1997 Honda Odyssey Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Honda Odyssey. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Honda Odyssey 1997–1999, Acura CL 1997–1999, Honda Accord 1997–1999 +5 more
Reported issue: On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Possible consequence: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Owner notification began june 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Honda Odyssey 1997–1998, Acura RL 1996–1998, TL 1996–1998 +4 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Possible consequence: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.
← All problems reported for the 1997 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.