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, Aug 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 10 MPH, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Aug 9, 2011
AUTO TRANSMISSION ON 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY FAILED AT 137K MILES. NO HELP FROM HONDA OR DEALERSHIP. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 1, 2011
TWO ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED. *KB
Power train, Aug 1, 2011
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND FAILURE AT 130000. *KB
Power train, Jul 1, 2011
THE 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY MODELS HAD SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION DURABILITY. HONDA SPOKESMAN [XXX] STATED THAT FOUR-SPEED MODELS WERE AFFLICTED WITH A BAD BEARING THAT COULD BREAK APART, SCATTERING FRAGMENTS OF METAL THAT CLOGGED FLUID PASSAGEWAYS IN THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING IT TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY.[11] HONDA RESPONDED TO THE PROBLEMS BY EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION ON U.S.A. '99-'01 MODELS TO 7 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (160,900 KM). A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FURTHER EXTENDED COVERAGE TO 109,000 MILES (175,400 KM) OR 93 MONTHS FOR SOME '99-'01 ODYSSEYS IN THE U.S.A.[12] CANADA IS NOT INCLUDED. THE FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC WAS FIRST INSTALLED IN ODYSSEY IN THE 2002 MODEL, BUT GENERAL RELIABILITY OF THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT IMPROVE UNTIL 2004 ACCORDING TO CONSUMER REPORTS.[XXX], A SPOKESMAN FOR ACURA, SAID THAT THE FIVE-SPEED MODELS TYPICALLY WERE DAMAGED BY PREMATURE WEAR OF THE THIRD-GEAR CLUTCH PACK. AS THE CLUTCH FRICTION MATERIAL ABRADED, IT SCATTERED BITS INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE, CLOGGING FLUID LINES AND CAUSING ERRATIC SHIFTING. DRIVERS MIGHT SUFFER SLIPPING, POOR OR NO SHIFTS, OR SUDDEN DOWN-SHIFTS FROM 5TH GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Jun 17, 2011
TRANSMISSION FAILING. *TR
Power train, May 19, 2011
HAVE HAD 2000 ODYSSEY LX SINCE 19K MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 125K MILES, NOW AT 197K MILES IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN, MY WIFE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, SHE WAS GOING 60 MPH, IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC. TOOK IT TO HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY CALLED WITH AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE TRANNY FOR $8900, TRYING TO HAVE US BUY A NEW ONE? WE DON'T HAVE THE INCOME TO AFFORD A NEW ONE OR A RIDICULOUS TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. SHE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED JUST THE WEEK PRIOR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, THEY CLEARED THE CODE. HONDA IS TRYING TO SWEEP THIS UNDER THE RUG, I HAVE READ THE OTHER COMPLAINTS AND GUESS WE ARE FORTUNATE TO ONLY HAVE HAD 1 REPLACEMENT. MY WIFE HAS TALKED TO INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND HAS HEARD FROM THEM THE SAME THAT HAS BEEN REPEATED IN THE OTHER COMPLAINTS. BUILDING SUBSTANDARD COMPONENTS TO GET MORE OF A PROFIT WITH THE SAFETY OF FAMILIES AT RISK IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. HOW MANY AMERICANS MUST SUFFER AT THE HANDS OF BIG BUSINESS? BUILDING PERCEPTION OF WHAT HAS BEEN TOUTED AS QUALITY, BUT BLINDSIDED BY GREED FOR THE MIGHTY DOLLAR AND INFERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP.. *TR
Structure, May 14, 2011
I HAVE 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY THE POWER SLIDING DOORS FAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS WHICH ENTAILS NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN AND OR CLOSE SLIDING VAN DOORS. THEY WILL START TO CLOSE THEN REOPEN, NOT CLOSE AT ALL AND WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. WHEN YOU START TO DRIVE THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE BUZZER WILL BUZZ INDICATING THE DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED. MY SON HAS DIFFICULTY WITH THESE POWER DOORS AND HAS GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT ONCE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND A LIABILITY WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Power train, May 10, 2011
I HAVE A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY AND IT IS HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS DETECTED BY THE ERROR CODE SHOWN BY THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON OFTEN , SOMETIMES THE TCS LIGHT IS COMING ON. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IN 126000, BUT THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN WHEN IT WAS 115,000 MILES. *TR
Power train, Apr 12, 2011
THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT FAILED I REPLACED IT AT THE DEALER. THE SECOND TIME IT FAILED IT WAS REPLACED AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP (ABOUT 1YEAR 3 MONTHS AGO) THIS IS THE THIRD TIME, I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT SHOPS AND THEY ALL SAID ITS THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN. IT SEEMS THAT IT WORKS FOR 1 YEAR AND THE IT FAILS. *TR
Power train, Mar 28, 2011
CAR TYPE : 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDS OVERHAUL/REBUILD. *TR
Suspension, Mar 20, 2011
SMELLED BURNING RUBBER WHEN DRIVING MY 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. ALSO HEARD RUBBING AND POPPING SOUNDS. FOUND BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAD BROKEN. ABS LIGHT ALSO STAYS ON AND WON'T GO OFF. BOTH SPRINGS BROKE IN SAME PLACE....MAKING ME THINK THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THESE SPRINGS. *TR
Suspension, Mar 3, 2011
CLUNKING IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S AREA. THEN SOUNDED LIKE A LOOSE PART IN THE SAME AREA. TURNS OUT THE DRIVER'S FRONT COIL CRACKED AND BROKE OFF. TOP PORTION, MAYBE ABOUT 1 COIL'S WORTH. *TR
Power train, Feb 23, 2011
IN A SCHOOL FILED TRIP WITH 5 KIDS IN THE VAN, AFTER THE DRIVER CAME OFF AN I-75 EXIT, FOR EVERY STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A STRONG JERKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHENEVER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP TO 40 MILES/HR. EVERYONE GOT SCARED AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE TRANSMISSION CAN SUDDENLY BEHAVE LIKE THAT.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Feb 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT BY REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT COULD HAVE TRIGGERED THE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. LATER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF ABNORMAL VIOLENT JERKING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, STABILIZER AND LINKS, FRONT MOTOR MOUNT, RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT, AND ALIGNMENT ALL NEEDED REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Feb 8, 2011
I NOTICED THE FIRST SHIFTING PROBLEM WHEN I STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS SLEEPING ALL THE TIME. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THIS VAN NOW AS THE TRANSMISSION CAN GO ANY TIME AND MAY RESULT IN MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE EVEN IF YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Jan 14, 2011
I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR P0401 CODE FOR CLOGGED EGE SYSTEM AND P1739 FOR THE TRANSMISSION CODE MY TRANSMISSION WAS ALREADY REPLACED THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION FROM HONDA. ON AUGUST 2010 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK THE CAR TO PEP BOYS. THEY PULLED UP THE 2 CODES P0401 AND P1739 FOR CLOGGED EGR SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION CODE. I REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND STILL THE SAME CODE CAME UP. MY CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT HAS TO BE PERFORMED TO UNCLOGG THE EGR SYSTEM THAT IS TO HONDA BULLETIN 00-009 TO DRILL A HOLE IN THE MANIFOLD AND INSTALL A PIPE. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE UNDER WARRANTY IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT. THE TRANSMISSION IS ALSO BAD A GAIN BECAUSE IT HAS THE P1739 CODE. I WANT BOTH OF THESE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jan 3, 2011
TRANSMISSION FAILURE 4 TIMES
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HER THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 100,557.
Power train, Dec 19, 2010
2000 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION. THE VAN WOULD NOT MOVE AT AN INTERSECTION ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE IS RAVING. TRANSMISSION STICK WOULD ALSO NOT GO BEYOND D4 WHILE TRYING TO MOVE THE VAN. *TR
Power train, Dec 13, 2010
ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY LX MINIVAN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 105,366 MILES. HONDA MOTOR CORPORATE REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY REIMBURSEMENT TOWARDS A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN 105,366 MILES. *TR
Power train, Dec 2, 2010
MY WIFE TOOK OUR YOUNG CHILDREN TO TOWN AND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Power train, Nov 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE THE CONTACT DROVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT JERK AS MUCH WHEN DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE LOCAL MECHANIC THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000.
Power train, Nov 19, 2010
MY MINIVANS FAILS TO CHANGE GEARS LIKE IT SHOULD. WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE MINIVANS SEEMS TO HESITATE TO CHANGE GEARS. I WOULD NOT CONSIDER THIS A PROBLEM BUT MY MINIVANS CARRIES FOUR CHILDREN IN IT AT ALL TIMES. IF I'M GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY LIKE I'M ALWAYS DOING WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY MINIVANS TRANSMISSION DECIDES TO GO? I'M UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE AND I HAVE MY FOUR CHILDREN WITH ME. I JUST DON'T THINK SO. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS. I WOULD LOVE HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT YOU NEED MONEY TO FIX SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. SO WHAT AM I TO DO? SIMPLE RIGHT? WRONG I NEED TO BORROW A VEHICLE FROM A FAMILY MEMBER TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND DO WHAT I NEED TO DO. *TR
Power train, Equipment, Nov 8, 2010
2ND FAULTY TRANSMISSION! MY STORY ECHOES MANY OTHERS (E.G. ODI 10354768) IN THAT MY 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY REQUIRED A NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER 5 YEARS/65K MILES (EXTENDED MFG WARRANTY COVERED THAT ONE) AND NOW ANOTHER NEW ONE AFTER 5 MORE YEARS, 60K MILES (NOT COVERED BY HONDA; REBUILT THROUGH MY PERSONAL MECHANIC AND AAMCO). SO FRUSTRATING, EXPENSIVE, AND MIMICKED BY OTHER HONDA OWNERS' EXPERIENCE. WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO BEND HONDA'S MGMT TO THE CUSTOMER'S SIDE? *TR