2000 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2000 Honda Odyssey has 685 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and body structure. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (1998–2002), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Odyssey's typical year, while the 1998 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
685
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
24
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2000 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 model year, filed between 1999 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 226 | 33% |
| Body structure | 116 | 17% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 107 | 16% |
| Suspension | 43 | 6% |
| Electrical system | 40 | 6% |
| Engine & cooling | 30 | 4% |
| Air bags | 27 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 22 | 3% |
2000 Honda Odyssey recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2000 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V339000 | Dec 15, 1999 | Body structure — frame and members | Vehicle description: minivans. The front body/frame is missing spot welds. |
| 00V030000 | Feb 11, 2000 | Electrical system — wiring / front underhood | Vehicle description: mini vans. A wire harness, located within the engine compartment, could be damaged by contact with a metal pipe, possibly resulting in a blown fuse. |
| 00V119000 | Apr 25, 2000 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / latch | Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly. |
| 00V183000 | Jul 6, 2000 | Interior Lighting | Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail. |
| 20V026000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL,… |
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These… |
How the 2000 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 73 | 4 | Electrical system | Better year |
| 1999 | 528 | 9 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2000 (this page) | 685 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2001 | 629 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2002 | 972 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2000 Honda Odyssey
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Doors and latches: open and lock every door, the liftgate or trunk and the hood from the key fob and by hand.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2000 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2000 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2000 Honda Odyssey has 685 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and body structure. Compared with nearby Odyssey model years (1998–2002), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Odyssey's typical year, while the 1998 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2000 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Honda Odyssey are powertrain / transmission (226), body structure (116), latches, locks & linkages (107), suspension (43). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2000 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda Odyssey, including 99V339000 (body structure — frame and members) and 00V030000 (electrical system — wiring / front underhood). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2000 Honda Odyssey compare with the 1999 and 2001 models?
By NHTSA records, the 1999 has 528 complaints and 9 recalls (caution); the 2001 has 629 complaints and 1 recall (caution). The 2000 has 685 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2000 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2000 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.