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2019 Honda Odyssey Body & Structure Problems

30 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2024Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (30)

criticalSTRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Feb 2025

The power tail gate stopped working on 1/28/2025. After diagnosis the power tail gate and it's controls on passenger side rear control panel it is observed that there is water on the controls module. Part 74970-THR-A12Control Module for tailgate has been taken out and found that the water coming though it's sockets.

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NHTSA #: 11642166
criticalSTRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2019

I was struck in the head while loading groceries by the sliding passenger door,I had let the windows down to let heat out,this vehicle does not have power doors but has power windows,I had the window all the way down the parking space sloped slightly to the front of the vehicle,in the process of loading I took my hand off the door it started closing I caught it just as it hit me in the head ,I was knot seriously injured by me catching the door ,but got a not on my head,this a family vehicle and fill that it poses a possible serious injury to any passenger while loading or unloading.

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NHTSA #: 11268732
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2026

Both rear power sliding doors on my 2019 Honda Odyssey failed at approximately 74,000 miles. The sliding door motors can be heard running, but the doors do not move and cannot be opened normally. The doors are available for inspection upon request.

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NHTSA #: 11721760
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

The power sliding door on the driver’s side failed and will not open, even manually. The mechanism engages and stops after about an inch. This creates a significant safety risk because passengers cannot exit through the door in an emergency.

NHTSA #: 11699784
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2025

The rear power liftgate on our 2019 Honda Odyssey has repeatedly closed automatically while the vehicle is parked on a slope, including our driveway. This has occurred multiple times, and in one instance, the door struck me on the head. The issue seems to be gravity-related and may involve a malfunction in the tailgate spring or motor system.

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NHTSA #: 11698001
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2025

The car is 2019 and has about 23k miles and the tailgate malfunctioned and is completely inoperable. Based on my visit to the Lou Sobh Honda dealer in Cumming, GA, I was told that there is a crack in the body that needs to be sealed and water from there caused the control board to be exposed and get "fried". this is not something I would expect to have a warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11645371
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2025

The latch system on the back hatch has a defect that allows water intrusion which shorts out the electrical board, and renders it unusable. It has randomly opened while driving. Now, the hatch will not manually open even when you take off the handle from the inside.

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NHTSA #: 11634642
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Dec 2024

The driver’s side sliding door suddenly ceased operating in October 2024. It will sometimes open halfway or partially close, but on most attempts will only open about an inch. It works manually, but is very hard to pull.

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NHTSA #: 11633018
mediumSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2024

Tailgate on 2019 Honda Odyssey model(s) without power lift gate function open to only a dangerously low height. Five undocumented head injuries have occured on a single vehicle within one year. Upon more research, tailgate height for these models have caused several head injuries some requiring medical attention.

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NHTSA #: 11591181
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2024

The automatic sliding door won't close intermittently. When closing the sliding door, it will beep then slide back open, it creates a safety issue when the door will not close. The problem occurred intermittently and sometimes shut the engine off and then restarted the engine to fix it, but this has happened more than 30 times so it needs to be addressed.

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NHTSA #: 11563248
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2023

The motor that raises and lowers the rear liftgate failed and has been repaired already at a Honda Dealership. The van is not even 5 years old yet and the motor failing caused the lift gate to droop after opening causing my wife and I to bang our heads on it if we weren't watching for it.

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NHTSA #: 11555697
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2023

The passenger slider door does not close, it will sometimes close when the car is off. You must turn car off and manually shut for it to close.

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NHTSA #: 11531334
mediumSTRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2022

Leak in the fuel system vent line, vent line rupture. Leaking of fuel when car is parked in the Sun.

NHTSA #: 11477336
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2021

The non-power tailgate on my 2019 honda odyssey ex only opens to, a head bashing, about 5 ft 10 in. Me, my wife, and my 13-year daughter repeatedly hit our heads on the liftgate. The 2019-2021 trims with power liftgate open higher than 6ft 2 inches.

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NHTSA #: 11397384
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2021

Inside panel of sliding door keeps popping off. This obstructs opening and closing of door. Sometimes the panel is so far disengaged that the door cannot be opened from tbe outside due to contact with the body of the van.

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NHTSA #: 11397196
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2021

Sunroof get popped up 2 times in 3months, this is safety hazard for me and my family member! When I report to dealership and honda ! Seems they don't even care about this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11387298
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: May 2020

Rear lift gate was not properly manufactured and was leaking water that could lead to mold growth. Issue was taken into service 3 separate times and different leaks were found each time. Honda corporate provided no assistance or support for resolving this issue and couldn't even find records of the complaint (I called and started a case each time - thank goodness I maintain records on this).

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NHTSA #: 11323163
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2026

Water is pooling in trunk of van. There appears to be a failed body weld or seam sealant in the trunk area. Vehicle has not been in any incidents since purchased new.

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NHTSA #: 11721465
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2026

My driver sliding door will not open or close manually or automatically. This is concerning because if I was to ever get in a wreck and my van was struck on the passenger side, we wouldn’t be able to get out of the car because the other door won’t open. I did see that 107,000 vehicles were recalled due to this same problem I’m having.

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NHTSA #: 11716832
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2025

Both sliding doors fail to stay latched. Taking a turn or hitting a bump will cause them to open. The warning alarm beeps constantly unless I turn off power doors switch.

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NHTSA #: 11669896
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2025

Driver side, passenger sliding door does not properly close at times. When closing, it seems the sensor is sensing blockage and will not shut fully but re-opens the door again and again. It will mentally close after the 4th or 5th time.

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NHTSA #: 11639768
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2024

The power tailgate would open, then after opening, the tailgate may slowly sag down. Then it automatically closes within seconds. When going down to close, it beeps loudly.

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NHTSA #: 11603270
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2024

Lift gate is malfunctioning. The lift gate opens but not all the way. It then bounces down and up attempting to open or close itself.

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NHTSA #: 11568434
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2024

Odyssey Minivan. The right rear sliding door became de-railed and stuck in the open position; the derailment also caused the third window on the right to break (rail is adjacent to the window).

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NHTSA #: 11565425
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2023

Have been receiving an error about rear sliding door for 2 months. Now the inside of the door is rubbing against outside of van when opened & has made the inside door panel loose.

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NHTSA #: 11554827
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2023

The trunk lift gate can suddenly fail and slam down quickly, being a safety hazard. When the trunk opens, it will move up and down a few times, then it will beep three times and slam shut. It consistently happens when parked on an incline.

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NHTSA #: 11544922
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2023

The van was parked in the garage. I used the fob to open the sliding door on the drivers side. It stopped, got stuck.

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NHTSA #: 11538525
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2023

The door of my 2019 honda odyssey has malfunctioned since I purchased the vehicle. Upon opening the door, it immediately closes when on an incline or decline and will not stop even when a child is in the way. This is a huge safety concern as I often pick my children up from school or camp on a slight hill and when the teacher/counselor puts them in the car, the door closes on my child.

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NHTSA #: 11534444
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2022

From time to time the automatic sliding doors (usually the driver side) would fail to close when the close button was pressed. The sliding door would move toward closing but it would bounce back to open position after traveling 2/3 of the way as if it detected an obstruction. At time it would take many tries for the door to actually close itself successfully.

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NHTSA #: 11467547
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2018

I bought my 2019 honda odyssey ex-l navi res yesterday on 9/15/18. While the vehicle was parked and stationary, I attempted to open the passenger door using the driver button. It would open and then about halfway it would close.

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NHTSA #: 11129729

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