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There are some issues with the car:
1. wiring harness was not good - so they replaced it.
2. electric door driver side is touching and scratching the body.
3. There is some rattle noise coming from the ceiling and maybe from the door.
4. Sometims the doors do not close properlly so I can not lock the car.
5. Airbag light comes on and off - for the driver...
I am very interested to know if such issues happen to other new owners of the 05.
If so we can orgenize and press the manufacturer.
I did not expect to have such problems in such high rated car.
Sharon
I am confident that my Ody will last as long with the strict maintenance schedules that I have been maintaining myself on all my vehicles for the past 30+ years.
Many drivers do not treat their cars with respect, i.e. abuse and expect them to last. I remember a salesman I used to have business lunches with. Every time he drives, I noticed that he always engages the tranny in reverse while the car is still moving forward and vice versa. He has gone thru 4+ transmissions in that car and he is wondering why the failures are happening. His brain must have been in his feet not his head!
They still have my van and are supposedly driving it around when they can get an extra technician to listen for the rattle.
They did manage to find and fix my other rattle, so hopefully they will keep at it until they find it.
When I'm driving, the "rattle" actually sounds like the door is rattling in the frame, although when I sit in the front passenger seat it seems to be coming from near the door handle, so I'm not sure if it's all the same noise or not.
Does this sound similar to your rattle?
Thanks
Steve
Although, the posts it returns are not for the 2005, but there may be some related info.
remember, you are driving a 4,500lb. baox on wheels, with 255 HP, so you can only expect so much. Basically, the sticker is optomistic IMO.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Thanks in advance
Michael
I typically heard it only from the driver's seat, and it did sound as you described; it was "clunking" a bit, as if the door was loose or not fully closed.
We do get an occasional "crackling," which sounds as if the sunshade is hitting, but the clunking sound is gone.
What is the status with your rattle?
But, I think that if I put the visor down, the noise goes away. In all fairness, it is pretty faint, and only on bumpy roads.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Next best bet is to add a sub woofer for more base. Replacing the head unit should be the last resort.
From what I have heard, just doing the speakers will make a noticable difference.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Did you find solutions for the problems?
Correction: My wife reports that the clunking sound has reappeared!
I also just learned that my friends in Haverford area still have not had their rattle fixed after 3 visits to the service department and are awaiting a national Honda rep to see the vehicle "in a few weeks."
Which dealer are you taking your car to? We've gone to Scott Honda in West Chester, and I'm guessing that my friend goes to Martin in Ardmore, but I'm not sure.
What happened when you mentioned the "shims" solution to your dealer?
Please feel free to email me directly (see profile), as I don't always check these boards.
If any posters who have complained about this rattle have resolved the problem or have learned additional info, I would appreciate if you would post the info you have.
Question: I going to place an order w/H&A Accessories (above banner) for the cross bar (goes on top rack) and the all season mats and a cargo mat (don't know if the cargo mat is all season?). Are there any other accessories I should consider that are helpful/most popular?
Also should I Scotch Guard the interior carpet myself (we did not get any interior/exterior protective coating). We got a silver pearl exterior/gray interior.
What about license plate frames? The dealer ones that came w/it seem plastic and flimsy & of course are an ad for the dealer, tho we were very happy w/the dealer . . . any suggestions? (Chrome or stainless or other we should look at getting??)
Thanks - this forum has been tremendously helpful along the Ody buying path.
Thanks
If you don't already have splash/mud guards and leather streering wheel, I suggest that you get them.
The feel and comfort of the leather wheel is more substantial and make the driving more enjoyable. The splash/muds guards help to deflect sand/stones/mud away from the undercarraige.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/odyint02.html
for the genuine Honda black leather steering cover at $42. It is an exact fit and makes driving much more enjoyable.
Makes sure that you pull the thread as tight as you can for the tightest fit. Don't be afraid of bursting the thread - it can take as much as you can throw at it. But be prepared for finger blisters and finger skin pricks if not careful. I will NOT do this as a FT job!
P.S.
If you or anyone you know has resolved the rattle noise in the sliding door on the passenger side, let me/us know.
Thanks for any insight!!
We have both the tray and the mat. The tray you can leave in the well for the 3rd-row seats whether those seats or up or down. The mat obviously only is used with the 3rd row down. We use the tray for a protective lining when we have ghroceries or whatever. We use the mat for the same reason when we have the 3rd row down and need to haul something. Don't know about the organizer.
I escalated to American Honda and while their customer service rep Kirsten was chirpy, they were totally unhelpful and did nothing to try to resolve (I suggested having an engineer look at it to no avail)
Bottom line - I'll never buy another Honda product again because of the DREADFUL customer service experience. I've also steered 2 of my friends towards other makes.
Your vehicle only has 2700 miles on it. Hondas are known to have a rather lengthy break-in period (up to 10,000 miles) before gas mileage is optimized.
Winter mileage (assuming you don't live in a warm climate) tends to be worse than in warmer weather.
That said, I do agree the 20/28 estimates on the VCM powered Odyssey seems optimistic. It is a heavy vehicle - depending on trim level the vehicle can weigh up to 4700 pounds (add a driver and full tank of gas and you're at 5000). While 28 on the highway (at legal speeds) should be possible (my '99 hit or exceeded its EPA highway number), I will be astonished if my Touring ever hits 20 in town.
I wondered if lubing the subseals might just be a temporary fix so I hadn't mentioned it to my service department yet. When I mentioned the shims I didn't get a response one way or the other. However, I plan ask if they checked on that.
It sounds like there are other people having the same problem, so hopefully one of us can find a solution and let the others know. I'll let you know whether they get mine fixed by Thursday and I'll e-mail you later.
I have 05 Touring and get about 21.8 mph with about 2/3 of my driving on interstate and using cruise control.
http://www.climateark.org/articles/reader.asp?linkid=35904
If anyone wants information on these solutions, please email me. I intend to share them with my local service dep't this week.
I just read your post. If you email me, I'll send you the info I have on the shims, including photos, and some additional rattle info. I have the service manual and intend to review it briefly before bringing the van in this week.
I had assumed--the provincial person that I am-- that your handle was a reference to Norristown, PA; that's why I asked about dealers.
2nd above post - "I also have a 2005 EXL and have been getting a combined 13.5 mpg. On highway only it rises to 20. I've taken it back to the dealer, Nanuet Honda and they lied and said it got 22mpg in 100 miles of mixed driving when they tested it, basically implying that I couldn't divide (I'm a CPA, got that division figured out a while ago!)
I escalated to American Honda and while their customer service rep Kirsten was chirpy, they were totally unhelpful and did nothing to try to resolve (I suggested having an engineer look at it to no avail)
Bottom line - I'll never buy another Honda product again because of the DREADFUL customer service experience. I've also steered 2 of my friends towards other makes."
The three top reasons I am reluctant to buy an Ody (1) Poor gas mileage. (2) Poor quality, (wind noise, rattles, seats very uncomfortable, etc) seems no better than Ford or Chevy at this point. (3) Customer Service support.
Realize these are a small percentage of Odys sold but this doesn't sound like the honda my daughter fell in love with and makes me want to sell my Impala and buy one. Am leaning toward Pilot but not sure what to do. Ody teething problems are greatly worrying me.