2000 Honda Odyssey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Odyssey years
- Far more complaints than other years 8th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 675 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda Odyssey. That ranks 8th out of 32 Odyssey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (228 complaints, 34%), typically at around 107,000 miles. Complaints mention 23 crashes, 3 fires, 33 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 675owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 23complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Honda Odyssey problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 228 | 34% | 107,000 | “transmission failed” (14%) | $5,100 |
| Structure problems | 119 | 18% | 71,307 | “sliding door” (44%) | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 105 | 16% | 73,925 | “sliding door” (47%) | $960 |
| Suspension | 42 | 6% | 100,337 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 38 | 6% | 108,734 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 4% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 24 | 4% | 134,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 3% | 83,925 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 3% | 39,930 | — | — |
| Seats | 16 | 2% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 16 | 2% | 176,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 2% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 2% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 1% | 24,183 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 1% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | 111,916 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 1% | 118,748 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 43,036 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Honda Odyssey recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Interior lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.
Risk: At night, the driver would not be able to see instrument panel gauges and displays.
Fix: Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
Risk: An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
Fix: 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 had the latches replaced under recall 99v-158 or under warranty, that may need to have the latches replaced again. Owners of these vehicles will be notified by honda to bring the vehicle to their honda dealer for inspection of the previously replaced latch assembly. Latches with the suspect date code will be replaced.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: 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.
Risk: If a fuse blows, engine power, or operation of any or all electrical components, can be lost, including lights, windshield wipers, horn, and the anti-lock function of the brakes. A sudden loss of power or lighting, or a failure of the windshield wipers or anti-lock brake feature in bad weather, could result.
Fix: 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 protective covering.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. The front body/frame is missing spot welds.
Risk: The missing welds might affect the occupant protection performance in a collision.
Fix: Dealers inspected all the vehicles and they were found to be properly welded.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front coil spring fracture (PE06007) — opened Jan 24, 2006, closed May 24, 2006.
- Upexpected opening of sliding door (RQ00014) — opened Jul 28, 2000, closed Apr 25, 2002, led to recall 99V158000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The odometer is often unreadable. This has happening for several months now, maybe over a year, but recently more and more. I looked online and many people are saying this is a safety issue - these readings are used for inspections, maintenance, insurance, etc. Th problem is that there are extra…
Automatic sliding door won't open or close properly
Front seat doesn't lock bounces
Paint fading peeling chipping
I received a notice that the airbags can hit the passenger with metal if deployed over six months ago. I keep checking and honda states the part is unavailable. This is not acceptable. This is a major issue and needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Honda needs to expedite procuring this part…
Other Honda Odyssey years
← 1999 Odyssey · 2001 Odyssey →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 49 | 2 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 423 | 2 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 117 | 3 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 103 | 5 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 139 | 9 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 146 | 8 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 484 | 14 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 987 | 20 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 1,004 | 16 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 206 | 6 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 310 | 5 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 210 | 6 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 245 | 5 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 235 | 5 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 255 | 1 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 198 | 3 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 499 | 4 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 830 | 4 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 703 | 3 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 830 | 8 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 585 | 13 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 914 | 15 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 960 | 10 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 619 | 1 |
| 2000 | 675 | 6 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 518 | 9 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 73 | 3 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 20 | 2 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 70 | 0 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report power train, structure, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 228 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Honda Odyssey a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Odyssey model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.