2004 Honda Odyssey Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 585 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 585 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear hatch on my 2004 Honda Odyssey will not open. The handle appears to no longer be attached to the opening mechanism. I know there are screws on the bottom of the inside door panel to remove this panel, but because the door won't open, I am unable to reach the screws.”
NHTSA complaint #10258686, filed 2009-02, 80,000 miles“Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch while my wife was retrieving my 1yr old daughter from her child restraining device my 3.5yr old son activated the automatic sliding rear/left passenger door crushing my wife causing bruses to her left shoulder. Neither child were hurt in this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10185319, filed 2007-03, 25,435 miles“While driving on the highway my passenger side power door kept opening and closing on its own. I tried to manually shut it and it still will not completely shut. The same happens with the driver side power door.”
NHTSA complaint #10410433, filed 2011-07, 78,000 miles“My 2004 Honda Odyssey automatic power sliding door opened while driving onthe highway going 55 MPH. It also opened while driving 35 MPH. It opens on its own whenever it wants and will not close or lock completely. I have contacted Honda corp and they state that I have to pay the $100's or more to get diagnosed. I feel it is a safety issue!! And should be fixed for free. An automatic door that opens on its own is a safety issue. I have contacted the dealership I bought it from and they state I should pay for it as well. I am not the only owner with the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10422711, filed 2011-08, 78,000 miles“1month ago I opened the passenger side automatic door on my 2004 Honda Odyssey and it pinned a publix bagger and shopping cart between my vehicle and another vechile. The door did not stop and continiued to ram itself open. Thankfully, the bagger was not injured, but the my vehicle has several significant dents and scrapes. In dec. 2004, we had taken the van in for door problems; not shutting properly, stopping during closing for no reason etc. I'm very concerned about the door's safety features, especially regarding my 2 y/o. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129966, filed 2005-07, 18,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026825Aug 1, 2008Honda: sliding door does not open all the way even though window is closed. The window regulator is not contacting the lever army properly, making the sliding door control unit…
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 2004 Honda Odyssey
221 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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