2000 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Caution

Ranks 15th of 25 Odyssey years we score.

Owner complaints: 675; 36 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 50.4; 126,796 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 1.4×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 178; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

2001 Odyssey →

Should You Buy the 2000 Honda Odyssey?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2000 Honda Odyssey is 65 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 1.4 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 15th of the 25 Odyssey years we score.

The most reported problem is the transmission, mostly failure or loss of drive (205 of 675 complaints). Owners also complain about the sliding doors and the door latch or lock. 178 of the 675 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. For comparison, the 2001 scores 66.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

About 1.4 times the problems of the average car its age
Transmission: failure or loss of drive205 complaints
Sliding doors: not closing or latching135 complaints
Door latches: not closing or latching82 complaints

How the 2000 Odyssey Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	1.2×	−19
Everyday problems	1.8×	−9
Recalls	1.5×	−7
Score		65

What Owners Report

We read all 675 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Honda Odyssey, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Transmission: failure or loss of drive
205 complaints (30%)
Failure or loss of drive, harsh or delayed shifts and slipping. 144 of these 205 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 72 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 104,000 miles.
Sliding doors: not closing or latching
135 complaints (20%)
Not closing or latching, sticking or stiffness and the system not working when needed. 30 of these 135 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 8 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 31 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 58,000 miles.
Door latches: not closing or latching
82 complaints (12%)
Not closing or latching, parts breaking or coming apart and not opening or unlocking. 20 of these 82 complaints describe a serious outcome. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 17 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 78,000 miles.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
23 complaints (3%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, damage and early wear. 9 of these 23 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 52,000 miles.
Coil spring: parts breaking or coming apart
19 complaints (3%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure. 3 of these 19 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 102,000 miles.
Steering: pulling or wandering
18 complaints (3%)
Pulling or wandering, vibration or shudder and unusual noises. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 18,000 miles.
Seat belts: not releasing
15 complaints (2%)
Not releasing, locking up and sticking or stiffness. 5 of these 15 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 35,000 miles.
Brakes: loss of braking
14 complaints (2%)
Loss of braking, damage and unusual noises. 5 of these 14 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 15,000 miles.
Seats: the system acting on its own
14 complaints (2%)
The system acting on its own, parts breaking or coming apart and a feature that stopped working. 4 of these 14 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 118,000 miles.
Exhaust or catalytic converter failure
12 complaints (2%)
A failure and a stored fault code. Median mileage when it started: about 105,000 miles.
Ignition or push-button start failure
10 complaints (1%)
A failure and stalling. 8 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 106,000 miles.
Instrument cluster: stopped working
9 complaints (1%)
A feature that stopped working and wrong readings. Median mileage when it started: about 108,000 miles.
Engine mounts failure
8 complaints (1%)
A failure, parts breaking or coming apart and vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 107,000 miles.
Door lock actuators: the system acting on its own
8 complaints (1%)
The system acting on its own, problems that come and go and a failure.
Torque converter: fault code
8 complaints (1%)
A stored fault code, vibration or shudder and unusual noises. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 89,000 miles.

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Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
7 complaints (1%)
No deployment in a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 92,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
7 complaints (1%)
Stalling. All 7 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 88,000 miles.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
6 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 53,000 miles.
Fuel filler door: damage
6 complaints (under 1%)
Damage, not opening or unlocking and sticking or stiffness.
Noise (cause not stated)
6 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Vibration (cause not stated)
6 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder.
Fuel system: a fire
5 complaints (under 1%)
A fire, unusual noises and a bad smell. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a fire.
EGR valve or passages: fault code
5 complaints (under 1%)
A stored fault code, unusual noises and stalling. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 105,000 miles.
Accelerator pedal or throttle control: sticking or stiffness
5 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness. In 4 complaints, the problem came back after a repair.
Sliding door seals (binding): sticking or stiffness
5 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness.
Shifter or park: sticking or stiffness
5 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness, a failure and the car rolling away. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (under 1%)
Sudden acceleration. All 5 describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.
ABS: damage
4 complaints (under 1%)
Damage, warning lights and the system not working when needed. Median mileage when it started: about 118,000 miles.
Uneven tire wear: pulling or wandering
4 complaints (under 1%)
Pulling or wandering, a failure and vibration or shudder.
Door ajar warning indicator: warning lights
4 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Taillights or brake lights: stopped working
4 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, a failure that needed a new part and parts breaking or coming apart.
Transmission fluid leak
4 complaints (under 1%)
A leak. Median mileage when it started: about 103,000 miles.
12V battery failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and the car not starting. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Engine: stalling
3 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling, surging and unusual noises. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Throttle body: sticking or stiffness
3 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.
Throttle body or valve: sticking or stiffness
3 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking.
Oxygen sensor failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure. Median mileage when it started: about 91,000 miles.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
The car not starting. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Airbag warning light
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Blower motor: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and problems that come and go.
Brake calipers: sticking or stiffness
2 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness and damage.
CV axles: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Frame or structure: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and rust or corrosion.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Headlights: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and damage.
Interior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and damage.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A loss of power. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Door panel: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Emissions system: fault code
2 complaints (under 1%)
A stored fault code and a failure.
Interior lighting: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go.
Rollaway (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
The car rolling away. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Side window glass: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Sliding door weatherstrip: sticking or stiffness
2 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness.
Paint and rust: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Sway bar links: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Struts or shocks: a leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and a failure.
Wheel rim: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and shattering or cracking.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Wiring, fuses or body control module: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and problems that come and go.

Reported Once (45)

Show the 45 problems reported once

A/C: stopped working
A/C condenser: damage
EVAP system: a leak
Airbags: deployment with no crash
Alternator or charging failure
Brake power assist: loss of braking
Climate controls failure
Control module (unspecified) failure
Several warning lights at once
Defroster: smoke or a burning smell
Engine oil leak
Ignition coils or spark plugs: parts breaking or coming apart
Key fob: stopped working
Mirrors: parts breaking or coming apart
Oil drain plug: damage
Body (rattle, source not stated): unusual noises
Body panel: damage
Brake pedal: vibration or shudder
Burning smell (engine area) (cause not stated)
Cruise control
Dashboard clock: stopped working
Door ajar switch or sensor: warning lights
Door check (door will not stay open): slams shut by itself
Door seals or fit (wind noise): unusual noises
Electrical panel: stopped working
Electrical system: works on and off
Front differential failure
Fuel filler neck: warning lights
Fuel tank (damage without stated leak)
Instrument lighting dimmer: stopped working
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
Smoke (cause not stated)
Suspension: parts breaking or coming apart
Suspension bearing failure
Throttle or accelerator: would not decelerate
Transmission mounts failure
Turn signal switch: a fire
Vehicle jack: parts breaking or coming apart
Windshield washer system: water leaking in
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
Power windows or regulator: unusual noises
Timing belt: parts breaking or coming apart
Transmission computer failure
Wheel bearings failure
Windshield wipers: unusual noises

How the 2000 Honda Odyssey Compares With Other Years

The other Odyssey years of the 2nd generation, 2000 to 2004, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2005	Caution	65	1.3×	49.1	8	Sliding doors: not closing or latching
2004	Caution	65	1.2×	34.3	13	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2003	Avoid	59	1.9×	50.3	15	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2002	Avoid	59	2.2×	61.8	10	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2001	Caution	66	1.6×	46.7	1	Transmission: failure or loss of drive
2000 This year	Caution	65	1.4×	50.4	6	Transmission: failure or loss of drive

See every Odyssey year

2000 Honda Odyssey Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant.
NHTSA 20V027000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 17, 2020. By the third quarter of 2022, 8% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant.
NHTSA 20V026000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 17, 2020. By the third quarter of 2022, 4% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Interior lighting
At night, the driver would not be able to see instrument panel gauges and displays.
NHTSA 00V183000Issued Jul 6, 2000.
Latches/locks/linkages: latch
An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely.
NHTSA 00V119000Issued Apr 25, 2000.
Electrical system: front underhood
If a fuse blows, engine power, or operation of any or all electrical components, can be lost, including lights, windshield wipers, horn, and the anti-lock function of the brakes.
NHTSA 00V030000Issued Feb 11, 2000.
Structure: frame and members
The missing welds might affect the occupant protection performance in a collision.
NHTSA 99V339000Issued Dec 15, 1999.

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Odyssey sliding door opening unexpectedly
Closed
NHTSA opened a recall query in July 2000 on sliding doors that could open unexpectedly on 1999-2000 Odysseys. The record links recall 99V-158 and says no summary is available. NHTSA closed the query in April 2002. The record states no finding.
Jul 28, 2000 to Apr 25, 2002
Front coil spring fracture in Odysseys
Closed without a recall
NHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked at front coil springs that could corrode and break in 2000-2001 Odysseys. A broken spring could pierce a tire. Six of seven tire damage reports involved slow or no air loss. The fracture rate was about half that of the recalled MDX. NHTSA found no defect trend and closed the case in May 2006.
NHTSA PE06007 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 24, 2006 to May 24, 2006

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2000 Odyssey no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2000 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.

2000 Odyssey

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat5/5

Rear seat5/5

RolloverNot rated

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2000 Odyssey, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 20V027000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 20V026000
Interior lighting NHTSA 00V183000
Latches/locks/linkages: latch NHTSA 00V119000
Electrical system: front underhood NHTSA 00V030000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 recalls and which are still open.

On the Test Drive

Accelerate gently from a stop and again at 20 to 40 mph. Shudder, slipping or harsh shifts are warning signs. Ask for the transmission fluid records.
Open and close each sliding door several times, by button and by hand, and check that it latches.
Lock and unlock every door with the key fob, the switch and the key.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Transmission
Sliding doors
Door latch or lock
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Odyssey Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.