Both sliding doors latches failed to engage (lock) the door. One of the latches broke (driver side) after reapeted attempts at trying to make it close. On one occasion, the internal latching mechanism broke inside the door and almost poked a hole through the outer door wall. The latches where supposedly changed once during a recall by Honda issued July 1999 which the dealer performed. But the latch failed after recall was performed. Apparently this problem affects possible only 1999 models (first year production models). As with any redesigned models, Honda has some problems it will need to correct. Fortunately for me, the dealer has agreed to replace the latches at no cost to me. However, we are still debating on the body work. When the latch/sliding door does not close, the instrument panel's door lamp warns about it and a buzzer sounds. I also had problems with the door seals that come out when I bump them.

- St. Joseph, MI, USA

I have found many incidents related to transmission/door latch failures with 1999 Honda Odyssey... too many to be a coincidence!

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

Alert buzzer of both sliding doors go off intermittently while driving. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 5-6 times. The tracks and contacts have been cleaned, does not remedy the problem. Due to the constant buzzing of the door alarm as if the door is opened, consumer resulted to turning off the automatic door feature, but when using the doors manually, the doors are hard to open.

- Burlington, CT, USA

Sliding door gets stuck and on occassion has opened by itself once while driving.

- New Bedford, MA, USA

Consumer contacted dealer for recall 00V119000/ sliding door latch. But was informed that repairs could not be done because it was not a safety recall.

- Depew, NY, USA

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00V119000/ manufacturer recall 00V119000, dealer refused to correct recall problem. Consumer have to take the vehicle to Canada for recall repair.

- Olympia, WA, USA

1. sliding doors would not open at times. Door latch system replaced on both doors.2. sliding door on passenger side would indicate on dash to be open. This would happen when cornering or hitting bumps. Overhead light would turn on and off and crackling sound from below steering would be heard (coinciding with lights going on and off). Latch system on this door was replaced. 3. air conditioner sound/humming when on. Belt tensioner previously replaced after same noise was heard. Same problem occurring approximately 15,000 miles after work was performed. Due to take in 3/15/01 to inspect once again.

- Jefferson, LA, USA

Rear passenger sliding door sometimes opens when a bump is hit, or they won't open when trying to exit. Sometimes consumer has to ride with them open because they don't latch shut. Honda has been contacted.

- West Babylon, NY, USA

Recall 00V119 was complete, however sliding doors are still not working properly.

- Long Valley, NJ, USA

Intermittently when van is turned off sliding door on driver's side will open on its own. This has been a problem for about two weeks. Van was taken to dealership. Keyless entry was reprogrammed, but sliding door will not lock or unlock.

- Marshall, NC, USA

Passenger's side sliding door when locked opens unexpectedly when driving over a pothole. If an occupant is not restraint may fall out. Have not contacted manufacturer as of yet.

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

Automatic doors stay open and will not close. Consumer switched to maunal and door will not open. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3 tmes, dealer has replaced latch assembly with special tool with conjunctions switches, and also aligned conjunction switches. Dealer was not sure if defect was fixed permanently.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

Sliding doors failed to latch properly. Dealer has repaired one side under recall.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

Sliding door latch was previously replaced. But sliding door will still open unexpectedly. If occupant is not seat belted he/she may be fall out of the vehicle. Dealer said he needs to replace sliding door latch. But, the part is on back order. Common problem.

- Friendswood, TX, USA

Consumer received recall 00V119000 notice concerning sliding door latch. Contacted dealer. Dealer informed consumer that no parts were available to correct the problem.

- Weston, CT, USA

The left and right sliding doors of my 1999 Honda Odyssey ex do not rebound when consistant pressure is applied. It takes various levels of pressure to get the doors to rebound while closing. At times, I feel the pressure to rebound these doors are too much for small children and elderly people. I have complained to both Honda windward and american Honda and have documents that claim that nothing can be done to remedy my complaint. Both Honda windward and american Honda do not consider my doors a problem and say the excessive pressure is normal operation of the Odyssey. I feel this is a safety issue that should be looked into by your office.

- Mililani, HI, USA

While driving sliding door on passenger's side opened a quarter way for no reason at all. Both sliding doors never opened or closed properly. Problem was reported to the dealership. This was the fourth time that dealership has tried to correct this problem.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

Vehicle experienced symptom of recall(passenger side door is very hard to open and rattles, driver's side door locks by itself and the other doors remain unlocked) prior to notice (99V-158) vehicle repair under recall but part failed again.

- Unk, UN, USA

While traveling sliding door opened intermittently without indication. Dealer has repaired door 3 times, but problem reoccurred.

- Grate Neck, NY, USA

Consumer has problem with sliding door not opening. Consumer received recall notice for sliding door latchthat was repaired. Dealer is trying to repair problem.

- Mcminnville, OR, USA