The problem
Vehicle description: minivan. The sliding doors May not latch properly.
The risk
An improperly latched door could open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain circumstances, a door could open completely. An unrestrained rear seat passenger could fall out of an open door of a moving vehicle and be seriously injured or killed.
The fix
Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from December 3, 1999 through December 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches replaced under recall 99v-158 or under warranty, that May need to have the latches replaced again. Owners of these vehicles will be notified by Honda to bring the vehicle to their Honda dealer for inspection of the previously replaced latch assembly. Latches with the suspect date code will be replaced.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-119 (00V119000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Report date | April 25, 2000 |
| Owners notified | June 22, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,085 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the locks & latches
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-119 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the door latch assembly on all odyssey minvans built from December 3, 1999 through December 16, 1999. Also included in this recall are approximately 1,612 odyssey minivans that had the latches replaced under recall 99v-158 or under…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,085 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.