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Road noise so loud can not hear radio
Honda Odyssey 2012 Minivan EXL 90000 miles
The road noise is so loud that it is annoying to try to talk and can not hear radio unless turned way up.
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JA
Had the same problem after tires were installed. I found that the tires rotation was opposite of what manufacturer recommends. Removed and re installed the tires according to the rotation symbol on the tire and noise was gone. Especially common on winter tires.
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Honda Odyssey EX-L with 192K miles. Developed very excessive road noise in the front end. Changed tires and did not improve. I thought I would have to live with but new mechanic quickly diagnosed as problem with the wheel bearings on the right side. Got those replaced and problem solved. I feel a bit foolish for not figuring this out earlier but none of the warning signs for bad wheel bearings - car pulling to one side, uneven tire wear, vibrating steering wheel, grinding metal sound - were present. So if you have a loud noise problem and even if there are no other issues, suggest get the wheel bearings checked.
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CommentRadio no sounds
Honda Odyssey 2018 Honda Odyssey 70000 miles
No sounds on my Radio after changing battery. Dealer said its the Tuner. Maybe someone have same issue. How you fix it. Dealer asking 1,500 for it.
Radio powers on but no sound from speakers
Honda Odyssey 2009 Ex-l 193408 miles
My radio turns on but there is no sound from any speakers...when I start van I can hear a slight crackle coming from the rear passenger speaker
5 reports
grinding noise when selecting reverse
Honda Odyssey 1995 auto 220 miles
When I select reverse there is a terrible loud grinding noise...less noise when rolling backwards and selected but resumes once still. Have checked trans fluid and was pretty low so filled it up...no noises or running problems in 1,2,3d or 4d.
5 reports
Rattle in exhaust maybe engine 
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Honda Odyssey 2001 125000 miles
Car has a rattle that sounds like the exhaust is loose somewhere but on closer inspection it feels like also vibration coming from engine. I have removed oil pan suspecting bearing problem but they all appear fine. Thinking bout looking in the timing belt area but it's a nasty bit of work to do. I did notice a lil play in the air con pulley part when I removed belt but other than that any suggestions would be most welcome.
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Best answer (according to Ljay)
Try to see if one of your heat shield to the exhaust might be loose.
Yes it was the shield around catalyst part of exhaust so I removed it and catalyst scion and found that the catalyst had all broken down so I chipped it out and cars been running good ever since. Thanks for your reply
CommentRattle or scraping noise Solved
Honda Odyssey 2004 V6 192000 miles
When driving very slow, I hear a rattle or scraping noise towards the back of the car. When I accelerate, the noise goes away.
2 reports
Best answer (according to SRCD)
The backing on the front brakes (which was recently installed) was pulling away, which was making the noise.
CommentEngine buzzing
Honda Odyssey 2007 175000 miles
I own an Odyssey 2007 in really fine fettle but, after driving for a while, an engine buzzing appears and increases with time. It seems to be like a plane's engine, even though it does not vibrate. The cause of my problem is not the belt and I am worried it might be the water pump, even though the vehicle does not overheat nor have any leakage. Has anyone experienced something similar?
1 report
The car bearings or pulleys turn at great speed and, when they become too dry, they generate the buzzing you can hear. Unless you grease them, they will start failing causing some bandage breakdowns. You can grab a piece of hose and, with the engine on, you place on ending on your ear and the other on each of the pulleys in order to identify the one that is failing. You replace the damaged one and your annoying noise will disappear. Hope this is your problem and not something harder to repair.
Middie82, thanks for your advice. I've used the hose as you suggested but could not detect the damaged piece, as the buzzing seems to be coming from a deeper location. I suddenly thought about the power steering pump and, effectively, as I checked its oil level, it was too low. I brought it back to its normal rate and the buzzing disappeared. Hope I can help someone!
CommentContinuous beeping
Honda Odyssey 2007 130000 miles
Continuous beeping in every gear except park and neutral without any electronic messaging/indicators. Turning engine off and restarting does not stop continuous beeping.
2 reports
Do you have the automatic doors? Mine on the drivers side messes up every once in a while and when it’s not working right when i take it out of park it beeps just a solid beep. There’s a switch to turn the power doors off when you do the beeping will stop.
CommentNoise coming from rear when appling brakes to slow down
Honda Odyssey 2004 Van 134000 miles
We are driving down the road, and we press on the brakes to slow down and we hear a noise inside the van coming from the rear driver side by the wheel, im thinking maybe the brakes need to be changed but not sure, could it be anything else?
I tried listening outside while mom drove it back and forth applying the brakes and didnt heat anything outside the van. Can anyone please help me
I tried listening outside while mom drove it back and forth applying the brakes and didnt heat anything outside the van. Can anyone please help me
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Hi, I just bought a 2008 Odyssey Absolute last week and had the same problem with the noise. Went to see a guy at Bridgestone and he said that it might be because the rear tyres are not in good shape and the surface of the tyres is not smooth. It can be the problem...I am not sure and I need to wait until changing the new tyres. Have you solved the problem? Thanks
CommentIgnition problems
Honda Odyssey 2000 3.4 122000 miles
Try to turn car over and go ttttttttyttttttttt had had car running all the sudden it made tick noise and then suddenly stopped and now it won't turn over
9 reports
My car was running alright but sometimes it won't start or crank up now it's completely not starting
Chur bro im having the same problem did u eventually find out the problem Iv literally just left my odyssey on the side of the road in a very high crime area slutted
Getting notification of "check charging system", changed battery, alternator. Still won't start right.
CommentNo power to van
Honda Odyssey 2000 115000 miles
Put key in ignition and zero power. Battery is charged,. Whats strange is press the horn and loud as can be. I think that has something to do with the security system. Van won't even make a klick-klick sound with the key trying to turn it over...help
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Well, I got the problem fixed...It was not the battery, or altenator, or starter, or ignition...thank God I have a get shade tree machanic...he tested all my fuses and it was the main engine fuse...Think about this...what if I had it towed to a car shop and they wanted to take advantaged of me they could have said they put it on the computer test and it showed it's my main computer to my car...they could have tried to rob me blind...and most shops due...Thanks My Shade Tree Machanic...only c ost me $32.00 car rental, $4.00 Fuse and $40.00 for his time...
CommentFuses electrical
Honda Odyssey 2009 Ex-l 193408 miles
My radio has no sound. Not sure if my auxiliary outlet has anything to do with it or a bad ground. Where do I check and how
1 report
Here you have the fuse box for your model... https://www.startmycar.com/honda/odyss…
CommentPower Slide doors
Honda Odyssey 2002 V6 3.5 250000000 miles
Both of my sliding doors won't open , I press the button to open them and it just beeps Anyone Know what's wrong ?
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Here are a few possibilities:
Fuse: If the fuse for the power sliding doors has blown, the doors will not operate. Check the fuse panel in your vehicle to see if the fuse has blown.
Power sliding door control module: If the power sliding door control module is not functioning properly, the doors will not operate. You may need to have the module replaced or repaired.
Wiring: If the wiring for the power sliding doors is damaged or frayed, the doors will not operate. Check the wiring for any visible signs of damage.
Motors: If the motors for the power sliding doors are not functioning properly, the doors will not operate. You may need to have the motors replaced.
Switches: If the switches that control the power sliding doors are not functioning properly, the doors will not operate. You may need to have the switches replaced.
Fuse: If the fuse for the power sliding doors has blown, the doors will not operate. Check the fuse panel in your vehicle to see if the fuse has blown.
Power sliding door control module: If the power sliding door control module is not functioning properly, the doors will not operate. You may need to have the module replaced or repaired.
Wiring: If the wiring for the power sliding doors is damaged or frayed, the doors will not operate. Check the wiring for any visible signs of damage.
Motors: If the motors for the power sliding doors are not functioning properly, the doors will not operate. You may need to have the motors replaced.
Switches: If the switches that control the power sliding doors are not functioning properly, the doors will not operate. You may need to have the switches replaced.
CommentCar won't start
Honda Odyssey 2004 Van 26262659559 miles
Hey my Honda currently wont start you stick the key in and there's absolutely no sound at all but all lights are still working dashbord battery is fine anyone no what it could possibly be it just seems dead like no life when trying to start
6 reports
John Karpan from United States 3 years ago
One Odyssey will not start after I disconnected the battery last night because there was a short in the back when I reconnected it the car would not start everything else is functional including the hornets emergency horn please let me know what to do. Back again after reconnecting battery after 10hrs the alarm goes off but the car will not start it is there some type of a switch that I need to turn on to let him know it's me trying to start the car and not somebody trying to steal it
CommentSuspension failure
Honda Odyssey 2007
After two years of having my vehicle, its front-wheel drive had to be changed because they were damaged and made an annoying sound when turning the car. Today, only after three years of that and with just 30000 miles, it is having the same failure back again. The agency insists that it is natural that this piece wears out, so I would like to know if this has happened to anyone with an Honda Odyssey.
anonymous user from United States 8 years ago
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The front-wheel drive gets damaged because of a steering misalignment and thus, when turning, it overstretches. Consequently, the bearings start failing. Hope it helps you understand.
CommentSound it makes when driving lime a squealing noise
Honda Odyssey 2005 210500 miles
Squeezing noise when driving
Horrible vibration coming from underneath my van
Honda Odyssey 2004 Odyssey 265 miles
After speed of 30 miles an hour or more there is an awful vibration noise coming from underneath the vehicle and I have no idea what it is
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Won’t start has spark was driving van stalls and won’t restart
Honda Odyssey 2004 Honda Odyssey 3.5 240000 miles
I have checked timing belts and timing marks there spot on.
I checked fuel pump and have fuel pumping to regulater block.
Checked for spark and has spark.
Checked relay for injection.
The motor while trying to start sounds as if it’s out of time with long cranks with no attempt to fire at all. I’m at a lose At this point can I get some feed back on possible problems
I checked fuel pump and have fuel pumping to regulater block.
Checked for spark and has spark.
Checked relay for injection.
The motor while trying to start sounds as if it’s out of time with long cranks with no attempt to fire at all. I’m at a lose At this point can I get some feed back on possible problems
9 reports
Noise coming from rear when appling brakes to slow down
Honda Odyssey 2004 Van 134000 miles
We are driving down the road, and we press on the brakes to slow down and we hear a noise inside the van coming from the rear driver side by the wheel, im thinking maybe the brakes need to be changed but not sure, could it be anything else?
I tried listening outside while mom drove it back and forth applying the brakes and didnt heat anything outside the van. Can anyone please help me
I tried listening outside while mom drove it back and forth applying the brakes and didnt heat anything outside the van. Can anyone please help me
Accelerating and front end assembly problems
Honda Odyssey 2005 52653 miles
I own an Odyssey 2005 and its problem is that, every time I try to start driving, it loses its strenght for a while, then starting as if nothing happened. I was told the problem was in the throttle body, but this was not the cause. What is more, the front end assembly is making a terrible noise. It's been two times already that I've changed the shock absorbers and everything related to the front end assembly.
3 reports
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