Are there recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey's doors?

Yes. NHTSA lists recall 18V795000 for sliding door rear latch assemblies that may stick and not latch, and recall 20V437000 for water entering the outer sliding door handle cables, which can freeze in cold temperatures.

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Odyssey?

NHTSA has 68 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Odyssey, which is 7% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Odyssey is 29,209 miles.

Do the power sliding doors on the 2019 Odyssey open on their own?

Some owners reported that the sliding doors, including the rear hatch, unlocked and opened independently, including while the vehicle was in motion, according to NHTSA complaints.

Is water leaking into the trunk a common issue?

Owners reported water pooling in the trunk area, describing it as a failed body weld or seam sealant, with one case noting the vehicle was serviced three separate times for different leaks.

2019 Honda Odyssey Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints make up 68 of 966 total complaints for the 2019 Honda Odyssey, or 7% of that year's filings. Most issues center on power sliding doors, the power liftgate, and water leaks, with a median failure mileage of 29,209 miles. Two related recalls address sliding door latches and door handle cables.

Structure & Body complaints: 68; 7% of 966
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 29,209 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Power sliding doors fail to latch, reverse direction mid-close, or unlock and open on their own while driving.
Power liftgate/tailgate opens only partway, bounces up and down, or stops working entirely, sometimes tied to rainy weather.
Water intrudes through the rear liftgate or trunk seam/weld area, leading to pooling water and concerns about mold.
Passenger side doors have failed to open from either the power button or manual operation, forcing occupants to exit through the rear cargo door.
A passenger-side window has spontaneously shattered on separate occasions with no impact or collision involved.

When 2019 Honda Odyssey body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 10, 2018, latest Sep 24, 2026.

68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2024 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey

NHTSA 20V437000Jul 28, 2020Structure & Body324,196 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Odyssey vehicles. Water may enter the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. If this occurs, the outer door handle cables may freeze in cold temperatures, preventing the front and rear sliding door latches from securely latching.
Risk: A power sliding door that fails to latch may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is A88.
NHTSA 18V795000Nov 9, 2018Structure & Body107,774 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2018 and 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The latch assemblies for the power sliding doors may stick and not properly latch to the door strikers.
Risk: If the power sliding doors fails to latch, the doors may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right power sliding door rear latch assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Z33 and O36.

Structure & Body complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005160 (19%)
2006129 (18%)
2007148 (18%)
2008132 (26%)
200967 (34%)
201060 (24%)
201138 (16%)
201240 (16%)
201329 (14%)
201457 (19%)
201544 (21%)
201654 (20%)
20174 (10%)
2018115 (12%)
201968 (7%)
202036 (8%)
202114 (10%)
20225 (4%)
202312 (12%)
20246 (6%)
20259 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there recalls for the 2019 Honda Odyssey's doors?: Yes. NHTSA lists recall 18V795000 for sliding door rear latch assemblies that may stick and not latch, and recall 20V437000 for water entering the outer sliding door handle cables, which can freeze in cold temperatures.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Odyssey?: NHTSA has 68 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Odyssey, which is 7% of the 966 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Odyssey is 29,209 miles.
Do the power sliding doors on the 2019 Odyssey open on their own?: Some owners reported that the sliding doors, including the rear hatch, unlocked and opened independently, including while the vehicle was in motion, according to NHTSA complaints.
Is water leaking into the trunk a common issue?: Owners reported water pooling in the trunk area, describing it as a failed body weld or seam sealant, with one case noting the vehicle was serviced three separate times for different leaks.