1997 HONDA ODYSSEY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
The 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (5 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY, potentially affecting up to 1,141,145 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 02V120000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 1,000,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 99V069000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 124,875 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
transmission problem
transmission problem
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1202 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
010101 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INFORMATION ON REGARDING: BRAKES ABS DTC. *ET
98008 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON. *YC
98006 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
BLOWER MOTOR WORKS ONLY ON HIGH SPEED. *YC
97018 — WHEELS:HUB
REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA ODYSSEY
- 1994 HONDA ODYSSEY — 1 complaint
- 1995 HONDA ODYSSEY — 112 complaints
- 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY — 88 complaints
- 1997 HONDA ODYSSEY (current)
- 1998 HONDA ODYSSEY — 89 complaints
- 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY — 664 complaints
- 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY — 785 complaints
- 2001 HONDA ODYSSEY — 719 complaints
- 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY — 1,117 complaints
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