1998 Honda Odyssey electrical system problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Honda Odyssey — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 15, 2025
“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…”
filed Jun 22, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN…Campaign 02V120000 · May 16, 2002
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740, p0741 repair tips. Another look. Honda servicenews. *tt
11012003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003
Electrical System problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 5 | 22% |
| 2025 Odyssey | 152 | 53% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 36 | 43% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 26 | 29% |
| 2022 Odyssey | 33 | 26% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 49 | 37% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 156 | 35% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 213 | 23% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 246 | 26% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 6 | 15% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 28 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.