We found the following complaints for HONDA ODYSSEY (1997)
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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
Vehicle had a total electrical shutdown.consumer lost brakes/power steering, and smoke came fromignition housing. Took to dealer, and they replaced defective part with 35130-sxo-ao1 steering 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.
Horn design only contains two small spots to activate horn, impossible to accomplish when trying to avoid vehicle. Mjs
The ignition locks without warning.
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
Recall 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: dealer: cush honda in escondido, ca. Phone # 760/737--3259 refused to honor recall. Dealer stated thatvehicle must reach 65,000 mile before recall repairs could be done. Seeking nhtsa help in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.
While traveling in traffic vehicle will cut off without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving vehicle stalled repeatedly.vehicle was checked by dealer, who advisedconsumer there wasrecall 02v120000 concerningignition switch.consumer was very upset that never notified of recall.dealer advisedconsumer he didhave parts to repair vehicle/ consumer concerned about safetyuntil repairs were made.
While driving all electrical functions stopped. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced.
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.
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.
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.
Applying the brakeswhile in the process of parking thevehicle lunched forward, causing the vehicle to hit a brick wall.another time,applied the brakes while in the process of parking the vehiclelunged forward into traffic.
While traveling on the highway another vehicle veer into her lane, the consumer applied the brakes and they went down to the floor. Nlm
When the vehicle was turned off and the keyremoved 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.
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.
Applying the brakeswhile in the process of parking thevehicle lunched forward, causing the vehicle to hit a brick wall.another time,applied the brakes while in the process of parking the vehiclelunged forward into traffic.
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.
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.
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