2005 Honda Odyssey: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed May 14, 2022 · Electrical · TX

The sliding doors would not open by any of the control switches and would not open manually to allow persons seated in back two rows to exit in emergency.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 224,789 miles · NJ

Yes when I purchased the vehicle I was missing a few fuses, my back left door won't open or close on my car display it always shows that the back left door is always open. Also the car was missing a break pad on the front left wheel. It's also missing the passenger airbag. The dvd player doesn't work it always says error. And the car is missing all motor mounts so basically my motor is just hanging on top of cables in my car. The GPS display was also missing and my front right window doesn't close all the way up. The major #1 issue is the electrical problems in my car. I have 2 children I'm scared on day everything is fine & then one day it's not with my kids in the car god forbid. Oh yeah and the middle row left seat doesn't lean forward or back.

Filed Jan 5, 2020 · Body · 248,000 miles · WA

The front passenger door would not open from either the inside or outside latch even though unlocked as the door lock knob was up. This problem was observed about mid december 2019. Took it to a honda dealer, south tacoma honda, and they could not open the door either. They said the interior panel would need to be destroyed to access the mechanisms and repair. Had the repair done by south tacoma honda who replaced the interior door panel because they had to tear it out, latch and actuator for $1,092.56. They did not know why the actuator and latch failed. I'm concerned this could occur with the driver side door too. It's a safety issue if the door(s) won't open.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 140,050 miles · MA

Failure of high beam, running lights, directional signals, power door looks, intemittent wipers. Failed safety inspection. Mechanic worked all day could find the problem. I drove it home. A couple of days later it was working. I brought it back to get a inspection sticker. All good. Worked for about a week then stopped working. I realilized the only difference was that outside temperature. It failed in the cold. I ran the heater in the car for about an hour on max heat. Still no good. A few days later while walking by I pressed the door open button on the key ring and they worked , I jumped in and tried the directionals, high beam, running lights and power door locks. A few days later the outside temperature dropped and it stopped working. Today (milder weather) I tried it wasn't working. I turned on the heat to high and the heated seats and left running for an hour. When returning I found the intemittent wipers were running and so was everything else. This a safety issue. If you went out in the day and it got cold while parked and issue came back ,you would not have running lights, high beams, and no directional signals. I think there are other electrical components that also dont work. This has happened many times. I live in the northeast and the weather is now cold. Never know when this will happen. This happens typically when in the morning.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · IN

Takata recall back of sliding door wont latch

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · 191,800 miles · OH

Sliding doors will not latch properly and open going down the road.

Filed Jan 5, 2019 · 160,000 miles · NY

My rear power sliding doors have faulty door latches. While in gear I must turn off the power to my doors to avoid a very loud constant beep. This however does not help to keep my doors closed. While driving both rear doors have opened at least 25 times within the past week while my children were in the vehicle! It causes my lights to come on and my doors will not lock. I have even tried to keep my doors locked and they still open up regardless. This began happening on december 22, 2018 and has continued daily since.

Filed Dec 23, 2018 · Body · 201,000 miles · GA

We were out if town when our van's driver's side sliding door wouldn't close and it came off the track and I caught it luckily. We had to rig it up and drive it home. Only to find out it's a common issue.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Body · 124,000 miles · MD

While stationary, light appears on dashboard indicating problem with passenger side sliding door. Door will not open or close using any method. Message stays on dashboard preventing me from seeing other important messages until a reset is done, I reset by removing a fuse, turning the key twice without turning the car on and putting the fuse back in. That's a temporary fix because the problem returns after opening and closing the door a couple of times. Many honda owners have reported this problem to honda and indicated online the same problem which involved costly repairs that sometimes doesn't correct the problem. This is and has happened to enough owners of honda minivans that a recall is necessary.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · 127,349 miles · OH

The passenger side sliding door wouldn't close after 25 minutes of trying and finally getting it closed I headed home. Only to be driving down the road and I can hear something like the window is down yet it's not. All the windows where closed and the AC was on. Then I saw the door ajar light is on for that door. The door had come unlatched enough drop to change through. I bought this van and loved it now I am seriously reconsidering ever buying one again. My sister has the 2006 and she has had it happen with both door one even coming open while driving down the road going 40 MPH. My other sister also has an odyssey the 2003 and she has also has safety issues with her power door. I will not recommend this vehicle to anyone with all of the problems I have had and now I'm hearing more people are having this issue.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Body · 153,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

Both my side doors have been been making noise. Then my passenger side door would not open. We used the drivers side rear door instead. On thursday, june 11, 2015 while opening it the entire door fell off and smashed my foot. Bruising and swelling on my big toe but nothing to go to er over. Iced it and still hurting a few days later. Called honda and they said it was normal wear and tear. My responsibility. Out of warranty. Researched online and this is a very common issue. Doors falling off their vans! Seems ridiculous and time for a recall. Customer service rep said that it was my car and they were not responsible to repair it. I said that coincidentally I just had my van in for a recall (fuel pump - was smelling gas while driving it) so that's not entirely true. Some things they do fix for free. This seems like a major problem. I opened the door for my 9-year-old daughter to get into the car. What is the door fell on her?

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Body, Locks · AL

The sliding doors rollers and latches are defective! The left door will not latch and it's a safety hazard with kids in the back! This needs to be recalled!! 2005 honda odyssey.