Major Problems with 2004 Honda Odyssey Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Honda Odyssey

2004 Honda Odyssey DOOR Victims: 2 Mileage: 25000 miles

2004 Honda Odyssey AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 90000 miles

2004 Honda Odyssey AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 203046 miles

Browse 2004 Honda Odyssey complaints by category

Problems with POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Odyssey owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN
2004 honda odyssey developed problems with the transmission.*mr the vehicle was taken tot he dealer for transmission recall work. the...
141
~ 110011 miles
AIR BAGS
2004 honda odyssey experienced problems with the air bag equipment during a minor accident.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer's daughter's foot...
99
~ 58444 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
van shakes horribly after reaching 60 mph and is really bad from around 70 mph. taken it in at least...
74
~ 80456 miles
ENGINE
during a routine oil change yesterday my wife was informed that the front and side motor mounts were broken and...
47
~ 102581 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
honda odyssey 2004 automated sliding door failure. upon unlocking car automated door opened 2 inches and hung long enough for...
42
~ 98719 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
about 2 years ago the window actuator failed on the passenger side i paid to repair this. over the last...
18
~ 85363 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1month ago i opened the passenger side automatic door on my 2004 honda odyssey and it pinned a publix bagger...
18
~ 91949 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
the vehicle's automatic sliding door sensor failed. as a result a rear passenger's hand was shut in the door. please
18
~ 40866 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
on four separate occasions first in january 2004 and most recently on may 24 2004 my 2004 honda odyssey lx...
18
~ 55901 miles
SEATS
i am guessing that when i went to the car wash about a week ago they lifted up the captains...
17
~ 131849 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
after parking the vehicle consumer was unable to restart vehicle. then after several hours the vehicle started as if nothing
17
~ 82335 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
my daughter opened the car door and not realizing this i pushed the keyless entry/door open button. these actions made...
13
~ 23864 miles
STRUCTURE
dear madam or sir while driving with two children seated inside on the back seats my newly purchased honda odyssey...
12
~ 59359 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the drivers side sliding door will no longer latch. it started out a month ago springing open as it was...
11
~ 75035 miles
TIRES
while driving on the interstate the tire went flat. i was able to pull off to a safe place...
8
~ 45790 miles
STEERING
their is vibration in the driver side rear view mirror. at 60 mph the mirror front seats vibrates. first time...
8
~ 132688 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my family and i were on a vacation in our 2004 odyssey. our vacation was almost 2000 miles round trip....
8
~ 11325 miles
SEAT BELTS
2004 honda odyssey experienced problems with the air bag equipment during a minor accident.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer's daughter's foot...
8
~ 117250 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalled. the...
7
~ 161072 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
the brake pedal pushes almost to the floor before the van responds to braking. i have had multiple procedures done...
7
~ 96638 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
my 2004 honda odyssey has a repeated problem with its "brake light switch". this term can be misleading - it...
5
~ 110806 miles
VALVE > TIRES
while driving on the interstate the tire went flat. i was able to pull off to a safe place...
5
SUSPENSION
i started leasing honda odyssey 2004 from honda dealership in april 2004 for 3 years has not any problem...
4
~ 78760 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. the contact was traveling 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning....
4
~ 115000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
passenger air bag is turning off frequently. there is always a strong crack when you press the brake. there is...
4
~ 99513 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
during a 35 mph frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. consumer was able to drive the vehicle. dealership
4
~ 54750 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
while driving driver's side window blew in and shattered into the vehicle. the window was closed. dealer stated this was
4
~ 62166 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
i own a 2004 honda odessey. i was outside the vehicle and opening the passenger door which is automatic. my...
4
~ 31263 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i kept smelling antifreeze after driving the van but never could find a leak. finally i noticed the engine was...
3
~ 36270 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph on normal road conditions the tire blew from the sidewall. the tire received...
3
~ 35774 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
multiple failures. brakes problem transmission rough idle & engine surging steering column controls and others. *bf the automatic door would...
3
~ 30000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
seat belt tension excessive continues to lock up causing shoulder discomfort potential shoulder injury. *ak...
3
~ 40033 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. the contact noticed that the ignition switch failed however he was able to...
2
~ 93000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
own 2004 honda odyssey original owner purchased new 130 000 miles. check engine and traction control systems lights illuminated last
2
~ 158000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING
2004 honda odyssey- steering column busted vechicle was unable to switch from drive to park which leaves you in dangerous...
2
~ 44500 miles
EQUIPMENT
passenger air bag is turning off frequently. there is always a strong crack when you press the brake. there is...
2
~ 52500 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT
the child seat harness crossed the child in the face and became unlatched. consumer contacted manufacturer who has since then
2
~ 16000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal of the vehicle started rocking left to right when depressed even if the...
2
~ 49500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
daily my 2004 odyssey will stall. the engine will start run for one second then shut off. this will occur...
2
~ 150 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
while consumer was entering inside of the vehicle placing the child on the second row seat the seat snapped backwards...
2
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the throttle cable failed. this would cause the vehicle not to accelerate. the dealership will be notified. the cause was
2
~ 15600 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
gas pedal stuck on a very cold day (~10 f). my wife complained that the pedal could not be pushed...
2
~ 1075 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. while reversing the vehicle with the liftgate open it inadvertently struck and...
1
~ 130000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
while driving at around 10 mph heard a loud sound from right side then noticed the right side mirror was
1
~ 135000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. the contacted stated that the rear driver side door was difficult to...
1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the check engine warning...
1
~ 128000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2004 honda odyssey transmission failure. *tr...
1
~ 97500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 honda odyssey: odometer accrues more miles than the vehicle actually travels i.e. it shows about 10% more miles than
1
~ 66000 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2004 honda odyssey van. the ignition switch and turn signal switch fail to operate correctly. the turn signal switch assembly...
1
~ 150000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION
factory installed safety alarm signals false . the alarm horn and lights causes calls to police as to a possible...
1
~ 68000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions unexpectedly the rear third...
1
~ 42000 miles
WHEELS
2004 honda odyssey all four wheels were loose and were in danger of coming off the vehicle. *dt the consumer...
1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
the valve stem apparently developed a crack and the tires (2) lost pressure almost immediately tires had approximately 30 000
1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
14 months old sigma regent tire (purchased nov '06). strange vibration since the day they were purchased. ntb checked tires...
1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i bought this odyssey from jim coleman honda in maryland in 2006 with extended warranty. this is 2004 model. the...
1
~ 52305 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
bought the honda in may 2004. noticed a slight hesitation at times when engine was not warmed up. i complained...
1
~ 500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* - the contact owns a 2004 honda pilot. the contact's incident was related to nhtsa recall 638105. the contact...
1
~ 65000 miles
CHILD SEAT
dt: the contact stated the adjustment strap to the harness was too easily accessible to the child in the safety...
1
~ 32000 miles
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT
dt: the contact stated the adjustment strap to the harness was too easily accessible to the child in the safety...
1
~ 32000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
i was leaning into the trunk and the back hatch came flying down onto my back. the hatch hydraulics/struts gave...
1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
dt*: the contact stated while attempting to exit the vehicle the right rear seat belt was twisted around the occupant....
1
~ 11500 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
passenger air bag is turning off frequently. there is always a strong crack when you press the brake. there is...
1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
this happened while finishing a right turn onto a short on ramp to the freeway. while holding the steering wheel...
1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
paint peeling from front and rear bumper. paint not adhered properly from factory. paint peels freely with any . this
1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal of the vehicle started rocking left to right when depressed even if the...
1
~ 8000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
honda odyseey 2004 ex: interior cabin lights flicker on/off intermitently. vehicle has been in for service serveral times but problem
1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
the driver's seat has bad joints that let it rock from front to back. we have had the subwoofer installed...
1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while applying pressure on the brake pedal to reduce the speed because the traffic was slowing down vehicle in front...
1
~ 3000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
the struts or hatch pistons failed on our 2004 honda odyssey and the hatch weighing well over 100 pounds came...
1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
while driving 65 mph consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain...
1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the high beam has a single halogen light for both settings. when switching from low to high beam the light...
1
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda odyssey. sporadically while driving various speeds the heated seat becomes so hot that it...
1
~ 46900 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
while driving at any speed and when the consumer depressed the brakes seat belt locked. the belt will relax after...
1
~ 300 miles

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