1999 honda odyssey lx engine suddenly stops while in traffic (3 times), no warning lights, no power steering, no power brakes. This model was recalled in 2002 for faulty ignition starter switch that had contacts corrode and stop engine as if the ignition key had been shut off. This odyssey had ignition switch replaced in 2004 at 71,000 miles now has 120,000 miles.
1999 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints
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1999 honda odyssey. Ignition switch failure. Contacted honda and they told me it had already been addressed in 2002. I asked why wasn't it replaced with a switch that was of newer design and was told again that it has already been addressed. They will not replace. My complaint is that if they replace a recalled item with an item of the same defective design then are they honoring the recall? I would say no, they are only masking the problem without fixing it.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. All of the instrument panel lighting illuminated. While continuing to drive, the vehicle began to stall and jerk as if it would shut off. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to her destination. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the ignition switch was failing and the wires were melting. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $150. The contact called the honda manufacturer and was informed that no compensation or replacements would be made because the vehicle was previously repaired according to a recall. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 142,150 and current mileage was 142,260.
The minivan stalls and losses power (engine turns off and lights go out on the dash) while driving on the road (intermittently). We have already done the wire hardness recall and the ignition switch recall. The symptom takes place every couple of days. I guess I need to take the minivan to the dealer again. What a lemon. I am very dissatisfied with the honda minivan. I would expect this issue from someone else but not from honda. My wife almost crashed the first time it happened.
1999 honda odyssey has a problem with the sliding doors. Consumer request reimbursement for safety recalls. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times for problems with the sliding door not opening. The ignition switch was replaced due to the vehicle not starting. The transmission would slip and jump when shifting. The front and side engine mounts were replaced. The turn signals did not cancel. The turn signal/headlight switch was replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. Prior to the failure, a green key light symbol illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted normally and stalled again while driving. The dealer stated that they would diagnose the vehicle for a price. The diagnostic revealed that the harness needed to be replaced and may have caused the vehicle to stall. The SRS air bag light illuminated and was repaired for free. Currently, the ignition needs to be repaired at the contact's expense. The contact has scheduled an appointment to have the ignition repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 108,000.
While moving the vehicle stalled and no longer could operate until stopped, put into park, and turned off and restarted. Dealer explained that ignition switch of car had to be replaced. This ignition switch was already replaced in 2002 under honda recall and it failed again. Ignition switch replace in 2008 was paid by owner, not honda.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shut off without warning. The failure occurred frequently and the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the ignition switch was determined to be the cause of the failure. The dealer agreed with the mechanic and the vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 143,500 and current mileage was 144,038.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the vehicle sporadically stalled without warning. Speed was not a factor at the time of the failure. The contact called the dealer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) and they stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000 and current mileage was 185,000. Updated 4/14/09 *cn updated 04/17/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed downhill, the van shuts off and restarts by the time it reaches the bottom of the hill. The failure occurs in any weather conditions. All other systems of the vehicle are affected during the failure, such as loss of power steering, brakes, and all other electrical systems. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle is always able to be restarted once it shuts off. The dealer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2002 and the contact purchased the vehicle in 2005; however, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 177,000.
First incident occurred before stopping in an intersection, as this driver was applying brake the dashboard just flickered and the vehicle stalled and lost power while the key was still in the ignition switch and the vehicle was in drive gear position. The car behind us almost hit us. The van restarted when the gear was put on park and restarted. Second incident occurred this same night, this driver was driving the vehicle at 35 MPH when the key dashboard display flickered 3 times then the vehicle lost power and stalled. The engine was not running and driver unable to maneuver vehicle. We were lucky because I was able to pull over without us being hit from behind. We have owned this vehicle for almost five yes and this is the 1st time it happened at the same night. I am very concerned about this because this is the primary transport for my pregnant wife and my 2 kids. As far as I know as the dealer told me before my vehicle was part of a recall with regards to ignition failure 02v120000 and 03v423000. My question will be is the replacement part that they have put on was defective too or is this a new problem. What will be my course of action now? I'm planning to take this vehicle to the dealer tomorrow. My honda vehicle has always been service by honda. I would appreciate your reply.
Engine stopped while driving on turnpike. Restarted while trying to get off of the road. Honda dealer replaced start switch. It was replaced at 65000 miles under recall. Current mileage 127,000 miles. I guess that it has to be replaced every 60,000 miles or so. $385 to replace it this time. Honda said that they would replace it only once. Mechanic said that it is the same as the original. Never improved upon. Definitely a safety hazard.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the ignition switch. A pin kit was installed in the vehicle. The failure occurred on fifteen separate occasions. Most recently, the authorized dealer replaced the electrical portion of the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 160,000.
1999 honda odyssey recall for ignition switch. Consumer states that dealer installed another defective switch. Mechanic determined that the electrical portion of the ignition switch had melted solder joints. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle stalled while traveling on the highway. Which were the same problems described in the recall. The dealer stated the recall had been satisfied previously. The consumer stated the switch that was replaced in august 2002 was also defective. The driver sliding door would not stay locked. The right door actuator had shorted out.
My 1999 honda odyssey exhibited all the symptoms of the existing honda safety recall for ignition switch failure. My van stalled many times in traffic causing a road hazard. My van was originally repaired under this recall in may 2002 but, obviously, this repair did not correct the defect. Honda has refused to cover the additional repair under the safety campaign stating they only cover one repair per vehicle.
1999 honda odyssey stalls while driving. Consumer states that the ignition switch was replaced under a recall. Mechanic determined that the ignition switch is overheating which is causing the vehicle to stall out. *kb the consumer stated a second recall should have been issued, because the ignition switch that was installed under recall was also defective.
Faulty ignition switch causes vehicle to stall. I called honda about this and they said that my particular 1999 honda odyssey was not on a recall for this.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving 55 MPH, the ignition switch failed and caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The vehicle stalled on many occasions, but would restart and operate normally. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the ignition switch. The federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition switch) was referenced. The contact and the honda dealer have had disagreements on whether or not the VIN was included in the recall. The current mileage was 105,674 and failure mileage was 75,114. Updated 12/12/07
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. Five years ago there was a recall on for the ignition switch which was repaired. While driving 45mph on 8/20/07 she observed smoke coming from the ignition key and her began to shut down prior to reaching her destination. The dealer stated that they will not repair it again. The current and failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the engine stalls without warning and all of the instrument panel lights illuminate. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under recall number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), yet the failure persists. The contact also stated that the sensor to the electronic door does not sense movement properly, which fails to keep the door opened or closed. On several occasions, she was nearly crushed by the door. The dealer has not been notified. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 94,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the ignition switch could be the cause of the failure. Four years ago, the vehicle was repaired under recall number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). However, the failure has recurred. The current mileage was 204,000 and failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 09/18/07
Car died suddenly while driving, with no warning , all dashboard lights went out.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 96,000. While driving 30 MPH the engine completely shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however; it would shut off after two seconds. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. There is a recall for the ignition switch (recall # 02v120000). The contact stated that the recall repair work was completed in november of 2002. The manufacture stated that they are only responsible to repair the recall one time.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey ex. While driving 35 MPH on a clear day the contact smelled something burning and noticed smoke rising from the steering column. He stated that the instrument panel shut off and the lights dimmed. Also , the vehicle began to thrust, jerk, and finally shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. He stated that the engine sounded as if the battery was losing power. The vehicle was towed to his residence and was able to restart a few days later. The contact discovered recalls 00v0300 concerning electrical system:wiring:front underhood, and 03v423000 concerning electrical system :ignition :switch, and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the abovementioned recalls. However, the first recall repair was performed in april 2001, and the second repair was performed on october 8, 2002. The contact informed the manufacturer that the vehicle had the same stalling failure noted in the recall. The manufacturer stated that the repair was completed by them. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was issued case number n012007-04-26-00304. In addition, the passenger's side sliding door failed, and could only be unlocked manually. The current mileage is 119,000, and failure mileage was 117,000.
I own a pre-owned 1999 odyssey ex. We have recently had several things go out on it. It currently has no dash lights and the drivers?? Side sliding door will not open or close. I had the electrical portion of the ignition switch replaced on 3/28/2007 because of a recall. After this was done, the dash lights quit working, which leads me to believe the two are related. Maybe inadvertently a wire to the dash lights was loosened when replacing the electrical portion of the ignition switch. When I contacted the dealer, I was told I would have to pay for a diagnosis to see if this was the problem. I was told the instrument lighting panel had been replaced before I owned the vehicle. It appears that either the wiring was loosened in the process of repairing the ignition switch or the recalled instrument light panel has gone out again. I believe the dealer should be able to diagnosis this without charging me, because of the situation. The two times I have called the customer service 800 number, the persons who have helped me have been very rude and unaccommodating. *jb I am very surprised at the poor level of customer service I have received from the dealer and the 800-customer service line. I associate honda with quality and superiority in all aspects of their business, but I cannot say that anymore. I would automatically buy a honda as a new vehicle when I would need one, but since this experience, I would definitely consider other carmakers. In reference to the sliding door latch assembly recall, my odyssey does not fall under the VIN #, but it does fall under the year, 1999. I think it is highly likely my 1999 odyssey has the same problem as the other 1999 odysseys that do have qualifying VIN's for the sliding door latch assembly problem. I am very disappointed in the whole process of the handling of my vehicles issues.
My wife was driving the 1999 honda odyssey ex home on the freeway. We were going home after having dinner. And the check engine light went on,we heard a noise and soon after all the dash lights went on followed by stiff steering wheel, and then the honda completely shut off. We were able to coast to the side off ramp off the freeway. We tried to restart but the honda would not restart.I had the honda odyssey towed to my regular mechanic.he looked at the odyssey and informed me that my engine was shot.the honda has not been driven ever since,it is parked and non operational.I do have a honda invoice that states that they performed safety recall (ignition switch) repair on my honda odyssey invoice date of 8/30/2002.
I have had problems over and over with the sliding power doors on my 99 honda odyssey. This is a hazard. There are times I cannot shut the door and have to continue driving with the door ajar, and I have children in the back. There are times when the door won't open, if there was a fire or accident we would be stuck inside the vehicle until we could climb out somehow. This is ridiculous, I know many people who have the same issue and honda does nothing.
1999 honda odyssey [xxx] needs to have the ignition switch replaced since the key can be removed without the shifter in park. Recall notice (the federal safety agency id 03v42300) includes honda odysseys but does not include my VIN. Request assistance to get honda/dealer to perform repair as warranty. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH on dry asphalt roads, the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed all the way to the floor. There was no response. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, and all the warning lights illuminated. It was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem.*ak updated 10/30/2006 - the dealer replaced electrical parts. The recalled part had been previously replaced when the recall was receibed about two years ago.
I was traveling from indianapolis to columbus, in on I-65 in a 1999 honda odyssey about 6:00 pm on 9/23/2006. After traveling approximately 15 minutes on I-65 (south) I noticed a smell like hot insulation and several minutes late saw smoke rising from the steering column cover. Smoking continued as I proceeded toward an exit. I felt the top steering column cover and it felt warm over the left top side as the smoke continued. After approximately 10 min, the engine stalled and all of the instrument cluster gauges stopped working. I coasted to a stop along the side of I-65 and the smoke dissipated. The engine would not re-start. The vehicle has not been repaired but I suspect that the ignition switch overheated and failed. The ignition switch had been recalled and replaced in 2002 as part of the federal safety agency recall.
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