MYRModel Year Report

2000 Honda Odyssey

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Odyssey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2000 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: 232 complaints 2012: 242 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 307 complaints 2015: 204 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 970 complaints 2018 2019: 936 complaints 2020: 453 complaints 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 130 complaints 2023: 95 complaints 2023 2024: 91 complaints 2025: 330 complaints 2026: 27 complaints 2026
2000: 675 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002960
2003914
2004585
2005830
2006703
2007830
2008499
2009198
2010255
2011232
2012242
2013210
2014307
2015204
2016269
201739
2018970
2019936
2020453
2021137
2022130
202395
202491
2025330
202627

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 34%

34% of complaints: power train — 230 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121227

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SECOND HAND IN 2012 AND IMMEDIATELY NEEDED TO HAVE ITS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180112

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 119 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING ON ITS OWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 16%

16% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 106 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY DEATH
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WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WILL NOT SHUT/ IT GETS STUCK. CONSUMER HAS TO PUSH THE BACK OF THE DOOR TO GET IT OPENED. THIS WOULD BE UNSAFE IN AN ACCIDENT, OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000323

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and coil springs.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED A SMALL WISP OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. WE EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND TOOK THE PLASTIC COVER OFF THE STEERING COLUMN AND INVESTIGATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130812

Also filed under STEERING

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19991202 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FRONT BODY/FRAME IS MISSING SPOT WELDS.

Remedy: DEALERS INSPECTED ALL THE VEHICLES AND THEY WERE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY WELDED.

Campaign 99V339000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 675
R 20000314 — electrical system

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

R 20000622 — latches/locks/linkages

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

I 20000728 — RQ (closed 20020425)

UPEXPECTED OPENING OF SLIDING DOOR

R 20000830 — interior lighting

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

I 20060124 — PE (closed 20060524)

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE

R 20201001 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 20V027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201001 — air bags

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

2000 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (230 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (106 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V339000 (structure) 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 20V027000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V026000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 1996 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2002 ■ 2019

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Odyssey?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.