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1999 Honda Odyssey reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1999 Honda Odyssey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
664
2 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
132 complaints
Recalls on record
1
see below
Reported harm
13 reported crashes · 29 injuries · 2 deaths · 11 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#732

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Honda median

+334

median 330 across 215 Honda records

Vs 1997-2001

+396

median 268 complaints in 666 records

Top component share

20%

Power Train: 132 complaints

What owners report fails — 1999 Honda Odyssey

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 132
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH 68
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 64
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH 38

1 recall on record for the 1999 Honda Odyssey

  • NHTSA 20V026000 · 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1999 Honda Odyssey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1999 Honda Odyssey reliable?

NHTSA has 664 consumer complaints on record for the 1999 Honda Odyssey and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (132 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1999 Honda Odyssey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Odyssey?

Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (132), latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (68), structure:body:door (64), electrical system (52). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 1999 Honda Odyssey?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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