1999 Honda Odyssey — Known Issues & Recalls

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey was involved in a sideswipe accident at 25 mph, and the driver's side airbag ruptured during deployment, spraying metal pellets and injuring the driver's chest with cuts and bleeding. The passenger side airbag also deployed normally. Your vehicle has an open safety recall (Campaign 20V026000) for the driver's side airbag, which may be related to this failure. The airbag system will need to be inspected and replaced by a certified technician to ensure it functions safely.

Your vehicle was involved in an accident while driving on a city street. The passenger airbag deployed as expected, but the steering wheel airbag failed to deploy. This safety system failure meant the driver had no airbag protection during the crash.

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey is subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA Campaign 20V026000), but the replacement parts needed to fix it have been unavailable for an unreasonably long time. You haven't experienced an airbag failure yet, but the recall repair parts remain out of stock. Getting this recall completed will require waiting for parts to become available or contacting Honda to inquire about the repair timeline.

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey is subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA campaign 20V026000), but the dealership told you the replacement parts aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than you'd expect for this recall repair, and Honda hasn't provided additional assistance. The fix will require installing new airbag components once they become available.

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey is subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA campaign 20V026000), but the replacement airbag parts needed for the repair are currently unavailable. You've contacted Scott Honda in West Chester, PA, and they confirmed the parts are not in stock. You feel the manufacturer has taken too long to make these parts available for the recall repair.

You received a recall notice in March 2020 regarding your airbags, but your Honda dealer has repeatedly told you that replacement parts are not available. This ongoing delay is making you uncomfortable driving your vehicle. The fix will require Honda to provide the necessary airbag components and have a dealer install them.

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey is part of a recall (Campaign 20V026000) for airbag repairs, but Honda informed you that the required parts are not currently available. You've been waiting longer than a reasonable timeframe to have this safety recall completed. The dealer and manufacturer have confirmed that replacement parts cannot be obtained at this time.

While driving your 1999 Honda Odyssey, the engine suddenly lost power and shut down. A mechanic diagnosed that your ignition switch had failed and needed to be replaced. This is a serious issue because a faulty ignition switch can cause your engine to shut off unexpectedly while you're driving. The repair involves replacing the ignition switch assembly.

Your engine is shutting off unexpectedly while you're driving on the road. This is a sudden stall that happens during normal driving conditions. The electrical system may not be delivering consistent power to keep the engine running, which could leave you stranded or create a dangerous situation.

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey is experiencing ignition problems. The manufacturer declined to help resolve the issue because you no longer own the vehicle.

Your car has stalled unexpectedly several times over the past two weeks, both right after starting and while driving. When this happens, your dashboard lights go blank except for a green "KEY" light blinking three times, but your radio and accessories keep working. The engine restarts after a few tries, though it dies immediately when you turn the key back to the normal "RUN" position—it only stays running if you hold the key between "START" and "RUN." This may be related to a recall issue from 2002-2003. The fix likely involves diagnosing and repairing the ignition switch or immobilizer electrical system.

Your 1999 Honda Odyssey has had two open recalls — one for the transmission and one for the airbags. Honda never completed the transmission repair when you brought it in, and now you're unable to get them to fix the airbag recall either. You may want to contact Honda directly or file a complaint with NHTSA to ensure both safety recalls are completed.

Your check engine and TCS warning lights came on while driving on the interstate, followed by serious acceleration problems. Your van hesitates when taking off, violently jerks between first and second gear in traffic, and unexpectedly slows down when turning corners. Additionally, your headlights flicker and dim, and your driver's side door recently came off track with an alarm sounding while driving. A repair technician will need to diagnose the engine and transmission codes, inspect the electrical system for power issues, and check the door track mechanism.

Your driver's side automatic sliding door unlatched while you were driving on the interstate, triggering an emergency warning tone with no dashboard indication. You found that Honda has issued recalls for this problem, but your dealer says your vehicle's VIN doesn't match the recall records and claims the recall is too old to honor. Since this is a known safety issue, the door latch mechanism may need to be inspected and potentially replaced or repaired by the dealer.

Your vehicle shut off completely while driving at any speed without warning, though a green key icon flashed on your dashboard. You were able to coast to the side of the road and restart the engine. The manufacturer confirmed there's no recall for this issue, and it was never diagnosed or repaired.

Your engine won't start when the vehicle is hot, even though the dashboard lights come on normally. The engine starts fine when it's cold. An independent mechanic wasn't able to diagnose or fix the problem. The issue likely involves the starter motor, fuel pump relay, or ignition system components that may be failing when exposed to engine heat.

While driving at 70–75 mph, you heard a loud rumbling noise and felt the vehicle shudder. You discovered that the tread had separated from your front passenger tire (Firestone FR710, 215/65R16). Roadside assistance replaced it with your spare, and a mechanic installed a new tire, but the cause of the separation was never identified. The tire had only 16,600 miles of wear when it failed. The fix will involve replacing the failed tire and inspecting the wheel and suspension to ensure proper tire seating and balance.

Your right rear power sliding door won't latch properly and stay shut. This is a safety concern since the door may open unexpectedly while driving. The issue is with the door's latch mechanism, which may need adjustment, repair, or replacement to secure the door properly.

Your car's ignition switch has been identified in a recall. This is the component you turn with your key to start the engine. Depending on the specific recall issue, this could affect your ability to start the vehicle or potentially cause electrical problems. The repair will likely involve replacing the ignition switch assembly.

Your sliding doors have been defective for years — one door won't close completely, and the outside handle on one slider doesn't work (likely due to a broken cable inside the door). Your wife hasn't been able to use that slider door for over 10 years because it's stuck and won't open. Additionally, your front door lock isn't working properly. You've also requested to have all airbags replaced but never received a recall notice from your dealer. Repairs will likely involve replacing door cables, handles, locks, and possibly airbag modules if a recall applies to your vehicle.