2009 Honda Odyssey: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Body, Locks · 231,438 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact’s handicapped wife was trapped in the vehicle. The contact had to remove the door handle to unlock the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,438.

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · GA

My 2009 honda odyssey both power sliding doors neither one works. The driver side slide door opened and couldn't close had to take it off the hinge and do a manual close you just can't open it or the door will completely come off. The passenger side sliding door will not open at all. Before all this happened the driver side slide door wouldn't close unless I was in drive or reverse. I have called around and this is an issue with a lot of honda odyssey van doors. To me this is a hazard due to the fact my kids have to climb in the back just to get in the car cause my doors will not even open manually. Why has this not been made an issue if there's so many vans with same said sliding side door issues. Some of us can't afford major fixes like this that shouldn't even become an issue.

Filed Jun 2, 2019 · Body · 75,000 miles · NJ

Front driver side door will not unlock manually or electronically. While taking a drive to the store and upon arriving today I was unable to get out of the driver door. This could present a danger if for some reason I can't exit my car in a hurry.

Filed Jun 1, 2019 · Body · 96,000 miles · PA

Drivers side sliding door latching mechanism wont latch a major safety concern with kids in back seat

Filed May 13, 2019 · Body · 86,000 miles · NY

I have a problem with the drivers side door that I believe is a dangerous safety issue.the drivers door has a problem with the actuator, which controls the automated locking and unlocking of the door. The actuator is defective and no longer works. As a direct result, the door (and all of the remaining doors in the vehicle) will no longer automatically unlock. In the event of an emergency, the door latch to open and exit the car immediately will not work. The door knob must be manually lifted; this is the only way to unlock the door. Prior to this issue, the vehicle door swould automatically unlock when the car was placed in park position and then locked when the car was moved out of park (either reverse, neutral or drive). I have been told that this is a $400 repair to replace the arm actuator. This part specifically controls the automated locking/unlocking mechanism for the drivers side door (and all other doors of the minivan, which must all be manually unlocked since this part is not functioning properly). I have tried to use the door lever to open the car and when it is in the locked position, the door will not unlock, ever. The door knob must be lifted in all instances and I believe this is a safety issue for all passengers in the vehicle.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Body · GA

The automatic side doors. The left sliding door when you go to open the door it opens just alittle and then closes I have to have my kids not to get to fast on trying to get out cause it has almost closed on one of their legs. The left door all no longer opens from the door handle only from the outside handle or the button the driver can push. It also when it is open and you go to close it it will start to close then reopen. Sometime I have to put the van in reverse or drive to get the door to even close. Sometimes I can get it to close while open with the inside handle but I have to be careful cause it's closed on my arm a few times plus seems like the sensor the door is supposed to have on the door to tell someone or something is the doesn't work the right sliding door is also starting to do the same thing since I've been having my kids try to use that door more. I'm afraid my kids or whoever is in the van at any time is gonna end up trapped and no able to get out in an emergency or anything and for bigger kids and adults it's harder to climb over seats. And also the driver doors automatically lock but when you try to go and unlock it it will lock back so you have to unlock manually.

Filed Jan 10, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 224,000 miles · TX

Right rear sliding door has opened while car is moving. Suspect it is the cause of the battery being drained twice in the last few days when car was not driven during 48 hour period. The door will not open electronically now. It has to be forced open manually.

Filed Jun 9, 2013 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · AZ

Battery went dead at idle with AC on. While starting he engine, a abnormal sound was make by when trying to turn the engine over and the AC freon leaked out, doors would not open. After shut down, the car would not start and doors would not open.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Body · 5,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the front passenger's side door opened independently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the door was closed however, the latch failed to remain closed in a secure position. The failure became more frequent in colder weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times. A lubricant was applied to the door latch however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was unavailable.