Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
We were driving down the road and noticed a small wisp of smoke coming from the steering column. We exited the highway and took the plastic cover off the steering column and investigated. Seeing no more smoke we figured a fuse had blown or some such and took a short break from driving. We got back in the van and started off down the highway and for 30 miles or so no problems. Suddenly we noticed the smoke again but this time there was a small cigarette lighter type flame coming from the turn signal box on the column. We immediately exited the next exit and parked on the exit ramp. We tried mango juice to extinguish the fire which worked for a short time but then the fire was back. We called 911 and before the fire department could get there (approx. 2-3 minutes) the small little flame had grown to consume the entire car in flames. The car was totally demolished by the fire.
We had this van, and three time transmission blew first time it blew at 50,000 mile, second time it blew at 70000 and third time it blew at 112000 mile, and we are not getting good response from Honda customer service. First time when it blew, I call them they said you passed the number of years so we are not going to fix it free, I end up paying from my pocket. I got new transmission form Honda, second time when it blew that time it is only 20,000 mile, when I went to dealer, they said they cover only 1 year 12,000 warranty, I end up paying from my pocket, now this third time it blew up, if I am not proper response then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture. Electrical panel is also not working. If Honda making this kind of car/van and this kind of customer service, then I need to think in future, I might go with different manufacture.
Tl 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
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.
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 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. Updated 11/04/10
Tl 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 updated 12/08/10 pictures received 10/19/10 updated 12/13/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the sliding side door opened independently. The contact stated that he took the vehicle into the dealer for inspection but the contact was unable to provide the diagnosis information. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the recurring failure. The contact also stated that the electrical components in the vehicle would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the electrical failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 6/10/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The battery was replaced twice to correct the failure but the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 00V030000 (electrical system). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,734...updated 04-23-14
Related recalls
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.
Electrical complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Honda Odyssey, 6% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is ignition › switch (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda Odyssey electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 00V-030 (front underhood, Feb 11, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Odyssey electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.