1999 Honda Odyssey problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (121) · Structure:body:door (59) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (58)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
259 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-17 · campaign 20V026000 · 1,439,841 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (280)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices 2013-08-09 · SB-99-075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired. *kb
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2008-02-05 · 05-026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr port clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge. csc was received. *nj
Structure:body:door 2006-04-16 · 406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
left power sliding door inop, beeps 3x. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2005-07-20 · 00009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty extension: egr valve contamination or egr por clogging may cause dtc p0401, dtc p1491, or engine hesitation/surge. *tt
Electrical System 2005-07-01 · 07012005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. honda service news. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2005-05-16 · 05162005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *sc
Showing the 6 most recent of 280 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.