Ignition Problems of Honda Odyssey - part 1

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact was able to turn the key to start the vehicle; however, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with an ignition switch failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 308,000.

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The 1998 Honda Odyssey recall for ignition switch I don't believe included all VIN numbers affected. My van is having the exact issue for what is stated in the recall, yet my VIN does not show as a recall. When the switch is turned to the run position, the dash lights may or may not illuminate. Once the van is started, there is a 50/50 chance that the stops running because of the switch. I believe this is an issue that needs to be looked into. Has not been confirmed yet because we are awaiting service on the airbag recall to put the van into service.

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to della Honda (702 NY-3, plattsburgh, NY 1290 (518) 563-7686), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician informed the contact that the ignition harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to go into the on position without warning. As a result, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Indeed I can remove the ignition key from my 2003 Honda Odyssey van in any gear. If on a slope, the vehicle will roll away.

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After turned off ignition and stepped out of car while in store car rolled away across parking lot damaging another vehicle. This is in response to the article read on your site about the 2003 Honda Odyssey rolling away after car has been turned off and keys are removed from ignition.

Unsure of exact date this first started occurring, but certainly within the last 12 months. We are able to turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is still engaged in gears other than park (d, n, r) . Typically happens when we pull into a parking place or driveway. Depending on vehicle orientation, car will start to roll if we do not engage parking brake. Several close calls, fortunately no roll-aways, accidents or injuries. Now having problems with the key fitting into the ignition and starting the vehicle. Almost as if the entire ignition / interlock system is wearing out, very loose tolerances, as if the ignition lock cylinders are not lined up any more.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Honda odysessy. The contact stated that when the vehicle is in drive the key can be taken out of the ignition. The contact stated the vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer or a mechanic. The failure mileage was 108,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. Rl.

The contact owns a 1999 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle could be turned off and the key could be removed from the ignition without locking the transmission in park. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While stopped the contact turned the engine off, removed the keys from the ignition and exited the vehicle without placing the gear shifter in park. The contact noticed the vehicle rolling down the hill of her driveway and was able to enter the vehicle to apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised to the contact that repairs would have to be performed to the ignition. The contact was unaware of the exact repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no recalls for the year, make and model. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000. The VIN was not available.

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There is a problem with ignition with the key. Key does not turn and stuck some times. You have to wiggle it to start. When try to stop the key dont turn all the way down and stuck in it. Unable to pull the key from chamber. Very frustrated. Called Honda for this issue. Honda said there is no recall related to this issue. Unable to take key out few times and constant problem. I read few complain on the internet about this issue.

Transmission failed while traveling 40mph at 130000 miles. It was replaced. There was a class action lawsuit regarding 2003 transmissions, but the window had closed, so I had to pay for it fully. November 20, 2011, while driving 45mph, dash lights flash, radio loses power. When I turn the ignition off, the car is dead. Restarts almost immediately, after lots of clicking in the dash. At varying speeds the dash lights will flash, and the clock and radio go dead briefly. Sometimes the door lock and the sliding door buttons don't work, but if I wait 2 minutes, I hear the clicking in the dash, and suddenly there is power. Left it at the dealership to be checked out over 4 days, and they say nothing is wrong. To be traveling at 40+ and have the car go dead is a hazard to me and my family, as well as everyone else driving while I am driving. It is currently at another shop to be evaluated.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle could be shut off and the key could be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 136,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated when she started the vehicle the steering wheel locked and the ignition mechanism fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised her that the ignition needed to be replaced due to the fractured parts. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileage was approximately 190,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Was parking in a parking lot. Turned off the ignition. Got out of the vehicle. Walked around to other side of vehicle to get child out. Car started rolling back. Ran around to driver side, pressed brake. Car allowed me to remove key while still in drive.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle into a driveway and turning the ignition off it continued to roll backwards hitting another vehicle. The contact was certain that the vehicle was in the park position. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired due to a pending investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 144,400. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 5/24/11.

The contact owns a 2011 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that whenever the key was in the ignition the electrical warning light immediately illuminated informing the contact to shut off all electrical components in the vehicle. The contact was forced to turn off all of the lights in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that there were no failures. The dealer stated that the contact needed to drive the vehicle more often. Although the contact drove the vehicle more frequently the electrical warning light continued to come on. The contact also stated that the vehicle could shut off while driving and cause a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 700.

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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated the ignition would not turn and the vehicle would not recognize the key when attempting to start the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and referred him to the dealer to have a diagnostics test performed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was 128,848.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. While the vehicle was parked it rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that she had taken the key out of the ignition but was not sure if she put the vehicle in park. The other vehicle had minor damage and her vehicle was not damaged. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. She called the manufacturer and was advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact had the ignition replaced according to recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2009. Recently, the contact had the vehicle in the drive gear and was able to pull the key out of the ignition. The dealer stated that they would have to look at the tumblers to find the cause for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 163,111.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated thought that the vehicle was in park as the key was taken out of the ignition. The vehicle was actually in drive when the key was taken out and rolled 600 feet into a neighbor's yard causing major damage. The current and failure mileages were approximately 165,000. Updated 01/12/lj the dealer replaced the lock cylinder which failed. The consumer stated other models that were recalled had the same ignition lock as her vehicle. Updated 04/15/11.

Ignition lock failure. In 2007, our driver's side door lock ceased working, but we've worked around it. Now the ignition lock stopped working. "wear and tear" according to the dealer. This is the second incident like this on NHTSA's site.

My wife left work and drove home, approximately 2miles, and advised she smelled/saw smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. She exited the vehicle and advise the vehicle was on fire. Fire department responded and put out the fire, however the vehicle was a total loss. Local fire inspector investigated and advise the source of ignition was in the right rear of the vehicle in the area of the rear a/c unit and pbc. I contacted the manufacturer's customer service and they responded that "if your insurance company does not subrogate, there is nothing they can do. " the recent service on the vehicle was an oil change and new tires approximately one month prior.

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The contact owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated when the vehicle is in neutral the key can be removed from the ignition. If the key is removed, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is a recall for the 1999 model regarding the electrical system:ignition:switch, but not on the 1998 models. The contact feels a recall should be issued on the 1998 models as well. Failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 02/13/10 the consumer stated the fact that the key can be removed when in a gear selector position other than park specifically in neutral which happened to the consumer when the engine was off already is definitely a failure. Updated 02/16/10.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that one day after turning the ignition off and taking the key out, she could not get out of the vehicle. She could not use the door locks and she could not re-start the vehicle to get the windows down. The alarm also went off but she could not stop it. After 5 minutes, she was able to get out after the vehicle seemed to reset itself. On another occasion, the rear sliding doors would not function. Once again, after about 5 minutes, the problem seemed to correct itself. She called the dealership but the dealer told her that there was nothing they could do. She had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The current mileage was approximately 25,000. The failure mileage was approximately 22,500.

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The contact owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contacted stated that his vehicle would intermittently stall without any prior warnings. As a consequence his risk for a crash was increased. He contacted the manufacturer and was advised by a representative that because the vehicle was previously repaired according to recall# 02v120000. (electrical system:ignition:switch) in 2002, they would not repair his vehicle again as a free remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was not in park when it began to roll backward as the contact was exiting. A passenger was still in the vehicle when the failure occurred. The contact was able to jump back into the vehicle and stop the vehicle from rolling. The contact stated he had experienced the failure at least six times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis of the failure. In addition, the key would intermittently become stuck in the ignition. The contact was able to call a locksmith and remove the key from the ignition. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. Updated 12/01/10. The consumer stated the passenger had barely exited the vehicle when it rolled backwards. The vehicle hit a fence and caused minor scratches. Updated 12/14/10.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, he was able to remove the key from the ignition with the shifter in drive. He was also able to use the gear shifter and place the vehicle in park without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Honda Odyssey. If the contact releases the key after placing it into the ignition, the vehicle shuts off. The dealer stated that the failure was her responsibility. The contact was informed that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current and failure mileages were 145,000.

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2007 Honda Odyssey lx purchased Dec 6, 2007. Approximately 45% of the time according to my logs the vehicle does not crank on the first attempt. Safety issue concern the potential to requiring the starting of the vehicle to leave a dangerous location, or potential life threatening environment.

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The ignition locks without warning.

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The 2001 Honda Odyssey fails to restart from time to time requiring jumpstart. Battery was changed early last year while still under warranty and the problem still happens. The dealer has been unable to identify the problem so far. The latest one occurred yesterday within about three weeks of the previous such incident. The van has become very unreliable now.

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The consumer was able to remove the key completely from the ignition, when the gear was in reverse, neutral or drive. Related investigation pe03-013.

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.