IllustrationCONSUMER 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
1999 Honda Odyssey
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Odyssey years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Honda Odyssey are substantially higher than the model-year median of 249.5.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Odyssey years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
150–25K
2225–50K
3650–75K
5175–100K
86100–150K
50150K+
260 reports with mileage · 258 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 170 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 110 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 78 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports7 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
518 reportsCONSUMER NOTICED BOTH REAR DOORS CHILD SAFETY LOCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN SWITCH BUTTON WAS OFF. AS A RESULT, PASSENGER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS FROM INSIDE. *AK
THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE'S A RECALL FOR THE SLIDING DOOR LATCH 99V158000 BUT THE VIN NUMBER IS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *NM *NM
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 94.000. *AK
SIDE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHEN OPENING DOOR. PIN THAT SHEARED OFF AND THAT DOOR PIVOTS ON APPEARS TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC. THESE DOORS NORMALLY ARE POWERED OPEN. DUE TO PROBLEM WITH SWITCH DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. WHEN OPENING MANUALLY THESE DOORS TAKE CONSIDERABLY MORE FORCE TO OPEN THAN A NORMAL SLIDING DOOR. W…
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SIDE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHEN OPENING DOOR. PIN THAT SHEARED OFF AND THAT DOOR PIVOTS ON APPEARS TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC. THESE DOORS NORMALLY ARE POWERED OPEN. DUE TO PROBLEM WITH SWITCH DOOR WOULD ONLY OPEN MANUALLY. WHEN OPENING MANUALLY THESE DOORS TAKE CONSIDERABLY MORE FORCE TO OPEN THAN A NORMAL SLIDING DOOR. WITH MY LITTLE EXPERIENCE OPENING MANUALLY I APPARENTLY PULLED TOO HARD! THIS SEEMS TO ME TO BE A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF THE HANDLE.
WE ARE EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH OUR TRANSMISSION THAT IS SETTING OUR ENGINE CODE OFF. I BELIEVE THE CODE IS A PO740. THIS PROBLEM SAID TO BE VERY COMMON IN THESE VANS
TRANSMISSION WOULD BUCK AND SLIP IN 3RD & 4TH GEARS. WOULD DRIVE ONLY IF PLACED IN 1ST & 2ND GEARS. REQUIRED NEW CLUCHES, SOLENOIDS, AND CONVERTER. WENT TO INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR. HONDA WANTED $5,400 TO REPLACE WITH REBUILT.
WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW-WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE OF THE BRAKES IS HEARD -IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME TO STOP MEANWHILE THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUING TO MOVE FOR UNSAFE DISTANCES. BRAKE PEDAL TAKES A LONG TIME TO FULLY DEPRESS. THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT ENCOUNTERED IN DRY CONDITIONS. I DROVE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS CARS ON T…
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WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW-WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE OF THE BRAKES IS HEARD -IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME TO STOP MEANWHILE THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUING TO MOVE FOR UNSAFE DISTANCES. BRAKE PEDAL TAKES A LONG TIME TO FULLY DEPRESS. THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT ENCOUNTERED IN DRY CONDITIONS. I DROVE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS CARS ON THIS SAME DAY WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN THE WINTER. THESE BRAKES ARE DANGEROUS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR AS A HONDA CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE TIRES AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE AT THE END OF LAST WINTER-NOW WITH THE FIRST SNOWFALL THIS YEAR-SAME PROBLEM.*AK
PROBLEM IS NOT WITH CAR SEAT BUT SEAT BELT ON THE HONDA ODYESSY 1999. THE MIDDLE ROW, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. IT LOSSES SPRING ACTION, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES BY THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. OUR FOUR YEAR OLD SITS IN THE SEAT WITH A BOOSTER. ATTENDING A CAR SEAT SEMINAR THROUG…
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PROBLEM IS NOT WITH CAR SEAT BUT SEAT BELT ON THE HONDA ODYESSY 1999. THE MIDDLE ROW, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. IT LOSSES SPRING ACTION, AND HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES BY THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. OUR FOUR YEAR OLD SITS IN THE SEAT WITH A BOOSTER. ATTENDING A CAR SEAT SEMINAR THROUGH THE COUNTY WE LIVE IN, THEY STATED THAT ONCE THE BELT IS FASTENED IT MUST BE FULLY EXTENDED TO THE LOCKED POSITION. WITH THE FIRST TWO REPLACEMENTS OF THE SEAT BELT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS CORRECT TO EXTEND AND LOCK THE SEAT BELT. UPON THE LAST REPLACEMENT THEY RECOMMENDED THAT WE DO NOT EXTEND AND LOCK THE SEAT BELT. WE FEEL THIS IS NOT PROPER OPERATION FOR FULL SAFETY. WE ALSO FEAR FOR OUR CHILD'S SAFETY IF WE DO EXTEND AND LOCK THE BELT, DUE TO THE THREE FAILURES. *LA
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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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 NOT WORK AT TIMES. *JB
Official recalls
920V026000 · 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
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ00014 · 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