2000 Honda Odyssey Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Odyssey.

19992001
Complaints
785
Crashes
27
Fires
4
Injuries
40
Fatalities
9
Recalls
2

Worst 2000 Honda Odyssey Problems

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

#1146 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:102,611 mi
Crash-related:4
#295 complaints

Structure:Body:Door

Avg mileage:60,720 mi
#390 complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Avg mileage:77,728 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Honda Odyssey.

Automatic Transmission
146
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
102,611
Structure:Body:Door
95
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,720
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
90
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,728
Transmission / Drivetrain
76
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
128,610
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
134,830
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
65,595
Suspension:Front
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
96,186
Latches / Locks
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,402
Suspension Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,800
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
152,010
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
94,170
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
135,986
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
164,197
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,706
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
134,374
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,958
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
93,116
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
139,500
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
99,773
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,925
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
111,750
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
111,916
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,092
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,749
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000

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Recalls for 2000 Honda Odyssey

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,315,807 vehicles.

20V027000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~875,966 affected

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.

20V026000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,439,841 affected

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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2000 Honda Odyssey — FAQ

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

Is the 2000 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Honda Odyssey has 785 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 146 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (146 complaints, avg 102,611 mi); Structure:Body:Door (95 complaints, avg 60,720 mi); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (90 complaints, avg 77,728 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 96,029 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Honda Odyssey include 27 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 40 injuries, and 9 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,315,807 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2000 Honda Odyssey?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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