2018 Honda Odyssey latches/locks/linkages problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2018 Honda Odyssey — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“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…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doorsCampaign 20V437000 · Jul 28, 2020
- Latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door…Campaign 18V795000 · Nov 9, 2018
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Odyssey | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Odyssey | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Odyssey | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Odyssey | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.