1999 Honda Odyssey Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 518 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,337miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Honda Odyssey, 2% of the 518 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,337 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently, while traveling on interstate 94, the check engine light came on in my vehicle along with a light that reads tcs . Shortly after these two lights came on, my vehicle began having problems accelerating. When I drive my vehicle, I have problems with the van taking off and maintaining stability once in motion. During travel on highways, freeways, interstates, or city streets, my vehicle violently shifts from first gear to second gear when I press on the accelerator, causing it to slow down unexpectedly before jerking into motion in the middle of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10960169, filed 2017-03, 195,511 miles“In may of 2002, I purchased a used 1999 Honda Odyssey from a reputable Honda dealer in conway, ar. At the time of purchase, the car had 48,680 miles. The car was in excellent shape. Approximately five months later, I noticed two things: my gears were slipping and my power steering fluid getting very low. On 10/29/02 (and 57,163 miles), I brought the vehicle to the Honda dealer where I reside in monroe, la. It was determined from the technician that my power steering rack was leaking and that I had to replace my entire steering rack. Thank goodness for the extended warranty! Rack was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10075328, filed 2004-06, 57,163 miles“At speeds 70 MPH and greater, a severe vibration occurs in the steering wheel. The dealer told me it was due to the tires and that I should replace them. At approx 20,000 miles I decided to do so and the vibration went away. I have heard that Honda is reimbursing some owners for the expense of new tires in this situation. I am looking for the same from Honda.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #729710, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10013782Nov 16, 2002Power steering belt tension adjustment. Honda tech line summary.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 109 | 13% |
| 2006 | 127 | 18% |
| 2005 | 99 | 12% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda Odyssey
170 complaintsElectrical system
110 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
78 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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