Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk would independently open. The contact also stated that the sliding door on the passenger side failed. The contact mentioned that the slider button had to remain deactivated in order for the alert for the slider door to deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 213,000.
1999 Honda Odyssey locks problems
78 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,050.
- owner complaints
- 78
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 78,050
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Doors: latch68
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Honda Odyssey locks problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Honda Odyssey locks
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
- Risk
- An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from december 3, 1999 through december 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches replaced under recall 99v‑158 or under warranty, that may need to have the latches replaced again. Owners of these vehicles will be notified by honda to bring the vehicle to their honda dealer for inspection of the previously replaced latch assembly. Latches with the suspect date code will be replaced.
Recall number 00V119000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors may not latch properly.
- Risk
- An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door latch assembly.
Recall number 99V158000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivan. The power door lock remote control actuator unlatches the door in response to input from the remote transmitter. Excessive grease in the actuator could cause a slow return of the activation lever to the proper latching position.
- Risk
- If the activation lever has not returned to the proper latching position by the time the sliding door closes, the door will not latch.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power door lock remote control assembly.
Recall number 99V159000 · Recall details
What 1999 Honda Odyssey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door would not latch properly and could not be secured. The contacted also indicated that the passenger's side sliding door became jammed and could not be opened. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 00v119000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same defect listed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 01/08/14
1999 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to sliding doors and ignition switch recalls *tgw the consumer stated the sliding doors would not close properly using the electric close switch, but they can be closed manually. It was the third time, the consumer experienced the problem. Honda motor co. Informed the consumer, the doors were fixed in 2002 which was before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The consumer experienced a problem with the ignition switch, in which he had to pay out of pocket for the repairs. He was also informed the ignition switch was fixed previously as well.
1. No known events leading to failure. 2. Sliding doors fail to open/close. It has occurred several times. Consequences include failure to exit the vehicle in an emergency 3. Taken to dealer several times and parts replaced and failure occurs again.
On august 16, 2010 at 3:12pm, I received email stating: "after inspection the tire it is not on the recall list." message was sent to mfr. On may 8, 2010: to customer service; I purchased 98t futura 2000 lte part number 8694568 2156516 and when I was on i95, I had to exit to go to the nearest dealer of tires (hoping to avoid a towing bill) being firestone tire place just off of i95 at the palm beach lakes blvd. Area in palm beach county, florida. Your tire acted like a flat tire would being on a major highway. Your tire was looking very wavy and when taken off the vehicle looked like a partial twisted pretzel. I got my vehicle re-aligned, as well as, purchased a new firestone tire! Replacing tire with approx. Less than 30 days from your tire purchase. I was going out-of-town to my dad's home, a trip approx. 100 miles away one way when this happened in route. I kept the tire and at the time I thought it was an isolated defective tire and was going to write to the manufacturer for remedy. I'm just discovering that there is a recall on this particular tire and expect to be compensated for! Truly yours, [xxx] and please send any mailings to: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1999 honda odyssey rear power sliding door will not latch.
1999 honda odyssey has a problem with the sliding doors. Consumer request reimbursement for safety recalls. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times for problems with the sliding door not opening. The ignition switch was replaced due to the vehicle not starting. The transmission would slip and jump when shifting. The front and side engine mounts were replaced. The turn signals did not cancel. The turn signal/headlight switch was replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the passenger side sliding door completely opened without assistance and warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and closed the door. The failure continuously occurs while making turns. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle had been previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v158000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors, latch). The recall remedy has not corrected the failure. The vehicle has been repaired. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 183,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda odyssey. The rear door latch opens and closes while making right turns or when driving over a bump in the road. The contact has seen this recall issued to many vehicles; however, it does not include his vehicle at all. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. The failure and current mileages were 140,000.
Electric sliding door honda odyssey stays open refuses to close.
Questions about the 1999 Honda Odyssey locks
Does the 1999 Honda Odyssey have locks problems?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the locks of the 1999 Honda Odyssey, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Honda Odyssey locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,050 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Odyssey locks?
Yes, 3 recalls: 00V119000, 99V158000, 99V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Odyssey have the most locks problems?
The Honda Odyssey model years with the most locks complaints are 2000 (105 complaints), 1999 (78 complaints) and 2001 (33 complaints).
Other 1999 Honda Odyssey problems
Transmission 170Electrical 110Body 77Engine 45Brakes 19Airbags 18Tires 18Fuel system 14Acceleration 11Seat belts 10Seats 10Suspension 10Steering 9Visibility 7Lights 5Driver assistance 4
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