1999 Honda Odyssey Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 15%of 518 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,050miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Honda Odyssey, 15% of the 518 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,050 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving the 1999 Honda Odyssey ex home on the freeway. We were going home after having dinner. And the check engine light went on,we heard a noise and soon after all the dash lights went on followed by stiff steering wheel, and then the Honda completely shut off. We were able to coast to the side off ramp off the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185864, filed 2007-03, 144,810 miles“I have had problems over and over with the sliding power doors on my 99 Honda Odyssey. This is a hazard. There are times I cannot shut the door and have to continue driving with the door ajar, and I have children in the back. There are times when the door won't open, if there was a fire or accident we would be stuck inside the vehicle until we could climb out somehow. This is ridiculous, I know many people who have the same issue and Honda does nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10179432, filed 2007-01, 99,000 miles“Driver-side sliding rear door does not latch properly. It appears to latch, so we start to drive, then the car's buzzer goes off, signaling the door is ajar. I have to switch off the door button on the dash to stop the buzzer. We are concerned that the door may not be safely latched. We have two young children... We have tried to re-set the car by disconnecting the battery, and disconnecting the fuse, but it did not solve the problem. Honda does not currently have a safety bulletin out.”
NHTSA complaint #10189924, filed 2007-05, 102,000 miles“On many occasions my power sliding doors failed to operate correctly frequently not latching at all (leaving the door essentially open ) this problem has been ongoing since I purchased the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10181542, filed 2007-02, 89,178 miles“Passenger sliding door won't latch. Safety issue. What happens if you ignore it and have an accident? Will door stay shut. My opinion is no! We carry out grandkids quite often. Honda Odyssey 1999.”
NHTSA complaint #10200020, filed 2007-08, 96,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V119000Apr 25, 2000Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.Covers: Honda Odyssey 1999–2000
- 99V158000Jun 24, 1999Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.Covers: Honda Odyssey 1999
- 99V159000Jun 24, 1999Vehicle description: minivan. The power door lock remote control actuator unlatches the door in response to input from the remote transmitter. Excessive…Covers: Honda Odyssey 1999
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 4% |
| 2005 | 27 | 3% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 24 | 3% |
| 2001 | 33 | 5% |
| 2000 | 105 | 16% |
| 1999 | 78 | 15% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda Odyssey
170 complaintsElectrical system
110 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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