2004 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 50 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2004 Honda Odyssey, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine mounts” (18% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Engine mounts: mentioned in 9 of 50 complaints (18%)
  • Motor mount: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2004 Honda Odyssey at $1,300, and half of them between $1,250 and $1,400.

Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles1 · 2%
25k–50k miles1 · 2%
50k–75k miles6 · 13%
75k–100k miles9 · 20%
100k–150k miles18 · 40%
150k+ miles10 · 22%

How serious are the reports?

Of 50 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.

Honda Odyssey engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2025, with 227 complaints
1996: 119961998: 31999: 92000: 920002001: 92002: 272003: 3220032004: 502005: 682006: 7420062007: 582008: 402009: 3420092010: 462011: 252012: 3920122013: 692014: 592015: 5320152016: 932017: 102018: 19020182019: 1342020: 702021: 2620212022: 152023: 142024: 4320242025: 2272272026: 19

n = 1,546 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Odyssey1940%—
2025 Odyssey22754%18,266
2024 Odyssey4337%25,000
2023 Odyssey1414%25,500
2022 Odyssey1511%4,000
2021 Odyssey2618%290
2020 Odyssey7015%51,000
2019 Odyssey13414%16,000
2018 Odyssey19019%73,500
2017 Odyssey1026%1,307
2016 Odyssey9334%81,600
2015 Odyssey5326%37,000
2014 Odyssey5919%50,650
2013 Odyssey6933%73,000
2012 Odyssey3916%62,500
2011 Odyssey2511%57,000
2010 Odyssey4618%104,700
2009 Odyssey3417%103,500
2008 Odyssey408%94,000
2007 Odyssey587%100,200
2006 Odyssey7411%90,000
2005 Odyssey688%106,000
2004 Odyssey509%110,000
2003 Odyssey324%119,500
2002 Odyssey273%110,500
2001 Odyssey91%150,500
2000 Odyssey91%107,000
1999 Odyssey92%128,000
1998 Odyssey34%169,000
1996 Odyssey11%165,800

When owners reported it

Peak: 2013, with 15 complaints
2012: 112012112013: 152013152014: 132014132016: 3201632017: 2201722018: 2201822019: 1201912020: 1202012021: 1202112024: 120241

n = 50 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2004 Honda Odyssey. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the engine revved up high however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights…

Received Jan 22, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11567034

We were driving and was at a stop, when we went to go, our van wouldn't move. We shut it off then restarted it and it was ok for about a mile then started shaking a little & we could only go about 10 mph on a highway. We got home after it being off restarted it it goes into gear but won't go…

Received Jun 14, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11420830

I had 2000 honda odyssey in 120000 mile had check engine on with code 0740 the mechanic told me is better to sale it then i buy honda odyssey 2004 after 5 months with 137000 mile have the same code and check engine on i love honda car but it seems there is a part in transmission it is not working…

Received Jul 30, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11342453
Honda Odyssey
Front view of a 2025 Honda Odyssey minivan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2004 Honda Odysseys have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about engine for the 2004 Honda Odyssey (9% of the 585 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda Odyssey engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 110,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2004 Honda Odyssey?

Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,250 and $1,400), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2004 Honda Odyssey?

The most frequent phrase is “engine mounts”, in 9 of 50 complaints, followed by “motor mount” (6).

Other 2004 Honda Odyssey problems

See all 2004 Honda Odyssey problems or engine problems across all Odyssey years.