1999 Honda Odyssey Problems: 4 Known Issues
1999 model year · 3,254+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 3,254+ owner reports, the 1999 Honda Odyssey has 4 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen), Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000), 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000) and Worn Ignition Switch Defeats Key-in-Park Interlock on 1999 Odyssey (Recall 03V423000). The most commonly reported issue is Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen) with 3,254 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls23 recalls
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
AIR BAGS
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 3,254+ owner reports, the 1999 Honda Odyssey has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen), Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000), 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 1999 Honda Odyssey has 4 known issues documented across 3,254+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen) and Ignition Switch Electrical Contact Degradation — Stall Risk (Recall 02V120000) and 1998-2000 Odyssey NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Recall (NHTSA 20V026000) and Worn Ignition Switch Defeats Key-in-Park Interlock on 1999 Odyssey (Recall 03V423000). 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 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen)?
Complete transmission failure due to faulty bearings and defective 3rd clutch components in 4-speed (1999-2001) and 5-speed (2002-2004) automatic transmissions. The 2002-2004 transmission can suddenly downshift from 5th to 2nd gear causing dangerous drivability issues. Honda reca… 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.
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 1999 Honda Odyssey Worn Ignition Switch Defeats Key-in-Park Interlock on 1999 Odyssey (Recall 03V423000)?
The 1999 Honda Odyssey is included in NHTSA recall 03V423000, a campaign spanning 563,861 Honda and Acura passenger vehicles and minivans in total. The defect is wear in the ignition switch cylinder body. Normally the interlock prevents the key from reaching "OFF" and coming out… Severity: high.
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