Honda Odyssey Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 422 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda Odyssey across 26 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (105). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (46% of reports).
- 422latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 31mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $930typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%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 195 of 422 complaints (46%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the Honda Odyssey at $930, and half of them between $460 and $1,300.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 262 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 422 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 31 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 (5)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 2018, 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.
Risk: If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 1999, 2000
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
Model years: 1999
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
Model years: 1999
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the rear passengerâs side power sliding door unexpectedly opened, with a message displayed that the rear door was opened. The contact stated that there was a failure with the automatic operation of…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was inoperable and had to be unlocked through the emergency release in the trunk. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear window seal was significantly fractured. A message that the tailgate was inoperable was…
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear hatch tailgate door opened unintendedly. The vehicle was previously taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with electronic tailgate door control module failure, which was…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side power sliding door unexpectedly opened and failed to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact associated the failure…
The contact owns a 2024 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the rear passenger-side sliding door, the door began to close automatically while the leg of the contact's child was still outside of the vehicle. The child sustained lacerations and tendon damage to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 422 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Honda Odyssey. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Odyssey latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $930 (half paid between $460 and $1,300), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 195 of 422 complaints.
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