AC & Heater complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | 32,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% | 88,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% | 55,000 miles |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% | 19,000 miles |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% | 25,000 miles |
| 2005 | 32 | 4% | 37,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% | 47,000 miles |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% | 154,000 miles |
| 2002 | 4 | 0% | 57,000 miles |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% | 1,000 miles |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% | 34,000 miles |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (air conditioning, heater, defroster, HVAC controls).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear cargo window exploded and shattered into pieces. The contact also stated that while driving on a service road at 35 MPH, the rear driver's side window exploded and shattered into pieces. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner had been replaced 4 times due to constant failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. While the vehicle was parked with the air conditioner activated, hot air blew out of the air vents. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the condenser and the condenser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger seat warmer burned the leg of a nine year old child. The child was taken to the doctor and suffered second and third degree burns on his left calf. The contact feels that a recall should be issued. The current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Failure of exhaust system heat shields could cause vehicle fire. Consumer has no way of knowing that the safety shields are no longer in place. Dealer indicated exhaust system heat shields were loose and missing and had to be replaced. Dealer indicated failure to replace could result in melting of insulation on electrical wires. I feel the heat shields should have been manufactured using stainless steel to prevent corrosion and loss of this important safety feature. At $615 to replace, it is unlikely many people will have this work performed, especially as the vehicle ages. There are normal/expected safety features that car owners expect to replace (tires, wiper blades and bulbs). The consumer has no way of knowing if the safety shields have fallen from the vehicle. When contacting Honda customer service I was told it was my responsibility to keep the car operating in a safe manner. …
This is to file a formal complaint and request Honda. I purchased a 2005 Honda Odyssey counting on its quality and reliability and unfortunately have been disappointed. The air conditioner stopped working after only 3 years and I had to replace the condenser just at 37,000 miles. Better yet I was told by Honda dealership that it would not have been covered by warranty anyway because it was caused by 'some road debris hitting the condenser'. What is the odd that hundreds of Honda customers have run into the same issue (evidenced by the discussion forum threads on many that's out there on the internet). Honda's official site states: 'caution: radiator and condenser fins are very thin and easily damaged. Do not bend them with high water pressure or brush'. …
I am the original owner of the 2005 Honda Odyssey with about 15 k miles. In June we noticed loss of the ac system. Upon a visit to local Honda dealer I was told that a rock/road debris punctured the ac condenser and the repair estimate runs about $ 700.00. In a process of calling 5 other local Honda dealers trying to get a better pricing, I learned that my case is not that rare as it May sound. I was told that on average they replace about 2-3 ac condensers a month. Then I checked the internet and found much more Odyssey's owner with identical stories. My issue is that 2005-2007 Odyssey has a design flaw - too big opening under the bumper that allows any road debris to penetrate ac condenser and/or radiator. …
I had the seat heater on, driver's side for approximately 30 minutes. The heater often gets extremely hot, so I did not think anything was different. However later upon examining my back in the mirror, I had a huge burn on my back that looked like I had laid down on a bbq grill. There were vertical lines where the seat heater had burned me, interrupted by sections where the cushion is upholstered, and not touching my back. The burn is approximately 12 inches long and 8 inches across.
Problems with vehicle's transmission and air conditioner. Other problems included the passenger seat moving when the vehicle stops or starts. Transmission surged on occasions. The air conditioner failed as a result of a hole in the condenser which could've been caused by debris. This repair wasn't covered under warranty. When the seats were checked, the mechanic stated it was normal due to other Odyssey vehicle's on the lot with moving seats. After the fact, the consumer felt as though all problems or concerns were not repaired.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Odyssey years have ac & heater problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (38), 2005 (32) and 2007 (18) model years. AC & Heater complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Honda Odyssey ac & heater problems?
No. NHTSA lists no a/c & heater recall for any Honda Odyssey model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Honda Odyssey ac & heater problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 34,000 miles; 73% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the appliance › air conditioner (101 mentions), followed by the defroster/defogger/hvac system (5).
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.