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Mileage unknown · May 7, 2004

Structure

INTERMITTENTLY BOTH SLIDING DOORS OPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10072275

60,000 miles · Apr 29, 2004

Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicStructure

THIS VEHICLE HAS A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS. 1) VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. 2) THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS LIFTED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN ON AN INCLINE. 3) THE SIDE MOLDING STRIPS KEPT FALLING OFF. 4) THERE IS AIR AND WIND COMING THRO…

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NHTSA ODI #10057398

Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2004

Structure

CONSUMER FRUSTRATED AND DISAPPOINTED WITH THE UNFAIR TREATMENT HE RECEIVED FROM HONDA EMPLOYEES PERTAINING TO THE SAFETY OF HIS VEHICLE. *PH CONSUMER REPORTING ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DOOR ON VAN. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10066604

Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2004

Structure

CONSUMER STATED BOTH SLIDING DOORS BECAME STUCK WHILE DOORS WERE BEING UNLOCKED. CONSUMER APPLIED FORCE TO DOOR TO OPEN IT, RESULTING IN DOOR HANDLE BREAKING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10059779

62,240 miles · Nov 12, 2003

Power TrainStructure

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE ON A 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY. *MR THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND DURING A MAJOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICE WHERE THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNED. THERE WAS INTERMITTENT SLIPPAGE, WHICH EVENTUALLY BECAME WORSE, EVEN AFTER THE PART WAS REPLACED. *SCC ALSO THE AUTOMATIC DOORS DID NO…

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NHTSA ODI #10047898

Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2003

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THE FRONT DOORS ON THIS VAN DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE "NOTCHES," FOR THE DOOR TO REST WHEN OPEN. MOST DOORS ARE MADE IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY CAN BE FULLY AND/OR PARTIALLY OPEN AND HAVE THE DOORS REST IN A RELATIVELY SECURE STATE SUCH THAT THE DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE SUDDENLY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IF THE VEHICLE IN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHERE GRAVITY CAN CAUSE THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN AND HIT ANOTHER CAR (AS IN A PARKING LOT) OR PERSON; OR CLOSE BY ITSELF AND HIT A PASSENGER WHO MIGHT BE ENTERING OR EXITING. THE DOORS ON THE 1999 ODYSSEY JUST SEEM TO SIT AT WHATEVER POSITION YOU SET THEM TO. THERE IS A SLIGHT FEEL OF A NOTCH IN THE FULLY OPENED POSITION, BUT IT'S NOT OBVIOUS AND CERTAINLY NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO COUNTER ANY FORCE THAT TRIES TO MOVE IT. THE PROBLEMS I FACE IS THAT MY DRIVEWAY HAS A SLIGHT INCLINE. EVEN THE SLIGHTEST TILT IN THE VEHICLE (NOSE UP) WILL CAUSE THE DOORS TO CLOSE BY ITSELF WHEN LET GO. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE SURE THAT THE KIDS ARE USING THE SLIDING DOORS (AND THEY HAVE THEIR OWN SET OF PROBLEMS AS MANY OTHER ODYSSEY OWNERS ALREADY KNOW) WHEN THERE'S THE POTENTIAL FOR THEM TO USE THE FRONT DOORS TO GET IN AND OUT JUST TO PREVENT THE YOUNGER KIDS FROM GETTING HURT. AND OF COURSE, I HAVE TO MAKE SURE I DON'T GET CAUGHT MYSELF IF I STEP OUT AND TURN AROUND TO REACH FOR SOMETHING ON THE FLOOR (FOR INSTANCE). RECENTLY, WE HAD SOME MODERATELY HIGH WINDS AND THE DOORS BLEW SHUT WITH THE CAR ON LEVEL GROUND. I'M NOT TALKING HURRICANES OR EVEN GALE FORCE WINDS; I'M TALKING THE WIND BLOWING HARDER THAN NORMAL. THESE DOORS ARE DANGEROUS; THEY SHOULD REST OF NOTCHES LIKE ALL OTHER CAR DOORS. IT SHOULDN'T BE HARD TO VERIFY MY CLAIM ! *LA

NHTSA ODI #10043122

103,000 miles · Jul 24, 2003

Structure

THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY BECAUSE IT THINKS THE AGAS CAP DOOD IS OPEN. IT'S COMPLETLY CLOSED THOUGH.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10029089

Mileage unknown · May 13, 2003

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I BOUGHT A HONDA ODYSSEY IN SEPTEMBER 1999 AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. SINCE THEN I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATING A PROBLEM WITH THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR. THIS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND TWICE AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD. THE PROBLEM RECURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH VISIT. NOW THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS WITHOUT ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT RECUR. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS AS WELL AND WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10018644

Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2003

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I HAVE A 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN. THE MANUAL SLIDING DOORS STICK IN WET OR SNOWY WEATHER. SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THE DOORS OPEN BUT IT TAKES SEVERLA MINUTES. MANYL TIMES I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO OPEN EITHER SLIDING DOOR AND HAVE HAD TO PULL MY KIDS OVER THE FRONT SEATS TO GET THEM OUT OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD WHEN YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOORS TO GET YOUR CHILDREN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ON HONDA ODYSSEYS. MY SISTER HAS A 2000 ODYSSEY AND PULLED THE ENTIRE HANDLE OFF THE DOOR TRYING TO GET THE DOOR OPEN. HONDA HAS 2 SERVICE BULLETINS DETAILING A FIX FOR REPLACING THE WEATHERSTRIPPING BUT THEY WON'T COVER THE COST FOR ME BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THESE DOORS SHOULD BE RECALLED.

NHTSA ODI #10003186

Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2002

Structure

HONDA SAID THE OTHER 3 RECALLS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM OF 1999'S DOES NOT COVER MINE EVEN THOUGH I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR DOOR IS A HAZARD AND COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. THEY SHOULD FIX MINE JUST LIKE THEY FIXED THE OTHERS. MAYBE THEY SHOULD START ANOTHER RECALL. DT

NHTSA ODI #769940

Official recalls

20V026000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jan 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

03V423000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch

Oct 27, 2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

02V120000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch

May 16, 2002

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

00V183000 · Interior Lighting

Jul 6, 2000

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

Consequence & remedy

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.

00V119000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Apr 25, 2000

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

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

00V030000 · Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

Feb 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

99V157000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Jun 24, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. IN EXTREMELY COLD, WET WEATHER, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS OR HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTAINS TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.

99V158000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Jun 24, 1999

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

Consequence & remedy

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.

99V159000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Jun 24, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ACTUATOR UNLATCHES THE DOOR IN RESPONSE TO INPUT FROM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN THE ACTUATOR COULD CAUSE A SLOW RETURN OF THE ACTIVATION LEVER TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE ACTIVATION LEVER HAS NOT RETURNED TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION BY THE TIME THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

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NHTSA investigations

RQ00014 · Upexpected Opening Of Sliding Door

Opened Jul 28, 2000 · Closed Apr 25, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

There is no summary currently available