What's Wrong with the 3rd Generation (2005–2010) Odyssey?

Odyssey owners have made 1,261 complaints about the 2005–2010 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 48th out of 58 Honda generations in overall reliability, with real body and steering concerns.

Compare With Other Odyssey Generations

Common 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey Problems

Some of the worst issues 3rd generation Odyssey owners have to deal with.

  1. Power Steering Whine

    One of the more common complaints about Honda's power steering is how it can whine or groan everytime you turn the wheel. Turns out all that noise is due to air getting into the power steering system because of two, old O-rings. There's no …

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  2. Honda's Extremely Uncomfortable Seats

    An alarming number of people have complained that their late-model Honda has the most uncomfortable seats of any car they've ever owned. The problem seems to affect the 2008-2014 model years with a particular, back-crippling emphasis on the…

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  3. Peeling Paint and Clear Coat

    Is your Honda shedding clearcoat and peeling off paint at an alarming rate? You're not alone. Far from it actually. Even the most ardent, wax-happy, electric car polisher wielding owner can find their paint tearing off in sheets. So what gi…

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  4. Excessive Oil Consumption

    One of the top complaints about the latest generation of Honda vehicles is how the V6 engines burn through an excessive amounts of oil. Mechanics did their best to place the blame on the owner's driving and maintenance habits, but it was cl…

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  5. Odyssey and Element Soft Brakes

    Soft brakes are a sign of too much air buildup.Owners with this issue were likely told by mechanics that there was air in the brake system and would have recommended bleeding the brakes, until the system started to slowly let in air again.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

3rd Generation (2005–2010) Odyssey Key Numbers

  1. 6 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 1,261 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 48th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 58 eligible generations.

Recent 3rd Generation (2005–2010) Odyssey News

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