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.
Electrical system, Oct 24, 2000
BATTERIES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.*ET
Structure, Oct 23, 2000
THE PASSENGER DOORS WILL "STICK" AND NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED BETWEEN 15-20 TIMES. ALWAYS IN HOT WEATHER. HAS BEEN REPORTED ALL TIMES TO LOCAL DEALER. DEALER CLAIMS MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION. SUGGESTED AND PUT ON TWO SIDED TAPE. DOORS FUNCTIONED FOR AWHILE BUT ARE BEGINNING TO STICK AGAIN. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO HELP. IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH OTHER VEHICLES OR IS THE ONE I HAVE THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM?*AK
Exterior lighting, Oct 17, 2000
RECALL 00V183000. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN AUGUAT 2000.*AK
Suspension, Oct 13, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSING POOR VEHICLE CONTROL, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE TIRES, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS . PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 6, 2000
A 10MPH ON SLOW BRAKING WITH OVER 1/2 GAS TANK HEAR NOISE UNDER THE CAR.*AK (TIRESIZE: P215/65R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/65R16 )
Structure, Oct 1, 2000
THE FRONT DOORS ON MY MINIVAN WILL SLAM SHUT UNEXPECTEDLY. IF THE DOOR IS OPEN AND EVEN A SLIGHT BREEZE COMES UP THE DOOR WILL SLAM SHUT. IF THE CAR IS PARKED ON EVEN A SLIGHT INCLINE OR IF IT IS PARKED NEXT TO THE CURB ON A STREET AND LEANS SLIGHTLY, THE DOORS WILL UNEXPECTEDLY SLAM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY LITTLE GIRL GETTING HER NECK OR BACK INJURED IF SHE IS BETWEEN THE CAR AND THE DOOR WHEN IT SLAMS. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY OF MAKING THE DOOR SO IT WILL REMAIN OPEN EASIER.
Power train, Sep 27, 2000
TRANSMISSION NOISE, MOST PRONOUNCED AT 1500 RPM AND 50 - 55 MPH, SOUNDS LIKE DRONING, RATTLING, CHATTERING AND DIESELING.*AK
Structure, Sep 20, 2000
PASSENGER-SIDE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR IS "STICKY & DIFFICULT TO OPEN" FROM THE OUTSIDE. HIGH HUMIDITY MAKES THE PROBLEM WORSE. BROUGHT TO DEALER (KRILL HONDA, VALDOSTA GA) WHO WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THE DEALER INFORMED US "MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS." *AK
Power train, Sep 16, 2000
TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER EXHIBITS A METTALIC DRONING NOISE AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH. NOISE IS ONLY APPARENT WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS UP.
Structure, Sep 14, 2000
REAR AUTOMATIC DOORS DO NOT SHUT PROPERLY AND ALSO SUDDENLY INDICATE THAT THEY UNLOCK, FROM A LOCKED POSITION. *AK
Suspension, Sep 14, 2000, crash
MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A CASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE RIGHT FRONT SUSSPENSION. THE WHEEL BUCKELED UNDER THE CAR AFTER THE SUSPENSION BROKE. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 30MPH AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. HONDA DID NOT INTERVIEW HER OR THE POLICE OFFICER TO GET ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THEY LOOKED AT THE CAR IN THE SHOP AND SAID MY WIFE HIT SOMETHING TO CAUSE THE FAILURE. BOTH SHE AND THE POLICE OFFICER DISAGREE WITH THEIR ASSESSMENT. I AM DISAPOINTED THAT HONDA WAS NOT INTERESTED IN TALKING WITH MY WIFE ABOUT THE FAILURE AND PLACING BLAME ON HER FOR THIS FAILURE. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE DRASTIC IF SHE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *AK
Power train, Sep 6, 2000
WHEN THE VAN IS SHIFT ON REVERSE AND GOING BACK ABOUT THREE FEET THERE IS A LOUD BANG IN THE FRONT OF THE VAN, IT IS LIKE GOING OVER SOMETHING BUT AFTER LOOKING EACH TIME IT HAPPENTS THERE IS NOTHING IN THE PAVEMENT. I ALREADY TOOK IT ONCE TO THE DEALER BUT THEY COULDNT FIND NOTHING. IT HAS HAPPENT AGAIN TWO MORE TIMES AND I WILL TAKE IT BACK TO DEALER.
Power train, Sep 6, 2000
WHEN BACKING UP HILL, WILL INTERMITTENTLY HEAR A SINGLE, LOUD CLUNK FROM TRANSMISSION. IT GETS WORSE WITH TIME. CURRENTLY, HAPPENS MORE OFTEN THAN IT ORIGINALLY DID. DEALER HAS ORDERED NEW TRANSMISSION.*AK
Power train, Sep 6, 2000
WHILE EXITING PARKING GARAGE UP A STEEP 25 DEGREE INCLINE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT ALL HONDA TRANSMISSION ROLLS BACKWARDS ON INCLINES (DESIGN). NLM
Steering, Sep 4, 2000
HONDA SOLD ME A VAN KNOWING THAT IT PULLED BADLY TO THE RIGHT. THEY TELL ME ALL VANS DO THIS, THUS, THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME A NEW ONE. THE PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS.
Structure, Aug 28, 2000
DOORS DO NOT STOP WHEN CLOSING. HAS HIT PERSON/KIDS. ALSO, CANNOT STOP CLOSING DOOR BY PHYSICAL STRENGTH.
Power train, Aug 27, 2000
WHEN IN REVERSE, THERE WAS AN OCCASIONAL CLUNKING NOISE. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TO CORRRECT PROBLELM.
Visibility, Aug 26, 2000
THERE IS A LOUD WIND/VIBRATION NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT SIDE AROUND WINDSHIELD AND OR DRIVER'S DOOR. NOISE IS CONSTANT WHEN DRIVING ON OPEN HIGHWAYS.WE HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER TWICE. FIRST TIME THE DEALER ADJUSTED DRIVERS DOOR (WHICH WAS OUT OF SPEC ACCORDING TO DEALER). SECOND TIME, REPLACED RUBBER MOLDING/INSULATION ON DRIVERS DOOR WHICH WAS DEFECTIVE. AFTER BOTH VISITS, THE NOISE CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. WHEN THE NOISE APPEARS YOU CAN FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE INTERIOR MOLDING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD.
Structure, Aug 23, 2000
HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES BECAUSE THE TWO SLIDING DOORS FAIL TO CLOSE PROPERLY. HONDA HAS ISSUED A RECALL, WHICH WAS DONE TWO WEEKS AGO. HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE THEN. SOMETIMES THE DOORS WILL CLOSE, BUT AN AUDIBLE ALARM WILL BE GOING OFF SAYING THAT THEY DID NOT CLOSE FULLY. THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE A DASH LIGHT SHOWING THE LOCATION. THIS USUALLY REQUIRES MULTIPLE CYCLING OF THE DOORS TO GET THEM TO CLOSE AND SEAL. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTANTLY, BUT OFTEN.
Other or unspecified, Aug 22, 2000
DASH LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE DASH PANEL
Structure, Aug 22, 2000
PASSENGER DOORS STICK AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WITHOUT EXTREME FORCE. SOMETIMES UNABLE TO OPEN & DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD "DOOR OPEN LIGHT " COMES ON, BECAUSE THE DOOR HAS COME AJAR. INSIDE DOOR LATCH HAS ALSO PIERCED A DENT IN THE BODY OF THE DOOR.
Seats, Aug 15, 2000
POWER SEATBACK MOVES ON ITS OWN!
Structure, Aug 14, 2000
THE AUTOMATIC DOORS DONT STOP CLOSING IF THEY BANG INTO SOMEONE, ONLY AT THE LAST TWO INCHES WILL THE DOOR BOUNCE BACK AND THAT IS ONLY IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SOMETHING HEAVY.
Visibility, Aug 14, 2000
HUSBAND TAPPED WINDOWSHIELD FROM THE INSIDE OF CAR TO KILL SMALL BUG AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON THE OUTSIDE. WINDSHIELD IS INDENTED ON THE OUTSIDE. THE INSIDE HAS NO CRACKS OR MARKS. HUSBAND AND I COULD NOT REMEMBER ANY OBJECTS HITTING THE WINDSHIELD DURING A RECENT TRIP. TALKED TO DEALER ABOUT POSSSIBLE DEFEAT. DEALER HAS NOT RETURNED CALLS. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT TAPPING WINDSHIELD OR THE POSSIBILITY OF OBJECTS HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.
Suspension, Aug 5, 2000
AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE FROM DEALER I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM BY THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE STILL IS PULLING AFTER ALL FOUR CAMBER BOLTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND MANY ALIGNMENTS. NOW THE FRONT TIRES ARE WORN OUT. TIRES FIRESTONE. *AK