1996 Honda Odyssey Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,981miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,981 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's power lock was cycling. Driver's power window made a metallic spring-like sound when closing. Mechanic diagnosed power door lock actuator was bad, replaced it. Window regulator & motor were bad, replaced them. Power window worked normally when delivered to dealers service, just made a noise. When he called me, mechanic said window was not working at all. After much argument, dealer agreed to a 50% goodwill split of charges due to age/mileage. My share of repair cost was $320.49.”
NHTSA complaint #10107674, filed 2005-01, 42,981 miles“Front windshield is developing a haze discoloration and causing poor visibility. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016943, filed 2002-08“Air bag -- control module failure at 67000 miles. Srs light on panel indicated problem. Diagnostics showed code 6-2. Car needs control unit #06772-sx0-a70. Cost $654.00 + tax. If owner cannot afford repair, car will be driven without benefit of air bags. Power window -- driver's side front, click sound when rolling up window at 42,000 miles. Window stopped working entirely at dealer's repair facility. Regulator and motor were replaced. Power door locks -- locks would recycle when owner attempted to lock the car. Left front power door latch and actuator replaced at 42,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #748579, filed 2001-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 10 | 10% |
| 2022 | 11 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 15 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 12 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 23 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Honda Odyssey
24 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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