Worst 1999 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Structure:Body:Door
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 132 | — | — | 83,568 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 68 | — | 1 | 76,771 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 64 | — | — | 59,756 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 52 | 1 | — | 135,764 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 38 | 1 | 2 | 122,289 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 31 | — | — | 141,829 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | — | 123,837 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 13 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | — | 126,477 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 10 | — | — | 80,986 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | — | — | 311,782 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 133,019 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 99,803 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 106,654 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 6 | — | — | 81,384 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 162,405 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 100,735 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 91,188 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1999 Honda Odyssey
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.
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.
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1999 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Honda Odyssey reliable?
What are common problems with the 1999 Honda Odyssey?
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Does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Should I buy a 1999 Honda Odyssey?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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