general problems of the 2004 Honda Odyssey

24 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2004 Odyssey.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2022

In have traffic on hwy van quit pulling causing a major traffic problem upon checking Honda failed to mount a proper cooling system for the trans even though they acknowledge doing so refuse to do anything about it apparently there's a lot of these on road luckily someone wasn't killed that day.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2022

My transmission will not shift into third fourth or fifth and I see that there is a recall on the transmission for the 2004 Honda Odysseys and I was wondering how I go about getting this repaired that’s what mines doing it won’t shift I have to manually shift it from 1st to 2nd as far as it can go.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2019

After the sliding door on the driver side stopped working, we was still able to switch off the switch and open/close it manually a few times. The following morning trying to do the same thing it only opened halfway and then wouldnt latch closed as I tried the second time to get it to latch closed the whole door just fell off track. Luckily it happened sitting in my moms driveway. I would hate to have seen what would had happened had I been driving when it came off since my 4 year olds seat is right there.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2019

My husband went to the store, came back for my 3 year old and I. Turned the car off and came inside for 10 mins, when we came out to leave, the entire car was filled with smoke and fire. The fire department believes it was the seat motor that malfunctioned.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2018

Hi there, I have issues with ignition cylinder lock system and looks like there was a recall for the model/year of Honda Odyssey I currently own. I was wondering if the recall missed other batches of Honda Odyssey vans manufactured during the same time. Electrical system:ignition:switch recall for 2004 Honda Odyssey thanks, raj.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2018

While driving my 2004 Honda Odyssey would completley stahl without any warning, just shut off. . I got the fuel relay replaced and it still stahled numerous times but started back up soon after. . Almost causing numerous accidents just stopping while driving. . Now my van has stahled and this time it will not restart. I have looked up recalls and found one that made sense for a 2004 Honda Odyssey for a fuel pump wire thst has corrosion causing the car to stahl. My vans VIN doesnt fall under this recall. . . . ???.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

The srs light comes on indiscriminately. Concerned about the air bag and safety relating to it. It could happen driving or while its stationary. Secondly the yellow check engine light is constantly on. Fuel system leak according to a tech. He said it wasn't worth fixing. Thirdly, the door lights and rear courtesy brake light comes on occasionally, but then goes off.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2016

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the srs warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v344000, 15v320000, 15v045000 (air bags) and 12v573000 (electrical system). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The key can be removed from the ignition without being in park.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be turned on. The key will go in the switch but it will be stuck. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired for the same failure September 2014 under a manufacturer recall, recall number unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000. Bp.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2015

My wife was driving in the highway all of the sudden the passenger door start, it to beep to my wife’s surprise the power door never latched, she had to pull over and bump the door to make it latch. When she came home I checked the door and clearly see the door appear as closed but it does not shut and if you don't bump the door it does not latch at all. Evidently this has been going on for a while but she never had it to adjure before very, very dangerous and it should be addressed. We had it looked at once and they said it is fixed but here we go again.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. While driving uphill at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made a beeping noise and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle felt as if it were losing power. While driving downhill, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The parking brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle stalled once it stopped. After forty minutes, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,950.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system) in January of 2014. After taking the vehicle to the dealer the contact was informed that because the vehicle was modified due to a handicap the manufacturer was not willing to pay to have the modified hand controls disconnect and reconnected in order to install the remedy. The contact notified the manufacturer of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 08/19/lj.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2014

Driving on the freeway and the internal brake system light come on indicating that that was any back brake lights, then while driving the vehicle stop going forward light the transmission went into neutral and then the tcs indicator and the engine light come on and then the 2004 Odyssey stopped moving without any indication at all as I was driving in high traffic on a California freeway at approximately 7:30am on my way to work. I am told that there was a recall on these models and that I would cost me over $3,200. 00 out of picket to fix and then, (I was told to take the vehicle to Honda for recall repairs, because it is still under the recall static and Honda has never fixed this problem. At the time I bought this vehicle from the dealer I wasn't told that there was a recall on these Odyssey's and there wasn't any defeats reported on the vehicle fix sheets,.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v412000 (air bags) and NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system) had surpassed reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There are no failures at this time.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system). Two months after the repair, the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had been underivable for about two months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2013

Safety recall 12v-573 due to this above recall my vehicle rolled down and damage the neighbor storage shed and my vehicle got damage, the total for both damages are $2,313. 94. On 02/082013 I had call american Honda automobile division to file a claim and they had turn down my claim# [xxx]. . Could you be able to help me with this claim? thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2012

Check engine light came up right after a recent refuel and we pulled the vehicle on the side and checked the manual. We tightened the fuel cap but the light did not go away. We took it to the dealer to get it checked up. Upon diagnosis the deal told us that the transmission has gone bad and needs a total transmission replacement. Got a second opinion from two other auto repair shops and they confirmed what dealer said that the transmission has gone bad and needs replacement.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2011

VIN not available: car currently in service on Monday, 12/19/2011, the Odyssey accelerated even after applying brakes to slow down. Had to pull into service shop and drive until the car could be safely placed in park, and had to shut off the engine. Was told the electronic throttle position sensor (part #047211) would have to be ordered from Honda and replaced. The car was available for pick up on Tuesday 12/20/2011. On Wednesday, 12/21/2011, while traveling east on the new york state thruway the car began to accelerate again above the speed limit without stepping on the gas. The cruise control was not on. The car continued to accelerate after depressing the brakes. I had to pull to the side of the road and into a service station. Continued to drive around parking lot until I could put the car in neutral and, again, shut the engine off. Even when car was turned back on the engine accelerated. The car is currently at a certified Honda repair shop in yorkville, n. Y. Being evaluated. They are telling us they will need to check engine and transmission mounts on the vehicle (due to being in an accident in 2009, but was reconditioned in 2010 by another Honda dealer), also will check cable between throttle body and gas. Still waiting to hear if anything has been resolved. This car is the main car for our household which includes 4-year-old triplets (one has special needs). Only the operator was in the vehicle when both incidents occurred.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2009

I bought a Honda Odyssey ex about a year ago. The back doors began opening on their own as I was driving and wouldn't close. Then the transmission started leaking oil. I paid to get a diagnostics from the Honda dealer ship which cost me 235. 00. They said I needed to change the entire transmission. I bought it with 64km and now it has 70km. I've paid 5,500 so far and I still owe 10,000.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door opens while the vehicle is being driven. The most recent failure occurred while driving 15 mph. The door can be opened both automatically or manually. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the sensor in the motor assembly was not receiving a signal that indicates the vehicle is being driven. This causes the door to become ajar. The dealer feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs, but the manufacturer refuses to repair the vehicle for free. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 76,500.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2007

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle began to close while she was placing her child in the car seat. She became stuck and the door continued to close on her. The contact was literally pushing the door in an attempt to stop it from closing. She stated that if the vehicle is supposed to have a sensor for the door, it is not working. The current and failure mileages were 43,000.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2004

I have brought my Honda Odyssey to the dealer at least three times since purchased less than one year ago. Each time I asked them to look at the air conditioning system. I told them it made a "clunk" noise at start up. It was so loud, I thought it was the transmission. The first time, they told me they told me they could not reproduce the problem. The second time, they told me it was "normal" and gave me an internal copy of "a/c 'clunlk' noise on years 1999-2001" mechanical problem sheet. Hello!!! I bought a 2004 model Odyssey!!. I called, complained, and got nowhere. I recieved another recall notice, and asked them again to look at the a/c "clunk" noise. I told them it was also happing when the heater was on, not just the a/c. Of course, they told me they could not find anything wrong. I have researched this problem. In the 1999-2001 Odyssey model they had a "clunk" noise problem acknowledged by you. I do not see it for years 2003-04. However, I do have this problem and feel I have been sold a defective product. On one account, they did acknowledge the problem, but tried to convince me it was a "defect" from 1999-2001. I find this unexceptable.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2004

Honda Odyssey 2004 automated sliding door failure. Upon unlocking car, automated door opened 2 inches and hung long enough for my child to put a hand in and the door closed back on the hand. Failure 1 - partially open and reclose. Failure 2 - was when the door did not auto-sense an object in the door jam before closing.


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