Check The Odyssey door lock carefully. You will need to look for anything worn or bent to see what the problem is. After you see the part that is causing the lock to malfunction then you can adjust or change the part.
It is a 4 door vehicle with a rear hatch.
The lock actuator is in the rear door, the panel will need to be removed. When the panel is removed you will see the actuator bolted to the door frame. Not to hard to replace.
You open the back hatch door and pull the panel away from the latch and push down on the lever to the lock the lock will then pop open and you can shut the hatch
To open the rear hatch door of a 2001 Toyota Sequoia, first ensure that the vehicle is in the "Park" position. Locate the rear hatch release button on the driver's side or use the key fob to unlock the door. If the hatch is still locked, you can manually unlock it using the key in the lock located on the hatch itself. Once unlocked, simply lift the hatch to open it.
You can get them at the dealer. The entire window and door mechanisim is all one piece.
To remove the rear hatch door panel in order to fix the lock on a Subaru Outback you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat screwdriver, trim pry tool, and tack puller. Using these items you need to remove the push clips and pry the trim from the hatch.
You can not open the rear hatch door from the inside.
Access in rear door panel, allows you to lock/inlock rear door.
The T-handle or lock mechanism inside the door is damaged.
May be a BCM glitch or the rear trunk latch there is a recall from gm about the rear hatch latch
Try using the key to open the lock mechanism while the door is unlocked.
It is assumed that you are referring to the rear hatch glass and lower door. If the hatch glass is not releasing, check the fuse that controls power to the switch and lock. If you are referring to the door iteself, you will probably have to remove the inner panel of the door to access the lock mechanism. If you are not 'handy' with tools you may have to take it to a repair shop or dealer.