Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the brakes failed and made a roaring noise. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed and the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Takata inflators - in fairly serious front impact accident, cut to head sustained in an area (back of head) that did not strike any area of car that would create cut. There was no glass. All medical personnel asked how the cut could have happened. It looked like stab wound.
My fiance, me, and our 3 month old son were involved in a pretty serious roll over October 13th of this year and we had no air bags during the wreck they deployed at a delay hitting me in the head. I had already hit my head on my window shattering and breaking it. After we were upside down the passenger side air bags deployed, then when about a minute or two went by I exited my seat dazed. As I came out my seat I was met by an forgiving blow my side air bags which had not deployed after all this time. I got myself together and got my fiance and child out the car. Honda told me wreck was my fault for improper use of the vsa OK fine but what about the air bags that shouldn't have made them not deploy. …
Please, just check problem with air bags! Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/Honda/Odyssey/air_bags/problem.aspx air bag indicator light on and off. After two years the light on most of the time and it went off automatically for a while then came back on. I call to American Honda motor inc. They don't want to create a recall for that because that will be different component fail in that case. They just want to create the recall for each component break down. They not cover the repair cost and depend on which component under warranty then Honda will not charge the parts. Otherwise we need to pay all the repair. I request for the recall for the SRS light on. Because a lot of the owners think that is not important they think just the light is on and keep driving. I was thinking the same way too. …
Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact was experiencing steering problems related to recall #05V039000. While driving 50 MPH the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. While attempting to gain control of the steering the vehicle moved from the left to the right. The contact called the police, and was not given a police report. The mechanic replaced the tires, and stated that the failure was due to the tires. The contact advised the mechanic of the steering recall ,and he denied that it was related. None of the air bags in the vehicle deployed at the time of the collision. Recall #05V344000 was related to the air bags: frontal:sensor/control module. The drivers side door was difficult to close unless pressure was applied. The weather was not a factor. The current and failure mileage was 36,200.
On June 15, 2015 my 2005 Honda Odyssey airbag system light came on and stayed until now, I was scared due to airbag might blown out or causing any trouble while vehicle in use or worst something happen. I took my vehicle to Honda dealer on June 16, and I was told no recalls. They did some diagnose and I was told it was the seat belt buckle and wiring on driver side, the buckle was replace (free of charge), but the wiring cost $550 to have it fix. I refused the service due to no sense and not enough evidence to prove the issue. I did some research and found same issue on same vehicle that has airbag system lights on dashboard. I do believe that the dealer should address this as recall especially if the vehicle never been in accident. Please let me know if there is anything you can do to address this issue. Thanks
Yes when I purchased the vehicle I was missing a few fuses, my back left door won't open or close on my car display it always shows that the back left door is always open. Also the car was missing a break pad on the front left wheel. It's also missing the passenger airbag. The dvd player doesn't work it always says error. And the car is missing all motor mounts so basically my motor is just hanging on top of cables in my car. The GPS display was also missing and my front right window doesn't close all the way up. The major #1 issue is the electrical problems in my car. I have 2 children I'm scared on day everything is fine & then one day it's not with my kids in the car god forbid. Oh yeah and the middle row left seat doesn't lean forward or back.
I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey touring. For the last couple months, my passenger side air bag doesn't work when I start my car (pic's attached). Because of this I started researching the problem. I then found all the major air bag problems. I put in my VIN, but the msg I get is that it doesn't affect my car, because I'm registered in ca. However it does say one of the causes is excessive heat. I live in san bernardino county & the heat for the past mo. Has been 100 degrees or above, & when the car is closed up I'm sure the minimum inside is above 125 degrees & when the problem started. When you are replacing millions of air bags, I believe you should definitely include ones that are experiencing current problems. Thank you
1) I have occasional "check airbags" message popping up on the dashboard, which disappear after turning off/back on. It May happen while I am riding or when setting the gear to park and unplugging the seatbelt. Consumer reports shows that there was a recall declared on airbags back on August 1, 2005 shortly after I bought this car on May, 2005. American Honda said that there is no recall on airbags. I would still drive this car and by that reason decided contact nhtds. 2) rust on the body of the car above the rear right wheel is getting deeper. I have seen exactly the same spot rusted on other odysseys made in 2005 or later, when driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. While driving 35 MPH, the passenger side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained burns on her neck from the seat belt. The rear passenger occupant sustained slight burns to the wrist. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire occupant restraint control sensor and unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,211. Updated 05/20/16
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
The frontal air bag system has two external impact sensors. On certain Mini vans,some sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. If water enters a sensor, corrosion can occur. Corroded sensors could short circuit internally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front impact sensors. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Airbag complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 90 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 11% of the model year's 830 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › sensor/control module (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Honda Odyssey airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 05V-344 (sensor/control module-inactive, Aug 1, 2005). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Honda Odyssey airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 110,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 8 crashes, 0 fires and 9 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.