1997 Honda Odyssey
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 Honda Odyssey. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
20 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control · Steering · Vehicle speed control
transmission problem
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Faulty ignition switch causes the engine to spontaneously shut off while the vehicle IS in motion. since the engine cannot be restarted while not in park, this requires coming to a complete stop without the aid of power brakes or steering. this has happened multiple times and various speeds and conditions. it IS very similar to the situation in recall 05v025000. *tr
- Suspension › Rear
When the vehicle was turned off and the key removed from the ignition there was a loud popping noise that sounded like an explosion from the rear right of the vehicle. The noise went away for a while when the brake pads were replaced. Dealership serviced the vehicle several times for this problem but could not identify what component the noise was coming from.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving at any speed vehicle was running roughly. Consumer examined the tires and saw that the tread separated on the right rear. several months later, the same thing happened on the left rear tire. dealer gave the consumer a discount on the first tire, but refused any discount on the second tire.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
The ignition locks without warning. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Consumer took vehicle in for a recall on ignition oil retainer. upon picking up vehicle consumer noticed alarm system was not working properly. The vehicles door would not stay locked, locks were popping up on their own. please provide any further information. ts
- Air bags › Frontal
While involved in an accident, the air bags deployed, knocking consumer out temporarily. the air bag hit consumer so hard to the point it knocked her right leg up and hit the dash causing bruising and a nasty cut. four weeks later, consumer IS still experiencing pain in the chest area due to the…
While involved in an accident, the air bags deployed, knocking consumer out temporarily. the air bag hit consumer so hard to the point it knocked her right leg up and hit the dash causing bruising and a nasty cut. four weeks later, consumer IS still experiencing pain in the chest area due to the air bag. when consumers husband who was driving at the time of the incident, air bag deployed, he only recieved a red spot on his arm. *jg
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Recall 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: dealer: cush honda in escondido, ca. Phone # 760/737--3259 refused to honor recall. Dealer stated that vehicle must reach 65,000 mile before recall repairs could be done. Seeking nhtsa help in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer stated the transmission failed, it was discovered that a counter shaft in the transmission contained a flaw, which resulted in rough shifting from the very moment the vehicle was purchased.*jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While traveling in traffic vehicle will cut off without prior warning. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving vehicle stalled repeatedly. vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumer there was recall 02v120000 concerning ignition switch. consumer was very upset that never notified of recall. dealer advised consumer he did have parts to repair vehicle/ consumer concerned about safety until repairs were made. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving all electrical functions stopped. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer noticed a strong fuel smell. vehicle was examined by a mechanic. Mechanic noticed a hole in fuel tank that was caused by constant contact with metal underneath vehicle. Fuel tank needed to be replaced.*ak *tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While traveling on the highway another vehicle veer into her lane, the consumer applied the brakes and they went down to the floor. nlm
- Electrical system
Vehicle had a total electrical shutdown. consumer lost brakes/power steering, and smoke came from ignition housing. Took to dealer, and they replaced defective part with 35130-sxo-ao1 steering switch. *ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
7/29 large quantity of smoke emitting from drivers side door while driving and one window stops operating. 7/30 happens again while van IS stationary and another window stops working. I disassembled the door and wiring harness to prevent further smoke/fire damage. plastic and electrical components…
7/29 large quantity of smoke emitting from drivers side door while driving and one window stops operating. 7/30 happens again while van IS stationary and another window stops working. I disassembled the door and wiring harness to prevent further smoke/fire damage. plastic and electrical components of the power window control are melted. american honda IS very uncooperative after a month of discussions and investigation by honda technicians. Their story keeps changing. Today they requested that I mail all parts in question to them in ca.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Right windshield wiper pin that holds positioning arm on windshield wiper broke while driving. Then tangled with left windshield wiper causing control lost during rain storm.
- Vehicle speed control
The cruise control on this car causes the speed to increase while traveling up longer grades. there have been many times during our ownership when this had caused very awkward and dangerous situations. other drivers who begin to pass on a hill have gotten annoyed when our car picks up speed while…
The cruise control on this car causes the speed to increase while traveling up longer grades. there have been many times during our ownership when this had caused very awkward and dangerous situations. other drivers who begin to pass on a hill have gotten annoyed when our car picks up speed while they are trying to pass. on occasion the increase in speed has been substantial, as much as 8 miles per hour. sometimes, when cresting a hill, the car continues at the faster speed, wanting to gain even more speed at the next hill. the only way to prevent this IS to disengage the cruise when approaching hills. this problem was reported to the dealer early on, but he was unable to do anything about it. *Ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn design only contains two small spots to activate horn, impossible to accomplish when trying to avoid vehicle. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Applying the brakes while in the process of parking the vehicle lunched forward, causing the vehicle to hit a brick wall. another time, applied the brakes while in the process of parking the vehicle lunged forward into traffic. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013953Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10009278Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009048Audio, anti-theft codes. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10005934Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005933Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005932Srs diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. Honda october tech line information.
- 10005930Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005929Clearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information.
- 10005881Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda servicenews.
- 10005879Damaged cable reel can cause srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda servicenews.
- 10002699Grade logic control information.
- 10002575Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions.
- 10001811Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set.
- 10001793Searching isis for diagnostic trouble code information.
- 10001790Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions.
- 631000Concerns with front suspension squeaking in cold weather.
- 629541Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *Slc
- 629289Experiencing a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperatures.
- 626824Information regarding a/c cycles rapidly at idle.
- 626611Information regarding air conditioner compressor cycles rapidly at idle.
- 624159Information on regarding: brakes ABS dtc.
- 623657Some vehicles a/c compressor cycles rapidly idle.
- 622540Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit.
- 619943Information used when the ABS control unit sets a diagnostic trouble code 1-8 (accumulator volume problem).
- 619921Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal.
- 618987Information on preventing diagnostic trouble code 1-3 after anti-lock brake system (ABS) modulator work.
- 618985Subject regarding a leaking torque converter.
- 618967Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual.
- 618908A condition may exist where the front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. If this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning causing serious engine damage if continued to drive.
- 618907Letter to service manager regarding product update campaign - balancer shaft oil seal.
- 615806Information on diagnosing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble code 1-8, accumulator volume.
- 615783Subject regarding the front balance shaft retainer product update.
- 615765Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit.
- 600715Symptoms with the alloy wheel center cap missing.
- 600714Blower motor works only on high speed.
- 600712Tailgate-open indicator light stays on.
- 54046Experiencing distortion from the front speakers.
- 52396Driver's seat makes a clicking noise.
- 52056Rear wheel bearing noise.
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