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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5FNRL38785B••••••2005 Honda ODYSSEY
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Honda ODYSSEY build (18 vs 9).
18on this build
681on the model
76builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Structure 3Engine 3Equipment 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMay 2018
We are the only owner of the van bought brand new from a honda dealer. At approximately 145k miles the engine light came on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion who diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The local dealers…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2015
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…
StructureMar 2015
The paint is coming off my car in sheets. The people at the repair shop said they have seen this and that it was recalled by honda. Honda will do nothing about my car. Said old age. That isn't true
EngineJun 2014
Summer of 2014 my 2005 honda odyssey was losing power on the road to the point I had to be towed to my mechanic. Turned out I was low on oil with no leaks at all and not due for an oil change. This is very stressful on my engine. My van is only used for local travel, about 20…
SuspensionAug 2013
Van vibrates uncontrollably because of defective electronic motor mounts, which cost thousands of dollars to replace, and causes handling problems which could result in a crash
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FNRL38785B082456 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.