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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%)

Chart based on 141 repairs.
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1999 Honda Odyssey engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 50 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

184000 mi

US $400
Hydraulic part of the belt tensioner went slack and made the car sound like a diesel.spent $400 on diagnosis , need $1300 for timing belt. No damage but not going to fix b/c problems with emissions, door, road noise, great car but needy 
154000 mi

US $225
Replaced front and right side engine mounts. A very common problem with this model of Odyssey Check Engine Light: PGM code P1457 EVAP Emission Control System leak detected (control canister system). Engine would barley idle, then apparently computer over rode and bypassed bad solenoid until problem could be corrected. 

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1999 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

186620 mi

C $144
Noisy exhaust. Gaskets replaced by dealer. 
197160 mi

C $500
transmission sensor - electrical. Was causing delayed shift from 1st to 2nd gear. This code was detected due to a bad ignition coil inspection. Both ignition coil and transmission sensor were replaced. 
158500 mi

US $350
Check engine blinking. Replaced Spark Plug Coil ignition wire. 
118000 mi replaced catalytic converter with aftermarket one; cleared CEL transmission input speed sensor replaced 
122000 mi

US $44
Replaced ignition coil. OBD code P1399 etc 
127000 mi

US $240
intermittent ignition switch; known recall issue; need to take to dealer 
152000 mi

US $200
Ignition Coils (all 6 were replaced but possible only 2 bad) 
172000 mi Clogged EGR Port under the intake manifold plenum was completely clogged. I removed the intake plenum and chipped away the carbon deposits using a small screwdriver and vacuum. Found good video instructions on YouTube for P0401 code. 
176000 mi

US $320
Replaced the tree engine mounts. NOT THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS. 
195000 mi

US $100
Replaced all 6 ignition coils. They started failing one right after the other, so decided to preemptively replace all of them. 
198000 mi Upper bracket broken twice. Replaced it once with used part, had a friend weld it the second time. Helicoiled the lower bolt hole due to stripped threads. Stripped threads probably caused bracket failure. 
153140 mi

C $400
misfiring. replaced plugs 
114000 mi

US $360
A coil burned out on one of the spark plugs, car ran rough and chk engine light came on. 
118000 mi Intermittantly losing all power. Problem found to be a faulty ignition switch which was repaired under a recall. No charge. 
141840 mi

C $604
cracked engine mount was replaced 
147560 mi

C $1106
replace muffler assembly: rear exhaust pipe 
220200 mi

US $70
Fuel Filler pipe leak - code 1456 
111600 mi

C $275
Engine shut off. Ignition switch replaced. The switch was replaced in 2004 (recall) 
121520 mi

C $300
misfired ignition coil replaced 
138000 mi

US $500
Said Cat was clogged. Had to get new cat. Replaced front and side motor mounts that had gone bad. 
144000 mi

US $850
problem with heating and cooling. first thought it was thermostat. then noticed it was the water pump. in fixing it messed up the engine. then messed up the power steering pump. 
254000 mi

US $320
Catalytic converter replaced. 
291000 mi

US $1350
engine/transmission mounts replaced EGR valve O2 sensor 
298000 mi

US $200
It was idling too fast - control motor was sticking and was replaced. 
118000 mi

US $120
Replace EGR valve, clean EGR port in inlet manifold 
129000 mi

US $70
Replace VTEC solenoid 
135000 mi

US $600
Replace catalytic converter and both oxygen sensors 
142000 mi

US $140
Replace leaking radiator 
136000 mi Check engine light on, pulled codes at Autozone, looked them up in the service manual (O2 sensor in 2 way cat, likely a failed cat) and reset the light. Light didn't come back on for a couple of weeks (in January) 
188000 mi

US $181
Replaced Upper passenger side engine mount. Replace lower front 'active' engine mount. 
111600 mi Exhaust yoke had rusted. Got new yoke and welded onto exhaust system 
130000 mi

US $300
P0420 code cat converter. Cleaned egr valve and port. 
103000 mi

US $65
Check engine light came on - suspect due to gasoline quality 
123000 mi

US $1272
Replace catalytic converter and O2 sensors. 
145000 mi

US $689
6 spark plugs and ignition coils needed to be replaced. 
139000 mi

US $500
Replace EGR valve and clean intake and throttle body 
139000 mi

US $400
Oil leak from headers 
173000 mi

US $580
Check Eng. code 401. Repr. req. mfg kit plus drill out of built up carbon. I think this was a design issue that was corrected in latter years. Mfg repr. paper says it a 1 1/2 hour repair effort. 
180300 mi

US $450
Evaporative Canister and Vent Valve Replacement which was cracked. P1456 EVAP leak detected in Tank Area. 
93000 mi

US $250
Engine Check light came on in Georgia, returning from trip to Maryland. Drove remaining 300 miles and stopped at transmission shop that replaced transmission in June. Scan code P1491, egr valve. Took to shop next day, replaced egr valve.  
107000 mi

US $272
Diagnosed & replaced Ignition switch wiring harness! The vehicle died going 50mph! I got it started with the kay before it stopped & kept on going. Smoke started curling out of the steering column and I pulled over & turned it off.  

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1999 Honda Odyssey 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

175000 mi

US $210
P0420 and 0401 DTR Code Replaced TWC with aftermarket and removed and cleaned EGR ports and intake manifold. 
124000 mi gas cap was replaced after check engine light came on Engine light came on with VTECH reading code. Took off part by oil filter (also changed oil) and cleaned it off. Reset engine light. Also noticed previous oil change place (Kaufman) put on wrong size oil filter. 
164000 mi Replaced Ignition Switch 
154000 mi

US $200
ignition switch bad - changed check engine lite reset 

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1999 Honda Odyssey

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

162000 mi

US $500
engine mounts collapsed. 

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