1999 Honda Odyssey electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 116 complaints for the 1999 Honda Odyssey, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 71 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 71 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 3% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The van suddenly shuts itself off (engine stalled, no radio, no lights on dash) while driving. It feels like a "parked" vehicle moving on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated the ignition key could be removed whenever the gear shift was placed in the drive position. There was a manufacturer's voluntary recall associated with the ignition switch interlock pertaining to the 2003 and 2004 model years. The vehicle failure had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Honda Odyssey
- Transmission 140 complaints
- Body & structure 80 complaints
- Latches & locks 78 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints