1998 Honda Odyssey electrical problems

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Electrical · 225,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact was able to turn the key to start the vehicle; however, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Electrical · KY

The 1998 Honda Odyssey recall for ignition switch I don't believe included all VIN numbers affected. My van is having the exact issue for what is stated in the recall, yet my VIN does not show as a recall. When the switch is turned to the run position, the dash lights may or may not illuminate. Once the van is started, there is a 50/50 chance that the stops running because of the switch. I believe this is an issue that needs to be looked into. Has not been confirmed yet because we are awaiting service on the airbag recall to put the van into service.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Electrical · 190,000 miles · MI

Vehicle stalls unexpectedly and leaves us stranded in traffic. Happens sporadically at first and then with increasing regularity. I had a dealership perform a diagnostic and they found the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Once it was replaced, the problem disappeared. This vehicle had the ignition recall performed in 2004 with a previous owner. I filed for compensation with honda and now they are saying they don't have to pay for a second ignition switch.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · TX

98 odyssey, engine can be turned off and key can be removed from ignition switch without putting car in park. Appears to be common problem...numerous other complaints on this problem. Am yet another owner wishing recall 03v423000 applied to 1998 honda odyssey in addition to the 1998 honda accord.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Electrical · OR

1998 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement parts recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated in 2002, the vehicle was subject to a recall regarding the electrical contacts being replaced on the ignition switch. The work was done, to prevent the vehicle from stalling. In 2008, the entire ignition switch had to be replaced because it would not release the key. Two weeks ago, the engine stalled repeatedly in traffic. Honda informed the consumer, they would not replace the contacts under warranty or recall, because the recall had already been done.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Electrical · MI · fire

1998 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to electrical malfunction caused doors and windows mechanisms failure. *smd the consumer wrote in on behalf of his mother. The electrical malfunction caused the door and windows mechanisms to fail, which ultimately LED to a fire in all four doors.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · CA

While at a stop or while driving the vehicle shuts off. The vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty ignition switch. Honda had a recall on the ignition switch in 2002 for the 1998 odyssey. The switch was replaced on september 17, 2002. The replacement ignition switch is now having the exact same problem.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Electrical · 190,057 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. The contacted stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter, battery, and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 190,057.

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Electrical · 163,111 miles · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. The contact had the ignition replaced according to recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2009. Recently, the contact had the vehicle in the drive gear and was able to pull the key out of the ignition. The dealer stated that they would have to look at the tumblers to find the cause for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 163,111.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Electrical · NY

1998 honda odyssey. Consumer states problem with ignition switch *tgw the consumer stated several years ago, a defect developed which allowed him to remove the key from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. *jb the consumer stated a recall has since been issued for the problem and would like to have it rectified at no charge. Updated 01/05/11.