1. Honda Odyssey
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  3. 1999
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1999 Honda Odyssey Door Problems

63
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 63 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • sliding door · 44 records
  • sliding doors · 16 records
  • side sliding · 7 records
  • power sliding · 6 records
  • door open · 6 records
  • door does · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
100–150k mi2
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 1, 2000

    Door

    Driver side power door failed to open manually or by power lock, dealer replaced and later it failed again, both left and right doors failed simultaneously and passenger could not get out of vehicle. *slc

    ODI 883098

  • January 3, 2000

    Door

    Putting a child in the car seat accidently hit the automatic lock on the key chain and sliding door began to close. Applied pressure to keep it from closing, but it failed. Had to move out of the way. Manual states that if a power sliding door runs into any obstacle while it is closing, door will stop and then reverse direction. Contacted dealer , and they contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer said it is supposed to…

    ODI 856200

  • December 10, 1999 · 3,400 miles

    Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The sliding door behind the driver will not open many times. Sometimes it sticks and even my husband can only open it after repeated powerful pulls. Sometimes it stays locked. The other sliding door is very difficult to open sometimes also. *tr

    ODI 10229248

  • November 1, 1999

    Door

    Passenger's side sliding door not opening properly since purchase. Taken to dealer for repair 5-6 times. Dealer replaced latches. Currently, door opened while driving 55 mph. Consumer able to close with remote control, does not open or close manually. *ak

    ODI 881091

  • October 11, 1999

    Door

    Both left and right sliding doors do not retract. Yh

    2 injuries

    ODI 549181

  • October 1, 1999

    Door

    We consider the car to be a lemon as it has been back to the service station many many times with no resolution. The greatest danger is the inoperable doors and locks that intermitantly engage and disengage. This can be a serious problem with our small children being lock in a car. The dealer has not been able to remedy this issue after several attempts.

    ODI 730949

  • September 14, 1999

    Door

    Consumer took car to dealer for a problem he was having with door latches. Dealer fixed the problem, consumer went on vacation, and when he returned the latches were not working again. Door almost sliced his daughter in half. These were automatic door sensors that could detect an object in or around door. Consumer stated that his daughter has a bruise across her shoulder. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 847737

  • September 1, 1999

    Door · Electrical System · Latch

    Alert buzzer of both sliding doors go off intermittently while driving. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 5-6 times. The tracks and contacts have been cleaned, does not remedy the problem.*jb due to the constant buzzing of the door alarm as if the door is opened, consumer resulted to turning off the automatic door feature, but when using the doors manually, the doors are hard to open. *tt

    ODI 8010370

  • July 25, 1999

    Air Conditioner · Anchorage · Door · Windshield

    Left sliding door not locking, unlocking, or opening properly. Dealer tried to fix twice now and still broken. Door locks and unlocks itself while in motion. It pops, clicks, and buzzes at random. Right sliding door opens while in motion. Dealer tried to fix once and still broken. A/c makes tremendous "thunking" noise-clutch engaging improperly. Dealer tried to fix twice-told me"could not duplicate" still broken.…

    ODI 712191

  • July 23, 1999

    Door

    Right sliding door often will not close and latch shut, even after several attempts. One time, i thought it was closed, but it slid open on its own while i was driving.

    ODI 709422

  • July 18, 1999

    Door

    The sliding door does not open by remote and its "very hard" to open by the sliding door latch. Please provide further information. *ak

    ODI 842830

  • June 18, 1999

    Door

    Erratic power lock operation, intermittently lock would unlock by itself after locking by panel control or remote. Also, sliding door would open approximately 6" and remain open until vehicle was turned off. Then, would wait a few minutes and restart vehicle. Dealer notified, and and made some repairs. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak

    ODI 874242

  • June 9, 1999

    Door

    Electronic left sliding door closure mechanism closes on my left arm, and fails to emergency stopping and retracting. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 707403

  • June 1, 1999

    Door · Vehicle Speed Control

    Nhtsa recalls #99 v 158 000/sliding door latch & #99 v 157 ooo/ throttle and linkages. On-going problem with dealer honoring. Recall notices; seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Consumer needs to include dealer name, address and phone number. *ak

    ODI 850161

  • April 2, 1999

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Door · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Latch · Mounting · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seats · Tank Assembly

    Check engine light on, rough sound on accleration at 50 mph. *slc

    ODI 553652

  • February 12, 1999

    Door

    If opening side sliding door, and when attempting to close it, it may or may not close. Dealers says they would have to adjust the sliding door strikers. Dealership has adjusted striker twice. *ak

    ODI 836147

  • January 1, 1999

    Door

    Consumer complained that due to manufacturer's design was unable to override electric door lock by using door handle. Design issue was a serious problem for disabled or elderly persons to reach across their shoulders to lift/move manual unlock switch. *ak the lock/unlock switch for the doors does not operate when electrical power is not available. The consumer also stated that the switch should not unlock all…

    ODI 882927

  • December 15, 1998

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Anti-Theft Device · Carrier/Rack · Door · Fuel System, Gasoline · Hinge And Attachments · Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Right door beeps while opening due to door motor failure. Yh

    ODI 549238

  • November 1, 1998

    Door

    Both manual sliding doors will not open when it's hot or raining. Vehicle has been taken to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy the problem.*jb

    ODI 8010400

  • October 24, 1998

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Door · Shoes/Linings

    Whenever vehicle hit bump sounds like sliding door is ajar. The brakes sound like tractor trailer. Took to dealer & mechanic changed the lining on brakes. *ak

    ODI 846358

  • Door

    Consumer frustrated and disappointed with the unfair treatment he received from honda employees pertaining to the safety of his vehicle. *ph consumer reporting about a problem with the rear door on van. *la

    ODI 10066604

  • 62,240 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Door

    Problems with transmission slippage on a 1999 honda odyssey. *mr the problem was found during a major performance of service where the dealer found that the transmission fluid was burned. There was intermittent slippage, which eventually became worse, even after the part was replaced. *scc also the automatic doors did not work at times. *jb

    ODI 10047898

  • Door

    Driver's side electrical sliding door does not secure properly. Door can open if pulled without force. Owner took van to dealer, door is completely inoperative. Please describe details.*ak

    ODI 8014905

  • Door

    Sliding doors would fail to suction tight, door cannot be readily opened. Would struggle to get it open. Handle had came off twice in owner's hand. At dealer's 1st time, consumer was charged to replace handle and check door. The 2nd time, suction tape was replaced, but it failed after awhile. Vehicle is going back for a third time for same problem. *ak

    ODI 891719

  • Door

    Intermittently electric sliding door opens. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

    ODI 878420