1999 Honda Odyssey Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 518 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Honda Odyssey overview page.
What owners report
“REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SOMETIMES OPENS WHEN A BUMP IS HIT, OR THEY WON'T OPEN WHEN TRYING TO EXIT. SOMETIMES CONSUMER HAS TO RIDE WITH…”NHTSA complaint 880430 — filed 02/13/2001
“INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VAN IS TURNED OFF SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE WILL OPEN ON ITS OWN. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS…”NHTSA complaint 873547 — filed 10/23/2000
“PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WHEN LOCKED OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE. IF AN OCCUPANT IS NOT RESTRAINT MAY FALL OUT. HAVE NOT CONTACTED…”NHTSA complaint 873377 — filed 10/19/2000
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch problems?
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Honda Odyssey: 68 of 518 complaints on file (13.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have in total?
518 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
