side A pillar. Removed driver's side roof rail and trim pieces, cleaned channel, and resealed. Reassembled. NOTE: do not use silicone sealant for this, as it will dry out and leak again. 
27000 mi

US $18
Excessive wind noise and rattle 
36000 mi Excessive gap between IP and Air Bag cover. 
57600 mi Abnormal wind noise. Replaced plastic trim under wind screen. 

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2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear hatch hydraulic spring 
15000 mi Driver's side window weatherstripping was folded in when window was rolled down or up. Could not be repaired. Dealer replaced the weatherstripping supposedly but, it looks like it was repaired under warranty. 
81000 mi

US $55
glove box wouldnt open, screws all around it had apparently loosened up and had to be tightened. 
67000 mi

US $100
loose bolt in passenger side rear door. Inside trim was removed, bolt was tightened, and trim was reinstalled 

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2008 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

30000 mi knocking noises--driver window, glove box area, driver side sliding door 

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2008 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

116560 mi Rust around fuel filler neck behind fuel filler door, removed drivers rear tire, removed plastic shroud in front part of wheel well, there was corrosion behind shroud, I cleaned it up as best as I could and put it all back together. Bad design. 
57500 mi

US $580
Replaced tail light lenses on rear lift gate because of water leaking in tail light lenses. 

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2008 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

84000 mi Rear window shades broke. This was caused by the previous owner due to poor mounting. Honda secured properly at no cost a part of used vehicle purchase. 
106000 mi Left Passenger Door Bearings bad. 
38000 mi rear seat shaking, dealer could not replicate. Shake went away after new tires were put on later. 
14000 mi Both rear sliding doors creaked. Doors were adjusted and lubed. 
56000 mi Rattle. Unable to replicate even though we hear it all the time. 
9000 mi Known TSB issue on B-pillar behind drivers and passengers ears - at certain speeds and resonance there is a rattle and clicking. Used foam tape of some sort to dampen that particular piece of trim 
165 mi

US $10
Piece of trim was lose. I glued it 
108000 mi

US $200
Trim piece on door pillar rattled, 
95000 mi Replace both drive shafts, transmission seal. 
15000 mi High pitched vibration coming from driver and passenger pillars by the seats. 
28000 mi Lower tray broken 
40000 mi

US $150
Window trim rattling at speed 
15000 mi Rubber seal around rear door started tearing. 
6000 mi The button on the automatic transmission lever fell off. A new button assembly was ordered. The kick panel at the bottom of the passenger side dash had come loose. Dealer reinstalled it. 
10000 mi Driver's door weather molding had started to separate from door seal. Was crimped back. No new parts, only labor. Parts came in. Repaired. 
8000 mi Wind noise front windows. Floor mat fit bad. 
52400 mi squeak in rear door 
8000 mi  
1000 mi Poorly fitting body panel passenger side of van. 

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2008 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

4000 mi Molding and seal on the passenger sliding door rattled. 
21000 mi Constant rattle from sliding door 

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2007 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

21000 mi rattling in interior of car 

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2007 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

9000 mi Whistling noise from windshield 
166000 mi

US $1000
The rear subframe that holds the suspension rusted completely through and needed to be replaced. The cost would have been over $1300 if the garage had not found a used part in good condition. 
18000 mi Rattle in driver's side sliding door - Dealer lubed the driver's side sliding door and found a loose spring in seat. Excellent work. 
1860 mi Water leaks in on the door pannels. Dealer finds improper seam in the passenger and sliding doors. Required an other appoitment to have it fixed.  
21700 mi Cracked leather driver's arm rest, had it replaced. 
51000 mi Excessive door gasket rubbing against door frame, causing noise during driving. Also, included driver side door interior panel loose. 
3000 mi Replaced poorly fitting interior panels. There was also a poorly fitting weatherstripping on the windshield. This was repaired as well but repair was sloppy. This will be readdressed at next oil change. Update: decided not to pursue since functions okay. 
61000 mi clip missing from rear vent which did not allow passenger to direct airflow. fixed by dealer 
83000 mi Reattached plastic shield under car. Didn't have correct clips, so used zip ties and didn't charge me 
95000 mi

US $25
Bottom under guard came loose 
100000 mi water leaking into passenger floorboard. dealer found two leaks at firewall. dealer did not specify reason. i think it might have been caused by an accident where the car was sideswiped with minor damage except for a baseball-sized dent 
49800 mi Squeaking drivers window and door after window is rolled up 
14000 mi Small pullot at bottom no longer retains the drawer when pulled out. Pullout replaced under warranty. 

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2007 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

1000 mi dashboard console lower storage latch broke within a month of purchase 
35000 mi Third brake light housing had heat crack and bulb burst (lots of pieces) "Clink" noise coming from front drivers side wheel at very slow speeds (drive-thru speed). Was told it was the wheel cover. Cover not loose. Change tray pops open when car is hot inside. Doesn't happen during winter when it is cold. Was told it is a design flaw, cannot be fixed. 
37000 mi Back to get brake light housing fixed. 
47300 mi

US $500
Noise when going over bumps on right front wheel. Spot welding done on frame to resolve noise. 
111100 mi

US $500
Body rust near tailgate. Body shop scraped rust, repainted. 
118000 mi

US $300
Leak around tail gate. Replaced gasket around tail gate. 
107000 mi

US $200
rattle 
38000 mi intermittent but very loud rattle coming from rear pass. side door. Tech took long test drive but could not hear it. Found other rattles that I could not hear and fixed them. The door rattle came back the next day. the part that lets the glovebox open slowly broke and fell off after being repaired improperly before we bought the car, replaced under warranty. 
24000 mi Driver's side sliding door has rattled over bumps from day 1. 
107000 mi

US $350
Car was making weird noises in the back passenger side. We thought it might be an issue with the suspension or the cv joint and took it to our (brilliant) mechanic. He checked a bunch of things and ultimately found a loose connection. Tightened loose connection on car's structure. 
22000 mi Popping noise from the doors. Dealer needed to order a part. Applied tape and grease to the door seals. Problem appears fixed. 
6060 mi Replace rattling rear seat track. 
4200 mi Oil change; Replace driver's window channel rubber seal, was folded over and smashed allowing water to enter; Reprogrammed ECU to cure transmission gear engagement delay, was 5-7 seconds now 2-3 seconds. 
9000 mi Engine making knocking sound at low rpm's and under work. Some TSB said something about heat shield... Got me, but the problem is gone. 
36000 mi Chrome molding on the passenger door. That one probably could have been reglued; they chose to put a new one on.  Folding window seal on driver side rear sliding door. Replaced. 
4000 mi Bumper was misaligned and popped out in windy conditions. Dealer replaced but paint didn't match. Asked for old bumper back. 

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2006 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

46500 mi

C $100
grinding and clunking noise coming from rear of vehicle. Mechanic suggested it was a shock. Honda extended warranty covers all components except the shock! Replaced right / rear shock. Noise still persisted. 2nd trip indicated rear tailgate strut was cause of clunking noises. Replaced this shock. Noise still persists. 
3000 mi Bolt was rolling around behind glove box. Probably an extra part that got trapped in there during manufacturing. 
50000 mi

US $490
Paint started peeling on lower front bumper. Entire bumper removed and repainted. 
25000 mi Driver's side sliding door squeaked when opening/closing. 
109860 mi

C $226
Replaced the inner liner of the Passenger side front fender. 
86000 mi

US $500
Headlight assemblies were very cloudy and sun damaged. Replaced assemblies with new factory parts. 
20840 mi

C $200
windshield glass whistles at high speed - new trim kit required. drivers window rattles - dealership believes they fixed but problem still exists 
29140 mi

C $300
whistling sound from front windshield 
36000 mi The leather was peeling off the drivers side arm rest. I ordered the part and they called me to come in and they replaced the arm. 
26000 mi

US $263
They also ordered a new glove box as it was defective. 
27000 mi Replaced the old broken glove box. 
168020 mi

C $200
Sunshade Hooks broken. Replaced all 4 of them. Tailgate weatherstripping had dried out and ripped. Replaced part. 
73000 mi Rust repair on tailgate 
81000 mi rust repair on trunk. fixed under mfr warranty 

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2006 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

57660 mi

C $200
Water influtration in back light 
63860 mi Water freezing on the windshield caused a small crack to appear at the edge, which eventually spans the whole thing. 
122720 mi

C $350
Back door leaks 
13000 mi Factory service bulletin realign rear sliding door to stop squeaking noise. 
88000 mi water gathering in hatch - covered under hondacare 
65000 mi

US $500
Paint on hood had faded in various places. Had hood sanded and repainted. 
183700 mi

US $840
Honda emblem fell off liftgate leaving open holes. Replaced with new emblem (new clips) 
37000 mi Right rear seat pocket became detached from seatback. 
43000 mi Seatback pocket again became detached 3rd time. Dealer took care of it and replaced the entire seatback. Was very satisfied with the dealer. 
72000 mi Paint peeling on hood. Brought car in, after evaluation by manufacturer they decidecd to cover repainting of hood. Performed at Dealers body shop. No cost to us. 

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2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

128000 mi

US $120
Replaced worn passenger inner fender liner 
175000 mi

US $120
Rain gutter leaked under luggage rails. Replaced gutter mouldings. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
125000 mi

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

US $50
Replace clips for front bumper 
31000 mi Driver's side headlight lens appeared to have clearcoat peeling off at upper edge. Headlight housing assembly replaced at no charge. 
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) 
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. 
177940 mi Another issue we have experienced lately is the blue factory paint is coming off in chunks... 
171 mi Readjust Upper Glovebox lid - poor fit 
7184 mi Rehung hood and front fenders - poor fit 
115000 mi

US $400
Windshield and trim replaced 
6000 mi Rattly drivers side window seal. 
39000 mi

US $67
Sliding door sill seals were becoming unattached. Replaced. 

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2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

25000 mi Sunglass holder 
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. 
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. 
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... 
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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2004 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

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

85000 mi

US $100
Power seat control knobs had come loose, dealer replaced mounting screws for free. 
98000 mi Power port had come loose from console. Repair would have been $50, found DIY guide online to repair myself instead. 
176000 mi

US $75
Replaced side panel cover on drivers electric powered seat. 
138000 mi

US $996
Replaced rubber holders for cups in front table due to the majority of them being torn. 
176000 mi

US $150
Replaced right headlight assembly due to it being cracked and allowing moisture to enter the system. 
113000 mi

US $20
Used 3M headlight restoration kit to "restore" the headlights. Kit worked well. 
7000 mi Seat track lubed under warranty to correct seat squeak. 
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. 
43000 mi

US $18
Cup holder flaps on front tray were falling out for 2nd time. Replaced again with new. Junk, total junk! 
55500 mi

US $55
Rust holes on left rear quarter. 
58000 mi Unrepaired rust on left rear quarter. 
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 
70000 mi Paint is peeling on rear left side 
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. 

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2003 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

92000 mi Replaced missing RT rail cap, previously replaced missing LT AND RT (2/10) and I paid for those. When RT cap went missing AGAIN, Body Shop determined they needed to also fix a bent prong to hold cap in place. They did not charge me. 
76260 mi

C $77
running board trim had fallen off. Dealer replaced with new clips. 
87420 mi

C $118
The guard over the driver side sliding door track fell off. spot weld was gave out. 
168000 mi Cracked leather seat cushion. 
69000 mi

US $55
cigarette lighter fitting fell into the dash, causing a surprisingly annoying rattle. 

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2002 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

142000 mi Water leak through roof above driver's seat. Rust on body inside hinge area of rear hatch. 
144000 mi

US $212
Rust from beneath paint Water leak 
202000 mi

US $10
Roof rack cover missing. Replaced part 
146320 mi LR door switch wasn't always detecting a closed door. Glued a spacer to the door frame to push the switch in more when closed. 
29876 mi Repaired rattling sliding side doors under warranty. 
216000 mi

US $30
Drivers sun visor had to be replaced. 
68000 mi Car screams like a banshee when driven in cross winds. This is caused by poor weather seal on the front doors. Dealer has fixed it before, but it doesn't stay fixed. 

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2001 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

208000 mi Traded because never could figure out where a water leak in the rear came from. We made sure the AC drain was clear but whenever it rained the rear would fill up with water. 
120000 mi

US $25
(1) Trim cloth on 3 doors stuck back on [$10] (2) A/C knob replaced [$10] 

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2001 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

175000 mi

US $70
Headlights were oxidized reducing nighttime visibility. Had the surfaces restored. 

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2000 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

205000 mi

US $290
Replace driver door handle on exterior (was loose - replaced with new part). Also had normal maintenance done - which was included in the total cost. 
98000 mi

US $1500
Parked outside with same side always facing south. Caused upper surfaces along one side to age more and started to form rust spots in the back corners of the rear windows/vents. Had bad areas of paint touched up. Also splash guard replaced under car that. 
100000 mi

US $650
Touch-up paint job 
218000 mi Wheelwell rust 

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1999 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

103000 mi

US $120
Fender liner loose and making noise. Ordered and replaced part. Replaced fender liner. 
157000 mi

US $25
Glovebox hinge replaced 
170000 mi

US $5
Replaced broken dash control knob for rear AC. Knob had been broken for several months. 
177000 mi Dealer examined frayed 3rd row, passenger side seat belt and ordered new one under lifetime restraint warranty. 
178000 mi Replace passenger side, 3rd row seat belt. 

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