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2005 Honda Odyssey transmission problems

106 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
106
of this car's complaints
13%
typical mileage
85,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    44
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    3
  • Axle assembly
    2
  • Driveline
    1

At what mileage

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Honda Odyssey transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Honda Odyssey transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 26Shudder 24Whining noise 19Slipping 6Hesitation 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Honda Odyssey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 2, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · CA

The transmission was making noise and missing and the vehicle was not picking up speed.

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · Transmission · VA

I haven’t had the 2005 Honda Odyssey ex for a year and the transmission won’t shift into higher gears and when it does it jumps

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 174,000 miles · NY

On 05 honda odyssey touring at 170,000 the vehicle will become so powerless. Wont shift. Let it cool down even with a extra tranny cooler and cleaned the sylenoids and replaced transmission filter and fluid did a flush to. It still is guttless. I have done exactly what it says to do, nothing changes. Did have tranny blowing out tranny fliuid and got that fixed . After driving the vehicle for a time frame and the fluid get hot the vehicle then looses all its power. This is bad and it must be recalled .

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 182,000 miles · NY

Transmission fluid blew out and had gave me no power . Smells but have rinsed/flushed the lines and tranny through already,plus installed a new transmission cooler radiator no issues and drove awhile then go drive around some more alll good then I go up a hill and boom and it still is happening. We have looked it over cant figure it out. Help please

Filed Nov 14, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 178,000 miles · OH

2005 odyssey touring model bearings wear and come loose causing rod knocking

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Fuel system, Steering · 203,144 miles · OH

Subaru/honda dealership refused to acknowledge secondary safety recall for fuel pump module, possible fire and explosion. ($710.31 repair estimate) dealership inspection showed additional safety issues/repairs needed to steering and axles that exceeded $6,000.00 in repairs. Vehicle purchased and sold with no concern for safety or dependability. All trust violated, we can not trust this dealership with repair or service of our vehicles. Dealership refused to acknowledge even after investigation by the ohio attorney general. We requested an investigation as to how a vehicle with so many safety and repair issues was sold to us as a well maintained vehicle with no issues. Previous repairs exceeded $8,000.00. All documentation is with the oag.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · AZ

We are the only owner of the van bought brand new from a honda dealer. At approximately 145k miles the engine light came on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The local dealers wanted a small fortune to repair it, more than the car was worth it. I learned that it is a typical problem with those honda odysseys. The car has been repaired though.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · AK

While driving, the transmission would shake the whole vehicle and I have to reduce the gas and then accelerate again to end the shakening.now, the transmission makes a grinding noise and shakes worst

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · FL

The vehicle starts shaking during lower speed limits. It seems to stop once the vehicle goes faster past the lower gears.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 126,607 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that there was a random failure that progressed concerning the power steering. The vehicle shook excessively each time the failure occurred. The vehicle performed extensive diagnostic testing, but was unable to provide a specific remedy to prevent the failure. In addition, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no specific recommended repair solution to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 126,607.

Questions about the 2005 Honda Odyssey transmission

Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 106 complaints about the transmission of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Honda Odyssey transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Odyssey transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Odyssey have bad transmission?

The Honda Odyssey model years with the most transmission complaints are 2002 (608 complaints), 2003 (533 complaints) and 2001 (332 complaints).

Other 2005 Honda Odyssey problems

Engine 155Body 138Steering 99Airbags 90Brakes 78Electrical 54Fuel system 41Tires 33Locks 27Suspension 27Acceleration 23Visibility 23Seat belts 18Driver assistance 12Lights 10Wheels 7Seats 5

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