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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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Chart based on 533 repairs.
2005 Honda Odyssey suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Honda Odyssey
Engine not specified
| 38440 mi C $65 |
power steering pump and fluid receptical replaced on extended warantee issued by Honda |
2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 128000 mi US $1000 |
front passenger wheel bearing was making loud noise. |
| 95000 mi | noisy, weak power steering pump replaced as per TSB program. Parts and labor covered by AHM |
| 131000 mi US $30 |
Steering pump making a whining noise. Flushed power steering fluid and replaced steering fluid reservoir to eliminate noise. |
| 132000 mi | Clunking in front right wheel at low speeds over small bumps. |
| 94860 mi C $400 |
Replaced worn brake pads and rotors for the front. Also lower arm and right ball joint. Changed to winter tires and changed oil. |
| 113000 mi | Wheel bearing needs replacing |
| 73640 mi $350 |
The power steering pump made a whining noise in cold weather. It was fixed by replacing the p/s fluid reservoir, the hose and the O-ring by newer versions from Honda. There's a TSB on this, but I had to pay for the repair myself. |
| 124000 mi $3200 |
- Sway bar bushings worn out, replaced - Sway bar links worn out, replaced - Some other worn parts replaced - General maintenance stuff |
| 39000 mi US $67 |
Power steering pump making noise. Replaced under Honda extended warranty. |
| 88040 mi C $2000 |
Power steering pump failure Belt and drivetrain maintenance |
| 62000 mi US $60 |
Replace steering pump |
| 142500 mi US $333 |
Car had a high pitched humming from left front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. Also did oil change. |
| 177000 mi US $458 |
replaced rear shocks |
| 187000 mi US $94 |
sway bar bushings(links) noisy over bumps, replaced them |
| 136700 mi US $1000 |
tie rods& wheel bearings both sides |
| 145000 mi US $18 |
Power steering whine. Replaced reservoir per TSB. Replaced o-ring in power steering pump per TSB. |
| 156000 mi US $1280 |
Front wheel bearings went |
| 162000 mi US $120 |
Rear shock absorbers wore out. Replaced with new one |
| 165000 mi US $350 |
Replaced power steering pump and reservoir |
| 154000 mi US $500 |
Replaced sway bar links and mounts Replaced power steering pump |
| 208500 mi US $300 |
Rear shocks replaced |
| 212000 mi US $900 |
Front struts replaced |
| 208000 mi US $400 |
High pressure power steering hose leaking. Replaced hose |
| 121000 mi US $50 |
Clunking noise from front. Stabilizer bar link replaced and noise is gone. |
| 126000 mi US $560 |
Replaced worn out struts and shocks |
| 80600 mi A $914 |
rear shock absorbers leaking/soft in operation removed and replaced |
| 65100 mi C $300 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 129000 mi US $800 |
Mechanic friend took dealer quote of $3k and fixed everything for about $900. Tie rods, brake pads/rotors, & others I forget. |
| 135000 mi US $250 |
Power steering pump failure. Replaced pump and reservoir. |
| 173100 mi US $250 |
Ball joints were worn and had play in them such that they pushed the rotor dust shield into the rotor causing a light grinding sound when turning. |
| 210000 mi US $700 |
Replaced both front control arms (included bushings and lower ball joint) and struts, springs, and top mounts Rear shocks |
| 55000 mi | Power steering pump replaced. Covered by a Honda recall, at low speed and low RPM steering wheel was hard to turn. |
| 98000 mi | Fixed power steering squeal |
| 78000 mi | Steering noise and loss of power assist. |
| 15000 mi US $25 |
Power steering pump was ordered. On return trip a power steering well had to be ordered to "complete the repair properly". Waiting for notification of parts' arrival. |
| 17000 mi | Completed power steering repair. |
| 75000 mi US $465 |
Was told inner tie rods needed to be replaced and possible bearings and an alignment. Too expensive. Living with it |
| 87000 mi US $600 |
Inner tie rods needed to be replaced requiring a 4 wheel alignment |
| 66000 mi US $75 |
Power steering whine. Replaced power steering fluid reservoir with updated part. |
| 46000 mi US $410 |
Left front wheel bearing failure |
| 31746 mi | Power steering whine, Dealer says they changed the power steering pump, but problem still exsistes Power steering whine, new power steering pump, tank and o-ring. rattle in tailgate, loose latch assembly bolt |
| 159000 mi US $500 |
leaking power steering, fluid on pulleys caused them to groan. replaced high pressure hose. |
| 28000 mi | One rear-shock absorber was leaking fluid. Initially, Dealer said it would cost $90 to repair. I went somewhere else for a second-opinion/estimate (which was higher than Dealer). I returned to dealer, and they decided to cover it under extended-warr |
| 95000 mi US $250 |
Front stabilizer replacement |
| 17000 mi | Power steering pump made noise, especially in the cold. Steering more difficult to turn than normal. Power steering pump replaced (part had come in). |
| 40000 mi US $300 |
Rear left shock absorber was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced power steering pump seal. |
| 35000 mi | replaced power steering pump |
| 120000 mi US $140 |
Steering difficult at low engine RPMs. Replaced power steering pump. Funny - just received notice of a warranty extension (to 100k miles) for this exact problem, but have too many miles (120k)to take advantage. |
| 143000 mi US $300 |
High pressure steering pump hose was leaking. Hose was replaced. |
| 41000 mi | power steering pump replaced that related to TSB 07-005: power steering whines due to defective power steering reservoir |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
2005 Ody has service bulletin for Power Steering fluid reservoir - diameter of drain and hose too narrow, starves pump. Whines! Replaced with modified reservoir with larger opening/hose to feed the pump properly and keep it lubricated. Not yet recall |
| 79000 mi US $25 |
Replaced Power Steering reservoir and PS fluid due to noisy PS pump when ambient temp was below 30 F. (+/-). Seems to have fixed the problem. Honda has a TSB on this issue. |
| 107000 mi US $80 |
Replaced rear shocks |
| 127000 mi US $50 |
Sway bar end links replaced due to slight clunking noise. Also replaced front strut assemblies as they were worn out. |
| 149000 mi US $300 |
Power steering hose replaced due to leakage |
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Went to dealership after my normal shop couldn't fix shimmy. At the same time, I took the car in for power steering pump noise, well-known problem with the 05 model. They were going to charge me 500 for a new power steering pump. I complained and paid 50. |
| 54000 mi US $160 |
Power steering whined when engine was at operating temperature and outside air temp was 20F - 30F. Dealer flushed power steering fluid and replaced reservoir. |
| 80000 mi | Power steering pump replaced. Manufacturer extended the original warranty for the pump. |
| 100800 mi | Power steering pump replaced by dealer free of charge (2nd time replaced). Done at same time as regular maintenance (timing belt, coolant pump, spark plugs). |
2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 193000 mi US $600 |
Replaced tie for ends |
| 77500 mi | Recall for power steering pump, was replaced. My wife had commented on the steering getting more difficult and then after the recall it was much better. |
| 49300 mi US $287 |
front left wheel bearing noisy |
| 30000 mi | bad power steering pump, possible abs also diagnosed |
| 103300 mi | Honda covered replacing the power steering pump. It was sluggish when moving slowly (like in a parking lot) |
| 133000 mi US $700 |
I had bouncing in the suspension so I replaced the full struts (honda part) and the rear shocks (KYB shocks) |
| 41000 mi | power steering pump noise--made note in service record, but not bad enough to replace. |
| 48000 mi | Power steering pump replaced. |
| 57000 mi US $400 |
rear shocks |
| 157000 mi US $400 |
Laundry list of normal wear items, including [tie-rods]. |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
Power Steering high pressure hose line was leaking - replaced. |
| 123800 mi US $200 |
Replaced passenger wheel bearing at @125K miles |
| 142000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced failed power steering pump and feed hose |
| 154000 mi US $600 |
Installed new Shocks, Struts and Stabilizer bar |
| 30000 mi | Leaking RR shock, noticed when doing a tire rotation. replaced a leaking rear passenger strut |
| 48000 mi | replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 63240 mi C $250 |
Power steering pump making a whining noise. Replace power steering reservoir and power steering fluid as per TSB. |
| 68200 mi | Power steering pump - hard steering at low speeds. Honda issued recall and was repaired. |
| 24000 mi | Passenger rear shock was leaking causing vehicle to sway. |
| 31000 mi | Power steering pump whines. Replaced/repaired under TSB. |
| 56420 mi | Steering is heavy at time, transmission shifts hard up and down, gas pedal can be either not very responsive or extremely responsive at times |
| 65639 mi C $826 |
Power steering stiff at times. Ask to replace fluid. They suggested replacement of power steering pump and resevoir. Part on backorder thus time in shop. This did help the low speed stiffness and gas milage has improved but did not help with lagging ... Replace power steering pump and reservoir (this is the 2nd time since new) |
| 30000 mi US $100 |
The famous squawling sound during driving in colder wx of 30-40 degrees F would make the power steering pump go into cavitation, due to inability of pump to pull the ps fluid through the metal filter at bottom. |
| 173000 mi US $450 |
Front bushings, cylinder repair |
| 183000 mi | Replaced brakes, rotors and two antisway bar bolts. |
| 238000 mi US $90 |
High pressure power steering hose was leaking. Replaced it myself with a new hose. |
| 168000 mi US $1035 |
Power steering pump leaking |
| 101100 mi US $260 |
Replaced wheel bearing on front right wheel. |
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