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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While driving at unknown speeds, the sliding doors would not latch and close. The contact called a local dealer (parkway Honda located at 855 commercial pkwy dover, oh 44622) where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 230,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the rear doors failed to latch intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 00V183000 (interior lighting). The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the sliding door opened while the vehicle was in motion. The authorized dealer diagnosed that the door latch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 99V158000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,150. Updated 4/20/15 updated 04/28/15
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the sliding side door opened independently. The contact stated that he took the vehicle into the dealer for inspection but the contact was unable to provide the diagnosis information. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the recurring failure. The contact also stated that the electrical components in the vehicle would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the electrical failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 6/10/14
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the sliding doors would not close proper and would come off track while closing automatically. The contact had to push the door back on track in order for the doors to be closed and locked. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the upper track for the door latch assembly needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA campaign id number: 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The failure mileage was 180,000.
- Costa Mesa, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear sliding automatic door would not remain closed and as a result, the indicator light remained illuminated. The dealer advised the contact that her vehicle had not been included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 00V119000 ( latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 162,000. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. While attempting to open the driver side sliding door, half of the latch on the door handle fell out of the socket housing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure occurred whenever the left sliding door was being used. The passenger side front door lock also did not latch correctly. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 99,000. Updated 05/11/10.
Driving on I270 South towards 33 East at 65 mph with 4 teenagers and 1 8 week old baby in my 2000 Honda Odyssey and the rear sliding passenger door flies open on its own. My 6 year old daughter was sitting in the seat next to the door when it flew open. It scared her half to death as she was staring at the pavement going by at 65 mph. The door wasn't even on. I turn them off because I am afraid of them opening when they shouldn't after hearing all the stories about these doors. It's a good thing my daughter had her seatbelt on and sitting in her seat or this could have been very tragic. No one died this time. Why will Honda not see there is a serious safety issue here. The latch has been replaced numerous times and yet it is still failing to the point the door will not stay shut on it's own. Something must be done before someone dies here!!!
Right sliding door fails to open. Would allow manual opening on several occasion then the door latched into locked position and wouldn't open even manually. Taken to dealer service center. That worked on it half a day to find that they really didn't know what was wrong and can't determine the problem. No remedy. Took to a Honda/Acura shop to have looked at. Same outcome. Said everything looks to be in working order however they couldn't determine why door was not opening and could not get the door opened. Claw that hooks to latch will not release. Dealer service center suggested cutting the latch with plasma cutters in order to get the door open, however they could not determine if the would be able to fix the problem even then. We can't find anyone who can fix the door. We are in a safety dilemma as our 2 year olds car seats sits on this side of the door. Should there be an emergency we would not be able to exit the vehicle fast enough to get all three children out due to the door not working. Can anyone provide a solution"???"
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. When the vehicle was started, a chime sounded to indicate that the doors were not latched. Both side sliding doors were shut again, but they would not fully latch. While driving between 2-5 mph, the sliding doors opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unsure of what repairs were needed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 57,000.
My 2000 LX Honda Odyssey have a problem with the sliding doors leading them to get stuck and we are not able to open them. We live in fl and there are different temperature through the year and this will happen all year round. After talking to the dealer and extensive research we realize that we are not the only ones with this problem. I think that Honda should take a look at these models and acknowledge that they are faulty. Thanks!
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the sliding doors do not latch properly and open sometimes while the vehicle is moving. He notified the dealer to see if his vehicle applied to recall number 00V119000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The dealer stated that his vehicle was not included based off the manufactured date. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure speed and fuel type were unknown. The current mileage was 85,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Honda Odyssey 2000. Some manufacturing defect has caused the rear motorized sliding door to fail on the driver's side. The door will not close securely. If the door handle, outside or inside was pulled or bumped the door came unlatched but will not open or close, whether the vehiclewas in park or not. The door open light did not illuminate so the driver was unaware that children riding in the back were at risk.
2000 Honda odyessy. Sliding door(s) will not totally close sometimes, or will appear closed. Will be turning a corner and the door alarm will go off and door will click like coming ajar. With children in the car, it could be dangerous. Have to stop and open door all the way and then reclose, then lock and most of the time will help, not always. Have taken to Honda dealer and after $600 repair it lasted a two weeks before it started to it again.
2000 Honda Odyssey with automatic sliding doors that malfunction. The door does not close all the way. The door is not flush with the side (rear) panel. There is about a 3/8 inch gap between the rear panel and the back of the door. I am concerned that the door might not protect the occupants because it is not secure. Will the door fly off during an impact? I have had to turn off the power to the doors so that it operates manually. However, it is very difficult to open and close - my wife and fours kids, including my 15 year old son cannot open or close the door manually. I am concerned about exiting the vehicle in an emergency. The kids may be in a situation where they are trapped. It also would become a problem if we had to enter the vehicle quickly and were not able to do so.
Sliding door on year 2000 Honda mini van jams partially closed. Released after car goes over several bumps in road, allowing door to slam shut similar to guillotine. Van taken in for repair, Honda service personnel familiar with problem: Defective plastic bearing on door. Plastic bearing probably failed in part due to jamming of door's seals (which have a Honda service campaign).
Honda Odyssey 2000 sliding door doesn't open or close it is stuck - but it is open enough to have the alarm sounding if you are not in park. I am worried for my children's safety - what if the door decides to fly open in the middle of driving. I feel this vehicle is unsafe and want to know if there is a recall. Looking online there are many complaints of this problem.
Power sliding doors, do not close all the time. They will not latch or lock. Honda claims there are "no" problems or defects. $528.19 later, then they work like it was new.....
- the contact stated that the drivers side sliding door doesn't lock into position. The contact has a safety recall for his vehicle. When the contact spoke to the dealer he was told that his vehicle is not included in the safety recall. The contact wants the dealer to honor the safety recall on his car. The contact has spoken with Honda Motors customer service and filed a case number N012006-12-040028 on December 4, 2006. Also sent a letter to Mr. Takeo sukui who is the president and CEO of Honda Motors verbally responded and told him that they would not honor the recall on his car. Letter sent December 1, 2006 and verbal response today December 21, 2006. The contact has kept correspondence.
: the contact stated while attempting to close the left passenger sliding door, it would not latch nor lock into place. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the door latch needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, # 00V119000, regarding the door latch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 12/15/2006 -
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- New Philadelphia, OH, USA