2000 Honda Odyssey

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 675 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the transmission. It has been recalled 6 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
97,767 milesMedian miles at failure

345 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 120,000–150,000 miles.

Most common 2000 Honda Odyssey problems

212 of the 675 complaints (31%) are about the transmission.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission136
401
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame88
005
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · door locks and latches83
007
Power Train · transmission67
101
Electrical System20
010
Air Bags · airbags19
202
Suspension › Front15
100
Unknown or Other12
000
Tires12
000
Suspension12
000

2000 Honda Odyssey transmission problems

31% of all complaints

212 of the 675 complaints are about the transmission. This is what owners describe:

  • turns on the check engine light15% · 32
  • slips or will not engage a gear14% · 29
  • sets off warning lights on the dash10% · 21
  • jerks, lurches or bucks9% · 20
  • shifts hard, late or not at all7% · 14
  • hesitates before moving or accelerating6% · 12

Share of the 212 transmission complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
106,187 mi
median of 164 reports
Peak year of filing
2010
31 transmission complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
5 · 0 · 2
in these complaints
Recalls on the transmission
None
“Like hundreds of other complaints regarding jerky and slipping transmission gears while accelerating. As in the other complaints the check engine light is showing transmission failure, the same issue is happening to [xxx] at 60k miles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
Owner complaint, filed Mar 21, 2017 at 60,000 miles
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. Updated 11/09/15*lj *cn”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 3, 2015 at 131,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
1999: 3 complaints, 0 about the transmission'992000: 93 complaints, 16 about the transmission2001: 62 complaints, 8 about the transmission2002: 66 complaints, 12 about the transmission2003: 57 complaints, 14 about the transmission'032004: 53 complaints, 7 about the transmission2005: 26 complaints, 3 about the transmission2006: 27 complaints, 5 about the transmission2007: 21 complaints, 6 about the transmission'072008: 36 complaints, 18 about the transmission2009: 39 complaints, 20 about the transmission2010: 49 complaints, 31 about the transmission2011: 32 complaints, 22 about the transmission'112012: 37 complaints, 22 about the transmission2013: 21 complaints, 14 about the transmission2014: 11 complaints, 6 about the transmission2015: 11 complaints, 4 about the transmission'152016: 3 complaints, 0 about the transmission2017: 4 complaints, 1 about the transmission2018: 5 complaints, 2 about the transmission2019: 1 complaints, 1 about the transmission'192020: 14 complaints, 0 about the transmission2021: 0 complaints, 0 about the transmission2022: 3 complaints, 0 about the transmission2023: 0 complaints, 0 about the transmission'232024: 1 complaints, 0 about the transmissionRecall 99V339000 (body and frame)Recall 00V030000 (electrical system)Recall 00V119000 (door locks and latches)Recall 20V026000 (airbags)Recall 20V027000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation PE06007
All complaintsAbout the transmissionRecall (red: the transmission)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2000 Odyssey peaked in 2000, with 93 filed that year. No recall on file covers the transmission, the subject of 31% of the complaints. In 2024 owners filed 1 so far.

6 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module20V026000
Filed Jan 17, 20201,439,841 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module20V027000
Filed Jan 17, 2020875,966 vehiclesHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

Interior Lighting00V183000
Filed Jul 6, 200078,910 vehiclesAmerican Honda Motor Co.

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.

Risk. AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch00V119000
Filed Apr 25, 20007,085 vehiclesAmerican Honda Motor Co.

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

Risk. AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL ODYSSEY MINVANS BUILT FROM DECEMBER 3, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1999. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL ARE APPROXIMATELY 1,612 ODYSSEY MINIVANS THAT HAD THE LATCHES REPLACED UNDER RECALL 99V-158 OR UNDER WARRANTY, THAT MAY NEED TO HAVE THE LATCHES REPLACED AGAIN. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY HONDA TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED LATCH ASSEMBLY. LATCHES WITH THE SUSPECT DATE CODE WILL BE REPLACED.

Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood00V030000
Filed Feb 11, 200077,695 vehiclesAmerican Honda Motor Co.

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.

Risk. IF A FUSE BLOWS, ENGINE POWER, OR OPERATION OF ANY OR ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CAN BE LOST, INCLUDING LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND THE ANTI-LOCK FUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR LIGHTING, OR A FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IN BAD WEATHER, COULD RESULT.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE WIRE HARNESS AND METAL PIPE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM. IF ANY WIRES ARE DAMAGED, THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, AND THEN INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE COVERING.

Structure › Frame and Members99V339000
Filed Dec 15, 199965 vehiclesAmerican Honda Motor Co.

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FRONT BODY/FRAME IS MISSING SPOT WELDS.

Risk. THE MISSING WELDS MIGHT AFFECT THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION PERFORMANCE IN A COLLISION.

Remedy. DEALERS INSPECTED ALL THE VEHICLES AND THEY WERE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY WELDED.

All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2000 Odyssey.

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTUREPreliminary evaluation PE06007Closed
Opened Jan 24, 2006Closed May 24, 2006suspension

The population of 116,000 vehicles is an estimate based on american honda motor company (ahm) data identifying original state of sale or delivery.the subject vehicles (sv) utilize light weight coil springs manufactured from high strength steel (hss).if the coating material of a hss spring is breached, corrosive elements (salt) may attack the spring.spring corrosion results in a stress riser and may cause a fracture.depending on the location where the spring breaks, the jagged edge may pierce the tire; a rapid deflation of the tire may occur and can result in a loss of control or crash.sv …

UPEXPECTED OPENING OF SLIDING DOORRecall query RQ00014Closed
Opened Jul 28, 2000Closed Apr 25, 2002Led to recall 99V158000body and frame

There is no summary currently available

Technical service bulletins

286 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2000 Odyssey. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 48transmission 38engine 35electrical system 34body and frame 32visibility 17brakes 14fuel system 13
05-026Warranty extensionFeb 5, 2008engine

HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: EGR VALVE CONTAMINATION OR EGR PORT CLOGGING MAY CAUSE DTC P0401, DTC P1491, OR ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ

00009Warranty extensionJul 20, 2005engine

WARRANTY EXTENSION: EGR VALVE CONTAMINATION OR EGR POR CLOGGING MAY CAUSE DTC P0401, DTC P1491, OR ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE. *TT

02062Warranty extensionOct 1, 2004transmission

WARRANTY EXTENSION: ACCORD, ODYSSEY, AND PRELUDE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. UPDATE. *TT

903Warranty extensionSep 16, 2003transmission

WARRANTY EXTENSION TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

405Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 16, 2005transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEAKS. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

10012004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 1, 2004transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *TT

09162004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 16, 2004transmission

TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *EH

08012004Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 1, 2004transmission

WHEEL BEARING NOISE AFTER A/T (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) REPLACEMENT. *SC

704Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 16, 2004transmission

WHEEL BEARING NOISE AFTER TRANSMISSION REMOVED AND REPLACED. *SC

Showing the newest 6 of 38 bulletins about the transmission, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 2, 2024TX

The odometer is often unreadable. This has happening for several months now, maybe over a year, but recently more and more. I looked online and many people are saying this is a safety issue - these readings are used for inspections, maintenance, insurance, etc. Th problem is that there are extra segments highlighted in the LCD display, which makes the affected digits unreadable. Like, if all 7 segments appear showing an "8", that could be any number. If the number shows as a 7, it might really be a 1 -- you can't tell. If it shows a 3, that might really be a 7 or 1. Sometimes there is no actual digit showing, just a random assortment of segments. Date of "first" occurrence below is just an estimate, but it has really gotten worse in the last few weeks.

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 2, 2022KS

Automatic sliding door won't open or close properly

Seats
Filed Jul 2, 2022KS

Front seat doesn't lock bounces

Structure › Body
Filed Jul 2, 2022KS

Paint fading peeling chipping

Air Bags
Filed Sep 23, 2020CA

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAGS CAN HIT THE PASSENGER WITH METAL IF DEPLOYED OVER SIX MONTHS AGO. I KEEP CHECKING AND HONDA STATES THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HONDA NEEDS TO EXPEDITE PROCURING THIS PART. HONDA SHOULD BE FINE. AND HONDA WILL BE SUED IF ANYONE IS INJURED BY THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 22, 2020IA

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2020 FOR MY 2000 ODYSSEY. I HAVE RECEIVED NO FURTHER NOTICES. I CALLED A HONDA DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER TODAY AND BOTH TOLD ME THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND HAVE NO TIMELINE FOR WHEN THESE REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY AS THIS VEHICLE IS 2O YEARS OLD AND IS HIGH MILEAGE.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 16, 2020OH

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SERRA HONDA (951 INTERSTATE PKWY, AKRON, OH 44312) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Sep 14, 2020WA

I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM HONDA IN MARCH THAT MY 2000 ODYSSEY NEEDED DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE ISSUE COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FATALITY. I WAS ALSO NOTIFIED THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. SIX MONTHS LATER, WE STILL DON'T HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE NEW AIRBAG PART, AND I'M HAVING TROUBLE BELIEVING THAT HONDA IS MAKING THIS A PRIORITY.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 26, 2020VA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THAT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 25, 2020CA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA DEALER, LOCATED AT: 20340 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503 AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2020NC

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. EAST COAST HONDA (8756-A US HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS SOUTH, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 4, 2020200,000 milesNY

AIR BAG RECALLED BUT NEVER SOLVED. AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKING AND NOT LOCKING WHEN SUPPOSED TO DURING DRIVING ON A CITY STREET

Air Bags
Filed Aug 3, 2020AZ

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 2020IL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. HONDA SUPERSTORE OF LISLE (4475 LINCOLN AVE, LISLE, IL 60532) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 1, 2020NY

RECALL FOR HONDA ODYSSEY AIRBAG. MANUFACTURE HAS NOT PRODUCED/ MANUFACTURE PART BUT RECALL ISSUED???? I NEED THIS PART AND I NEED HELP TO RESOLVE THIS. *TR

Air Bags
Filed Jun 26, 2020PA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. BOBBY RAHAL HONDA (6696 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050, 717-727-1719) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE IF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed May 18, 2020OH

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ROUSH HONDA (100 W SCHROCK RD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, (614) 882-1535) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Air Bags
Filed Mar 23, 2020TN

TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUTONATION HONDA COVINGTON PIKE SERVICE CENTER LOCATED AT (1990 COVINGTON PIKE SUITE A, MEMPHIS, TN 38128 866-279-2106) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT *LN *TP

Power Train
Filed Jun 20, 2019266,997 milesNM

WE TRAVELED FROM NEW MEXICO TO CALIFORNIA AND WHEN WE ARRIVED AND GOT IN TOWN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON CITY STREET

Power Train
Filed Oct 20, 2018202,000 milesOH

ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN SPEED SENSOR ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION AS REMOVED AS STATED ON THE HANES MANUAL FOR THE CAR BUT WHEN REINSTALLING A SPACER NOT MENTION IN THE BOOK AS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION FELL DURING REMOVAL AND AS RESULT NOT INSTALLED RESULTED ON THE BRAKING OF THE SENSOR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO TOTALLY FAIL. I AM NOW WITHOUT CAR DUE A SIMPLE BOOK ERROR.

Tires › Tread/Belt
Filed Jun 8, 2018254,000 milesSC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EQUIPPED WITH YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING S TIRES, SIZE: 215/65R16 98TS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. IN ADDITION, BOTH TIRES BECAME COMPLETELY FLAT TEN DAYS LATER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A TIRE SHOP. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 254,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

SeatsCrash
Filed May 12, 2018165,000 milesCA

TAKATA RECALLS THE BACKREST OF THE FRONT SEATS ARE BROKEN AND RECLINED BACKWARDS. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A REAR IMPACT WHEN I WAS AT A STOP I THINK THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS FOR THE PASSENGERS OF THE SECOND LINE OF SEATS...HONDA ODDYSEY EX 2000

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 13, 2018150,000 milesMN

EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

Power Train
Filed Jan 12, 2018135,000 milesMD

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SECOND HAND IN 2012 AND IMMEDIATELY NEEDED TO HAVE ITS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,000. EVEN NOW THERE IS OCCASIONAL SLIPAGE OF THE NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH INDICATES TO ME IT MAY NOT BE LONG FOR THIS WORLD. IT'S PAINFULLY OBVIOUS HONDA BUILT AND INSTALLED SUP PAR TRANSMISSIONS FOR MANY YEARS, DESPITE MOUNTAINS OF COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS. THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN TO TASK FOR POOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 27, 2017226,117 milesNJ

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING ON ITS OWN.

Electrical System
Filed Oct 17, 2017279,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE, ABS, MAINTENANCE, CHECK ENGINE, AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE OIL LEAK, SLIPPING TRANSMISSION, AND ALTERNATOR FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE OIL FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVE BELTS TO SLIP, WHICH CAUSED A FAILURE IN THE ALTERNATOR RECHARGING THE BATTERY AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE OIL LEAK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT (STOCKTON HONDA, 2002 E HAMMER LN, STOCKTON, CA 95210, (844) 237-1845), BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 279,000.

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Jul 31, 2017230,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT LATCH AND CLOSE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PARKWAY HONDA LOCATED AT 855 COMMERCIAL PKWY DOVER, OH 44622) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V119000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.

Power Train
Filed Mar 21, 201760,000 milesNJ

LIKE HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING JERKY AND SLIPPING TRANSMISSION GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING. AS IN THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS SHOWING TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THE SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING TO [XXX] AT 60K MILES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 31, 2016IN

MY KEY LIGHT IS ON AND MY KEY WON'T TURN MY VAN.I JUST TURNED IT OFF AND 2 DAYS LATER I FOUND THIS PROBLEM.

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 10, 2016232,000 milesMO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE. AS A RESULT, THE SEATS COULD NOT BE LATCHED INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT LOCK DETACHED AND LEFT A HOLE IN THE LOCK AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CORROSION WAS SEVERE; HOWEVER, A REMEDY COULD NOT BE OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 232,000.

Seat Belts
Filed Feb 2, 2016OR

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WORN SEAT BELT STRAPS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN TO THE POINT WHERE THE WIDTH WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED AND CONTINUED TO GET MORE NARROW AS THE BELT WAS USED. THE ACTUAL BELT MATERIAL WAS UNRAVELING AND COMPROMISING THE STRENGTH OF THE BELT. IN ADDITION, THE WORN AND FRAYED AREAS WERE RESTRICTING THE ABILITY OF THE LATCH TO SLIDE ALONG THE BELT AND AT TIMES LEAVE GAPS BETWEEN THE BELT AND THE USER. *JB

Power Train
Filed Nov 8, 201580,000 milesWI

MY 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS SLAMMING INTO 2ND TILL IT STARTED SLIPPING. I PUT IN A USED SOLENOID....BUT IT STILL SLIPS IN 2ND AND ANOTHER SYMPTOM IS TCS LIGHT COMES ON AFTER 5 MIN OR SO DRIVING. [ I CAN MAKE IT GO INTO 2ND IF I REV IT OUT TO ABOUT 25-3000 RPM IN FIRST GEAR AND BACK OFF THE ACCELERATOR FAST AS IT IS GOING IN TO 2ND THEN IT GOES INTO GEAR.] SO I TRIED PUTTING IN A NEW DUAL LINEAR SOLENOID - HAD SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT BUT STILL SLIPS IN 2ND GEAR OR WILL NOT GO INTO 2ND GEAR WITHOUT BACKING OFF ACCELERATOR. I ALSO CHECKED THE OTHER SOLENOIDS WHICH SEEM OK.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 1, 2015117,000 milesNY

I PURCHASED HONDA ODYSSEY SEVERAL YEARS AGO FROM A THIRD PARTY SELLER. AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 20 K MILES I STARTED TO NOTICE "JUMP" IN THE GEARS AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED IT WAS TRANSMISSION, MY CAR DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION AND I GOT A SUMMONS ALREADY. I NOW COME TO FIND OUT THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SOMEONE SUGGESTED THIS WEBSITE FOR ME TO TAKE THIS CASE FORWARD.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 16, 2015TX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS FUSES WERE BLOWING OUT RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MORE THAN ONE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V030000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Power Train
Filed Sep 3, 2015112,000 milesVA

WE HAD THIS VAN, AND THREE TIME TRANSMISSION BLEW FIRST TIME IT BLEW AT 50,000 MILE, SECOND TIME IT BLEW AT 70000 AND THIRD TIME IT BLEW AT 112000 MILE, AND WE ARE NOT GETTING GOOD RESPONSE FROM HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE. FIRST TIME WHEN IT BLEW, I CALL THEM THEY SAID YOU PASSED THE NUMBER OF YEARS SO WE ARE NOT GOING TO FIX IT FREE, I END UP PAYING FROM MY POCKET. I GOT NEW TRANSMISSION FORM HONDA, SECOND TIME WHEN IT BLEW THAT TIME IT IS ONLY 20,000 MILE, WHEN I WENT TO DEALER, THEY SAID THEY COVER ONLY 1 YEAR 12,000 WARRANTY, I END UP PAYING FROM MY POCKET, NOW THIS THIRD TIME IT BLEW UP, IF I AM NOT PROPER RESPONSE THEN I NEED TO THINK IN FUTURE, I MIGHT GO WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURE. ELECTRICAL PANEL IS ALSO NOT WORKING. IF HONDA MAKING THIS KIND OF CAR/VAN AND THIS KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEN I NEED TO THINK IN FUTURE, I MIGHT GO WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURE.

Power Train
Filed Sep 3, 2015131,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. UPDATED 11/09/15*LJ *CN

Engine
Filed Aug 3, 2015134,000 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, FOR THE SECOND TIME. . THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. MA 10/22/2015 UPDATED 12/10/15.8JB

Power Train
Filed May 10, 2015193,000 milesCA

I BROUGHT THIS VAN AT 90,000 MILLES, I REALLY TAKE CARE OF THIS VAN. THE WAS BROKEN THE TRANSMISSION AT 107,000 HONDA FIXED, AGAIN 127,000 AND I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT, AGAIN AT 163,000 AND HONDA FIXED, BUT I HAVE TO PAY AROUND 400.00 FOR SOME EXTRAS THEY REQUEST, AND NOW AGAIN AT 193,000. HONDA REFUSED TO FIX IT, THEN I SPOKE TO THE PEOPLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE IN TORRANCE AND ALSO MY CASE WAS DENIED.I DONT KNOW ANY ABOUT THE PREVIOUS 90,000 MILLES BECAUSE WAS UNDER OTHER OWNER. FOR SURE HAPPEN BEFORE. I ALWAYS FIX EVERYTHING ON TIME, AND REALLY CARE ABOUT THIS VAN. YOU THINK IT IS FEAR TO BE FIXING THIS HONDA EVERY ALMOST 30,000 MILLES, NOT RELIABLE, NOT GOOD, PIECE OF JONK VAN? THIS IS WHAT I RECALL, BUT MOST IS ACCURATE.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 24, 2015150,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOORS FAILED TO LATCH INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 00V119000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND 00V183000 (INTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Filed Mar 13, 2015108,150 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V158000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,150. UPDATED 4/20/15*CN UPDATED 04/28/15*JB

Seat Belts
Filed Feb 12, 2015185,000 milesOR

WE ARE TRYING TO RESOLVE WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE FUNCTION OF OUR SEAT BELT SYSTEM. OUR SEAT BELT IS COVERED BY A LIFETIME WARRANTY BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE BELT MATERIAL HAS DEGRADED AND FRAYED CREATING LONG STRANDS OF FIBER THAT RESTRICT IT SLIDING THROUGH THE LATCH MECHANISM. IN ADDITION, THE WIDTH OF THE BELT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY OVER 10% DUE TO THE MATERIAL FRAYING AND UNRAVELING. HONDA HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AN ISSUE - CHOOSING TO SOLELY FOCUS ON WHETHER OR NOT THE SEAT BELT WILL RETRACT AND "LATCH" --- IGNORING THAT THE BELT ITSELF HAS BEEN SEVERELY DEGRADED. CLEARLY THE MATERIAL CHOSEN BY HONDA IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS NOT PROVIDED THE LIFETIME BENEFITS OFFERED IN OUR WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT HAS NEVER BEEN ALTERED OR MODIFIED. WE ARE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE COSMETIC APPEARANCE OF THE BELT. HONDA CLAIMS THE SYSTEM IS STILL FULL FUNCTIONAL AND THIS WILL NOT ADDRESS IT UNDER WARRANTY - WHICH CONTRADICTS THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH STATES THAT THE BELT SHOULD BE REPLACED. IT SIMPLY WAS NOT ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY PROTECTION FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Air Bags
Filed Feb 6, 2015228,355 milesCA

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 228,355.

Steering
Filed Nov 24, 2014MT

2005 HONDA ODYSSEY CONSUMER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE AT TIMES, WHEN PARKING AND DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. *CN

Electrical System
Filed Nov 10, 2014235,000 milesMD

THE BATTERY ON MY HONDA ODYSSEY WAS FOUND DEAD THIS MORNING. THIS IS MORE THAN 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS AND MORE THAN 50 TIMES SINCE I GOT IT IN 2007. HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACE AND STILL NO IMPROVEMENT. READING ON THE INTERNET SUGGEST A HONDA ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT THEY DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. LETTING THE ODYSSEY SIT FOR AN HOUR OR TWO SOMEHOW FIXES THE ISSUE AND IT STARTS. VERY FRUSTRATING AND NEED AN AUTHORITY TO PUT PRESSURE ON HONDA. *TR

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Sep 14, 2014204,098 milesGA

1. BAD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUSING VAN TO SPEED FORWARD BY ITSELF.VAN CONSTITUTE DANGER TO US AND OTHER ROAD USERS. 2. IN THE NHTSA RECORD, THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE WHEREAS HONDA (MANUFACTURER) HAS RECALL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPEN FOR THIS VEHICLE. WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT RECORD AT VARIANCE WITH THAT OF THE MANUFACTURER? *TR

Power Train
Filed Jun 13, 2014150,000 milesNJ

TRANSMISSIONS ON THE ODYSSEY HAVE A HABIT OF SEIZING UP. I'M ON MY 3RD TRANNY FOR MY 2000 ODDYSEY. I REPLACED IT AT 112,000 MILES AND 150,000 MILES AT $3,000 A POP. IT'S A SCANDAL AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE PAID DAMAGES FOR THE DESIGN FLAWS THAT ARE BEHIND THESE FAILURES. *JS

Power Train
Filed Apr 26, 2014DE

MY GEAR STARTED SHIFTING WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 3 SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. IT WAS ONE OF THE SCARIEST THINGS I'VE EXPERIENCED. THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND COASTING THEN LIGHTS ON THE DASH STARTING DISPLAYING FOLLOWED BY THE CAR REVVING UP BUT NOT MOVING. NOW THE GEARS WON'T SHIFT AT ALL. *TR

Power Train
Filed Apr 15, 2014120,000 milesNJ

THIS CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST ONE FAILED AT 80K, AND THE NEW REPLACEMENT FROM HONDA FAILED A 119K, ONLY 39K MILES LATER! HONDA REFUSED TO WARRANTY IT OR HELP IN ANY WAY. *TT

Electrical System
Filed Apr 14, 201415,000 milesME

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 6/10/14*CN

Power Train1 injured
Filed Apr 10, 201497,767 milesNY

TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING RIGHT, LOCK OUT, CAR NOT MOVING. VAN CANNOT GO IN REVERSE. BEFORE IT HAPPENED NOTICE THAT WHEN TURNING LEFT, INDOOR LIGHTING FLICKERS ESPECIALLY OBVIOUS AT NIGHT TIME DRIVING. AT STOP IT HESITATE AND WHEN STEPPING AT ACCELERATOR, THE VAN JERKS AND JUMPS TO HIGH SPEED CAUSING ME TO BRAKE RIGHT AWAY, FELT A WHIPLASH EVERY TIME. CHECK RECALL ENDED AFTER SEVEN YEARS BUT OWNER DID NOR RECEIVE ANY LETTER FROM HONDA OFFICE ABOUT THE RECALL. TRY TO CONTACT HONDA BUT TOLD ME RECALL ENDED. *TR

Complaints 1-50 of 675, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2018
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271000Routine
202661200Routine
2025447200Above average
2024126300Routine
2023105530Routine
2022142920Routine
2021147810Routine
20204911410Above average
20199972070Above average
20181,0111630Above average
201739200Routine
2016271620Above average
2015207630Above average
2014310500Above average
2013210640Above average
2012245560Above average
2011235520Above average
2010255280Above average
2009198460Routine
2008499580Above average
20078305150Above average
20067034111Fatalities reported
2005830990Above average
20045851361Fatalities reported
200391415120Above average
20029601050Above average
2001619140Above average
2000 — this page675639Fatalities reported
1999518972Fatalities reported
199873430Routine
199720320Routine
199670120Routine
199596120Routine
19941010Routine
19902000Routine

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2000 Honda Odyssey: questions buyers ask

Is the 2000 Honda Odyssey a good car?

Going by the federal record, it is one of the Odyssey years to avoid: owners filed 675 complaints, 2.5 times as many as a typical Odyssey year. The most common complaint is about the transmission (31%).

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Honda Odyssey?

The transmission: 212 of the 675 complaints (31%) are about it. Owners most often say it turns on the check engine light (15%), slips or will not engage a gear (14%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (10%). The typical report comes at 106,187 miles.

How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have?

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jan 17, 2020. The largest, 20V026000, covered 1,439,841 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2000 Honda Odyssey problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 97,767 miles. For the transmission the midpoint is 106,187 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2000 Honda Odyssey?

Yes, 2 times. The latest, PE06007 ("FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE"), was opened Jan 24, 2006 and closed May 24, 2006.

Are there service bulletins for the 2000 Honda Odyssey?

The manufacturer filed 286 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the transmission (38), the engine (35) and the electrical system (34). They include a warranty extension, 05-026, filed Feb 5, 2008. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

9 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Jan 17, 2020. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.