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1999 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 1999 Honda Odyssey, and owners have filed 518 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

9
safety recalls
518
owner complaints to NHTSA
11 / 7
complaints citing a crash / fire
19
MPG combined (EPA)

9 safety recalls for the 1999 Honda Odyssey

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 20V026000 Reported 1,439,841 vehicles potentially affected Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

    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…

    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…

  2. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V423000 Reported 563,861 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    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."

    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…

  3. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V120000 Reported 1,000,000 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    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.

    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…

  4. Interior lighting

    NHTSA 00V183000 Reported 78,910 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    Vehicle description: MINI vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.

  5. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 00V119000 Reported 7,085 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.

    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…

  6. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 00V030000 Reported 77,695 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    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.

    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.

  7. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 99V157000 Reported 31,097 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will drill two additional drain holes in the bottom of the resonator.

  8. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 99V158000 Reported 19,830 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door latch assembly.

  9. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 99V159000 Reported 6,714 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power door lock remote control assembly.

518 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Honda Odyssey have filed 518 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 23 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 104,768 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 60 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed tha”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 18, 2023 · Electrical system

“Vehicle turns off randomly while in motion on the street.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2021 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1999 Honda Odyssey. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19 mpg
City / Highway16 / 23
FuelRegular
EPA classMinivan - 2WD
Engine6 cyl, 3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Honda Odyssey model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Odyssey model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Honda Odyssey02
1994 Honda Odyssey01
1995 Honda Odyssey096
1996 Honda Odyssey070
1997 Honda Odyssey220
1998 Honda Odyssey373
1999 Honda Odyssey9518
2000 Honda Odyssey6675
2001 Honda Odyssey1619
2002 Honda Odyssey10960
2003 Honda Odyssey15914
2004 Honda Odyssey13585
2005 Honda Odyssey8830
2006 Honda Odyssey3703
2007 Honda Odyssey4830
2008 Honda Odyssey4499
2009 Honda Odyssey3198
2010 Honda Odyssey1255
2011 Honda Odyssey5235
2012 Honda Odyssey5245
2013 Honda Odyssey6210
2014 Honda Odyssey5308
2015 Honda Odyssey6206
2016 Honda Odyssey6270
2017 Honda Odyssey239
2018 Honda Odyssey16995
2019 Honda Odyssey20978
2020 Honda Odyssey14478
2021 Honda Odyssey8143
2022 Honda Odyssey9136
2023 Honda Odyssey5101
2024 Honda Odyssey3114
2025 Honda Odyssey2401
2026 Honda Odyssey242

Checking a specific 1999 Honda Odyssey

How do I know if my 1999 Honda Odyssey has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 1999 Honda Odyssey; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V030000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Honda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.