1999 Honda Odyssey: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Electrical · 195,000 miles · OH

Driving the vehicle without sputtering or otherwise indicating a problem all gauges and engine cuts out, I can put the vehicle in neutral and usually it will restart and go, but lately not all the time. It may take getting to the side of the road putting it in park and restart 3 or 4 times and then stay running and not have a problem for a few days. When it does this on the interstate traveling at 70 MPH with no warning, this can be dangerous for the person behind me. When it stops running and I lose power steering, brakes and coasting trying to restart while in neutral praying I don't get hit from behind as I navigate decelerating cutting across traffic to the shoulder. Scary. Chances are my airbag won't work either at this critical time if the brakes fail to stop me. All the built in safety features are not working.

Filed May 25, 2013 · Electrical · 75,114 miles · NC

Van shuts off while driving. Complete loss of power. Numerous times. Honda replaced the electrical portion of ignition switch. They suggested we put new wiring harness also. So we did and paid for both repairs. Now it has started doing it again, three times today while driving. I filed a complaint in 2007 because I saw the switch problem on this website and got no response. Case id# [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 27, 2011 · Electrical · 146,708 miles · MN

While driving on the highway the engine just quit, causing a loss of power, power steering, power braking, etc.... Fortunately I was able to nurse the car to a spot along the highway to pull over. I was able to get the car restarted after a couple of minutes, and it continued to run fine until I was exiting the freeway, and the engine quit again while approaching the exit ramp. I coasted to the top of the exit ramp and was able to get the car restarted at the top of the exit ramp and drove home. I subsequently took the car to the honda dealership, where they diagnosed the problem as a faulty ignition switch.

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Electrical · 177,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Electrical · 110,999 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Transmission · 102,743 miles · WA

At traveling 50 to 60 MPH I have noticed recently a shimming and shuttering of my car with a loss of power while trying to accelerate. It felt like the front wheels were loose. It lasted a few seconds and then stopped. This has happened 3 or 4 times now. Also, the check engine light came on and at the same time so did the tcs light. That light stayed on until the engine was restarted then after driving about 10 minutes it came on again and stayed on. I use my car all the time with kids and am concerned for their safety as well as mine.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Electrical, Locks · 117,000 miles · LA · fire

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.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Electrical · CA

While driving 70mph car just cut off, causing loss of power steering .