repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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.
2000 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 675 owner complaints about the 2000 Honda Odyssey, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-026 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Honda Odyssey has problems
675 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
228Power train7 crash/fire/injury
119Structure6 crash/fire/injury
105Latches/locks/linkages7 crash/fire/injury
42Suspension
38Electrical system
29Engine and engine cooling
24Air bags
22Service brakes, hydraulic
20Vehicle speed control
12015 other systems17 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 228 | 7 |
| Structure | 119 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 105 | 7 |
| Suspension | 42 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 1 |
| Air bags | 24 | 7 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 22 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 120 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2000 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
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.
no report yet
Interior lighting
Risk. AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND DISPLAYS.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Wiring: front underhood
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…
no report yet
Structure: frame and members
Risk. THE MISSING WELDS MIGHT AFFECT THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION PERFORMANCE IN A COLLISION.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
108kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 177 power train complaints. 41% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles73under 100k miles104100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
21 owners mentioned a cost$3,500median
Middle half: $3,000 – $4,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Odyssey year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2000 Honda Odyssey safety ratings
2000 Honda Odyssey in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURENo recall
- UPEXPECTED OPENING OF SLIDING DOORLed to recall 99V-158
In owners' words
What Odyssey owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE TRAVELED FROM NEW MEXICO TO CALIFORNIA AND WHEN WE ARRIVED AND GOT IN TOWN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON CITY STREET
ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN SPEED SENSOR ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION AS REMOVED AS STATED ON THE HANES MANUAL FOR THE CAR BUT WHEN REINSTALLING A SPACER NOT MENTION IN THE BOOK AS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION FELL DURING REMOVAL AND AS RESULT NOT INSTALLED RESULTED ON THE BRAKING OF THE SENSOR WHILE DRIVING…
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SECOND HAND IN 2012 AND IMMEDIATELY NEEDED TO HAVE ITS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,000. EVEN NOW THERE IS OCCASIONAL SLIPAGE OF THE NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH INDICATES TO ME IT MAY NOT BE LONG FOR THIS WORLD. IT'S PAINFULLY OBVIOUS HONDA BUILT AND…
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