Severe Issues

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 706 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.

706
Complaints
24
Crashes
3
Fires
33
Injuries
9
Deaths
6
Recalls

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Worst 2000 Honda Odyssey Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
231
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:5
Injuries:2
#2
122
complaints

Structural Problems

Injuries:7
#3
108
complaints

Door Lock Issues

Injuries:7

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Transmission / Drivetrain2315β€”β€”
Structural Problems122β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues108β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures442β€”β€”
Electrical Faults4011β€”
Engine Problems39β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions277β€”β€”
Brake System244β€”β€”
Hydraulic233β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration203β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues18β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues182β€”β€”
Tire Issues18β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues172β€”β€”
Visibility161β€”β€”
Equipment131β€”β€”
Steering Defects12β€”1β€”
Fuel System12β€”2β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures10β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline10β€”2β€”
Interior Lighting4β€”β€”β€”
Child Seat3β€”β€”β€”
Other2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”
Air11β€”β€”
Wheel Issues1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Uncategorized IssuesOct 2, 2024

The odometer is often unreadable. This has happening for several months now, maybe over a year, but recently more and more. I looked online and many people are saying this is a safety issue - these readings are used for inspections, maintenance, insurance, etc. Th problem is that…

Structural ProblemsJul 2, 2022

Automatic sliding door won't open or close properly

Seat-Related IssuesJul 2, 2022

Front seat doesn't lock bounces

Structural ProblemsJul 2, 2022

Paint fading peeling chipping

Airbag MalfunctionsSep 23, 2020

I RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAGS CAN HIT THE PASSENGER WITH METAL IF DEPLOYED OVER SIX MONTHS AGO. I KEEP CHECKING AND HONDA STATES THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HONDA NEEDS TO EXPEDITE …

Airbag MalfunctionsSep 22, 2020

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH 2020 FOR MY 2000 ODYSSEY. I HAVE RECEIVED NO FURTHER NOTICES. I CALLED A HONDA DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER TODAY AND BOTH TOLD ME THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND HAVE NO TIMELINE FOR WHEN THESE REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I AM C…

Airbag MalfunctionsSep 16, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME …

Airbag MalfunctionsSep 14, 2020

I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM HONDA IN MARCH THAT MY 2000 ODYSSEY NEEDED DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE ISSUE COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FATALITY. I WAS ALSO NOTIFIED THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. SIX MONTHS LATER, WE STILL DON'T HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE…

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 26, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. A…

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 25, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE SCOTT ROBINSON HONDA DEALER, LOCATED AT: 20340 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503 AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS…

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 5, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR …

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 4, 2020

AIR BAG RECALLED BUT NEVER SOLVED. AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKING AND NOT LOCKING WHEN SUPPOSED TO DURING DRIVING ON A CITY STREET

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 3, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF…

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 2, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. HONDA SUPERSTORE OF LISLE (4475 LINCOLN AVE, LISLE, IL 60532) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PA…

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 1, 2020

RECALL FOR HONDA ODYSSEY AIRBAG. MANUFACTURE HAS NOT PRODUCED/ MANUFACTURE PART BUT RECALL ISSUED???? I NEED THIS PART AND I NEED HELP TO RESOLVE THIS. *TR

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 26, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. BOBBY RAHAL HONDA (6696 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050, 717-727-1719) WAS …

Airbag MalfunctionsMay 18, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ROUSH HONDA (100 W SCHROCK RD, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, (614) 882…

Airbag MalfunctionsMar 23, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF…

Transmission / DrivetrainJun 20, 2019

WE TRAVELED FROM NEW MEXICO TO CALIFORNIA AND WHEN WE ARRIVED AND GOT IN TOWN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING ON CITY STREET

Transmission / DrivetrainOct 20, 2018

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 SEN…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Honda Odyssey.

Recalls for 2000 Honda Odyssey

6 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

20V026000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

20V027000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

99V339000Invalid Date
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

00V183000Jun 7, 2000
INTERIOR LIGHTING

00V119000Invalid Date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

00V030000Nov 2, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

2000 Honda Odyssey β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Honda Odyssey reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2000 Honda Odyssey has 706 NHTSA owner complaints, 24 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (231 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Odyssey?β–Ύ

#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (231 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (122 complaints). #3: Door Lock Issues (108 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Honda Odyssey?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2000 Honda Odyssey?β–Ύ

The 2000 Honda Odyssey has 24 crash-related complaints and 3 fire reports out of 706 total NHTSA complaints. 33 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2000 Honda Odyssey?β–Ύ

The 2000 Honda Odyssey has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

Check Your Specific 2000 Honda Odyssey

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car β€” accidents, title issues, odometer fraud. Full report just $4.99.