Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact noticed strong fuel fumes in and around the vehicle. While adding fuel to the tank, the contact noticed that the fuel pump was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v112000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
2005 Honda Odyssey: fuel leak
5 of the 830 complaints about the 2005 Honda Odyssey describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 127,194
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that there was an overpowering fuel smell around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the top of the fuel tank had become cracked and was leaking fuel. There were no recalls for the failure and they offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified who informed him to file a complaint and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 127,194.
A strong gasoline odor in and around the car. Smell increased while using the A/C. Found crack in fuel sending unit on tank, that leaks fuel while the vehicle is running. Gas is spraying and under pressure. Parts department was unsuccessful in locating the part, which is on national backorder and part will not be available for several days. Dealer would not release vehicle due to unsafe conditions. Yet, they were not helpful in securing a rental car or willing to give assistance with the price of the part or labor which was quoted over $600.00
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that gasoline fuel leaked from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a private mechanic confirmed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v097000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 141,000 .
Dt: the contact stated there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The dealership found a two inch cut on the side of the fuel tank near the top. The fuel tank was plastic. The dealership stated it appeared she had hit something with the vehicle. The fuel tank was replaced by the insurance company.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Recall number 14V112000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 07V097000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Honda Odyssey fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
5 of 830 owner complaints about the 2005 Honda Odyssey (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Honda Odyssey
Airbag light 50Grinding brakes 41Door locks 27Fuel pump 26Transmission failure 26Shudder 24Stalling 19Whining noise 19Check engine light 18Fire or smoke 13Power steering loss 12Brake failure 11Fuel smell 11Loss of power 11Steering noise 10Tire blowout 9Headlights 8ABS 6Oil consumption 6Slipping 6No deployment 5Engine failure 5Hesitation 5Premature wear 5
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