1999 Honda Odyssey: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 12, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 195,511 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jul 8, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 146,800 miles · OH

On june 28, our 1999 honda odyssey lx lost all electrical power and engine power while traveling on I-94 e bound between battle creek mi and the exit to I-69. The emergency flashers would not activate. We were able to coast to a stop on the shoulder, then after placing the car in park and switching off the ignition, I was able to restart the car. It ran fine for the next two hours, but the same thing happened while traveling south on I-75 north of dayton, oh. This time, I noticed the gauges came back on and was able to resume the cruise control and proceed with out stopping. In got case, traffic was not so heavy as to be a danger, and luckily we were not in the passing lane. The same failure occurred just before we made it onto our street, but for a shorter time and we continued home. The next night, while returning home on local streets, going about 35mph, this failure occurred again, but this time, we had the headlight on (it was about 9:15pm), and we lost all lighting (interior gauges and exterior). On june 30, the dealer was able to locate the problem - failed ignition switch electrical contacts. The dealer claims this car had been serviced for this problem previously as a result of a recall. I checked your online notices: may 16, 2002 the federal safety agency: 02v120000. Electrical system ignition switch. This recall needs to be re-issued for this safety related problem. We would have had serious problems in bad weather; loss of windshield wipers as well as lighting and brake lights. And at night, it could have been very bad on the highway. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 5, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · FL

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.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Locks · 60,000 miles · NJ

Both manual rear sliding doors have been difficult to open since original purchase in 1999. Dealer greased both doors every time the car was serviced, but problem continued. The latches on both doors have broken and now the doors must be opened from the inside. This posses a potential safety hazard if the doors need to be opened from the outside in an emergency. Sliding rear manual door on the passenger side would indicate on the dash to be open. This would happen when cornering or hitting bumps. Overhead light would turn on and off and crackling sound from below steering would be heard.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Locks · LA

1. Sliding doors would not open at times. Door latch system replaced on both doors.2. Sliding door on passenger side would indicate on dash to be open. This would happen when cornering or hitting bumps. Overhead light would turn on and off and crackling sound from below steering would be heard (coinciding with lights going on and off). Latch system on this door was replaced. 3. Air conditioner sound/humming when on. Belt tensioner previously replaced after same noise was heard. Same problem occurring approximately 15,000 miles after work was performed. Due to take in 3/15/01 to inspect once again.