Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decreased in speed and eventually stopped without warning. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was determined the transmission failed, for the second time. . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Ma 10/22/2015 updated 12/10/15.8jb
In May 2005 the transmission on this 2000 Odyssey failed and was replaced by our local dealer at no charge under the directions of service bulletin 02-062. The mileage at the time was almost 72,000 miles. We had heard that there had been transmission problems and we thought that the 2005 replacement would have solved the problem. Now, after another 68,000 miles, the replacement transmission has failed. This replacement Odyssey transmission failed after sunset at about 7:00 pm on an unlit two lane country road with little room or opportunity to park safely. My husband, who is almost 70 years old was driving and with no gears barely managed to pull over to the side of the road. It was still dangerously close to the road, but fortunately another driver stopped and helped my husband push the Odyssey a few extra feet to a slightly safer area. …
Check engine light on about a week after service. Advise from dealer to drive vehicle and fill tank a couple of times and light should go off. Result 1 month later light still on. In for service at dealer reveals code p0420. They (dobbs Honda tucson az) are saying that the catalytic converter as well as an o2 sensor need to be replaced cost $1,200. Vehicle has 95K miles. This exceeds the 80K emission control warranty. However, I this case these items had been replaced at 75K miles in May of 2004 but it is now December 2005 and the vehicle is past the 1yr/12K miles repair warranty. I have appealed this problem to dealership management and the are talking to American hondas western region manager as I am writing this, so I don't know if they will decide to cover the repair or not, but what about the next time. …
My Honda Odyssey (year 2000) stopped at a traffic light, then when green light was on, it roared big time at very high RPM, and moved very little. Lots of cars behind me. After about a minute, my car suddenly moved, and moved as normal as usual. Since then, especially when it is cold, my cars moves very teeny-tiny bit after a stop, and then suddenly pull forward. The situation is even worse if my car stops at bottom of a hill, then climbing up the hill after that is a big challenge. I was told it is probably transmission problem, there was a recall. But Honda dealers said Honda does not share any cost if I replace the transmission system (about $4000) which is recommended by the dealer, because it is out of warranty period, even though the mileage is now just a bit more than 70K.
I have a check engine light for p0401 code for clogged ege system and p1739 for the transmission code my transmission was already replaced this is the 2nd transmission from Honda. On August 2010 my check engine light came on I took the car to pep boys. They pulled up the 2 codes p0401 and p1739 for clogged EGR system and transmission code. I replaced the EGR valve and still the same code came up. My car is now out of warranty and there is a service bulletin that has to be performed to unclogg the EGR system that is to Honda bulletin 00-009 to drill a hole in the manifold and install a pipe. This should have been done under warranty it is a known defect. The transmission is also bad a gain because it has the p1739 code. I want both of these fixed under the warranty.
Check engine light on. Dealer reveals code p0420. They (russ darrow milwaukee, wi) are saying that the catalytic converter as well as an o2 sensor need to be replaced cost $1,200. The current mileage is 110,000 and failure mileage was 91,000 and I am the original owner of the vehicle. Sticking sliding door's in winter (russ darrow & david hobbs milwaukee, wi) have all the serivice records on the sticking door issuse and they where unable to resolve it. Dealer's fix for sticking sliding door was to lube the sliding door every winter instead of finding a solution. This has been on going since 2002 and now I just lube the door's my self instead of wasting my time at dealer's service center.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Occasionally, the vehicle stalled and the RPM's would increase excessively. The engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they found no failures. Recently, the transmission failed and needs to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was displeased to know that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to its mileage. The VIN and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 118,000.
Dt: the caller said the passenger side sliding door opens without warning. It happens when driving. The indicator light comes on , and the alarm goes off. The caller says the door does not open all the way. Had it to the dealer 10 times for this problem. Dealer said it was dirty connections and did not do anything to fix it. Manufacturer will offer no help for free. Also, the caller received a recall letter concerning gas recirculation valve ( EGR valve). The manufacturer will not approve the recall work. Also wanted to take vehicle to the dealer. The rotors were resurfaced, the seat reclined when the consumer exited the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised the contact that by refueling the vehicle, it could have triggered the light to illuminate. Later, the vehicle began to show signs of abnormal violent jerking. The vehicle was later taken in for diagnostic testing where she was informed that the transmission, catalytic converter, stabilizer and links, front motor mount, right side motor mount, and alignment all needed repairs. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The current mileage was 116,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Engine complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2000 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2000 Honda Odyssey, 6% of the model year's 675 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system › emission control › catalytic convertor (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Honda Odyssey engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2000 Honda Odyssey, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Odyssey engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 99,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to engine & cooling 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.