2020 Honda Odyssey Body & Structure Problems
13 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (13)
Your power liftgate opens but then closes unexpectedly, dropping partway before reopening and shutting quickly without stopping when it encounters resistance. The liftgate only stops closing when you press the button, which has resulted in it striking you while unloading groceries and poses a serious risk to children or anyone unable to move quickly. This happens frequently and more often in warm weather than cold. The issue is caused by a defective spring assembly and may require replacement of the liftgate mechanism or spring components.
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While driving on a surface street at approximately 35 MPH on a 100+ degree afternoon, the glass moonroof suddenly exploded. I did not observe any object striking the car or the roof. The shade was closed, so glass did not enter the cabin.
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All of my ADAS systems were disabled due to a water leak. The repair required the dealership to hire a "leak doctor" and then replace a module in the rear tailgate.
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The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the passenger’s and driver's side sliding doors were frequently not opening or closing as designed or intended. The contact had noticed the failure approximately 2 years prior; however, the failure was intermittent but had since gradually become more frequent.
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The rear hatch will randomly close after it is opened. The hatch will not stop closing if someone is standing under it. Several times now it has closed while someone is getting something out of the back and you can not make it stop without quickly getting out of the way and pressing the button.
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The power tailgate continues giving issues. I made the first repair about 1.5 years after purchasing as a new vehicle purchase. Now a few years, after the first repair, I', seeing the same issue.
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Sliding door stopped operating as a result of "badly torn inner bushings" which required the door motor and control arm to be replaced. This occurred just from normal use of the vehicle. At certain points, the opposite door also began to exhibit the same symptoms as the other.
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Power Sliding Door Reverses Direction When Closing as if something was in the way. This happens intermittently for both doors. We have to force the door close by passing the safety system.
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The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking water from the roof seam near the driver’s side rear of the vehicle. The leak caused water to form a puddle in the trunk tray compartment of the vehicle.
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The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the warning message "Lift Gate Open" illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lift gate was fractured.
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Rear sliding doors open after putting car in drive and releasing the emergency brake. Problem is intermittent. The car has not yet moved.
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Driver side rear sliding door will not open even when the automatic release button is disengaged. Some could be trapped in an emergency or I am worried that if it opens I will not be able to get it closed.
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The rear hatch door closed with me standing under it and I injured my arm trying to stop the door from closing on me. The door will not stop closing even with a person there. This is very dangerous!
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