Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Honda Odyssey

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 664 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V026000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,439,841
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V423000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
563,861
Reported to NHTSA
2003-10-27
Owners notified
2003-12-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V120000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
1,000,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-16
Owners notified
2002-06-14

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Safety risk

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V183000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
78,910
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-06
Owners notified
2000-08-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS CAN FAIL.

Safety risk

AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MULTIPLEX UNIT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V119000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
7,085
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-25
Owners notified
2000-06-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V030000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
77,695
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-11
Owners notified
2000-03-14

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 PROTECTIVE COVERING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V159000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
6,714
Reported to NHTSA
1999-06-24
Owners notified
1999-06-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ACTUATOR UNLATCHES THE DOOR IN RESPONSE TO INPUT FROM THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN THE ACTUATOR COULD CAUSE A SLOW RETURN OF THE ACTIVATION LEVER TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE ACTIVATION LEVER HAS NOT RETURNED TO THE PROPER LATCHING POSITION BY THE TIME THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSES, THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V157000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
31,097
Reported to NHTSA
1999-06-24
Owners notified
1999-06-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. IN EXTREMELY COLD, WET WEATHER, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY PREVENTING THE THROTTLE RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS OR HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE CONTAINS TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL DRILL TWO ADDITIONAL DRAIN HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE RESONATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V158000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
19,830
Reported to NHTSA
1999-06-24
Owners notified
1999-06-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission13278,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6878,050 mi
Structure: body: door6450,000 mi
Electrical system52135,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch38117,000 mi
Power train31147,353 mi
Unknown or other17130,000 mi
Air bags16103,000 mi
Tires13113,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling12140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1050,000 mi
Vehicle speed control10174,000 mi
Engine9128,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip941,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition897,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine793,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor682,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6—
Structure: body6166,000 mi
Seats5116,872 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments5—
Suspension: front575,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline4100,000 mi
Interior lighting440,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust41,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device4—
Structure460,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt496,500 mi
Visibility: windshield4—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control310,339 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter380,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Suspension3—
Air bags: frontal253,980 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert2—
Child seat2—
Electrical system: wiring299,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)250,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Exterior lighting2146,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system280,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2232,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic260,000 mi
Steering2195,511 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2123,932 mi
Tires: sidewall2129,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls248,000 mi
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel178,050 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly137,546 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment11,629 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Fuel system, other1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack157,163 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1998 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.