Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised the contact that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. There was a manufacturer recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
2000 Honda Odyssey electrical complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. While stopped the contact turned the engine off, removed the keys from the ignition and exited the vehicle without placing the gear shifter in park. The contact noticed the vehicle rolling down the hill of her driveway and was able to enter the vehicle to apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised to the contact that repairs would have to be performed to the ignition. The contact was unaware of the exact repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls for the year, make and model. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over 10 MPH, the engine would stall without warning. The vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer advised that there were no recalls and the ignition switch need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the ignition without shifting into park; the vehicle then rolled backwards on her husband who suffered a fractured ankle. The contact applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage is approximately 142,000. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000-136000. Updated 10/13/10*bf updated 12/08/10 *bf pictures received 10/19/10*jb updated 12/13/10
2000 honda odyssey, the electric sliding door does not shut all the way and there is possibility that it can open while driving at high speed, that can result in a very dangerous situation because mostly small children are riding in the back seat.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. After having the transmission replaced by an authorized dealer the vehicle no longer needed to be shifted into park in order to pull the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that there was a failure within the ignition switch which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,695 and the current mileage was 122,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. While parking the vehicle she removed the keys from the ignition and the vehicle began rolling backwards. She engaged the brakes and realized that she had not shifted into park. During routine maintenance checks with the dealer she advised them of the failure and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was previously owned and was purchased in 2006. The contact stated that the failure was constant. She talked to the dealer at least ten times about the failure and they have not diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 130,868. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 11/04/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that she took the key out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards and hit the garage door. The contact stated that she never shifted the gear into park when she stopped the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that the lock in the ignition failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 116,000. The consumer stated she drove in her garage, with her foot on the brake. When she stopped, she took the key out of the ignition and suddenly, the vehicle rolled back in the garage door that had already been closed. The consumer stated the vehicle was not in park even though the keys were in her hand. Updated 10/26/10
I have a problem with the power sliding doors. On our 2000 exl odyssey, the passenger and driver side power sliding doors close but not quite all the way, it will not "engage", or "catch". Therefore, the van thinks the door is still open (open door light is on, buzzes continually when put into gear, and interior lights stay on). I have to get out and bump the rear of the door to get it flush. For some reason the back lock part isn't "catching".
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. Honda recall#o2-031 is related to the ignition switch. The contact stated her vehicle is not starting because the ignition switch is defective and the engine shuts off while she is driving. The drive has to shut the engine off to allow the ignition switch to reset itself. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not a part of the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Electric back doors are inconsistent with either not opening/shutting all the way. Sometimes will not open at all. Not safe with children/persons in backseats for emergency situations. Honda repaired once when under certified warranty. Has happened several times after. Vehicle not under warranty and honda dealer is charging astronomical amount to repair. Saying there could be electrical shorts and possible danger. Hope something can be done to help all of us, according to online info, several hundred similar complaints exist.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights fail to illuminate and the gauges are not visible at night. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Just bought vehicle today. Driving 70 MPH on freeway, knee resting on bottom of steering column, suddenly vehicle dash goes blank, engine powers off, radio continues playing. I coast to nearest exit ramp, exit freeway, come to a full stop. Upon placing vehicle in park, I try to restart vehicle and it restarts without problems. Seems to be common and known problem with ignition switch.
Check engine light came on about 3 times and paid for them but, after reading all the recalls I knew that is a problem have talk to the service dept they just fix up and sent it to be paid. My insurance company has also paid out on the vehicles 2 out of 3 recalls I have already been through with vehicle what can I do about it????
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 honda odyssey. The contact stated that both of the sliding doors were experiencing numerous failures. The doors are supposed to automatically slide open whenever she presses the buttons or pulls on the handle. When she does this, the doors fail to open properly. Occasionally, the doors do not open at all and will close halfway, forcing her to have to exit the driver's seat and close the door manually. The failure has since worsened. The rear driver's side sliding door was not working at all. The passenger side sliding door will not automatically close and must be opened or closed manually. Both doors were replaced under warranty. The contact was unsure of the work performed on the doors at the time of service; however, the failures would immediately recur. The only way that the rear passengers could exit the vehicle was through the front passenger or driver's side door. The contact believes that in an event of a crash, the children would not be safe. The doors have not been replaced and only the passenger side sliding door is currently able to open. In addition, the transmission is failing and has been repaired at least three times. While driving, the contact noticed that the brake and TCM indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. When she reached 40 MPH, the RPM dial began moving up and down randomly. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find any failures. A few days later while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off and was towed to the dealer. The dealer rebuilt the transmission; however, it failed again six months later. The transmission was replaced a second time, but failed again after a few weeks. The failure mileage was 74,614 and current mileage was 137,066.
I had been driving my van during afternoon hours. When evening approached I realized the lights behind my gear selector and instrument panel were out. It became quite dark and I could not see my odometer to regulate my speed.
Dt*: the contact stated the dimmer control has never worked. The dashboard lights were always set on high and recently both the dash lights and the gear selector light extinguished. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 00v183000, regarding the interior lighting. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Sliding door failures: 8/2005 passenger door failing to open. Took to the dealer who replaced door closer motor assembly. This corrected the problem, however, I was told the car has "old type" door switches and these most likely will fail and then have to be replaced with "new" switches. Cost $361.37 1/2006: driver sliding door failing to open. Dealer had to replace sliding roller and junction switches and stopper. Cost$ 631.35 have had to spend almost $1000 in 5 months just to get in and out of the sliding doors!
Dt: the spark plug blew out of the rear cylinder while driving on the highway. It sounded like a loud shot gun. This happened on july 10, 2005. Had not changed anything under hood. Contacted honda, they would not pay to tow vehicle to dealer. The consumer fixed it himself. It massed up the ignition coil, shorted out the system, and shut the engine off.
While driving instrument dashboard panel failed to light up. Dashboard failed to display in order for the consumer to see properly, this caused poor visibility. The consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that the instrument dashboard panel needed to be replaced. *ak
Consumer experienced sudden loss of battery power. (nar) *ph
The vehicle had a faulty ignition switch. The consumer could remove the key out of the ignition while the vehicle was in drive. *ak honda was no help to the matter. *scc
Light on clock not working can not read clock--I am concerned there may be electrical problems and since they have to take the panel off to fix want charge way to much to fix a light. Problem 2 the rear windshield makes a loud noise when on.
Problems with electrical systems on 2000 honda odyssey.*mr power locks, cruise control, and power doors.
The vehicle has a burn smell coming from the engine area. Also the vehicle shut down and there is no power. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
No lights, can't start the car.
Regardless of humidity level, I get a horrible static/electrical shock every time I exit the vehicle. The local dealer gave me a honda fact sheet with suggestions I.e. Use static guard, ground with key in ignition, spray with scotch guard, however, nothing reduces the shock! I hate driving this van. Honda needs to address this. After speaking to several other owners, they all have the same problem, but just live with it. It is horrible!
Batteries failed causing the vehicle not to start.
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