Two problems related to engine noise have been reported for the 2005 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2005 Odyssey.
When maneuvering in low mileage areas, I. E. Driveways, parking lots, my power steering pump does not assist well, if at all. The vehicle makes a noise similar to an rc car with a dying battery and the steering wheel is almost impossible for me to move. In order to get out of a parking space, it can take me up to 10 or so moves because I cannot get the wheel to turn properly.
Engine mount problems. I beseach you all, please help us! purchased this car 8 months ago from Honda dealership. Was convinced to buy warranty. First week it began to make noise after purchase, drove in and they said they couldn't tell me what was wrong at the time without any indicator light on and to come back. Light came on was engine mounts broken OH and catalytic converter. I thought, good thing I purchased the 3,000 dollar warranty they assured me would cover major things of cost. Guess what, no coverage-just these 2 repairs alone will be over 1500 not to mention when the other 2 mounts break fully. I have read 100 s of people online reporting this exact problem on the Honda Odysseys. This is the same as robbing the poor. Why tell me buying warranty will cover expensive engine stuff but claim 800+ is not too much? even the mechanics near and far, (I called them), along with many others online suffering my same dilemma said this engine mount is super common for the Odysseys to break. Its so hard to afford a car anymore, but people are working so hard to save and others to fix their credit just to barely afford a used one,but to purchase a 3000$ warranty that is useless in this very expensive case ( 800) just for 2 of the mounts and right away. I babied the car. Now I have to use grocery money that feeds my family to try and pay for this obvious flaw that Honda already knew and knows about. Please, I beg you to read online. One simple google will show I am not alone in this engine mount struggle with Honda. Please don't let what could be a great car company make this terrible choice repeatedly when even their mechanics know it is a constant problem and wrong. I can't afford to make these fixes right now and if I dont get the loan, since I just maxed out purchasing the warranty. . . . I lose my engine on the road with my children in the car ! god forbid.