Consumer Complaint Detail

HONDA / ODYSSEY / 2004

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 006076820 Incident Date: Aug, 22 2006
Consumer's City: TOPEKA Consumer's State: KS
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: ODYSSEY Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 5FNRL18844B Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 26 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 24 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: In 2/05, took van to dealer, explaining vehicle sometimes does not start, doesn't even make any turn over noises, but then smells of gas. this is an occasional item and then starts. dealers stated i must be turning the key too fast. also been experiencing vehicle cutting out between 35-50 mph. dealer states must be from taking foot off gas pedal. most recently, around 33k, blower motor for ac has terrible noise. have taken to dealer 2x in 3 weeks. told there are "leaves" in system. an independent mechanic states it is most likely a bearing going bad in the motor. have continued to inform dealer of starting problems & hesitation problems between 35-50 mpg. told warranty is close to expiring, but have driven & started vehicle several times & can't replicate problem. most recent trip to dealer was on 8/23/06. *jb