Vehicle recall 10V055000 · February 23, 2010
2005 Honda Odyssey
The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 odyssey touring vehicles equipped with power operated rear liftgate. The power liftgate gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. Struts that have worn out prematurely may fail to hold the power liftgate in the fully open position, causing the power liftgate to close unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- Injury may result from a power liftgate closing unexpectedly when a person is within the closing path of the liftgate.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the gas liftgate struts and replace if within the recall population. This service will be performed free of charge. The campaign began on March 26, 2010. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety.however, it has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 2010
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21,776
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut; Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Odyssey (2005): 2005
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