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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 533 repairs.
2005 Honda Odyssey transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 56 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
| 56000 mi US $95 |
Failing torque converter. Arguing with Honda b/c of low miles. At this point Honda refuses any responsibility. Repair estimated at $1800. |
2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Tranny Leaked. |
| 94500 mi US $400 |
Replaced left C/V Axle. |
| 108000 mi US $500 |
CV boot leak |
| 144000 mi US $284 |
Front right axle boots were torn and needed replacement. Constant Velocity Axle Assembly, Front Axle. Remove and Replace components as required |
| 129000 mi US $2000 |
replaced torque converter |
| 133000 mi US $1800 |
rebuilt differential and replaced torque converter |
| 93500 mi | Reprogram the Transmission computer per letter from Honda USA |
| 119000 mi US $709 |
Car shudders when accelerating or going uphill. Both axles replaced. |
| 190000 mi US $3200 |
Had a previous transmission issue where the car would not engage properly and/or would remain engaged in the "neutral" position. Finally the transmission quit. |
| 182101 mi US $250 |
replace both cv joints |
| 148000 mi US $350 |
Right-Front CV joint starting to occasionally make noise. The CV boot was cracked. A CV boot kit was installed and packed with new grease. |
| 134000 mi US $350 |
Inner CV boot replacement. Right inner boot was replaced. Left inner boot was unable to be removed, told that eventually axle will fail. |
| 144000 mi US $2500 |
New dealer repair shop was able to fix the CV boot problem without replacing the axel. |
| 124000 mi US $550 |
Cv axles needed to be replaced |
| 106300 mi US $80 |
Torn CV boot lead to passenger side CV assembly requiring replacement (severe vibration at highway speeds). CV assembly was replaced. |
| 147100 mi US $69 |
Replaced (apparently) undamaged right axle to eliminate/reduce vibration on acceleration. Repair was successful. |
| 36000 mi | transmission leak - replaced gasket |
| 123000 mi US $2000 |
Both CV axels had to be replaced, 4 rotors had to be replaced. |
| 63000 mi | S/W update for torque converter |
| 136000 mi US $950 |
We had a bad vibration in the car when traveling at 60-75 MPH. Replaced CV axels on both sides of the vehicle. |
| 177320 mi C $650 |
Van was shaking during acceleration at highway speeds. Initially thought it was engine mounts but I had 3 replaced already so we replaced the rear mount and the issue was still there.Finally replaced both the right and left the driveshafts and the issues was fixed! |
| 191580 mi | Transmission died while on the highway. Had it towed to a repair shop and the transmission was rebuilt. I had the timing belt and water pump changed at the same time. |
| 154000 mi US $1800 |
Transmission overheated. Rebuilt transmission |
| 188000 mi US $600 |
Drivers side CV axle boot ripped. Replaced CV axle with OEM part |
| 91700 mi | transmission shudder under light load during torque converter lock-up. PCM flash to correct issue. |
| 100100 mi US $27 |
Supposed contaminate of brake and transmission fluids. Chose not to have dealer do because of expense and worry about validity of problems. Dealer looking for markup. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
axle boots need replacing. brake rotors & pads need replacing |
| 120000 mi US $320 |
Replaced CV axles on both front wheels |
| 75000 mi US $3000 |
Complete transmission failure due to overheating/slippage. Known issue of 04-06 Odysseys between 50-75K. Replacing w/non-OEM tranny with extra cooling parts because OEM parts known to have same problem. No manuf or dealer assist offered |
| 135000 mi US $350 |
Cv half shaft |
| 132000 mi US $1000 |
Drive shafts ruined due to vcm |
| 201000 mi US $100 |
Horrible shuddering and shaking from 60-70mph. Replaced driver's side CV axle. |
| 203500 mi US $50 |
Passenger-side CV |
| 35000 mi | Torque converter clutch problem - a known issue |
| 35000 mi | Torque converter was repalced on the last day of our extended warranty. The vehicle has since been sold and was replaced with a 2010 Lexus RX350 which is already shaping up to be a turkey - more to come on this one........ |
| 125700 mi US $75 |
CV boot leak. Replaced complete OEM half shaft assembly with aftermarket Cardone Select unit. Entire assembly cheaper than just a pair of OEM replacement boots and appears to be made very well. |
| 189000 mi US $60 |
Passenger side half shaft. Has been leaking grease for several years and started causing vibration upon acceleration. Replaced with new Cardone Selects aftermarket part. |
| 127500 mi US $650 |
Cv boot tore, lost grease and joint wore out. |
| 69000 mi US $2800 |
transmission failing, thought it was torque converter (according to dealer), but gave work to local mechanic who used solid diagnostics. |
| 151000 mi US $1100 |
Front axles replaced. |
| 122500 mi US $798 |
Transmission shudder at 45-50 shift. Flushed and refilled transmission fluid. |
| 162000 mi US $700 |
Replaced front axles |
2005 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
255-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 50840 mi | New Transmission |
| 102000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver's side drive axle due to leak at CV boot. |
| 102000 mi US $2000 |
replaced torn CV boot |
| 238000 mi US $390 |
Replaced transmission fluid |
| 69440 mi C $195 |
Power steering still lagging. |
| 112900 mi US $3100 |
Several gears slipping and would not engage. Entire transmission had to be replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $100 |
Replaced right axle seal. |
| 168000 mi US $2600 |
Replaced the fifth (5th) automatic transmission for the Odyssey in August. The other four were done by the Honda dealer under warranty. The first was done at 35,000, the second at 62,000, the third at 90,000 the fourth at 118,000. |
| 247200 mi US $148 |
Shift solenoid on trans failed. Easily diagnosed and replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $1035 |
Replaced front axle |
| 112700 mi US $1200 |
both front CV boots ripped, replaced entire axel assembly on both sides |
| 106000 mi US $600 |
Main seal leaking |
| 123600 mi | Replaced axles |
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