2004 Honda Odyssey: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed May 4, 2012 · Body, Lights · 85,000 miles · CA

About 2 years ago, the window actuator failed on the passenger side, I paid to repair this. Over the last 6 months, another 4 actuators have failed. One of them is the lock actuator on passenger side, second is the lock actuator on left sliding door, another is the window actuator on driver side and the actuator for driver side door lock. The problems of this magnitude are a serious safety issue as the window actuator on driver side suddenly failed while driving and was scary as the window just fell into the door. The other actuators failing with locks and doors can be a serious problems, especially with children in the vehicle where the window or door suddenly opens or closes. This seems to be an electrical component problem that need to be addressed by a national recall.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Body, Locks · 78,000 miles · NY

My 2004 honda odyssey automatic power sliding door opened while driving onthe highway going 55 MPH. It also opened while driving 35 MPH. It opens on its own whenever it wants and will not close or lock completely. I have contacted honda corp and they state that I have to pay the $100's or more to get diagnosed. I feel it is a safety issue!! And should be fixed for free. An automatic door that opens on its own is a safety issue. I have contacted the dealership I bought it from and they state I should pay for it as well. I am not the only owner with the same issue. A kid could fall out when the door opens or if I get in an accident and that door opens the person sitting there would be dead!!! I have video taped it opening while driving!

Filed Feb 15, 2009 · Locks · 80,000 miles · FL

The rear hatch on my 2004 honda odyssey will not open. The handle appears to no longer be attached to the opening mechanism. I know there are screws on the bottom of the inside door panel to remove this panel, but because the door won't open, I am unable to reach the screws.

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Body, Locks · VT

Driver side rear door will not close securely and will not lock. Door slides open in transit. Door has had difficulty closing intermittently for several months and will no longer close securely at all.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Locks · NY

The safety danger I want to report is locking a child in a vehicle with ignition turned on and no way to get inside the vehicle. Vehicle: honda odyssey minivan 2004 lx model. This model has automatic door lock once ignition is turned on. However, unlike most other vehicles where automatic door lock operates and locks doors when vehicle is in motion, on honda odyssey - there is simply a fixed time delay ~10 sec between start of ignition and locking of all doors. The problem with this is: (a) in a parking lot - I started the car by sitting on the driver's seat and with all doors closed, and immediately decided to open the door and step out to verify that I have put all the groceries back in the van - the van door shut locked - there was an adult inside the car who could open the door for me - but there was also a 18 month old baby in the car seat - and I am worried that this can happen to others. (b) on 22nd january morning, I started my car in the my garage and since it is cold got out of the vehicle to come in the house - but today I did this too quickly (within 10 sec?) and ended up locking myself out of my van with van engine running. I got my spare key to open the locked doors. Again - am very concerned that not everyone has spare keys easily accessible (could be with some other member of the family). The greatest safety danger is locking a child in a vehicle with ignition turned on and no way to get inside the vehicle.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Body, Brakes · TN

Multiple failures. Brakes problem, transmission, rough idle & engine surging, steering column controls and others. *bf the automatic door would not open or close, the transmission did not shift properly and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The brake pedal shuttered, the brakes would catch without being applied. The consumer was told the steering column control switch had a short, however the next day the horn honked and there was an odd noise in the steering column and the interior lights flashed multiple times.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Body · 8,500 miles · SC

Sliding door on the passenger's side opens by its by itself when the vehicle is standing still. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.*ak the passenger side sliding door would not close. After the 4th try the consumer got the door to close. Passenger sliding door opened. The consumer opened the back door and the sliding door closed by itself.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Body · CA · 1 injury

Problems with door on 2004 honda odyssey.*mr the door was ajar 6 inches and would not open nor close all the way. The close button was pressed but nothing happened. The door handle was pulled and the door started to close and crushed the tip of the consumer's finger fracturing it. The vehicle was inspected but no problems were found.