What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1998 Honda Odyssey has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000), Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000). Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?

The 1998 Honda Odyssey has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000) and Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 1998-2000 Honda Odyssey 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000)?

The 1998, 1999 and 2000 Honda Odyssey is included in NHTSA recall 20V026000. The driver frontal airbag in these minivans uses a Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflator (NADI), which contains no phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant — a different design, and a different rec… Severity: high.

What is the 1997-1999 Honda Odyssey Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000)?

NHTSA recall 02V120000 includes the 1997, 1998 and 1999 Honda Odyssey. Each engine start pushes a high electrical current through the ignition switch, and that current can degrade the switch's electrical contacts over the life of the van. If the contacts wear enough, the engine c… Severity: high.

1998 Honda Odyssey Problems: 2 Known Issues

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NHTSA Recalls13 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Campaign #20V02600017/01/2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

Campaign #02V12000016/05/2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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."

Campaign #03V42300027/10/2003

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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.

Campaign #99V15700024/06/1999

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Campaign #20V02700017/01/2020

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1998 Honda Odyssey Problems: 2 Known Issues

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1998-2000 Honda Odyssey: 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000)#

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1997-1999 Honda Odyssey: Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000)#