2003 Honda Odyssey Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 914 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Honda Odyssey, 1% of the 914 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,800 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.
“Without much or any warning my transmission failed (the dreaded p0730 code showed up on the scanner) on my 2003 Honda Odyssey ex-l van with only 100,325 miles. The van was never abused or used to tow. Transmission was rebuilt 1.30.12 by private shop continental transmission for $1800. (torque converter blown to pieces). …”
NHTSA complaint #10448015, filed 2012-02, 100,325 miles“I had my car park at work. At 4:30 when I was leaving work I walked to my car opened the drivers door. I closed the door and heard a window shatter and it blow out of the car for no apparent reason. The window that shattered was the passanger sided sliding door. I call the dealer and they said that glass was not covered under the warrenty by Honda. I called Honda and they said that the dealer should have looked at it to determine if it was a defect. It sounds like they are playing the blame game. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068362, filed 2004-05, 14,500 miles“While traveling north bound on us hwy 29, traveling at approximately 50 MPH with all windows in their fully closed positions, the passenger side window simply disappeared into the door. After erratic maneuver, due to sudden and surprise in a rush of air into the cabin, speed had to be reduced. Frantic efforts to raise the window failed. Vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. Dealership was contacted. However, the service department was closed. No accidents occurred. Vehicle was taken to dealership next day at 08:30. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238558, filed 2008-08, 74,800 miles“The rear vents in an Honda Odyssey have stopped functioning. Based on web searches this seems like a very common problem and surely points to a manufacturing defect. On activating the switch to operate the vents there is no automatic cutoff as soon as the vents are opened / closed all the way. This apparently leads to the motor over-heating and causing it to burn. There are no manual controls available to operate the vents. Based on your location the van will now be overheated (fl) or extremely cold (co) as the internal A/C unit cannot / will not funcion at the optimum levels.”
NHTSA complaint #10252714, filed 2008-12, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that his windshield appeared to be delaminating which caused bubbles to form in the window. As a result, whenever the light hit the windshield it obstructed his visibility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10473205, filed 2012-08, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10115792Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure…
- 10115788Dec 11, 2014Service bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected…
Visibility (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 2003 Honda Odyssey
533 complaintsAir bags
131 complaintsElectrical system
81 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
26 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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