1999 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 24 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- without warning · 8 records
- sliding door · 6 records
- failure recurred · 5 records
- stalled without · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at speeds of 80 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and restarted without driver intent. The vehicle continued to proceed throughout the failure. The dealer stated that there were two previous recalls for the starter, both of which the vehicle received repairs under the recall campaign. The dealer stated that the manufacturer would not offer any assistance with…
ODI 10320365
Electrical System
1999 honda odyssey lx engine suddenly stops while in traffic (3 times), no warning lights, no power steering, no power brakes. This model was recalled in 2002 for faulty ignition starter switch that had contacts corrode and stop engine as if the ignition key had been shut off. This odyssey had ignition switch replaced in 2004 at 71,000 miles now has 120,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10284507
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
Electrical System
While driving down the highway the instruments on the dash went to zero and the engine shut down followed by all of the warning lights illuminating and the engine restarting. This cycle was repeated several times over an approximate five mile stretch. Shedding the electrical loads didn't seem to help the problem. The problem has returned on other occasions but is very intermittent. Now the engine is developing a…
ODI 10289040
Electrical System
The minivan stalls and losses power (engine turns off and lights go out on the dash) while driving on the road (intermittently). We have already done the wire hardness recall and the ignition switch recall. The symptom takes place every couple of days. I guess i need to take the minivan to the dealer again. What a lemon. I am very dissatisfied with the honda minivan. I would expect this issue from someone else but…
ODI 10267860
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The failure occurred frequently and the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the ignition switch was determined to be the cause of the failure. The dealer agreed with the mechanic and the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 143,500 and current…
ODI 10258481
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
Electrical · Electrical System
Engine stopped while driving on turnpike. Restarted while trying to get off of the road. Honda dealer replaced start switch. It was replaced at 65000 miles under recall. Current mileage 127,000 miles. I guess that it has to be replaced every 60,000 miles or so. $385 to replace it this time. Honda said that they would replace it only once. Mechanic said that it is the same as the original. Never improved upon.…
ODI 10244432
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, a green key light symbol illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted normally and stalled again while driving. The dealer stated that they would diagnose the vehicle for a price. The diagnostic revealed that the…
ODI 10267062
Electrical System
My 1999 honda odyssey exhibited all the symptoms of the existing honda safety recall for ignition switch failure. My van stalled many times in traffic causing a road hazard. My van was originally repaired under this recall in may 2002 but, obviously, this repair did not correct the defect. Honda has refused to cover the additional repair under the safety campaign stating they only cover one repair per vehicle. *tr
ODI 10227809
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed downhill, the van shuts off and restarts by the time it reaches the bottom of the hill. The failure occurs in any weather conditions. All other systems of the vehicle are affected during the failure, such as loss of power steering, brakes, and all other electrical systems. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The…
ODI 10250469
Electrical System
While moving the vehicle stalled and no longer could operate until stopped, put into park, and turned off and restarted. Dealer explained that ignition switch of car had to be replaced. This ignition switch was already replaced in 2002 under honda recall and it failed again. Ignition switch replace in 2008 was paid by owner, not honda. *tr
ODI 10260540
Electrical System · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the engine stalls without warning and all of the instrument panel lights illuminate. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), yet the failure persists. The contact also stated that the sensor to the electronic door does not sense movement properly, which fails…
ODI 10198940
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Sliding door always was defective from 2006. Always not closing to the end. One slider door outside handle not working from 2006, probably cable broken inside of slider door. Sliding door handle is lose. My wife not using slider door more than 10 years, because it stock and can't open at all. Front door lock also not working correctly. Also i want replace all air back in my mini van, i never receive any paper recall…
ODI 10960111
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph on dry asphalt roads, the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed all the way to the floor. There was no response. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, and all the warning lights illuminated. It was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem.*ak updated 10/30/2006 - the dealer replaced electrical parts. The…
ODI 10170066
Automatic Transmission · Catalytic Convertor · Electrical System · Fuel System, Other · Interior Lighting · Latch · Tail Lights
We bought a 1999 honda odyssey from carmax and the first week that we got the car the check engine light came on and we took it to carmax. According to them they fixed the problem and everything was fine the engine light went off. Then when it came back on for the same problem they apparently fixed it again. This happened a few times. Now we didn't have warranty and our van was acting up. The transmission would give…
ODI 10168244
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the contact was able to resume driving as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was replaced under nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). Two years later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was repaired by an…
ODI 10442147
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the ignition switch. A pin kit was installed in the vehicle. The failure occurred on fifteen separate occasions. Most recently, the authorized dealer replaced the electrical portion of the…
ODI 10239003
Automatic Transmission · Catalytic Convertor · Electrical System · Radiator Assembly · Unknown Or Other
Beginning in 2000, when the car was less than one year old, we have experienced major equipment failures. First, the egr valve malfunctioned; it was eventually repaired at honda's expense. Next, one of the motors for the side power doors failed. That cost approximately $800 to repair. Then, the transmission failed, and honda eventually covered the full costs under an extended warranty. For at least four years, we…
ODI 10130048
Electrical System
Van shuts off while driving. Complete loss of power. Numerous times. Honda replaced the electrical portion of ignition switch. They suggested we put new wiring harness also. So we did and paid for both repairs. Now it has started doing it again, three times today while driving. I filed a complaint in 2007 because i saw the switch problem on this website and got no response. Case id# [xxx]. Information redacted…
ODI 10513505
Electrical System · Engine
Nar 03/03/2003. The consumer stated while driving at any speed, the vehicle suddenly stopped and all power was lost. The consumer stated everytime this happened, the vehicle would start right up with no problem. *jb
ODI 10009734
Electrical System
1999 honday odyssey minivan, stalls at various times during operation. At start, at low speeds, at highway speeds. No warning, vehicle just loses power and you must pull over and restart. Five such failures since december, 2002.
ODI 10005369
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where he was able to restart it and resume driving. In 2002, the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). Most recently, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an authorized…
ODI 10430023
Electrical System · Structure
Consumer stated the sliding door will not shut properly, it keeps popping open. Door ajar light is constantly on. Cause is unknown. *ak the doors pop back out after closing, causing the ajar light to come on and alarm to sound, alarm fails if the vehicle is put in park or neutral. Doors have been serviced, switches and latches have been replaced. *yh
ODI 8004414
Door · Electrical System · Latch
Alert buzzer of both sliding doors go off intermittently while driving. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 5-6 times. The tracks and contacts have been cleaned, does not remedy the problem.*jb due to the constant buzzing of the door alarm as if the door is opened, consumer resulted to turning off the automatic door feature, but when using the doors manually, the doors are hard to open. *tt
ODI 8010370