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2000 Honda Odyssey

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Odyssey.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Honda Odyssey is a minivan built around a 4-speed automatic transmission and rated by the EPA at 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg, with a factory oil specification of 4.6 quarts of 5W-30 API. It occupies a middle chapter of a model line that has spanned 1990 to 2026, a stretch during which owner-reported complaints have ranged from a single filing in 1994 to a peak of 972 in 2002. The 2000 model year itself logged 706 complaints — concentrated in the powertrain and accompanied by 6 recalls — placing it on the busier side of the Odyssey's overall complaint history and making it a clear focal point for researchers tracking early-2000s Honda reliability.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.2 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight4233 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Odyssey of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2000 EX
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000EX 3.5L V69.60 sec17.20 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V69.40 sec17.20 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V69.50 sec17.10 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V69.70 sec17.30 sec210 hpFWD
1999EX 3.5L V610.00 sec17.60 sec210 hpFWD
2004EX 3.5L V67.50 sec15.90 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts181 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23 ft-lbs
Main Bearings11MM Bolts: 54 ft-lbs, 10MM Bolts: 36 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub181 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.34-.42 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance17,100-20,900 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity8.00-10.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)41.0-48.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)36.0-43.0 psi
Engine Compression135 minimum PSI. 28 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure10 psi @ Idle, 71 psi @ 3000
Intake Valve Lash0.008-0.009 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.013 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) · Water Pump (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Honda Odyssey carries a substantial federal footprint of 706 complaints, 6 recalls, 3 investigations, and 286 TSBs, with complaint volume rising sharply from 75 in 1998 to 552 in 1999 and 706 in the target year. Positioned within the second-generation cluster, 2000 sits on the ascending side of an arc that peaks at 972 complaints in 2002 and 940 in 2003, with 15 recalls recorded for 2003, before tapering in 2004-2005; notably, the year immediately after (2001) carries the lowest recall count of that generation at just 1, suggesting 2000 absorbed several campaigns early. Within the 2000 dataset, powertrain dominates with 197 filings, followed by structure (105) and latches/locks/linkages (90), though the underlying root causes are not specified in the data. The 24 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints are not negligible, particularly the crash figure against the broader record. Concrete takeaway: 2000 is a borderline year to buy—preferable to 2002-2003 but exposed to the leading edge of a documented problem surge, so any candidate should be cross-checked against all 6 recalls and given a focused powertrain and latch-system inspection before purchase.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
286
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
706
Owner complaints
24 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 706 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train197
Structure105
Latches/Locks/Linkages90
Suspension38
Electrical System26
Air Bags25
Engine & Engine Cooling18
Tires17

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V026000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/01/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The…

20V027000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/01/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 286 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A07-0302021-01-23Equipment"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant…
A18010J2018-01-10EquipmentServicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this…
A18010J2018-01-10Electrical SystemServicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this…
ATS1708022017-09-26Electrical SystemTech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of…
ATS1708022017-08-31Electrical SystemTech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Odyssey take?

4.6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Odyssey have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Odyssey get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.