The 2000 Honda Odyssey has 6 recalls, the most serious being a sliding door latch that can fail to hold and allow the door to swing open while the vehicle is moving, and a driver airbag inflator that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The airbag concern applies to vehicles that received a replacement driver airbag module as part of a prior repair, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across multiple service campaigns. On the structural side, some front body frames are missing spot welds, which can reduce the protection the structure provides to occupants in a collision. The electrical system also has two concerns: a wire harness in the engine compartment can chafe against a metal pipe and blow a fuse, potentially cutting power to the engine, headlights, windshield wipers, horn, or the anti-lock brake function. Separately from that, the instrument panel dimmer control can fail, leaving the driver unable to read gauges or displays at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture and rupture or fail to fully inflate due to a manufacturing defect in certain non-azide inflator units.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the driver air bag inflator and replace it if needed with a different design inflator, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A replacement driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture, causing it to rupture or the air bag to not inflate properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver air bag inflator with a different design if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The dimmer control that adjusts the brightness of the instrument panel lights may fail and stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the multiplex unit that controls the dimmer function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sliding doors may not latch securely, potentially allowing them to open while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the door latch assembly. Vehicles with previously replaced latches will be inspected and replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A wire harness in the engine compartment can rub against a metal pipe and become damaged, which may cause a fuse to blow.
What the fix does
The dealer will install a protective covering over the wire harness and metal pipe. If wires are damaged, the dealer will repair them first.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front body and frame may be missing spot welds, which are critical joints that hold the structure together.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle's front body and frame welds to verify they are properly installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
