1999 Honda Odyssey Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 1999 Honda Odyssey, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,050 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (60% of reports).
- 78latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 78,050median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 47 of 78 complaints (60%)
- Please provide further: mentioned in 7 of 78 complaints (9%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 7 of 78 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda Odyssey latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 3,000 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 76,465 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | 39,415 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 81,092 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 16 | 2% | 88,000 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 1 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 4 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 115,862 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2011 Odyssey | 4 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 9,000 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 4 | 2% | 54,560 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 4 | 1% | 84,256 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 18 | 2% | 30,300 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 27 | 4% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 27 | 3% | 59,500 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 24 | 4% | 75,500 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 26 | 3% | 97,500 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 24 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 33 | 5% | 73,434 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 105 | 16% | 73,925 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 78 | 15% | 78,050 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1995 Odyssey | 4 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
Risk: An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from december 3, 1999 through december 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches replaced under recall 99v-158 or under warranty, that may need to have the latches replaced again. Owners of these vehicles will be notified by honda to bring the vehicle to their honda dealer for inspection of the previously replaced latch assembly. Latches with the suspect date code will be replaced.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Vehicle description: minivan. The power door lock remote control actuator unlatches the door in response to input from the remote transmitter. Excessive grease in the actuator could cause a slow return of the activation lever to the proper latching position.
Risk: If the activation lever has not returned to the proper latching position by the time the sliding door closes, the door will not latch.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power door lock remote control assembly.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
Risk: An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door latch assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk would independently open. The contact also stated that the sliding door on the passenger side failed. The contact mentioned that the slider button had to remain deactivated in order for the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door would not latch properly and could not be secured. The contacted also indicated that the passenger's side sliding door became jammed and could not be opened. The manufacturer was notified and the…
1999 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to sliding doors and ignition switch recalls *tgw the consumer stated the sliding doors would not close properly using the electric close switch, but they can be closed manually. It was the third time, the consumer experienced the problem. Honda motor…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Honda Odysseys have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 1999 Honda Odyssey (15% of the 518 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Odyssey latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,050 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 1999 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 47 of 78 complaints, followed by “please provide further” (7).
Other 1999 Honda Odyssey problems
- Power Train problems (170)
- Electrical System problems (110)
- Structure problems (77)
See all 1999 Honda Odyssey problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Odyssey years.