2000 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 685 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 24 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 33 people were injured and 9 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 20V027000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJan 17, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 20V026000 on NHTSA.gov
Interior lightingJul 6, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.
AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.
Campaign 00V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchApr 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
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.
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.
Campaign 00V119000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodFeb 11, 2000
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 00V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, frame and membersDec 15, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FRONT BODY/FRAME IS MISSING SPOT WELDS.
THE MISSING WELDS MIGHT AFFECT THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION PERFORMANCE IN A COLLISION.
DEALERS INSPECTED ALL THE VEHICLES AND THEY WERE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY WELDED.
Campaign 99V339000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Nov 23, 2007
2000 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN. BOTH AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS RANDOMLY OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WITH ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN MIDDLE SEAT. *TR
Structure, Oct 2, 2007
I AM OWNER OF HONDA ODYSSEY 2000. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH SLIDING DOORS ON THIS VEHICLE FROM EARLY ON. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES ON THESE DOORS AND THEY HAVE COST ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. DEALER CHARGED ME $500 TO FIX THESE DOORS IN MY RECENT INCIDENCE. THESE REPAIR CHARGES ARE A HIGHWAY ROBBERY SINCE I FEEL I SHOULD NOT BE PAYING FOR WHAT IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. WHY ISN'T HONDA RECALLING THESE VANS AND FIXING THESE DOOR PROBLEMS ONCE & FOR ALL? *TR
Structure, Sep 9, 2007
AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS DO NOT RETRACT WHEN OBSTRUCTED BY A CHILD. SEVERAL INSTANCES OF DOORS NARROWLY CLOSING ON A CHILD. THIS DESPITE DOORS BEING REPAIRED (AT MY OWN COST). APPARENT OBVIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Structure, Jul 20, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY. THE DOOR OPEN ALARM CONTINUES TO CHIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS THE MOTOR ON THE SLIDING DOOR AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 111,916. THE DEALER STATED CHECK LENS ON CYCLOPS BRAKE LIGHT, SMALL LENS ACCESS COVER BROKEN. UPDATED 08/28/07 *TR
Structure, Oct 16, 2006
MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN THE SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY MINI VAN. THE DOOR MECHANISM FAILED TO DETECT HER FINGER IN ITS PATH AND PROCEEDED TO CLOSE RESULTING IN CONTUSION AND ABRASION. SHE WAS TREATED AT AN EMERGENCY CARE FACILITY WHERE THEY RULED OUT ANY BROKEN BONES (THANKFULLY). EXTREME HUMAN FORCE WAS NEEDED TO PRY THE DOOR OPEN SO THAT SHE COULD REMOVE HER INJURED FINGER FROM THE CLOSED DOOR. THIS DOOR HAS BEEN CHECKED IN THE PAST ON 2 OCCASIONS BY 2 SEPARATE HONDA DEALERSHIPS. BOTH DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT THE OUTCOME WAS NOT MORE SERIOUS AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN. I AM ONLY INTERESTED IN GETTING THE WORD OUT TO OTHER OWNERS AND FIND OUT WHAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS TO SAY ABOUT THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. *NM
Structure, Dec 14, 2005
MANUAL SLIDING DOORS STICK TO THE POINT THAT OCCUPANTS CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. IT HAS TAKEN TWO LARGE ADULTS (ONE PULLING FROM THE OUTSIDE AND THE OTHER KICKING FROM THE INSIDE) TO OPEN THE DOORS. PROBLEM BEGAN IN SUMMER, 2003. WE BROKE AND HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THE DOOR HANDLES IN 11/04 BECAUSE WE WERE PULLING SO HARD TO GET THE DOOR OPEN. COMPLAINED WHENEVER WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE, BUT OUR COMPLAINTS NEVER APPEAR ON OUR INVOICES. THEREFORE, ACCORDING TO HONDA, THERE IS NO RECORD OF A PROBLEM WITH OUR DOORS. HONDA'S RECOMMENDATION HAS BEEN TO LUBRICATE THE DOORS, BUT WE NEVER NOTICE ANY IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROBLEM. MY DEALER JUST INFORMED ME THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED RECOMMENDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DOOR SEALS AT A COST TO US OF NEARLY $400. AS A "GOODWILL" GESTURE, THEY HAVE OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS, BUT WE WILL PAY NEARLY $200 TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HONDA SHOULD CORRECT, BUT AS THE PROBLEM AROSE AFTER OUR 30,000 MILE WARRANTY, THEY FEEL THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I KEEP THINKING ABOUT MY CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED, PERHAPS WITH THE CAR ON FIRE, AND WONDER HOW HONDA CAN TREAT THE ISSUE SO CASUALLY. *NM
Structure, Apr 25, 2005
THE MANUAL DOORS ON MY 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY CONTINUALLY GET STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. I HAD IT LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND IT CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM IN HOT OR COLD, WET OR DRY WEATHER. PEOPLE GET STUCK INSIDE, AND CAN'T GET OUT UNLESS THEY PUT THEIR SHOULDER INTO THE DOOR, AND PEOPLE GET STUCK OUTSIDE NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD. IF THE DOORS WON'T OPERATE PROPERLY UNDER NORAML CONDITIONS, HOW LIKELY WILL THEY OPERATE IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION? PLEASE INSTRUCT HONDA TO INITIATE A RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Structure, Mar 16, 2005
THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONED EVERY TIME IT WAS OPENED DUE TO THE DEFECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE SLIDING DOOR RECALL 00V119000. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Structure, Nov 17, 2004
RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR HAS BEEPED ON AND OFF SINCE OWNING IT. NOTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. NOW THE DOOR WON'T WORK AT ALL. WE CANNOT CLOSE IT MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT NEEDS NEW ROLLERS AND MOTOR AT A COST OF $1339.00. *AK
Structure, Oct 26, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENED ON ITS OWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. DEALER MADE THE CORRECTION. CURRENTLY, THE DOORS JAM BY EITHER OPENING OR CLOSING HALFWAY CONSUMER HAD TO FORCE THE DOOR BY HAND.*AK
Structure, Sep 8, 2004
DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK WHEN OPENING THE DRIVERS DOOR ALL THE DOORS LOCKED CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *TS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Structure, Jul 19, 2004
TRANSMISSION DEFECT/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROBLEM/PULSATION OF BRAKES WHEN BRAKING, SLIDER DOORS STICKING/LOUD BUZZING SOUND (INTERMITTENT) *JB
Structure, Jun 25, 2004
WHEN THE TEMPERATURE CHANGES THE SLIDING DOORS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BECOME STUCK. CONSUMER CANNOT GET THE DOORS OPEN. DEALER SUGGESTED USING A SILICONE SPRAY ON THE DOOR SEALS. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES BUT RECEIVED NO HELP. *AK *NM
Structure, Apr 14, 2004
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOOR STICKING WHEN CLOSED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR EVEN IF THE DOOR WAS UNLOCKED. DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICED VEHICLE TWICE, AND LUBRICATED THE DOOR. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ONE OF THE WHEELS THAT MADE THE DOOR CLOSE BROKE.*AK
Structure, Apr 14, 2004
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOOR STICKING WHEN CLOSED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR EVEN IF THE DOOR WAS UNLOCKED. DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE TWICE , AND LUBRICATED THE DOOR. THE PROBLEM PROGRESSED AND CURRENTLY DOOR ALSO DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ONE OF THE WHEELS THAT MADE THE DOOR CLOSE BROKE.*AK
Structure, Mar 19, 2004
SLIDING DOORS ON HONDA ODYSSEY (VAN) HAVE THE TENDENCY TO STICK AND NOT OPEN WITHOUT REPEATED EFORTS IF NOT USED FOR A DAY OR TWO. IN MANY INSTANCES THE HANDLE OF THE VEHICLE BROKE OFF. IT IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, INCASE OF AN EMERGECY THE CHILDERN IN THE CAR SEAT IN THE REAR OF THE CAR CAN NOT BE EASLY REACHED. THE MANUFACTURER IS WELL INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT GIVEN IT A SERIOUS CONSIDERATION.*AK
Structure, Mar 2, 2004
DOORS DO NOT SLIDE EASILY, THEY STICK AND I NOTICE A LITTLE BUMP PROTRUDING FROM JUST BELOW EACH HANDLE. NOW THE PAINT IS STARTING TO COME OFF WHERE THE BUMPS ARE!!*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Seat belts, Structure, Jan 23, 2004
REAR BUCKET SEAT BUCKLE UNBOLTED FROM ITS STRUCTURE WITHOUT ANY IMPACT OR FORCE BEING APPLIED. *AK THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB. (THE ENTIRE HEAT A/C CONTROL PANEL WAS REPLACED), THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE CUT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND GASOLINE WAS SMELLED EACH TIME THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. *SC *JB
Structure, Nov 21, 2003
2000 HONDA ODYSSEY LX MANUAL SLIDING DOORS "STICKING" PROBLEM SOLUTION: A) AFTER ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR, AND IT ONLY "POPS OPEN" SLIGHTLY AND STICKS; B) FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, PUSH OUTWARD ON THE UPPER CORNER (OF THE SLIDING DOOR) WHICH IS CLOSEST TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT SHOULD PUSH OUTWARD EASILY, AND THE DOOR SHOULD SLIDE OPEN FREELY. C) APPLY LUBRICANT TO THE UPPER REAR CORNER OF THE WEATHER STRIPPING RUBBER: TRY SILICON GREASE, OR SILICON SPRAY LUBRICANT, OR GRAPHITE POWDER, OR TALCUM POWDER. PROBLEM SOLVED. NO MORE STICKING WHEN RE-OPENING THE PREVIOUSLY STUCK DOOR. ITS PROBABLY THE PHYSICS OF THE PRESSURE OF THE DOOR AGAINST THE RUBBER CREATING SUFFICIENT FRICTION TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM "POPPING" COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE RUBBER WEATHER STRIPPING AND THUS PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM SLIDING OPEN. *LA
Structure, Nov 16, 2003
SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING OUR 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY LX, BOTH SLIDING DOORS STICK. RECENTLY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. DEALER HAS ONLY GREASED THE DOOR, WHICH ONLY PREVENTS THE SEAL OR VACUUM OR WHATEVER FOR A SHORT PERIOD. *LA
Structure, Oct 24, 2003
THE CHILD WAS STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SLIDING DOOR WHEN IT CLOSED WITHOUT THE OWNER PRESSING THE CLOSE BUTTON. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MECHANIC HAD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Structure, Oct 15, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOORS GETTING STUCK CLOSED. *MR IT WOULD TAKE TWO ADULTS TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE CONSUMER'S CHILDREN HAD GOTTEN STUCK INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TOO MANY TIMES. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM WHERE ALL THE PARTS HAD BEEN REPLACED AND ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE. *SCC *JB
Structure, Sep 26, 2003
REAR SLIDING DOORS STICK AND WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER HAS GREASED THE SEALS MANY TIMES. THIS FIXES THE PROBLEM SOR ONLY A SHORT TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS PASSENGERS IN THE REAR CANNOT GET OUT IF THE DOORS ARE STUCK. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED.
Structure, May 8, 2003
THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR DID NOT OPEN WHEN THE DOOR WAS UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE. *JB
Structure, Apr 17, 2003
THE VEHICLES SLIDING DOOR WAS STUCK WHICH RESULTED IN THE DOOR HANDLE BREAKING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM