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1999 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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1999 Honda Odyssey electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

198000 mi

US $335
Leaves were blocking AC intake. System was recharged and leaves were removed. 
202000 mi loss of dash board power no gauges working while vehicle was in motion, also small amount of smoke coming from steering column. We were told it could be ignition switch going bad. Vehicle still works and issue has not returned. 

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1999 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

184000 mi

US $375
No output on Alternator.. Removed and Replaced Alternator. 
117000 mi

US $40
right headlight low beam failed. replaced both sides. 
127000 mi

US $240
a/c failure; diagnosed as discharge hose, parts ordered 3rd party; changed oil (synthetic) 
128000 mi

US $240
AC compressor discharge hose leaking. Diagnosed leak with dye. replaced hose, dryer, o rings, evacuated and recharged system. Note replacement part did not fit, had to bend pipe.  
133000 mi

US $40
electric power door controller fail and wiring fault 
186000 mi

C $1350
Alternator/ignition/battery replaced- stereo system damaged by electrical malfunction of alternator, not repaired 
182000 mi

US $50
Dash lights came on while driving and car died, but would re-start. Problem trouble shooting led to several mis-diagnosis. Per dealer recommendation, replaced ignition switch & main relay before figuring out it was simply bad alternator. 
195000 mi

US $100
door lock actuators replaced on both front doors 
96000 mi

US $595
A/C cutting out intermittently. Due to intermittent nature of problem, it took shop 4 days to discover A/C Control Head needed replacing. Shop ordered used A/C control head 3 times and was wrong one each time. Finally replaced with new A/C control head. 
102000 mi

US $300
Driver's window stuck open. Replaced "driver window regulator". 
103000 mi

US $65
AC compressor noise - dealer suggested replacement - but they wanted $600 so we will live with noise. 
115000 mi

US $2450
AC compressor noise in prior month - dealer suggested replacement - but they wanted $600 so we chose to live with noise. This month AC failed and cost almost $2500 to repair or replace components. 
123000 mi

US $1272
Replace rear windshield wiper motor. 
159000 mi

US $65
Replaced main relay (fuel pump/security system/TCS) 
179000 mi

US $150
Fix and recharge air conditioning 
180800 mi

US $30
AC not running cold again - last time they recharged and added a dye - this time they could detect no leak so they recharged and put another stronger dye 
192000 mi

US $79
Checked A/C and recharged - could not find a leak 
193700 mi

US $1263
Replace rear evaporator R&R alternator 
157000 mi

US $10
Headlight 
170000 mi

US $375
Replace AC condenser & dryer due to holes in condenser. Price includes about $100 for an AC inspection (to diagnose) and the recharge after repairs were complete. 
180000 mi

US $10
AC compressor clutch relay was bad causing parasitic battery drain. It took several hours over several days to diagnose. Car was driven during, but battery had to be disconnected every time it was parked, so I marked no on #4 since most wouldn't do that. 
105000 mi

US $120
replace starter motor 
144000 mi

US $850
last needed to replace the air mix motor. 
161000 mi

US $35
lock actuator replaced on drivers side door 
233000 mi

US $212
My van died, had it towed, was the ignition. Was fixed 

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1999 Honda Odyssey 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

135000 mi

US $400
Corroded battery cables. Vehicle would not power on or start. Towed to shop, replaced battery and cables 
140000 mi new battery. but car still ran battery down when sitting for more than 2 days, could not find cause of intermitent whirring under dash. good ridance. 

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1999 Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

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