Honda Odyssey Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Honda Odyssey across 29 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (10% of reports).
- 155visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 15 of 155 complaints (10%)
- Rear window: mentioned in 11 of 155 complaints (7%)
- Side mirror: mentioned in 9 of 155 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 155 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Honda Odyssey visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Odyssey | 3 | 3% | 19,500 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 5 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 3 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 17,154 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 3 | 0% | 4,500 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 111,000 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 1 | 3% | 23,000 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | 67,500 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 49,100 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 10 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 3 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 6 | 3% | 35 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 4 | 2% | 23,246 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | 20,500 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 6 | 1% | 10,000 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 13 | 2% | 42,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 9 | 1% | 30,700 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 19 | 2% | 15,415 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 6 | 1% | 92,500 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 10 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 36,500 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 10 | 2% | 52,453 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 15 | 2% | 51,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 3 | 4% | 59,000 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 2 | 10% | — |
| 1996 Odyssey | 3 | 4% | 42,981 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
Visibility
Model years: 2011
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda odyssey vehicles. There is a potential failure with the driver and the front passenger door power windows in which the window may come off the track causing the window to become inoperative and preventing it from being rolled up or down or it could drop into the door.
Risk: The window may shatter into the passenger cabin causing a risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace either the passenger's and/or the driver's front door window glass, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Model years: 2011
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 honda odyssey vehicles. If the front windshield wiper blades become frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is switched on, one of the front windshield wiper linkage rods may bend or separate from the motor due to insufficient stiffness of the rod.
Risk: The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the windows were stuck and became inoperable. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the windows only went halfway up before falling. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the window tracks were…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the passengerâs side door was opened, and the passengerâs side mirror fell off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on approximately four occasions, and it was determined…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear cargo window exploded and shattered into pieces. The contact also stated that while driving on a service road at 35 MPH, the rear driver's side window exploded and shattered into…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while his wife was driving 20 MPH, attempting to make left turn, she noticed the passenger side rear view mirror was shattered. The contact mention some of the glass did get into the vehicle. No injuries were sustained. a dealer was…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while his wife was dropping off their son at school, the sunroof was open, and the close button was depressed while the sonâs hand was hanging out of the sunroof. The sunroof proceeded to close, and the sensors did not prevent the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 155 owner complaints about visibility for the Honda Odyssey. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Odyssey visibility?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 15 of 155 complaints, followed by “rear window” (11).
Other Honda Odyssey problems
- Power Train problems (3,064)
- Electrical System problems (1,958)
- Engine problems (1,549)
- Structure problems (1,411)
- Air Bags problems (833)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (757)
- Service Brakes problems (622)
- Steering problems (557)
See all Honda Odyssey problems.