2000 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
21% of complaints: power train — 143 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: structure — 92 distinct reports on file.
INJURY13% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 89 distinct reports on file.
INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
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
11% of complaints: power train — 76 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
4% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE
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
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 (143 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (92 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (89 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.
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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:automatic transmission, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have?
6 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.