Illustration'99 HONDA ODYSSEY, 21K MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON, DEALER CHECKED AND WAS TOLD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *NLM
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.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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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 reportsTRANSMISSION ON 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN STARTED TO FAIL AT 85,000 MILES. TOLD BY DEALER THAT ONLY RECOURSE WAS TO REPLACE AT MY COST ($4,000). MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *JB
WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB
I NOTICED MY 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TCS LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. TOOK VAN TO THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED, WITH 57,600 MILES AND LESS THAN FOUR YEARS ON IT, MY VAN NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. WARRANTY WAS RECENTLY EXPIRED. CALLED AMERICAN HONDA TO SEE IF TH…
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I NOTICED MY 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND TCS LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. TOOK VAN TO THE DEALER. I WAS INFORMED, WITH 57,600 MILES AND LESS THAN FOUR YEARS ON IT, MY VAN NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. WARRANTY WAS RECENTLY EXPIRED. CALLED AMERICAN HONDA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER ANY REPAIRS. OPERATOR ASKED WHAT I EXPECTED OF THEM. I ASKED THEM TO COVER THE COST OF PARTS (ABOUT $4600). SHE SAID SHE'D SUBMIT THE REQUEST. SHE DIDN'T MENTION THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A LARGE NUMBER OF 1999 ODYSSEYS (APPARENTLY ALSO 2000'S, 2001'S AND 2002'S.) SUSPECT (FROM A WEB SEARCH) THAT THIS WILL BE A RECURRING PROBLEM. *JB
THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY COMPLETELY FROM THE IGNITION, WHEN THE GEAR WAS IN REVERSE, NEUTRAL OR DRIVE. RELATED INVESTIGATION PE03-013. *JB
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, IT ROLLED FORWARD. RELATED INVESTIGATION PE-03-013. *JB
HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ON MY 99 HONDA ODYSSEY. REPLACED IT AT 60000 MILES AT AAMCO TRANSMISSION. HONDA DENIED MY CLAIM BECAUSE I DID NOT BRING IT TO THE DEALER. NOW AT 90000 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE SHIFTING FEELS ROUGH. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT HONDA TRIES TO IGNORE. THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAN CAU…
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HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ON MY 99 HONDA ODYSSEY. REPLACED IT AT 60000 MILES AT AAMCO TRANSMISSION. HONDA DENIED MY CLAIM BECAUSE I DID NOT BRING IT TO THE DEALER. NOW AT 90000 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE SHIFTING FEELS ROUGH. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT HONDA TRIES TO IGNORE. THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THE SECOND GEAR DOES NOT ENGAGE WHILE WE ARE ON THE FREEWAY. *NLM
99 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. *JB
IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK, THE CONSUMER WAS STILL ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION. *JB
I HAVE A 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT. OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD BY A TRANSMISSION SHOP THAT THE DIF. BEARINGS WERE FAILING AND CAUSING THE SOLENOIDS TO MALFUNCTION. THEY SAY I NEED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY MANY MORE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM PUR…
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I HAVE A 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT. OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD BY A TRANSMISSION SHOP THAT THE DIF. BEARINGS WERE FAILING AND CAUSING THE SOLENOIDS TO MALFUNCTION. THEY SAY I NEED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY MANY MORE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM PURSUING HONDA TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUSLY A UNDER ENGINEERED / DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *NLM
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