Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
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).
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.
3 weeks ago my family complained that they smelled gas inside and outside the car, I later smelled it also. I brought it to a mechanic and they found out the fuel pump has cracks on the top cover and that is causing the leak. I looked into it online and found out from 2005 to 2010 there was recalls on the fuel pump module. I contacted Honda and the told me my vehicle was not affected based on my VIN. I started the car this past Friday and the car turned off and leaked out fuel from the bottom. It seems I have the same problem as everyone else who has had a problem with these Honda odysseys. Was it a mistake my vechicle was skipped out on the recall?
During acceleration, and particularly while turning and accelerating (e.g. Left hand turns from a stop light), the vsa indicator (triangle with exclamation point) will flash repeatedly and the vehicle will decelerate (not necessarily brake) until it reaches the standard idle speed or until the wheels straighten out and the vsa indicator stops flashing. This happens when turning either right or left and leaves the vehicle exposed in intersections with unexpected inabilities to accelerate out of an intersection. It is intermittent but happens more often than not.
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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
I bought this van and it had a simple problem that we fixed.. It still wouldn't stay running.. I dead on the interstate 3 times.. I dead on a main hwy 5 times.. Had to leave the van in a parking lot 5 times.. Ive had to have it towed to the house bc we cant get it to stay running 3 tims....I believe its one of the recall sincerer .. Maybe.. Or mayb the fuel pump.. But I would love to have what needs to be.. Replaced so I can enjoy my van again...
Driving the 2005 Honda Odyssey power shuts off to the entire vehicle. You didn't turn the vehicle off and turn it back on it will start. When there is a heavy load on the vehicle the car will stall. The power shut off happens intermittently and even blinkers will not work. This is driving in local and highway the car stops.
While driving, acceleration of first gear is hampered, vehicle has loss of power and slips gears. Unable to get out of the way of fast moving traffic or the ability to get out of the way when in the middle of a busy intersection safely. Vehicle has less than 57000 miles on engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle, the garage, and the house. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
A strong gasoline smell in the cabin and on the outside of the 2005 Honda Odyssey van. I called Honda in October about it they said take to dealer to check fuel relay switch, dealer said it was okay, but to diagnose the smell they have to charge me $120. I did not have the money so I had to leave. Been sick with dealing cancer appointments and , had no time or money to deal with car, finally I took it on 12/6/2016 to a private mechanic for only $40 and they said it had a crack on top of the fuel pump casing. But the whole fuel pump had to be repaired and was going to cost $563. They advised me not to drive it around, so I contacted Honda and they said if I take it back to the dealer they might help me with the repair, because they don't want the car to blow up while I am driving it. …
On Saturday August 1, 2015, I was on my way from the airport with three other family members when the van suddenly lost power and stalled in the middle of the road. Upon several attempts to restart it, the van would crank, but would not turn over. My fuel gauge and light were not indicating no fuel (which was the first thing that the officer who assisted in pushing the vehicle off the road looked at). The local auto repair shop ran a diagnostics on the vehicle and decided that all the vehicle's six cylinders were mis-firing due to low fuel pressure (5psi) and that I needed a new fuel pump. The last time I had driven the van prior to August 1, was July 21, 2015 when I took it to Honda dealer for the fuel pump filter replacement (the vehicle had 147,504 miles on it leaving the dealership). The dealer called to tell me that the reason why the vehicle stopped was that I had run out of fuel. …
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
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.
Fuel System complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 5% of the model year's 830 complaints. The component named most often is storage › tank assembly (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Honda Odyssey fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-112 (fuel pump, Mar 14, 2014); NHTSA recall 07V-097 (fuel pump, Mar 14, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Honda Odyssey fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 103,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
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.