2000 Honda Odyssey Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 675 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,734miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Honda Odyssey, 6% of the 675 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,734 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We had this van, and three time transmission blew first time it blew at 50,000 mile, second time it blew at 70000 and third time it blew at 112000 mile, and we are not getting good response from Honda customer service. First time when it blew, I call them they said you passed the number of years so we are not going to fix it free, I end up paying from my pocket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761187, filed 2015-09, 112,000 miles“Just bought vehicle today. Driving 70 MPH on freeway, knee resting on bottom of steering column, suddenly vehicle dash goes blank, engine powers off, radio continues playing. I coast to nearest exit ramp, exit freeway, come to a full stop. Upon placing vehicle in park, I try to restart vehicle and it restarts without problems. Seems to be common and known problem with ignition switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10262880, filed 2009-03, 133,695 miles“The battery on my Honda Odyssey was found dead this morning. This is more than 10 times in the last 2 years and more than 50 times since I got it in 2007. Have had the battery replace and still no improvement. Reading on the internet suggest a Honda issue with the electrical system that they do not acknowledge. A lot of people are having the same issue. Letting the Odyssey sit for an hour or two somehow fixes the issue and it starts. Very frustrating and need an authority to put pressure on Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10653813, filed 2014-11, 235,000 miles“We were driving down the road and noticed a small wisp of smoke coming from the steering column. We exited the highway and took the plastic cover off the steering column and investigated. Seeing no more smoke we figured a fuse had blown or some such and took a short break from driving. We got back in the van and started off down the highway and for 30 miles or so no problems. Suddenly we noticed the smoke again but this time there was a small cigarette lighter type flame coming from the turn signal box on the column. We immediately exited the next exit and parked on the exit ramp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534844, filed 2013-08, 195,000 miles“I had been driving my van during afternoon hours. When evening approached I realized the lights behind my gear selector and instrument panel were out. It became quite dark and I could not see my odometer to regulate my speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10165728, filed 2006-08, 84,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V030000Feb 11, 2000Vehicle description: mini vans. A wire harness, located within the engine compartment, could be damaged by contact with a metal pipe, possibly resulting in a…Covers: Honda Odyssey 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10130038Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10118539Sep 26, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10117863Aug 31, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
- 10018021Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10016353Apr 16, 2005Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10014750Jan 16, 2005Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks.
- 10014056Aug 16, 2004Navigation error message-dvd disk read error.
- 10013977May 1, 2004Broken alternator bracket or bracket mounting bolt.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 38% |
| 2025 | 233 | 52% |
| 2024 | 57 | 46% |
| 2023 | 31 | 30% |
| 2022 | 37 | 26% |
| 2021 | 56 | 38% |
| 2020 | 173 | 35% |
| 2019 | 223 | 22% |
| 2018 | 263 | 26% |
| 2017 | 6 | 15% |
| 2016 | 40 | 15% |
| 2015 | 28 | 14% |
| 2014 | 31 | 10% |
| 2013 | 15 | 7% |
| 2012 | 37 | 15% |
| 2011 | 66 | 28% |
| 2010 | 31 | 12% |
| 2009 | 20 | 10% |
| 2008 | 33 | 7% |
| 2007 | 63 | 8% |
| 2006 | 44 | 6% |
| 2005 | 54 | 7% |
| 2004 | 53 | 9% |
| 2003 | 81 | 9% |
| 2002 | 35 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
| 2000 | 38 | 6% |
| 1999 | 110 | 21% |
| 1998 | 34 | 47% |
| 1997 | 9 | 45% |
| 1996 | 17 | 24% |
| 1995 | 25 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2000 Honda Odyssey
228 complaintsBody and structure
119 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
105 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsTires
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology