Consumer noticed both rear doors child safety lock will not disengage when switch button was off. As a result, passenger was unable to unlock the doors from inside.
1999 Honda Odyssey locks complaints
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The driver side sliding door opened while driving on the highway. There's a recall for the sliding door latch 99v158000 but the VIN number is outside the remedy scope. *nm
The sliding doors on our 1999 honda odyssey van have been hard to open for the past year or so. Recently, I pulled the handle to open the sliding door - it snapped off and it is no longer possible to open the door. With instructions from the service manual, I carefully removed the inside door panel to find a broken lever inside. I have not investigated how much it may cost to repair this but I am highly disappointed in the recent quality of honda products. Over the years, we have owned 3 other hondas with only minor repair issues. The odyssey is definitely not up to the usual high quality standards. The convenience of the side door is now totally useless. I understand that the replacement part might cost $300 or more. With this outrageous price, I am willing to spend my own time to locate a used replacement mechanism. The actual broken part is a small plastic lever inside the door handle. From my investigation, this little part is not available separately and will warrant to purchase of the complete door lock mechanism. I have seen similar failure reports from many other honda owners - it's time to let them know how unhappy we are.
Side door handle broke off while manually opening door. Pin that handle pivots on appears to be made of plastic - perhaps not strong enough for this use? Sliding door normally would open automatically by means of an electric motor. Automatic meachanism had malfunctioned requiring door to be pulled open by manual means. This door opens with much more resistance than a normally sliding door, probably due to the motor being attached. Knowing this yet not having much experience opening it this way, I gave the door a good tug. There appears to be a fine line between pulling hard enough to get door opened and breaking handle off! Repair cost $185
The rear sliding door latch malfunctioned and caused the door to close and pop open. Recall 00v119000 repairs were done before this current owner owned the vehicle. The dealer would repair the vehicle at owner's expense.
Sliding door is sticking. Had brought to dealers several times, but problem still exists. Every time, they diagnosed differently but could not fixed it correctly.
While the consumer was getting the child out of the rear seat the sliding door locked by itself.
Passenger side doors failedto latch. Two weeks later driver's side failed to latch. Dealer notified/ repaired.
Consumer stated while driving, the check engine light illuminated, consumer was then informed that bad fuel may have been used, and the dealer cleaned the egr system, however several weeks later consumer received a noticed regarding the pcv and egr clogging, consumer then petitioned the dealer for a refund, and was susequently reimbursed.
Both sliding doors latches failed to engage (lock) the door. One of the latches broke (driver side) after reapeted attempts at trying to make it close. On one occasion, the internal latching mechanism broke inside the door and almost poked a hole through the outer door wall. The latches where supposedly changed once during a recall by honda issued july 1999 which the dealer performed. But the latch failed after recall was performed. Apparently this problem affects possible only 1999 models (first year production models). As with any redesigned models, honda has some problems it will need to correct. Fortunately for me, the dealer has agreed to replace the latches at no cost to me. However, we are still debating on the body work. When the latch/sliding door does not close, the instrument panel's door lamp warns about it and a buzzer sounds. I also had problems with the door seals that come out when I bump them.
I have found many incidents related to transmission/door latch failures with 1999 honda odyssey... Too many to be a coincidence!
Alert buzzer of both sliding doors go off intermittently while driving. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 5-6 times. The tracks and contacts have been cleaned, does not remedy the problem.*jb due to the constant buzzing of the door alarm as if the door is opened, consumer resulted to turning off the automatic door feature, but when using the doors manually, the doors are hard to open.
Sliding door gets stuck and on occassion has opened by itself once while driving.
In august the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the left sliding door not working properly. They advised it had a broken center roller and it was replaced (at a deductible cost 100). In november the dealer was contacted and advised the same door they worked on was beeping continuously (the chime for the door not latched), and that there was 1 occurrence of the door opening on the highway 1foot on it's own. The dealer looked it and advised it had a broken latch. Over the next 2 weeks they were contacted 2 times for me to be advised it wasn't in yet. 3 weeks after the last visit to the dealer they said I could bring it in on friday 12/28. By this time the door had opened for the second time on it's own. They initially looked at the door and asked what was the problem--they were again advised of the problems. They replaced the door latch again at a deductible cost of 100. The mechanic advised they work on these all of the time and he felt they should get a better fix since it is safety related (mini-van, doors opening on own, children--didn't mix). The vehicle was purchased as a canadian model. Vin [xxx], I have the federal safety agency recall campaign notice 00v119000 but was advised my vehicle didn't "need" that done. It didn't fall in the recall program---based on my 2 problems I feel it should. Please let me know what I may do to see that this is fixed properly. I am thinking of selling the vehicle due to this safety problem but cannot in good conscience pass this only another person. Thank you. [xxx].*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumer contacted dealer for recall 00v119000/ sliding door latch. But was informed that repairs could not be done because it was not a safety recall. Please provide further details.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v119000/ manufacturer recall 00v119000, dealer refused to correct recall problem. Consumer have to take the vehicle to canada for recall repair. Please provide any further details.
1. Sliding doors would not open at times. Door latch system replaced on both doors.2. Sliding door on passenger side would indicate on dash to be open. This would happen when cornering or hitting bumps. Overhead light would turn on and off and crackling sound from below steering would be heard (coinciding with lights going on and off). Latch system on this door was replaced. 3. Air conditioner sound/humming when on. Belt tensioner previously replaced after same noise was heard. Same problem occurring approximately 15,000 miles after work was performed. Due to take in 3/15/01 to inspect once again.
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 them open because they don't latch shut. Honda has been contacted.
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. Van was taken to dealership. Keyless entry was reprogrammed, but sliding door will not lock or unlock.
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 manufacturer as of yet. Please provide further information.
Automatic doors stay open and will not close. Consumer switched to maunal and door will not open. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3 tmes ,dealer has replaced latch assembly with special tool with conjunctions switches, and also aligned conjunction switches. Dealer was not sure if defect was fixed permanently.
Check engine light on, rough sound on accleration at 50 MPH.
Sliding doors failed to latch properly. Dealer has repaired one side under recall.
Sliding door latch was previously replaced. But sliding door will still open unexpectedly. If occupant is not seat belted he/she may be fall out of the vehicle. Dealer said he needs to replace sliding door latch. But, the part is on back order. Common problem. Please provide further information.
Consumer received recall 00v119000 notice concerning sliding door latch. Contacted dealer. Dealer informed consumer that no parts were available to correct the problem.
The left and right sliding doors of my 1999 honda odyssey ex do not rebound when consistant pressure is applied. It takes various levels of pressure to get the doors to rebound while closing. At times , I feel the pressure to rebound these doors are too much for small children and elderly people. I have complained to both honda windward and american honda and have documents that claim that nothing can be done to remedy my complaint. Both honda windward and american honda do not consider my doors a problem and say the excessive pressure is normal operation of the odyssey. I feel this is a safety issue that should be looked into by your office.
While driving sliding door on passenger's side opened a quarter way for no reason at all. Both sliding doors never opened or closed properly. Problem was reported to the dealership. This was the fourth time that dealership has tried to correct this problem. Please provide any further information.
While traveling sliding door opened intermittently without indication. Dealer has repaired door 3 times, but problem reoccurred. Please provide further information.
Consumer has problem with sliding door not opening. Consumer received recall notice for sliding door latchthat was repaired. Dealer is trying to repair problem.
Vehicle experienced symptom of recall(passenger side door is very hard to open and rattles, driver's side door locks by itself and the other doors remain unlocked) prior to notice (99v‑158) vehicle repair under recall but part failed again. Yh
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