The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,617.
1999 Honda Odyssey electrical problems
110 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 110
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch38
- Ignition8
- Wiring: interior/under dash6
- Wiring: front underhood3
- Wiring2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Starter assembly: solenoid1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Odyssey electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda Odyssey electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that determines the amount of cylinder body wear. If significant wear is indicated, the dealer will replace the cylinder body, collar, and latch plate. If no signs of wear are indicated, dealers will replace the latch plate with a redesigned part. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 03V423000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 02V120000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. A wire harness, located within the engine compartment, could be damaged by contact with a metal pipe, possibly resulting in a blown fuse.
- Risk
- If a fuse blows, engine power, or operation of any or all electrical components, can be lost, including lights, windshield wipers, horn, and the anti-lock function of the brakes. A sudden loss of power or lighting, or a failure of the windshield wipers or anti-lock brake feature in bad weather, could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective covering over the wire harness and metal pipe to prevent this problem. If any wires are damaged, the dealer will make the necessary repairs, and then install the protective covering.
Recall number 00V030000 · Recall details
What 1999 Honda Odyssey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle turns off randomly while in motion on the street.
1999 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to ignition issues. *smd the consumer stated the manufacturer refused to assist due to the consumer no longer owning the vehicle.
Ignition switch recall
Several times over past two weeks vehicle has stalled unexpectedly shortly after starting or while driving - dashboard lights and gauges (including odometer) all blank except 3 blinks of green "key" light (immobilizer indicator); accessories stay operational (radio, etc) but engine shuts off. Will re-start after a few tries, typically; failed tries include engine starting while key held in start position but dying immediately when returning key to "run" position. Will stay running if key is held between "start" and "run" location. When this happened while driving, was able to shift to neutral while coasting and restart the engine, holding key near start, to get enough runtime to get the car to a safe place off the road. Recall to this effect apparently was performed back in 2002-2003; looks like recurrence of same problem?? What are my recourses?
Recently, while traveling on interstate 94, the check engine light came on in my vehicle along with a light that reads "tcs". Shortly after these two lights came on, my vehicle began having problems accelerating. When I drive my vehicle, I have problems with the van taking off and maintaining stability once in motion. During travel on highways, freeways, interstates, or city streets, my vehicle violently shifts from first gear to second gear when I press on the accelerator, causing it to slow down unexpectedly before jerking into motion in the middle of traffic. Also, during recent night time travel the headlights began to flicker, go dim then get bright again. The vehicle also slows down when turning corners then will suddenly jump into motion. Also, the driver side passenger door recently went off track causing a screaming alarm to sound during travel. I have recently had to have the high pressure power steering line replaced because it had a hole in the upper hose.I am extremely concerned that the poor acceleration of my vehicle and the violent jerking from first to second gear will cause an accident. My vehicle is my only mode of transportation to work, school and any important place that I need to travel to.
Sliding door always was defective from 2006. Always not closing to the end. One slider door outside handle not working from 2006, probably cable broken inside of slider door. Sliding door handle is lose. My wife not using slider door more than 10 years, because it stock and can't open at all. Front door lock also not working correctly. Also I want replace all air back in my mini van, I never receive any paper recall from dealer.
I'm continuously having problems with both slider doors jamming ,sticking shut, saying they aren't shut all the way. Used to be able to fix by pulling fuses to rest doors..now they won't even open manually at times. Passenger side files open while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk would independently open. The contact also stated that the sliding door on the passenger side failed. The contact mentioned that the slider button had to remain deactivated in order for the alert for the slider door to deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 213,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While parked, the vehicle would not start. After the vehicle was parked for 30 minutes, it was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Odyssey electrical
Does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 110 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 Honda Odyssey, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Odyssey electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Odyssey electrical?
Yes, 3 recalls: 03V423000, 02V120000, 00V030000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Odyssey have the most electrical problems?
The Honda Odyssey model years with the most electrical complaints are 2018 (265 complaints), 2025 (243 complaints) and 2019 (225 complaints).
Other 1999 Honda Odyssey problems
Transmission 170Locks 78Body 77Engine 45Brakes 19Airbags 18Tires 18Fuel system 14Acceleration 11Seat belts 10Seats 10Suspension 10Steering 9Visibility 7Lights 5Driver assistance 4
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1999 Honda Odyssey?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history