2019 Honda Odyssey body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V437000Jul 28, 2020324,196 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  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 18V795000Nov 9, 2018107,774 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026OHBody & Structure

   The power sliding driver-side (left rear) door latch assembly on my 2019 Honda Odyssey has experienced a complete mechanical and electrical failure. There were absolutely no warning signs, dashboard lamps, or messages prior to the door suddenly malfunctioning. The built-in closer motor now completely fails to cinch or suction the door shut, preventing it from securing safely into the vehicle frame and triggering a persistent error message on the dashboard after the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11769813 · source
2. Filed Sep 24, 2026TXBody & Structure

   2019 Honda Odyssey VIN: [XXX] The same passenger-side door window on my 2019 Honda Odyssey has spontaneously shattered on two separate occasions. There was no known collision or impact that would explain the repeated failure. Because the same window has now shattered twice, I am concerned there may be an underlying issue involving the glass, door/window assembly, regulator, alignment, or stress being placed on the glass. This window is immediately beside the seating position…

   NHTSA complaint #11766623 · source
3. Filed Sep 7, 2026PABody & StructureOther / Unknown

   The rear latch on the passenger sliding door has stopped latching. The part seems rusted out, and the door doesn't stay closed. It actually slid open a few inches while we were driving. The door does not stay latched. Our daughter was sitting next to the door and was afraid of falling out.

   NHTSA complaint #11762525 · source
4. Filed Aug 1, 2026ALBody & Structure

   Rear lift hatch has failed. Everytime when opening the trunk rear hatch door it refuses to stay open and comes back down closing. This closing happens even with resistance and would injure or kill a child. The trunk shuts unless significant force is out upon it to stay open in which case case it sags and does not remain open at normal height. This is a part failure and Honda should recall for safety and replace.

   NHTSA complaint #11754188 · source
5. Filed Jul 30, 2026ILBody & StructureElectrical System

   The passenger sliding door randomly will not close with close button. The door will get 1/2-2/3 closed and then re-open. This happens intermittently and under no particular circumstances. There is occasionally a "door problem" light that flashes on the dash while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11753699 · source
6. Filed Jul 23, 202687,183 miDEBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the passenger’s side doors failed to open while pressing the power door button and while attempting to open the doors manually. The contact stated that the children had to crawl through the rear cargo door to enter the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11752299 · source
7. Filed Jun 27, 2026FLBody & StructureElectrical System

   Water entered rear panel causing tailgate control module to get wet and stop working. This caused my tailgate to have no power and unable to close due to the latch being stuck in a closed position. Door was open unable to latch closed while I had to drive the vehicle to a mechanic.

   NHTSA complaint #11746891 · source
8. Filed Jun 18, 2026MEBody & Structure

   While operating the left power sliding door of my 2019 Honda Odyssey, the door came off its tracks during normal use. As the door disengaged, the rear-side glass shattered. The failure required replacement of the power sliding door drive motor, center roller, center roller rail assembly, and rear glass. Broken glass was scattered inside and outside the vehicle, and I sustained a small cut on my hand while cleaning up the shattered glass. The vehicle had approximately 78,000…

   NHTSA complaint #11745031 · source
9. Filed Jun 12, 202675,000 miILBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to exit the vehicle, the passenger-side sliding door failed to open after several attempts. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V795000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11743697 · source
10. Filed Jun 11, 2026NYBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety TechSuspension

    The front camera behind the rear view mirror comes up with code and the cruise control will not work and the lane departure system and the forward Collision system and adaptive cruise control. The front camera issue can only be repaired by replacing the camera between 800 and 1500 cost to purchase the camera plus a 5 to $700 Adas aiming at the dealership and I don't feel that that's correct being that almost every single Honda Odyssey I've touched in my repair shop from 2018…

    NHTSA complaint #11743398 · source
11. Filed Jun 10, 2026NJBody & Structure

    My vehicle previously received Safety Recall 20V-437 related to the sliding door handle cable assembly. After the recall repair was completed, the driver's side power sliding door has again begun exhibiting abnormal behavior. The driver's side sliding door does not consistently open fully and has failed to close properly on more than 20 occasions. The problem is reproducible and has become increasingly frequent. On multiple occasions, the power sliding door has also begun…

    NHTSA complaint #11743316 · source
12. Filed Apr 3, 2026MIBody & StructureElectrical System

    Both power sliding doors are malfunctioning, with the left side being critical. The dashboard intermittently flashes "Door Open" and "Left Sliding Door Problem" warnings during travel, regardless of speed or road conditions (highway, low-speed, and cornering). A certified Honda technician (Case #16203079) confirmed DTC B2037 is stored for the left sliding door ratchet switch. The diagnostic report explicitly states the rear latch is failed/stuck in the open position,…

    NHTSA complaint #11729103 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology