2018 Honda Odyssey Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,011 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Honda Odyssey, 2% of the 1,011 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 2 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.
“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 displayed accompanied by a chime that was heard inside and outside the vehicle while driving. The contact stated that the message was displayed after a rainstorm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762099, filed 2026-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the rear passenger’s 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 rear sliding door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and DTC: B2087 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the rear latch assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769358, filed 2026-10, 113,987 miles“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 with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V795000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11760867, filed 2026-08, 195,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side rear sliding door failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed door motor. In addition, the contact was informed that the driver's side rear sliding door motor had seized. The contact was informed that the driver's side rear sliding door motor and roller were needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753852, filed 2026-07, 156,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear drivers side sliding door failed to latch securely. The contact stated that when the driver’s side sliding door was closing, the contact heard a whining sound. In addition, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615595, filed 2024-09, 141,565 milesRelated recalls
- 20V437000Jul 28, 2020Honda (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…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2018–2020
- 18V795000Nov 9, 2018Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10216878Jul 19, 2022Service bulletin - After powering open, the tailgate either slowly sags down or the power tailgate control unit sounds a warning tone before powering the tailgate closed. The…
- 10202032Sep 23, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the fuel door not opening, not closing or the gauge…
- 10176774Jun 19, 2020Service Bulletin - The front door locks are not unlocking or locking the vehicle with the keyless remote.
- 10159432Apr 25, 2019Service Bulletin - This service bulletin provides additional information for the "Sliding Door Position Adjustment" procedure in the service information.
- 10155366Mar 20, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys with customer complaint of power tailgate inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition…
- 10154158Feb 25, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Odysseys with customer complaint of power tailgate inop. To fully understand the cause of this condition…
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 2018 Honda Odyssey
263 complaintsForward collision avoidance
210 complaintsEngine
191 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
166 complaintsOther or unknown
149 complaintsLane departure
146 complaintsFuel system
107 complaintsBody and structure
100 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology