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2021 Honda Odyssey Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
39,414miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,414 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear hatch failed to release or open as needed. The contact had to enter the rear seats of the vehicle, crawl towards the rear hatch, and manually release the rear hatch from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was corrosion on the PTG control unit and harness caused by a water leak from the roof guard stud. The dealer found that the spot weld was not sealed properly. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750008, filed 2026-07, 32,329 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that on one occasion while the vehicle was parked, the rear hatch failed to open. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the rear hatch opened inadvertently. The contact pulled over to the side of the road where the door was closed but failed to securely latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that condensation had leaked into to the driver’s side of the gate and damaged the rear gate control unit. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11628305, filed 2024-12, 46,500 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202510%
202411%
202311%
202121%
202031%
201981%
2018162%
201713%
201641%
201531%
201210%
201142%
201031%
200942%
200841%
2007182%
2006274%
2005273%
2004244%
2003263%
2002243%
2001335%
200010516%
19997815%
199811%
199544%

Other parts of the 2021 Honda Odyssey

Electrical system
56 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
19 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Lane departure
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda Odyssey

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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