Most common 2000 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of the 675 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Odyssey complaints by model year
Best Odyssey years: 2017, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2025, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2002. Compare all years →
2000 Honda Odyssey recalls (6)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
Interior lighting
Vehicle description: Mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors May not latch properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from December 3, 1999 through December 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches…
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle description: Mini vans. A wire harness, located within the engine compartment, could be damaged by contact with a metal pipe, possibly resulting in a blown fuse.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective covering over the wire harness and metal pipe to prevent this problem. If any wires are damaged, the dealer will make the necessary repairs, and then install the protective covering.
Structure › Frame and members
Vehicle description: minivans. The front body/frame is missing spot welds.
Remedy: Dealers inspected all the vehicles and they were found to be properly welded.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Honda Odyssey:
Upexpected opening of sliding door
There is no summary currently available
Front coil spring fracture
The population of 116,000 vehicles is an estimate based on American Honda motor company (ahm) data identifying original state of sale or delivery.the subject vehicles (sv) utilize light weight coil springs manufactured from high strength steel (hss).if the coating material of a hss spring is breached, corrosive elements (salt) May attack the spring.spring corrosion results in a stress riser and May cause a…
What 2000 Honda Odyssey owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 228 →
I was driving my 2000 Honda Odyssey ex along the lombard street in san francisco when the transmission suddenly failed. I had 2 children and 3 adult passengers in the car. I stopped at the inclined road waiting for other cars in front to drive up. I then switched the gear to "2" hoping that it will be enough to drive the car. At that point, it failed to accelerate forward but instead started moving backwards even if I attempted to max the gas pedal. I tried shifting to gear "1" but still the weight was pulling us down and it crashed the car behind causing a minor damage on the exteriors of both cars. I then asked all my passengers to get off the car and somehow I was able to maneuver the car down slope. I then parked the car in the side street, turned off the engine, opened the hood and let it cool down for about 30 minutes. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving 60 MPH, the brake, ABS, maintenance, check engine, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe oil leak, slipping transmission, and alternator failure. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the oil failure caused the drive belts to slip, which caused a failure in the alternator recharging the battery as intended. The contact stated that the battery needed to be replaced due to the oil leak. The contact attempted to contact (stockton Honda, 2002 e hammer ln, stockton, ca 95210, [phone]), but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
Body & structure all 119 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely corroded on the passenger and driver side. As a result, the seats could not be latched into the vehicle. In addition, the seat lock detached and left a hole in the lock area. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was confirmed that the corrosion was severe; however, a remedy could not be offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.
Manual sliding doors stick to the point that occupants cannot get out of the car. It has taken two large adults (one pulling from the outside and the other kicking from the inside) to open the doors. Problem began in summer, 2003. We broke and had to replace one of the door handles in 11/04 because we were pulling so hard to get the door open. Complained whenever we took the car in for service, but our complaints never appear on our invoices. Therefore, according to Honda, there is no record of a problem with our doors. Honda's recommendation has been to lubricate the doors, but we never notice any improvement in the problem. My dealer just informed me that a service bulletin has been issued recommending the replacement of the door seals at a cost to us of nearly $400. As a "goodwill" gesture, they have offered to pay for the parts, but we will pay nearly $200 to correct this problem. …
Locks & latches all 105 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving at unknown speeds, the sliding doors would not latch and close. The contact called a local dealer (parkway Honda located at 855 commercial pkwy dover, oh 44622) where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 230,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the rear doors failed to latch intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 00V183000 (interior lighting). The failure mileage was 150,000.
2000 Honda Odyssey engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Honda Odyssey a good car?
Based on 675 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Odyssey rates avoid: 2.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Odyssey at the same age. It is one of the Odyssey years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
The transmission & drivetrain — 228 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the body & structure (119) and locks & latches (105).
How many recalls does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2000 Honda Odyssey, the most recent from January 17, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Odyssey?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2019, 2018, 2020 and 2002. See the full Honda Odyssey years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Odyssey problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 98,000 miles; 19% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.