IllustrationTWO SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT STAY SHUT MOSTLY ON DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP. COSNUMER HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES FOR DOOR OPENING, AND PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE, DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING. *AK
2000 Honda Odyssey
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Odyssey years
Owner complaints for the 2000 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
200–25K
4525–50K
5350–75K
6575–100K
109100–150K
55150K+
347 reports with mileage · 328 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 228 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 105 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
23 crash reports3 fire reports26 injury reports
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
105 reportsWHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN A GARAGE SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING PASSANGER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN, INDICATION LIGHT FLASH ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
THE LEFT HAND SIDE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, 2 DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES HAVE BROKEN, DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACKLOG DUE TO OTHER VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE RIGHT HAND SIDE DOOR HAS BEEN STUBBORN, BUT HAS NOT SNAPPED A LATCH YET. NLM
BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN IN COLD WEATHER. WE CAN OPEN IT ONLY AFTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN WARMS UP CONSIDERABLY. HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER LAST WINTER AND HE APPLIED GREASE ON THE DOOR SEALS WHICH SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. IT HAS RETURNED AGAIN THIS WINTER. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS UNDER…
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BOTH THE REAR SLIDING DOORS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN IN COLD WEATHER. WE CAN OPEN IT ONLY AFTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN WARMS UP CONSIDERABLY. HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER LAST WINTER AND HE APPLIED GREASE ON THE DOOR SEALS WHICH SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. IT HAS RETURNED AGAIN THIS WINTER. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. I AM WORRIED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY THE DEALER WON'T EVEN TAKE A LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS I PAY FOR IT. *AK
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOORS PRIOR TO AND AFTER RECALL 00V119, ON ONE OCCASION THE DOOR OPENED ABOUT ONE FOOT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *SLC
SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. LATCH FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE APPEARS TO PARTIALLY UNLATCHED, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE PULLED OPEN. CHILDREN CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. ALSO GAS TANK DOOR IS STUCK OPEN, WHEN MANUALLY CLOSING IT THE ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THE CAR FROM THE OUTSIDE! IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOCK YOURSELF OUT O…
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SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. LATCH FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE APPEARS TO PARTIALLY UNLATCHED, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO BE PULLED OPEN. CHILDREN CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. ALSO GAS TANK DOOR IS STUCK OPEN, WHEN MANUALLY CLOSING IT THE ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK THE CAR FROM THE OUTSIDE! IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOCK YOURSELF OUT OF THE CAR.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. ENGAGED THE SLIDE DOOR TO CLOSE AND FORGOT SOMETHING. REACHED IN WHILE DOOR WAS CLOSING AND GOT CAUGHT. SAFETY FEATURE WAS DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT DOOR WILL RETRACT IF SOMETHING IS IN ITS WAY, BUT IT FAILS TO RETRACT UNTIL THE DOOR IS ALMOST CLOSED. IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT THE DOOR MAY CLOS…
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED. ENGAGED THE SLIDE DOOR TO CLOSE AND FORGOT SOMETHING. REACHED IN WHILE DOOR WAS CLOSING AND GOT CAUGHT. SAFETY FEATURE WAS DESIGNED IN A MANNER THAT DOOR WILL RETRACT IF SOMETHING IS IN ITS WAY, BUT IT FAILS TO RETRACT UNTIL THE DOOR IS ALMOST CLOSED. IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IT STATES THAT THE DOOR MAY CLOSE ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRUISING BEFORE IT RETRACTS.*AK
THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED TWICE. IT WILL CLOSE BUT NOT LATCH ALL OF THE WAY. THE ALARM GOES OFF. THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED TWICE. IT WILL CLOSE MOMENTARILY AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY REOPEN. A FRIEND FOUND MY DOOR WIDE OPEN IN A PARKING LOT WIDE OPEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN THEFT OF CONTENTS OF ENTIRE VAN. I…
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THE LEFT REAR SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED TWICE. IT WILL CLOSE BUT NOT LATCH ALL OF THE WAY. THE ALARM GOES OFF. THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED TWICE. IT WILL CLOSE MOMENTARILY AND THEN AUTOMATICALLY REOPEN. A FRIEND FOUND MY DOOR WIDE OPEN IN A PARKING LOT WIDE OPEN. THIS COULD RESULT IN THEFT OF CONTENTS OF ENTIRE VAN. IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN SOMEONE HIDING IN THE CARGO AREA AWAITING FOR MY RETURN UNDETECTED. IT ALSO LEAVES ME STRANDED WITH MY THREE KIDS. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE A CAR WITH A DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH THREE YOUNG CHILDREN. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE A CAR WHEN THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED ALL OF THE WAY EITHER. MY NEIGHBOR HAS HAD HIS CAR IN 7 TIMES ALSO FOR HIS SLIDING DOORS. I AM GOING TO ARBITRATION ON TUESDAY, MAY 23 HOPING IT BE DECLARED A LEMON. MY NEIGHBOR WILL BE DOING SO SOON ALSO.*AK
Official recalls
620V026000 · 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.
20V027000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 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.
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 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.
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.
99V339000 · Structure:frame And Members
Dec 15, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FRONT BODY/FRAME IS MISSING SPOT WELDS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE MISSING WELDS MIGHT AFFECT THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION PERFORMANCE IN A COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS INSPECTED ALL THE VEHICLES AND THEY WERE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY WELDED.
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
2PE06007 · Front Coil Spring Fracture
Opened Jan 24, 2006 · Closed May 24, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
THE POPULATION OF 116,000 VEHICLES IS AN ESTIMATE BASED ON AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (AHM) DATA IDENTIFYING ORIGINAL STATE OF SALE OR DELIVERY.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (SV) UTILIZE LIGHT WEIGHT COIL SPRINGS MANUFACTURED FROM HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS).IF THE COATING MATERIAL OF A HSS SPRING IS BREACHED, CORROSIVE ELEMENTS (SALT) MAY ATTACK THE SPRING.SPRING CORROSION RESULTS IN A STRESS RISER AND MAY CAUSE A FRACTURE.DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION WHERE THE SPRING BREAKS, THE JAGGED EDGE MAY PIERCE THE TIRE; A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE MAY OCCUR AND CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OR CRASH.SV SPRING FAILURE MECHANICS AND TIRE CONTACT LIKELIHOOD ARE DISCUSSED IN AN AHM PRESENTATION TO ODI DATED APRIL 20TH, 2006 (AVAILABLE ON ODI?S WEB SITE; WWW-ODI.NHTSA.DOT.GOV).AHM?S PRESENTATION IDENTIFIED TWO MECHANISMS WHICH CAUSE THE SPRING COATING TO BECOME BREACHED; 1) CONTACT WITH THE LOWER SPRING SEAT, AND 2) ENTRAPMENT OF ABRASIVE MATERIALS BETWEEN THE SILENCER TUBE AND SPRING.THE PRESENTATION COMPARED SV SPRING FRACTURE RATES TO THE HONDA MDX MODEL, A SISTER VEHICLE RECALLED FOR FRONT SPRING FRACTURE UNDER NHTSA RECALL 05V385, AND TO OTHER VEHICLES INVESTIGATED AND OR RECALLED FOR FRONT SPRING FRACTURE.THE SPRING FRACTURE RATE FOR THE SV, WHICH IS ABOUT HALF THE RATE OF THE MDX MODEL EVEN THOUGH THE SV'S HAVE ONE YEAR LONGER IN SERVICE, IS COMPARABLE TO RATES OBSERVED IN PRIOR SPRING FRACTURE INVESTIGATIONS THAT WERE CLOSED WITH NO RECALL AND LOW IN COMPARISON TO INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL.OF THE 7 REPORTS ODI IDENTIFIED ALLEGING TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO SPRING FRACTURE, 6 INVOLVED SPRING-TIRE CONTACT WHICH RESULTED IN SLOW OR NO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE; ODI WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY THE ONE REPORT ALLEGING A PUNCTURE OCCURRED.ODI NOTES THAT THE SV FRONT SPRING DIFFERS FROM THE MDX SPRING IN THAT IT HAS A SINGLE SILENCER TUBE (UPPER ONLY, AS OPPOSED TO UPPER AND LOWER ON THE MDX) WHICH IS, ACCORDING TO AHM, LOCATED IN AN AREA LESS LIKELY TO RESULT IN A TIRE PUNCTURE SHOULD A FRACTURE OCCUR.A DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES IS NOT WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
RQ00014 · Upexpected Opening Of Sliding Door
Opened Jul 28, 2000 · Closed Apr 25, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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