89 problems have been reported for the 1998 Honda Odyssey. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 1998 Honda Odyssey. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 35 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (16 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Air Bag | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Structure | |
| Visibility | |
| Tire | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Seats | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Interior Lighting | |
| Suspension |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Honda Odyssey in 1998.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Honda Odyssey, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Honda Odyssey with the Honda Odyssey from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 Odyssey is 89 while the average number of problems reported for the 30 model years of the Honda Odyssey is 454.