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2018 Honda Odyssey locks problems

16 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
88,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Doors: latch
    6
  • Doors: lock
    2
  • Tailgate: latch
    1
  • Hatchback/liftgate: lock
    1
  • Doors: latch plate
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Odyssey locks problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Honda Odyssey locks

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Door locks 27

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported July 28, 2020 · 324,196 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
Risk
A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.

Recall number 20V437000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported November 9, 2018 · 107,774 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.
Risk
If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.

Recall number 18V795000 · Recall details

What 2018 Honda Odyssey owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Locks · 113,987 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the rear passenger’s side power sliding door unexpectedly opened, with a message displayed that the rear door was opened. The contact stated that there was a failure with the automatic operation of the rear sliding door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and DTC: B2087 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the rear latch assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the repair might not fix the vehicle and could cause additional issues. The contact stated that the failure was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V795000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 113,987.

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Locks · 60,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was inoperable and had to be unlocked through the emergency release in the trunk. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear window seal was significantly fractured. A message that the tailgate was inoperable was displayed accompanied by a chime that was heard inside and outside the vehicle while driving. The contact stated that the message was displayed after a rainstorm. Additionally, while the contact's son was using the seat belt, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side third-row seat belt and seat belt retractor housing attached to the roof were wet. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the tailgate printed circuit board for the locking mechanism was corroded, and the motor had failed. The vehicle was scheduled for the repair. Additionally, the dealer referred the contact to an auto body service center to determine where the water was entering the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Locks · 195,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side power sliding door unexpectedly opened and failed to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V795000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2026 · Locks · 156,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side rear sliding door failed to latch as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed door motor. In addition, the contact was informed that the driver's side rear sliding door motor had seized. The contact was informed that the driver's side rear sliding door motor and roller were needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Locks · 148,756 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked inside the garage, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear hatch door had opened unintendedly and was continuously striking the garage door. After closing the hatch door, the door failed to reopen electronically or manually from the outside. The contact's spouse crawled into the rear trunk area to open the hatch door using the internal emergency release. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,756.

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Locks · 134,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "Right Sliding Door Failure" was displayed. The contact was forced to pull over and manually close the door for the door to latch securely. The failure returned after the contact resumed normal driving. The contact stated that a message in red stating "Stop Immediately" and another message "Right Sliding Door Failure" was displayed while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was provided estimates for a diagnostic test and the repair. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline by the dealer to report the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2025 · Locks · 83,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side sliding door failed to close or latch as designed. The contact stated the vehicle was driven for an hour and a half with the driver's side sliding door open. The contact stated that it was unsafe because the contact's small children were seated in the rear of the vehicle during the failure. The contact changed the fuses; however, the fuses were operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V795000 (Latches/ Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2024 · Electrical, Locks · 141,565 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear drivers side sliding door failed to latch securely. The contact stated that when the driver’s side sliding door was closing, the contact heard a whining sound. In addition, the instrument cluster displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 141,565.

Filed Sep 18, 2023 · Electrical, Locks · 172,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that upon opening the electronic tailgate and entering the trunk of the vehicle, an alert sounded, indicating that the tailgate was closing. After closing the tailgate, the tailgate suddenly jerked open, striking the contact. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who was also unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 172,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Locks · 88,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the passenger’s side sliding door failed to latch and lock securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a failed door latch actuator. The contact was informed that the two latches and actuators need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that after researching the failure, she discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V795000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Questions about the 2018 Honda Odyssey locks

Does the 2018 Honda Odyssey have locks problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the locks of the 2018 Honda Odyssey, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2018 Honda Odyssey locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda Odyssey locks?

Yes, 2 recalls: 20V437000, 18V795000. 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 2018 Honda Odyssey problems

Electrical 265Driver assistance 251Engine 205Transmission 166Fuel system 107Body 100Acceleration 54Brakes 41Airbags 26Visibility 15Steering 13Seat belts 10Suspension 10Seats 6Lights 5Tires 1Wheels 1

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