2005 Honda ODYSSEY NHTSA Investigations
Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Honda ODYSSEY have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 2005 ODYSSEY Investigations
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Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate Defect Investigation for the 2005 ODYSSEY
Vehicle Component: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device *
Summary: Honda will replace the liftgate struts in approximately 21,776 model year 2005 Honda Odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power liftgates that were built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly on July 16, 2005 (NHTSA recall no. 10V-055). Vehicles built after the change experience significantly lower failure rates. The recall will inform consumers of the dangers of the existing struts and provide the opportunity for vehicle owners to obtain new struts that are more robust. Based on Honda's action, the Agency has decided to close the investigation. While Honda has not made a decision that the recalled vehicles contain a safety-related defect, in view of the recall, further use of the Agency's resources does not appear to be warranted. The Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Additional information can be found in the attached engineering analysis report.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA08015 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on April 12 2010 and there was a recall ordered: #10V055000
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
UNEXPECTED CLOSING OF POWER LIFTGATE Defect Investigation for the 2005 ODYSSEY
Vehicle Component: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device *
Summary: The liftgate gas struts for the subject vehicles may have damaged gas seals that allow the liftgate to close unexpectedly. At the completion of a power-open command, the power liftgate may either close without power actuation (I. E., descend unassisted under the force of gravity) or automatically power-close without input from the operator. Some owners are caught unaware of the unintended closing of the liftgate while under the rear liftgate door. There have been ten reported injuries related to the alleged problem on the subject vehicles. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (EA08-015).
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE08026 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on August 08 2008 and no recall was issued.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.