Recall 10V055 affects 21,776 2005 Honda Odyssey vehicles because rear liftgate struts can fail and close unexpectedly. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 21,776 2005 Odyssey Touring vehicles with power rear liftgates because the liftgate gas struts can wear out early and fail to hold the liftgate open. That can make the liftgate close unexpectedly on someone in its path; Honda dealers will complete the free repair once it is available.
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What's wrong?
The power rear liftgate on the 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring uses gas struts to hold the hatch open after the motor raises it. Each strut is a sealed support cylinder that uses gas pressure to carry part of the liftgate's weight. When the struts are working, the open liftgate stays up while someone loads cargo or stands at the rear of the van.
On affected Odyssey vans, those gas struts deteriorate earlier than intended. Once the strut pressure drops, the supports no longer have enough force to hold the liftgate fully open. The power liftgate can then come down unexpectedly instead of staying in the open position.
There is no warning sign before failure. A liftgate that feels heavy, drifts downward, or does not stay fully open needs dealer attention, but the recall filing does not identify a reliable early symptom before the struts fail.
Who's affected?
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | body structure |
| Units affected | 21,776 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
The power liftgate can close unexpectedly while a person is in its closing path, creating an injury risk. Keep people clear of the liftgate area, and treat unexpected movement as a reason to have the vehicle checked promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005 Honda Odyssey is included in this recall.
- Review Honda's owner notice from March 26, 2010, or call Honda customer service if your vehicle never received it.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 10V055 when you ask about the free liftgate-strut inspection.
- Schedule the gas-liftgate-strut inspection and replacement if your VIN is in the recall population; the repair addresses struts that fail to hold the power liftgate open.
- Keep people clear of the liftgate opening until the inspection or replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the power liftgate gas struts and replaces the struts covered by this recall. The source remedy says this service is free of charge. The repair focuses on the struts that support the rear liftgate in the fully open position, so the technician checks whether the installed parts are covered and replaces them when required. Honda's campaign began on March 26, 2010, so contact a Honda dealer for recall service if your VIN is included.
Timeline
| February 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V055?
Recall 10V055 covers 21,776 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring vehicles with power-operated rear liftgates. The liftgate gas struts can deteriorate early and stop holding the liftgate fully open, causing it to close unexpectedly. Honda dealers inspect the struts and replace covered parts for free.
What should I do if my 2005 Honda Odyssey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Odyssey is included in recall 10V055. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the power liftgate gas strut inspection. Reference recall 10V055 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the covered defect at no cost. Honda dealers inspect the power liftgate gas struts and replace them free of charge when the vehicle is within the recall population.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is injury from the power liftgate closing unexpectedly while someone is in its path. The defect involves gas struts that stop holding the liftgate fully open. Keep people clear of the liftgate until a Honda dealer completes the inspection and repair.
What if I bought my Honda Odyssey used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Odyssey is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 10V055 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V055000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V055 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V055000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →