MYRModel Year Report

1999 Honda Odyssey

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
518
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 518 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 992 complaints 2018 2019: 977 complaints 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2026: 43 complaints
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 518 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2002 2003: 914 complaints 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2005 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2011 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2014: 308 complaints 2014 2015: 206 complaints 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2020: 473 complaints 2020 2021: 143 complaints 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2026: 43 complaints 2026
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 518 complaints 1999 518 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2001 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2005 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2007 2008: 499 complaints 2009: 198 complaints 2009 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 235 complaints 2011 2012: 244 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 308 complaints 2015: 206 complaints 2015 2016: 270 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2017 2018: 992 complaints 2019: 977 complaints 2019 2020: 473 complaints 2021: 143 complaints 2021 2022: 137 complaints 2023: 100 complaints 2023 2024: 113 complaints 2025: 400 complaints 2025 2026: 43 complaints

1999: 518 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002960
2003914
2004585
2005830
2006703
2007830
2008499
2009198
2010255
2011235
2012244
2013210
2014308
2015206
2016270
201739
2018992
2019977
2020473
2021143
2022137
2023100
2024113
2025400
202643

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

33% · 172 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

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Transmission diagnosed as early stage of failure. No help from Honda to cover cost of replacement or repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-21

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would decelerated and stall without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-28

Electrical system

22% · 115 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2002-09-06

Structure

15% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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Electronic left sliding door closure mechanism closes on my left arm, and fails to emergency stopping and retracting.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-10

Latches/locks/linkages

15% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

FIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 518 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1999-06-17Latches/locks/linkages99V158000 Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door latch assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1999-06-17Latches/locks/linkages99V159000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power door lock remote control assembly.

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    1999-06-17Vehicle speed control99V157000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will drill two additional drain holes in the bottom of the resonator.

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    2000-03-14Electrical system00V030000 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…

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    2000-06-22Latches/locks/linkages00V119000 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…

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  7. I
    2000-07-28Recall queryClosed 2002-04-25 Upexpected opening of sliding door
  8. R
    2000-08-30Interior lighting00V183000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.

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  9. R
    2002-06-14Electrical system02V120000 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…

    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…

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    2003-12-08Electrical system03V423000 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…

    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.…

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    2020-10-01Air bags20V026000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 172 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 115 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 79 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V158000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 99V159000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 99V157000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 00V030000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 00V119000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 00V183000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 02V120000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 03V423000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V026000 · Air bags
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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 "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.