1999 Honda Odyssey: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Electrical · 158,500 miles · PA

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?

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the key warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could be restarted. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Electrical · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while stopped and secured in park. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 185,598.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred eight times. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system). The dealer informed that the contact that the ignition switch had been previously replaced twice. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000....updated 10-21-13

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 19, 2013 · Transmission · 166,000 miles · NY

Transmission slipping and torque converter bad? Had the trans replaced once before? This problem got dangerously worse when the ignition recalled switch cased excessive stalling at high rates of speed. Please help.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle became resistant and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but could not shift into drive. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene after several attempts. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic for a second opinion. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would decelerated and stall without warning. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would jerk violently and shift gears automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition and the transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Driver assistance, Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

Vehicle engine and electrical system completely shuts down while driving.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the contact was able to resume driving as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was replaced under the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). Two years later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. Most recently, the failure recurred for the third time but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · MI

Ignition switch (3150-s0x-a01) failed and stalled engine while driving multiple times. Switch felt hot at time of failures. Contacts inside were burned at time of failure. Switch had been replaced once before at about 73,000 miles for same problem. Honda says this vehicle not subject to recall although others of this vintage with similar problem were.

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 50 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where he was able to restart it and resume driving. In 2002, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). Most recently, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch electronics were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 10/31/11 *bf updated 3/30/12