CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Honda Odyssey has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (10 reports).
1997 Honda Odyssey recalls
Most common 1997 Honda Odyssey problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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
THE IGNITION LOCKS WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
1997 Honda Odyssey questions
Does the 1997 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Honda Odyssey: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Odyssey?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Honda Odyssey has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.