Major Problems with 1999 Honda Odyssey Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Honda Odyssey

1999 Honda Odyssey CHILD SEAT Victims: 5

1999 Honda Odyssey AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 116872 miles

1999 Honda Odyssey DOOR Victims: 2

Browse 1999 Honda Odyssey complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LATCH and DOOR are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Odyssey owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i test drove this van and did not purchase the vehicle. when the car was stopped on an incline of...	132 ~ 53180 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES sliding door continues to open automatically while driving unable to close properly and open properly. mjs...	68 ~ 29353 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE automatic sliding door does not contain a safety feature to stop when opening door as it does during closure resulting	63 ~ 10434 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the sliding door will not shut properly it keeps popping open. door ajar light is constantly on. cause...	51 ~ 113208 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated while driving the check engine light illuminated consumer was then informed that bad fuel may have been used...	37 ~ 66174 miles
POWER TRAIN the speedometer and tachometer failed during the trip on highway i brought the van to the dealer but they don't...	30 ~ 109907 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer has been experiencing very strong shocks as a result of static electricity....	17 ~ 51935 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tension wheel to serpentine belt is corroding causing premature wearing out of serpentine belt. no accident no injury. *jb...	12 ~ 115937 miles
TIRES vehicle has demonstrated abnormal front end vibration since 3/99 at which time the dealer indicated that " mud" was in...	12 ~ 9417 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES in august the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the left sliding door not working properly. they advised it...	10 ~ 56690 miles
ENGINE the car seems to consume motor oil and i have to add motor oils after certain miles. i did oil...	9 ~ 133019 miles
AIR BAGS srs warning light activated. diagnostics show srs module failure (airbags non-functional) replacement part not available until 12/29/1999. dealer claims problem	9 ~ 123050 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	9 ~ 4556 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL upon applying the brake the vehicle suddenly accelerates and is hard to hold with the brake requiring a shift of...	9 ~ 103927 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer has experienced what he feels are danger in an unsafe vehicle with ignition safety problems. dealer (gerald jone honda)...	8 ~ 24951 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING cam plug failed causing oil leak. dealer notified. ph. *ak...	7 ~ 60945 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	7
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM at 54 700 miles (july 2001) the car made a clunking noise when put into gear. tcs light and check...	6 ~ 67820 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this vehicle has a recall on it but since i purchased it legally in canada honda does not want to...	6
BODY > STRUCTURE the sunvisors are so loose that when normal breaking pressure is applied to the car the visors will move out...	6 ~ 81203 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES pe00 020 was traveling on a mountain road and heard a noise. consumer was able to pull vehicle over to...	5
FRONT > SUSPENSION other problems have included loose gasket at front windshield sticking left passenger sliding door squeaky brakes (not yet resolved) and	5 ~ 72950 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	5
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. yh ...	5
INTERIOR LIGHTING honda does not include my van based on the vin number to recall id number 00v183000. instrument lights not working	4 ~ 46700 miles
STRUCTURE consumer stated the sliding door will not shut properly it keeps popping open. door ajar light is constantly on. cause...	4 ~ 37500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY left sliding door not locking unlocking or opening properly. dealer tried to fix twice now and still broken. door locks...	4
SEATS check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	4 ~ 75551 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS problems with power driver seat. i set the recline position in the furthest upright position out of personal preference. every...	4 ~ 25448 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. yh ...	4 ~ 85588 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. yh ...	4
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine light and tcs light comes on intermidently. have complained about the check engine light from early on....	3 ~ 25331 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine check light came on at about 72 000 miles. took the car in to leigth honda and they told...	3 ~ 62667 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated while driving the check engine light illuminated consumer was then informed that bad fuel may have been used...	3
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i bought a 1999 honda odyssey in april 1999. it now has about 13 000 miles. on 11/13/2000 my wife...	3 ~ 39000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES vehicle parked. noticed sidewall on left front tire had an opening due to a huge crack. all 4 tires had...	3 ~ 37667 miles
SUSPENSION van serviced for 7500/6 month service by dealership. van has had a pronounced pull to the right ever since. van...	3
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS left sliding door not locking unlocking or opening properly. dealer tried to fix twice now and still broken. door locks...	3
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle purchased new with six miles on odometer. at approximately 2100 miles we noted a screeching noise and decreased braking....	3
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the location of the cell phone jack on the dash under the cd holder drawer in the front is not	3 ~ 90600 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle engine and electrical system completely shuts down while driving. *tr...	2 ~ 98677 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT i have a 1999 honda odyssey 147 000 miles. on saturday march 3 2007 at approximately 11:30 am i was...	2 ~ 135841 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the car seems to consume motor oil and i have to add motor oils after certain miles. i did oil...	2 ~ 106500 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my wife was driving our 1999 honda odyssey a couple weeks ago and the horn began to honk continuously. she...	2 ~ 119000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION automatic sliding doors stops at 50% of travel. doors (left and right) will not close. doors appear to close but	2
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle bumped another vehicle in front at less then 5 mph. upon impact both air bags inadvertently deployed. dealer /	2 ~ 26990 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR abs system bangs a lot when engaging but doesn't really assist in stopping the vehicle. my wife had to make...	2
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when exiting the drivers seat the seat angle switch is depressed which lowers the seat back. we had noticed the...	2
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT left sliding door not locking unlocking or opening properly. dealer tried to fix twice now and still broken. door locks...	2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS there is so much play within the rear seat belt that the rear seat belt will get so tight that...	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	2 ~ 24000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION design of the gear shifter interferes with the control of the vehicle radio. whenever the gear is in drive it...	2 ~ 116000 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. yh ...	2
SEAT BELTS middle row passenger's side seat belts do not retract and are fully extended out. belts cannot be used. dealer is	2
STEERING vehicle vibrates and steering wheel shake or shimmys at 70 mph and up. dealer and tire manufacturer cannot fix....	2 ~ 97756 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this vehicle has a multitude of problems. 1) vehicle is having problems with the brakes. 2) this vehicle has an...	2 ~ 80250 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the retractor only goes in and will not release until it goes in completely. this happens with the 4 rear...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states having problems with the transmission. please add more information. ts...	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1999 honda odyssey has a problem with the sliding doors. consumer request reimbursement for safety recalls. *nj the consumer stated...	2 ~ 73400 miles
CHILD SEAT the removable base section of a century smart fit plus infant child restraint ser. # 4529 manufactured 11-21-97 shows signs...	2
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT transmission recalled in 05 for defect was replaced at that time with local dealer. july 29 2008 transmission failed while...	1 ~ 170000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a pre-owned 1999 odyssey ex. we have recently had several things go out on it. it currently...	1 ~ 78050 miles
EQUIPMENT i'm filing this complaint to report three ongoing problems and one new problem all related to the rear sliding door...	1 ~ 1629 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER we bought a 1999 honda odyssey from carmax and the first week that we got the car the check engine...	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING we bought a 1999 honda odyssey from carmax and the first week that we got the car the check engine...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my honda odyssey was purchased on apr. 1999. on 5/7/2004 i had to replace the alternator at nardy honda as...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING beginning in 2000 when the car was less than one year old we have experienced major equipment failures. first the...	1 ~ 37546 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY motor mounts broken. first time was when i got my transmission done at about 100 000 miles of which i...	1 ~ 100000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING in may of 2002 i purchased a used 1999 honda odyssey from a reputable honda dealer in conway ar. at...	1 ~ 57163 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN transmission - clutch dt...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION after getting out of vehicle alarm automaticly set off itself. vehicle rolled back into another parked vehicle. consumer not sure...	1
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on at about 72 000 miles. took the car in to leigth honda and they told...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer's daugther of 46 pounds/ 46 inches and 7 years old got strapped on middle seat belt of last row...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM consumer stated while driving the check engine light illuminated consumer was then informed that bad fuel may have been used...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE sliding door window has shattered and is completely cracked. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a reason for shattering....	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the internal fuse box that is located above the dead-pedal for the drivers left foot does not have a cover...	1
INFANT > HARNESS BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT consumer's child was in rear seat when seatbelt buckle locked up and it wouldn't move. seatbelt buckle wouldn't move to...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when parking vehicle on incline/hill or driveway with transmission pawl in park vehicle will roll backward. *ak...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL gas pedal was stuck in position and then suddenly released propelling auto very quickly in reverse. *ak...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY while changing lanes to pass a stopped box van on the right i nicked the rear corner of the box...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING at speeds 70 mph and greater a severe vibration occurs in the steering wheel. the dealer told me it was...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	1
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE check engine light on rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. yh ...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. yh ...	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS whenever vehicle hit bump sounds like sliding door is ajar. the brakes sound like tractor trailer. took to dealer &	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT recall for instrument/tail lights vehicle has digital instrument lights with speedometer not registering. also tail lights/ radio and vanity light...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when on a hill and brake is released vehicle will roll backwards. it does not idle and keeps pulling forward.	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE sealant that seals the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank unsealed and gas was able to leak through. the	1 ~ 135000 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE recalls 99v158000 and 99v157000: consumer received two recall notices and set up an appointment in aug 1999 but has not...	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which after the impact the vehicle caught on fire this occurred due	1

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