2004 Honda Odyssey: won't start

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 129,105 miles · OH

Corrosion within the fuel pump wiring connector and the fuel pump retaining nut was cracked / broken. Customer complaint was stalling while driving, no start condition. Troubleshooting procedure indicated the fuel pump wiring connector was faulty the inspection revealed that the connector was corroded apparently from moisture. This issue is certainly a safety concern considering the faulty connection can cause loss of engine power -> loss of power steering, and the faulty fuel pump nut can cause gasoline fumes to escape containment which may lead to an explosion / fire. If the connector was jiggled the fuel pump would intermittently operate and or fail. The local honda dealer refused to recognize the safety recall campaign # 04v42000 or the honda service bulletin #04-049, and refused to mitigate the problem without offering the option to repair the issue outside of the recall which would cost the customer $454.32 for the fuel pump repair kit in addition to service fees of at least $374.00. The vehicle was initially towed-in and presented for service on june of 2018. The honda dealer is providing wiring harness, retaining nut and gasket at a cost to the customer.

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · CA

When parked I tried to start it and it did not start. The mechanic stated that transmission was damaged by particles in it or over heating. Needs a replacement at $4400. Honda was contacted but they offered no help. My VIN is just slightly outside the transmission defect group 5fnrl18..4b000001 to 5frnl18..4b051620 (honda recall service bulletin 04-021). "d" light either flashing or off...even after trans flush. Same symptoms as recalled hondas. I believe that the recall should have been a larger group...ie including my van and maybe it would still be working today if it was recalled!

Filed Oct 5, 2012 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · AR

I was able to remove the key without putting the vehicle gear on park and went for a movie with family. After watching movie, I came back, I put the key and tried to start the vehicle, it didn't start. I couldn't realize that the vehicle is not in park, it was late night, myself and my family was left alone trying to start the vehicle, it was very scary, and later realized and started the vehicle after putting it to park.

Filed Aug 27, 2006 · Engine · KS

In 2/05, took van to dealer, explaining vehicle sometimes does not start, doesn't even make any turn over noises, but then smells of gas. This is an occasional item and then starts. Dealers stated I must be turning the key too fast. Also been experiencing vehicle cutting out between 35-50 MPH. Dealer states must be from taking foot off gas pedal. Most recently, around 33k, blower motor for AC has terrible noise. Have taken to dealer 2x in 3 weeks. Told there are "leaves" in system. An independent mechanic states it is most likely a bearing going bad in the motor. Have continued to inform dealer of starting problems & hesitation problems between 35-50 mpg. Told warranty is close to expiring, but have driven & started vehicle several times & can't replicate problem. Most recent trip to dealer was on 8/23/06.

Filed Dec 5, 2004 · Fuel system · 300 miles · IA

My van continues to stall. The fuel pump and fuel pump relay was replaced in late september, but the van continues to have the same problem. It will start, run for 1-3 seconds, and shut down. It will take anywhere from one try one hour worth of tries to get it to start up again. The van has left my family stranded on several occasions. I have contacted the honda dealer, and they tell me this is normal. I don't believe a vehicle with 7000 miles normally does not start, and can take up to one hour to start. They also have told me that I am flooding the vehicle-even though I am not touching the footfeet and have always driven a fuel injected vehicle. My husband and I are to the point that we do not even want the vehicle, but our dealer does not seem to take us seriously. I read a complaint that a customer filed stating metal was sent throughout her vehicles fuel lines. How can the service department check to see if this is what has happened to my vehicle. The service department continually tells me they can do nothing unless the service engine light comes on. This has yet to happen. I am very tired of being stranded by my brand new vehicle.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Fuel system · 1,900 miles · AL

Recall campaign: fuel pump connector, vehicle would not crank at times. *bf vehicle was only a few weeks old and would not crank. Recall campaign id number : 04v420000.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Fuel system · 300 miles · IA

Daily my 2004 odyssey will stall. The engine will start, run for one second, then shut off. This will occur for one minute to one hour. It first occured when the van had three hundred miles on its odometer. It has been into the dealership four times, but they tell me it cannot be fixed unless it acts up at the dealership. They also told me that I am pressing on the footfeet and flooding the van. Lastly, they told me to hold the key two seconds after the van starts-even though this will wear out the starter. No deaths or injuries have occured due to this, just a ruined vacation and many times of being stranded with a brand new vehicle that will not start. It has never been examined by anyone at a dealership-the service adviser would always send me away without having a technician look at it.