1999 Honda Odyssey Switch Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 34 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- system ignition · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- steering column · 5 records
- switch replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latch · Switch
1999 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to sliding doors and ignition switch recalls *tgw the consumer stated the sliding doors would not close properly using the electric close switch, but they can be closed manually. It was the third time, the consumer experienced the problem. Honda motor co. Informed the consumer, the doors were fixed in 2002 which was before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The…
ODI 10423715
Electrical System · Switch
Almost had a real live auto accident. Then researched and came across nhtsa recall #03v423000. Called honda, and they said, "not our problem, it doesn't apply to your vin". End of conversation. So, what recourse do i have? What are your recommendations? Is there someone else higher up i can contact as opposed to the honda 800 #? Thanks. *tr
ODI 10329948
Switch
1999 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalled without warning. Speed was not a factor at the time of the failure. I called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) (also honda service bulletin 02-031) and they stated the recall was already done. I would be responsible for the repair costs. I contacted honda corporate (case#…
ODI 10290357
Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. Intermittently while driving the vehicle will stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and the efi relay was replaced. The vehicle was repaired according to recall 02v120000(electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2005. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that he was eligible for one free remedy per recall. The current…
ODI 10292983
Switch
Tl * the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that intermittently the vehicle will stall without any prior warnings. The vehicle was taken to dealer, for inspection. The technician concluded that the ignition switch failed. His vehicle was previously repaired according to recall # 02v120000 (electrical system; ignition: switch). However the repairs did not remedy the specified failures. The failure…
ODI 10284982
Electrical System · Switch
1999 honda odyssey. Ignition switch failure. Contacted honda and they told me it had already been addressed in 2002. I asked why wasn't it replaced with a switch that was of newer design and was told again that it has already been addressed. They will not replace. My complaint is that if they replace a recalled item with an item of the same defective design then are they honoring the recall? I would say no, they are…
ODI 10281813
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. All of the instrument panel lighting illuminated. While continuing to drive, the vehicle began to stall and jerk as if it would shut off. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to her destination. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and inspected by a…
Fire reported
ODI 10274973
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalled without warning. Speed was not a factor at the time of the failure. The contact called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) and they stated that the vin was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has…
ODI 10256863
Electrical System · Switch
First incident occurred before stopping in an intersection, as this driver was applying brake the dashboard just flickered and the vehicle stalled and lost power while the key was still in the ignition switch and the vehicle was in drive gear position. The car behind us almost hit us. The van restarted when the gear was put on park and restarted. Second incident occurred this same night, this driver was driving the…
ODI 10245331
Switch
Faulty ignition switch causes vehicle to stall. I called honda about this and they said that my particular 1999 honda odyssey was not on a recall for this. *tr
ODI 10220758
Switch
Car died suddenly while driving, with no warning , all dashboard lights went out. *ak
ODI 10190947
Front Underhood · Latch · Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey ex. While driving 35 mph on a clear day the contact smelled something burning and noticed smoke rising from the steering column. He stated that the instrument panel shut off and the lights dimmed. Also , the vehicle began to thrust, jerk, and finally shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. He stated that the engine sounded as if the…
Fire reported
ODI 10189037
Engine And Engine Cooling · Latch · Switch
My wife was driving the 1999 honda odyssey ex home on the freeway. We were going home after having dinner. And the check engine light went on,we heard a noise and soon after all the dash lights went on followed by stiff steering wheel, and then the honda completely shut off. We were able to coast to the side off ramp off the freeway. We tried to restart but the honda would not restart.i had the honda odyssey towed…
ODI 10185864
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 96,000. While driving 30 mph the engine completely shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however; it would shut off after two seconds. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. There is a recall for the ignition switch (recall # 02v120000). The contact stated that the recall repair work was…
ODI 10190677
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the ignition switch could be the cause of the failure. Four years ago, the vehicle was repaired under recall number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). However, the failure has recurred. The current mileage was…
ODI 10198127
Switch
I was traveling from indianapolis to columbus, in on i-65 in a 1999 honda odyssey about 6:00 pm on 9/23/2006. After traveling approximately 15 minutes on i-65 (south) i noticed a smell like hot insulation and several minutes late saw smoke rising from the steering column cover. Smoking continued as i proceeded toward an exit. I felt the top steering column cover and it felt warm over the left top side as the smoke…
ODI 10169216
Switch
1999 honda odyssey [xxx] needs to have the ignition switch replaced since the key can be removed without the shifter in park. Recall notice (nhtsa id 03v42300) includes honda odysseys but does not include my vin. Request assistance to get honda/dealer to perform repair as warranty. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10172314
Switch
On several occasions within the same week as i would drive my vehicle, without notice the vehicle would shut off. This event would occur at times when i traveled on the highway at speeds between 50- 60 mph or on the city roads when i would travel between 25- 30 mph. I called leith honda to schedule a diagnosis and i explained that i believed the problem was covered by a recall issued by honda corp. I was told that…
ODI 10156621
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled when pulling into or out of a parking space. This started one month ago and has been occurring at least once a week since then. This also occurred once while driving 65 mph, the vehicle was steered off the road and restarted. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a nhtsa recall, # 02v120000, regarding the ignition switch. The vehicle has the same problems as…
ODI 10151296
Switch
This vehicle experienced the same problem that was stated in nhtsa recall campaign 03v423000 concerning ignition switch. The key was able to go to the off position without vehicle being in park. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak vehicle owner spoke with american honda on 03/08/2005 and explained the situation. American honda confirmed that this vehicle was not covered by the…
ODI 10113688
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving 55 mph, the ignition switch failed and caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The vehicle stalled on many occasions, but would restart and operate normally. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the ignition switch. Nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition switch) was referenced. The contact and the honda dealer have…
ODI 10206290
Switch
On 10/16/03, i brought my vehicle back to the local honda dealer because my vehicle would go dead while driving. This was approximately ten days after i had brought my vehicle to the dealer because the "check engine was on" due to "catalytic efficiency below threshold. Intermittent code". And the dealer reset the light. It was determined this time by my honda dealer that the cause was a faulty ignition switch. This…
ODI 10075331
Switch
Ignition switch failed, causing vehicle to shut off while driving. A recall was issued; however this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak
ODI 10041943
Switch
No parts available for recall # 02v120, ignition switch. Please provide the dealers address.
ODI 10006190
Switch
No parts available. Recall#02120000 ignition switch. Branford honda [redacted] please provide the address. Ts
ODI 8023930