1999 Honda Odyssey Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Honda Odyssey is built around the 3.5L V6 (J35A1) and the specific trim on your title, so the torque values and diagnostic steps inside match what Honda actually published for this van rather than a generic minivan-era approximation.
Engines covered
- 3.5L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 5-door mini cargo van
- 5-door mini passenger van
Trims covered
- Cargo
- EX
- LX
Known issues on the 1999 Odyssey. Nine recalls are on federal record for this model year. One covers the driver-side front air bag inflator, which can rupture on deployment and send metal fragments toward occupants or leave the cushion underinflated. Two cover the ignition switch: on one, degraded electrical contacts can stall the engine without warning; on the other, excessive switch wear can let the key be removed without the transmission shifted into Park, allowing the vehicle to roll. Three cover the sliding door latch system, where the doors may fail to latch properly or a grease-clogged power lock actuator can delay the latch lever, letting a door open while the van is moving. One covers the instrument panel dimmer control, which can fail and leave the driver unable to read the gauges at night. One covers a vehicle speed control fault where ice can form in the throttle body in cold, wet weather and hold the throttle open after the driver lifts off the pedal. The last covers an underhood wire harness that can chafe against a metal pipe and blow a fuse, cutting power to lights, wipers, or the anti-lock brakes. Owners have filed 552 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a sliding door that won't latch to an ignition switch swap or a cold-weather throttle check, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1999 Odyssey.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REM
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PAR
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF S
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CI
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY ON ALL ODYSSEY MINVANS BUILT FROM DECEMBER 3, 1999 THRO
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fr
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. A WIRE HARNESS, LOCATED WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD BE DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH A METAL PIPE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE.
IF A FUSE BLOWS, ENGINE POWER, OR OPERATION OF ANY OR ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, CAN BE LOST, INCLUD
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING OVER THE WIRE HARNESS AND METAL PIPE TO PREVENT THIS PROB
HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: EGR VALVE CONTAMINATION OR EGR PORT CLOGGING MAY CAUSE DTC P0401, DTC P1491, OR ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR INOP, BEEPS 3X. *TT
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. HONDA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
WARRANTY EXTENSION: EGR VALVE CONTAMINATION OR EGR POR CLOGGING MAY CAUSE DTC P0401, DTC P1491, OR ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE. *TT
TRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R. *TT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEAKS. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
ENGINE-CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *SC
Showing the 8 most recent of 280 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IN WHICH AFTER THE IMPACT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THIS OCCURRED DUE A CRACKED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WHICH LEAKED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
THE DECEDENT IS A 3 MONTH OLD FEMALE INFANT WHO WAS A PASSENGER IN A 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN. THE INFANT WAS SECURED IN A BABY TREND FLEX LOC INFANT CAR SEAT (MANUFACTURED IN 062809 HH, MODEL # CS31029
THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED ALONG WITH THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT BACKS, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB *SCC
THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED ALONG WITH THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT BACKS, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB *SCC
THE VAN SUDDENLY SHUTS ITSELF OFF (ENGINE STALLED, NO RADIO, NO LIGHTS ON DASH) WHILE DRIVING. IT FEELS LIKE A "PARKED" VEHICLE MOVING ON THE ROAD.*TR
Showing the 5 most serious of 664 complaints filed with NHTSA.
