1998 Honda Odyssey electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 35 complaints for the 1998 Honda Odyssey, 39% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 164,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 164,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda odyssey. Approximately an hour after parking the vehicle he noticed flames and smoke coming from under the hood. The fire department was notified but was unable to determine the cause of the fire. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the fire. The current and failure mileages were 164,000. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer stated the representative made a comment that the fire may have had something to do with the battery cables. Updated
1998 honda odyssey van ignition switch failed factory ignition switch replaced in 2003, as per NHTSA recall subsequently, the switch has failed again the dealer is unwilling to replace it again as a warranty item.