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
685 reports, newest first.
Power train, Mar 4, 2001
TRANSMISSION IS FAILING, UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO LOWER GEARS, DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.*AK
Structure, Feb 28, 2001
THE CONSUMER IS HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES FOR ADJUSTMENTS HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUES, BOTH DOORS ARE UNABLE TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED AND THERE IS A CONTINUOUS BUZZING NOISE WHICH OCCURS FREQUENTLY EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE SHUT. NLM
Structure, Feb 26, 2001
3 PREVIOUS TIMES THE ELECTRIC DOORS WENT FOR SERVICING TO THE DEALERSHIP.3 TIMES NEW SENSORS WERE INSTALLED. LAST INCIDENT 1/28/01 THE PASSENGER'S BACK DOOR WOULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE/LOCK IN PLACE, AND WOULD NOT OPEN EITHER. A VACUUM SOUND WAS MADE AS THE DOOR WOULD NOT PROPERLY CLOSE WITH AIR COMING INTO THE VAN. SIMILIAR TO CABIN AIR PRESSURE FAILURE ON A PLANE. IT WAS TERRIFYING AS WE HAD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE TO GET HOME AND COULD NOT ENGAGE THE DOOR TO SHUT. THOUGHT IT MIGHT DISENGAGE WILL IN OPERATION.NO MANUAL OVERRIDE EXISTS FOR THE ELECTRIC DOOR FAILURE! AFRAID FOR FAMILY SAFETY.
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 20, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING PASSANGER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN, INDICATION LIGHT FLASH ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Structure, Feb 13, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN FREEWAY AUTOMATIC DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE FLEW OPEN. CONSUMER WAS TRAVLING AT ABOUT 65 MPH. SINCE THEN, CONSUMER HAS HAD TROUBLE CLOSING DOOR. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THEY WILL CHECK OPEN. *AK
Power train, Feb 12, 2001
TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
Tires, Feb 7, 2001
ORIGINAL TIRE ON A HONDA, ODYSSEY, 2000. P215/65TR16. WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, CONSUMER FELT CAR STARTING TO VIBRATE. CONSUMER SLOWED DOWN, AND FOUND THAT FRONT RIGHT TIRE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TREAD.*AK. CONSUMER RETURNED TIRES TO THE MANUFACTURER.*JB
Interior lighting, Feb 7, 2001
LEFT REAR DOOR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE TAKING TURNS. *SLC
Structure, Jan 26, 2001
SLIDING DOOR ON THE SIDE OF VAN IS DANGEROUS, IT DOES NOT STOP WHEN AN OBJECT IS IN DOOR WAY, IT KEEPS TRYING TO CLOSE.*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 24, 2001
THE LEFT HAND SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, 2 DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES HAVE BROKEN, DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACKLOG DUE TO OTHER VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR HAS BEEN STUBBORN, BUT HAS NOT SNAPPED A LATCH YET. NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IF VEHICLE STOPS THERE IS A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUEL SLOSHING ABOUT. *AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 2, 2001
BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN IN COLD WEATHER. WE CAN OPEN IT ONLY AFTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN WARMS UP CONSIDERABLY. HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER LAST WINTER AND HE APPLIED GREASE ON THE DOOR SEALS WHICH SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. IT HAS RETURNED AGAIN THIS WINTER. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM WORRIED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THE DEALER WON'T EVEN TAKE A LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS I PAY FOR IT. *AK
Tires, Dec 28, 2000
TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING (MICHELIN SYMMETRY P215-65R16). NLM
Power train, Visibility, Equipment, Dec 18, 2000, crash
ON JUNE 16, 2000 MY 2000 HONDA ODYESSY WAS REAR ENDED OR HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR BUMPER. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 6,000 MILES ON THE ODYESSY. I WAS SOUTHBOUND ON EUCLID AVE. AT INTERSTATE 5. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN A UPHILL POSITION. I WAS THE FIRST VEHICLE AT THE LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURN GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO GO AND MY ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THEN CAUGHT AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. THIS CAUSED THE ODYSSEY TO LURCH FORWARD AND THEN STOP SUDDENLY. WHEN THE ODYSSEY STOPPED I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS TO GO SO THAT NO BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON TO WARN THE DRIVERS TO MY REAR THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO STOP. MY ODYSSEY WAS HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER BY THE VEHICLE TO MY REAR. THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE ANAHEIM POLICE WHO CAME TO THE SCENE AND MADE REPORT # DR NO 00-23199. THE VEHICLE TO MY REAR WAS WITHOUT INSURANCE. I REPORTED THIS ACCIDENT TO HONDA OF AMERICA AND THE CALLED ME BACK TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGES TO MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT HAD AN APPRAISAL OF MY DAMAGES YET IT COULD BE SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. I AM HOLDING OFF BECAUSE ON THE APPRAISAL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BEHIND MINE HAD NO INSURANCE AND AMERICAN HONDA CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY. ON A SEPARATE INCIDENT ON JUNE 24, 2000 MY LEFT REAR TIRE BLUE OUT AT 70 MPH WITH ONLY 7,500 MILES ON IT. I CAME TO A SAFE STOP AND HAD THE TIRE REPLACED FOR $100.00 . ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT THE BRAKES GRIND WITH A METAL TO METAL SOUND WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT MY POWER STEERING SOMETIMES HESITATES AND JERKS. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WHEN RUNNING THE REAR AIRCONDITIONING ON HIGH THE REAR BLOWER SPEED FLUCTUATES LIKE AS IF IT HAS A BAD CONNECTION. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I HAVE NOTICED SINCE THE COLDER WEATHER AROUND NOVEMBER, 2000 WHEN I USE THE DEFROSTER ON THE FRONT WINDOWS IT SMELLS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, OR LIKE WIRES ARE BURNING. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M30D TIRESIZE: P215/65R16)
Structure, Dec 13, 2000
THE PUTRUDING BOLTS IN THE DOOR ASSEMBLY HAVE BEEN REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND I WAS TOLD HONDA WAS AWARE OF THIS AND THAT IT HAS HAPPENED WITH OTHER VANS BUT DON'T FEEL JUSTIFIED IN REPAIRING IT.*AK
Seats, Dec 4, 2000
IS THERE A LAW/REGULATION ON THE ACCEPTABLE SEAT HEIGHT OF A MOTORCYCLE? MY BIKE SEAT IS APPROX 38" OFF OF THE GROUND. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE HEIGHT WAS ADJUSTABLE AND IN FACT IT IS NOT. I REALLY FEEL AS THOUGH THE EXTREME SEAT HEIGHT IS A HAZARD WHEN RIDING THE BIKE ON THE STREET. I CAN ONLY TOUCH THE GROUND WITH MY TIP TOES. HOW IS IT THAT THEY CAN SELL ME A BIKE THAT IS WAY TO TALL FOR ME TO RIDE SAFELY? *AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 4, 2000
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOORS PRIOR TO AND AFTER RECALL 00V119, ON ONE OCCASION THE DOOR OPENED ABOUT ONE FOOT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *SLC
Structure, Nov 27, 2000
SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW: THE REAR SEAT POWER SLIDING DOORS AUTO-REVERSE ONLY WHEN ENCOUNTERING AN OBJECT WITHIN 12 INCHES FROM CLOSURE. IF SOMETHING LARGER , SUCH AS AN ADULT HUMAN BODY, IS IN THE DOORWAY, THE DOOR ACTUALLY INCREASES PRESSURE AGAINST THE OBJECT AND CONTINUES IN THIS MANNER ALL THE WAY TO CLOSURE. THE AUTO-REVERSE FEATURE DOES NOT ENGAGE , EVEN WHEN THE DOOR BECOMES LESS THAN 12 INCHES FROM CLOSURE! MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A BRUISE WHEN SHE WAS IN THE DOORWAY AND MY DAUGHTER MISTAKENLY PULLED THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE, STARTING THE DOOR CLOSING, AND THERE WAS NO AUTO-REVERSE. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS IN FACT HOW IT WAS DESIGNED! I TRIED CONTACTING BOTH THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL HONDA CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENTS TO COMPLAIN, BUT NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE. I THINK THIS IS AN OUTRAGEOUS DESIGN FLAW. *AK
Power train, Nov 21, 2000
CANNOT SHIFT INTO LOWER GEARS. STATIC ELECTRICTY EXTREME AFTER DRIVING. SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT ALWAYS OPEN.*AK
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 16, 2000
NO LIGHTS, CAN'T START THE CAR. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Nov 16, 2000
WHEN FACING UPHILL, VAN WILL ROLL BACKWARD CONTINUOUSLY ONCE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE UNTIL GAS IS APPLIED OR BRAKE REAPPLIED. *AK
Electrical system, Nov 13, 2000
REGARDLESS OF HUMIDITY LEVEL, I GET A HORRIBLE STATIC/ELECTRICAL SHOCK EVERY TIME I EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER GAVE ME A HONDA FACT SHEET WITH SUGGESTIONS I.E. USE STATIC GUARD, GROUND WITH KEY IN IGNITION, SPRAY WITH SCOTCH GUARD, HOWEVER, NOTHING REDUCES THE SHOCK! I HATE DRIVING THIS VAN. HONDA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS. AFTER SPEAKING TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS, THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT JUST LIVE WITH IT. IT IS HORRIBLE!*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 10, 2000
SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. LATCH FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE APPEARS TO PARTIALLY UNLATCHED, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE PULLED OPEN. CHILDREN CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. ALSO GAS TANK DOOR IS STUCK OPEN, WHEN MANUALLY CLOSING IT THE ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THE CAR FROM THE OUTSIDE! IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOCK YOURSELF OUT OF THE CAR.*AK
Structure, Nov 1, 2000
THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE STICK, ON ONE OCCASION THE OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKE IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET THE DOORS OPEN. *SLC
Suspension, Oct 25, 2000
VAN PULLS SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HONDA ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR 6 TIMES STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. WE FILED THE LEMON LAW AND WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE ON PROBLEMS LIKE OURS. THANK YOU. *AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: N/A)