2005 Honda Odyssey: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · 158,000 miles · NJ

Burning smell and smoke started to come out on the middle of our drive on I-95 n back from va to home in nj. We were with family including 12 year old son, we had to pull the van on the shoulder (barely any) . We had to call aaa to get our van towed to nj about 140 miles. The mechanic tells us that the transmission is failed and the cost would be around $4000. Our concern is the safety and american honda failed to help us to cover the cost of transmission issue.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was smoke coming from under the hood and moments later flames were present. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stop, there was smoke seen from under the front hood. The vehicle then suddenly burst into flames without warning. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · NJ

Cruising at highway speeds, vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. Added gas increased engine RPM and finally, smoke appeared and the vehicle was pulled over. Was towed to the nearest shop and told that the transmission fluid blew out of itself but could not identify the leak. Shop refilled transmission fluid and sent us on our way. 10 miles down the road, it happened again and this time I didn't rev the engine hard and pulled over to find that the car will not shift, either drive, or reverse. Smell of burning transmission fluid. Towed again to the local transmission shop and was told that the transmission is in need of a rebuild. Cost is upwards of $2500. We cannot afford a rebuilt transmission especially after paying out taxes and being affected by sandy just before. Honda is not helping, was told that there are no known issues with your model year and transmission. I kept insisting that there are many forums out there that say otherwise but honda will not admit the fact that their transmissions are flawed. The 2006 class action does not affect my year so let's hope more people out there will be able to persuade for another case.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Body, Engine · 91,820 miles · FL · fire

Our 2005 honda odyssey had just been serviced by the dealership and we were on our way home. We were at a stoplight when we noticed smoke coming from the engine. We quickly drove it a short distance away from anyone, jumped out and called the fire department. The engine compartment was completely burnt/destroyed and the vehicle was written off by the insurance company. A report was made to the dealership, as well as american honda with accompanying investigative report and photographs.the cause of the fire was undetermined but originated in the engine compartment..

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 76,000 miles · NJ · fire

My wife had a doctor's appointment and was waiting in the office. She has parked the car in parking lot. After sometime all of a sudden car's alarm went off. All from doctor's office rushed out to parking lot to see what happened. She noticed some smoke coming out under the hood. And within seconds car caught fire and burnt. Whole front of the car burnt completely. Insurance company has called it a total loss. I'm still puzzled to figure it out why this has happened. Car was parked and engine was off. Car was maintained as per the honda's guidelines. There were no problems or warning signs what so ever. It was running perfectly fine. Had only 76000 miles on it. And strongly believe many years of driving left in it. We were pleased with the performance of it over the years. I'd ask the federal safety agency to look in to the incidence and have honda contact me and reimburse for our loss which is not at all our fault.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 145,000 miles · VA

The vehicle was a 2005 honda odyssey. I was traveling with my two children on the highway, going 75 MPH and suddenly saw a flume of smoke behind my car. I notice the RPM jumped and I stepped on the brake immediately. It smelled like some liquid was burning. Pull the car over onto the side of the interstate and look to find smoke coming from under the hood and the transmission fluid had leaked and sprayed all over the engine, hoses, battery, radiator, etc - causing the smell. Towed it back to my house. When the car got to the house, the tow truck driver showed us that the atf had leaked probably completely out of the transmission. I would like for honda to recall the transmission and fix my car. It's not only a defective transmission, it also a hazardous - what if it had caught on fire - when the fluid sprayed out.

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Engine · 64,162 miles · NC

We have a 2005 honda odyssey w/less than 65k miles on it and just had to replace both the rear and side motor mounts. The repair bill was $1041.65 plus the labor to diagnose this issue both by leith and bayleaf. The cracked rear motor mount noticed by leith honda on capital rd. In raleigh, nc. They quoted close to $900 for just the rear motor mount replacement, and they said that the other motor mounts could be broken but that they would have to take the motor out to see. We had bayleaf tire and auto repair it because they were recommended to us and their quote was lower. They found that the side motor mount was broken as well. Chris of bayleaf said that they have had odysseys around the same model year come in for the same issue and had called honda to tell them about the issue. I have seen plenty of evidence online that this is a design flaw in the motor mounts related to the eco mode (dropping from 4 to 3 cylinders to save fuel) being instituted in the odysseys in the mid-2000's without a corresponding change to the design of the motor mounts which could not handle the additional vibration. Here are just a few of the many others complaining about the same issue: http://www.google.com/search?q=honda+engine+mount+design+flaw http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/off-topic-discussion/honda-odyssey-engine-mounts/30508/page1/ http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/1560611.page our car may have not set on fire like a rear-ended pinto, but there is no telling what additional damage has occurred that we'll have to pay for in the future because of this apparent design flaw. Honda should recall all motor mounts with this flaw and should compensate owners for repairs related to the apparent motor mount design flaw in the odyssey.

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MA · fire

I have a 2005 honda odyssey and was driving to work, when I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. At first I thought the van was overheating but noticed the temp gauge was normal. Pulled over and opened the hood and the engine compartment was on fire. Called 911 and the fire department put out the fire. Contacted amercian honda regarding the situation, and let me know that they would look into it.

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · LA · fire

My was driving home from picking up my three children from school when she smelled smoke coming from the air vents. She checked the radiator gauge thinking it was the radiator but the temp was normal. She pulled off the road on the side street when she got out she saw fire drip down from under the car thank god she got the children and herself out. She called 911 and the fire truck put the fire out.the 2005 honda odyssey van is totaled.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Body · 32,709 miles · AL

On 07/16/07 my wife drove about 65 miles to a dr. Appointment. When she stopped smoke came from under the hood. She called me and I drove the 65 miles to check the van. The air conditioner was not working so I took the van to the dealer thinking a warranty repair. They told me a object hit the air conditioner coil in front of the radiator and this was not covered under warranty. It cost me $720.35. They advised me to order a aftermarket billite grill from e bay and this will keep this from happening again. I did and this cost me $104.00. I did a search in the internet and found this is happening to a lot of people in all areas of the country. Seems there is poor designing for this area of the van allowing objects to damage the vehicle's parts. Please investigate this problem.

Filed May 19, 2006 · Engine · 13,000 miles · CA · fire

1) events leading up to the failure, there were no indications prior to the incident. (2) failure and its consequences, and as soon car was put in park and turned off, white smoke came out from under the hood, turning to black smoke and fire within one minute. Whole engine, dash and front of car was destroyed in the fire. (3) what was done to correct the failure; I.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available) car was totaled.