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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

91000 mi

US $338
front motor mount replaced. 

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2004 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

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. 
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. 
110500 mi

US $190
Key would not go into ignition, had to call locksmith to replace tumbler and cut new key 
168000 mi

US $495
Radiator leaking. Replaced radiator. 
129000 mi

US $636
Replaced 2 broken motor mounts. 
159000 mi

US $141
Check engine light. System checked, required new gas cap. 
97700 mi

US $108
Replaced the EGR valve and PCV valve. I also cleaned the intake manifold of carbon. 
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. 
157000 mi A new OEM idle air control solenoid finally fixed the erratic idle.  
109400 mi

US $1000
Two bad motor mounts replaced along with timing belt and water pump 
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. 
147000 mi

US $1878
R&R radiator, power steering pump, MAP sensor, IACV, serpentine belt and oil change 
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). 
92000 mi

US $2000
Front hydraulic motor mounts were broken, needed to be replaced. 
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. 
111600 mi

C $80
engine idling rough, numerous codes including P1399, multiple misfire. located and replaced another spark plug coil assembly. fault corrected. 
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. 
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.. 
122560 mi

C $1175
Timing belt and waterpump replaced 
60000 mi

US $150
Serpentine belt tensioner squealing, replaced. 
170000 mi

US $600
rear motor mounts and replaced hood latch 
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. 
129000 mi

US $700
Needed new mounts 
18000 mi

US $800
Needed new mounts Needed new mounts 
129900 mi

US $890
CEL with rough Idle, replaced Idle Air Control Valve in Throttle Body Cleaned Fouled Throttle Body 
159000 mi

US $95
replaced coil pack 
225500 mi

US $1000
Replaced broken rear engine mount. 
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. 
112300 mi

US $286
warning light. EGR valve replaced 
181000 mi

US $196
Engine was misfiring. Replaced coil and fouled plug. 
118300 mi

US $200
Broken Engine mounts 
123000 mi

US $295
Cylinder 1 misfire. 
130000 mi

US $160
Heater Core valve 
159800 mi

US $477
Cracked front engine mount 
77700 mi

US $1100
Replaced 2 engine Mounts Replaced rotors and pads - front and back 
82000 mi

US $95
Rough idle when in gear - Throttle body cleaned 
89000 mi

US $750
Rough Idle - Sensors in exhaust system and power steering were defective 
98200 mi

US $375
Replace 2 engine mounts 
100000 mi

US $35
serpentine belt idler assy replaced, and belt also tho not needed 
31000 mi

US $425
Front engine mounts replacement. 
55000 mi

US $1700
Also had 2 of 3 engine mounts replaced. 
84000 mi

US $300
Front and side engine mounts replaced. Replaced 2 engine mounts 
97700 mi

US $125
Front Engine mount replaced. 
148500 mi

US $151
Accelerator cable bent and had to be replaced. 
155000 mi

US $400
Passanger engine mount. 
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. 
183000 mi

US $300
Thermostat housing leaking at both the sealing surface and one of the outlets. Replaced the housing. 
225000 mi

US $50
Coolant crossover pipe leaking. Had replaced seals 2 years ago. Informed it is an updated gasket. 
124100 mi

US $300
oil pan plug stripped 
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 
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 
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. 
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%. 
92000 mi

US $500
Engine mounts, belt side mount and center hydraulic mount. 
20000 mi Van whistled, They tightened up the EGR Port Cover Bolts. If it comes loose again they are to replace the gasket. 
38300 mi Replacement of IAC. 
43000 mi 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. 
46000 mi

US $34
Exhaust rusted out and broke in half behind the Cat 
63000 mi 2 Coolant gaskets replaced 
171000 mi

US $640
Replaced 3 engine mounts which solved shuttering when going over bumps. 
52000 mi Engine shaking, motor mounts were replaced 
52000 mi

US $100
Rear motor mount was broken. Replaced motor mount. 
41000 mi

US $135
Check engine light on. No real problems found. 
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.  
161300 mi

US $539
Crack in radiator and other places causing coolant leaks, $933. Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gaskets. 
163000 mi

US $1100
Oil pump O ring leaking oil. Replaced the water pump and timing belt at the same time. 
94000 mi

US $270
O2 sensor 
85000 mi Replaced broken motor mounts. 
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 
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. 
222000 mi

US $491
Replaced leaking oil pan. 
240600 mi

US $949
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. 
99000 mi Also replaced the Motor Mount. 
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. 
173600 mi

C $320
Van kept stopping and overheating. New radiator  
179800 mi

C $86
Front exhaust pipe had a hole so drive was noisy. Needed to replace gasket. 
90000 mi

US $1900
Discovered 2 broken engine mounts. Replaced mounts. 
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. 
139700 mi

US $966
Vibration at 25-30 MPH, Feel weight transfer in front of car upon shifting. Rear motor mount replaced.  
76000 mi

US $2200
The oil pump seals were starting to fail as indicated by the Check Engine Light. Replaced the oil pump seals. 
77000 mi

US $550
Check engine light came on. Fuel evaporator defective. 

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