DecodedCars2005 Honda Odyssey
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2005 models.
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr Minivan EX/EX-L, 4dr Minivan LX, 4dr Minivan Touring
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 20 combined · 17 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- 201.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4,385–4,619 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints188 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 19 for similar models — most often about the air bags.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2005 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is a minivan offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,482 lb (4dr Minivan EX/EX-L).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), 8% better than the 2005 minivan average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Minivan EX/EX-L | 201.2 in | 77.2 in | 70.1 in | 118.1 in | 66.5 / 66.5 in | 4,482 lb | 55/45 |
| 4dr Minivan LX | 201.2 in | 77.2 in | 68.9 in | 118.1 in | 66.5 / 66.5 in | 4,385 lb | 55/45 |
| 4dr Minivan Touring | 201.2 in | 77.2 in | 70.1 in | 118.1 in | 66.5 / 66.5 in | 4,619 lb | 55/45 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | +8% | $3,350 | 444 |
| Odyssey | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | +2% | $3,550 | 468 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2005 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2005 Honda Odyssey under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2005 minivans
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Odyssey (this car) | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 19 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2005 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Mar 14, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V112000 · 886,815 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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).
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder · Oct 22, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V504000 · 471,820 vehicles
- Problem
- HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
- Risk
- A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut · Feb 23, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V055000 · 21,776 vehicles
- Problem
- HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 ODYSSEY TOURING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE. THE POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS MAY DETERIORATE UNEXPECTEDLY EARLY. STRUTS THAT HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY MAY FAIL TO HOLD THE POWER LIFTGATE IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE POWER LIFTGATE TO CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY.
- Risk
- INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A POWER LIFTGATE CLOSING UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A PERSON IS WITHIN THE CLOSING PATH OF THE LIFTGATE.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GAS LIFTGATE STRUTS AND REPLACE IF WITHIN THE RECALL POPULATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Not every 2005 Honda Odyssey is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2005 Honda Odyssey buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 51 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Structure › Body — 32 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
- Engine — 31 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 135,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Odyssey years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Odyssey | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 57 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 438 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 121 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 105 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 141 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 22 | 205.1 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 147 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 22 | 203.9 in | ★★★★★ | 14 | 490 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 22 | 203.9 in | ★★★★★ | 20 | 995 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 22 | 203.9 in | ★★★★★ | 16 | 1,009 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 22 | 202.8 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 39 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 22 | 202.8 in | Not rated | 6 | 271 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →