1999 Honda Odyssey
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 959 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 584 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 829 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 254 |
| 2011 | 232 |
| 2012 | 241 |
| 2013 | 209 |
| 2014 | 307 |
| 2015 | 199 |
| 2016 | 261 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 932 |
| 2019 | 876 |
| 2020 | 417 |
| 2021 | 123 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2025 | 231 |
| 2026 | 12 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: power train — 132 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 68 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURY12% of complaints: structure — 63 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ELECTRONIC LEFT SLIDING DOOR CLOSURE MECHANISM CLOSES ON MY LEFT ARM, AND FAILS TO EMERGENCY STOPPING AND RETRACTING. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990610
10% of complaints: electrical system — 52 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
AFTER GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE ALARM AUTOMATICLY SET OFF ITSELF. VEHICLE ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOT SURE IF VEHICLE WAS IN PARK GEAR. AFTER ACIDENT, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM IGNITION IN DRIVE GEAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20020906
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Campaign 99V158000 — check if this car was fixed
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 RE
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
Campaign 99V159000 — check if this car was fixed
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 EV
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.
Campaign 99V157000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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 PRO
Campaign 00V030000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
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
Campaign 00V119000 — check if this car was fixed
UPEXPECTED OPENING OF SLIDING DOOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.
Campaign 00V183000 — check if this car was fixed
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 VEHIC
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
Campaign 02V120000 — check if this car was fixed
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 REM
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. I
Campaign 03V423000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 20V026000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1999 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (132 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (68 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (63 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 99V158000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V159000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V157000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V030000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V183000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V120000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03V423000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V026000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1999 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.