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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2005 Honda Odyssey Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
3%of 830 total for the year
Median mileage
47,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 3% of the 830 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I went out to unlock my van and it wouldn't unlock. Thought the battery in key fob was dead. Found out that the delay wiper setting, rear wiper, high beam lights, turning signals. Door locks, washer fluid, outside temp display, warning lights, like the seat belt and the one that tells you that you left your keys in the ignition, are not working. Have checked all fuses. Need help please.”

NHTSA complaint #10588510, filed 2014-05, 95,000 miles

“Failure of high beam, running lights, directional signals, power door looks, intemittent wipers. Failed safety inspection. Mechanic worked all day could find the problem. I drove it home. A couple of days later it was working. I brought it back to get a inspection sticker. All good. Worked for about a week then stopped working. I realilized the only difference was that outside temperature. It failed in the cold. I ran the heater in the car for about an hour on max heat. Still no good. …”

NHTSA complaint #11281080, filed 2019-11, 140,050 miles

“The sunroof spontaneously combusted while driving (speed 50, temp 63 degrees). We had 4 kids in the car at the time (2 not mine) and glass hit each occupant. Luckily no one got cut, but my son did get hit in the eye. Will be bringing it to the dealer today.”

NHTSA complaint #10289778, filed 2009-10, 85,000 miles

“Vehicle has been exhibiting a very harsh shaking/vibration while in eco mode. This is distracting as well as uncomfortable. Recently the vibration has gotten so bad, we can not see out of any of the mirrors as the shaking vibrates them to the point of complete uselessness. The worst part is that we just paid $2000 at a dealership to replace the rear motor mount and flush transmission again. We have had this van since 60k and serviced transmission four times now, replacing motor mount twice. This time, with no apparent effect.”

NHTSA complaint #10460597, filed 2012-06, 95,023 miles

“When I have my front windshield wipers on and put my vehicle in reverse, my rear wipers will come on (even though they are switched to off ). When I shift out of reverse they shut off. This has happened on a couple of occasions, most recently on 8/27/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10166725, filed 2006-08, 125,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202510%
202422%
20231010%
2022118%
202196%
2020102%
201991%
2018151%
201738%
201641%
201573%
2014124%
201331%
201283%
2011104%
201062%
200942%
200871%
2007132%
2006112%
2005233%
200461%
2003121%
200271%
2001102%
2000152%
199971%
199834%
1997210%
199634%
199533%

Other parts of the 2005 Honda Odyssey

Body and structure
138 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
106 complaints
Steering
99 complaints
Air bags
90 complaints
Engine cooling
87 complaints
Brakes
78 complaints
Engine
68 complaints
Electrical system
54 complaints
Other or unknown
47 complaints
Fuel system
41 complaints
Equipment
40 complaints
Tires
33 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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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