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1985 Odyssey OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Odyssey Odyssey, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Odyssey Odyssey has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1985 Odyssey Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 91V-062 · Apr 12, 1991 · 180 vehicles

Risk. A BROKEN AXLE WILL CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE DUAL REARWHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Odyssey.

Best & worst years

1985 vs. every other Odyssey year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score

'80'83'85'96'02
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Odyssey Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR SUSPENSION FAILUREPE86074 · closed Mar 12, 1987
    No recall
In owners' words

What Odyssey owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING BROKE. THEN, RIGHT AXLE BEARING BROKE, AND DUAL WHEEL SHOT OUT LIKE A WEAPON ON THE ROAD. DUAL WHEEL WAS PUT TOGETHER WRONG, AND IT CAUSED STRESS WHEN HITTING PAVEMENT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 897957 · Oct 18, 2001

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