2020 Honda Odyssey Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 491 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,154miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Honda Odyssey, 2% of the 491 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,154 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While traveling on the interstate at approximately 75 MPH, the sunroof spontaneously shattered. I have a dash cam and when I reviewed the footage, there wasn't any sign of rocks or debris that had caused the breakage.”
NHTSA complaint #11325101, filed 2020-05, 1,907 miles“The outside mirrors had a recall for potential detachment. My driver's side mirror detaches sometimes even after the replacement. When I contacted Honda over this issue, they told me that they can't take my complaint and I should go back to the dealer which replaced it.”
NHTSA complaint #11730721, filed 2026-04“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds during rainy weather, he attempted to defrost the windows; however, the HVAC failed to operate as designed with warm air coming from the HVAC system. As a result, the windows failed to defrost as needed, making it difficult to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11551033, filed 2023-10, 32,400 miles“Backup camera stopped working for no reason, says camera system failure and is a black screen. Research says this is a recall but my dealership says it is not.”
NHTSA complaint #11735462, filed 2026-05“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that he became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V174000 (Visibility) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11515622, filed 2023-04Related recalls
- 23V174000Mar 16, 2023Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2020–2022, Passport 2020–2022, Pilot 2020–2021 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10215485Jun 8, 2022Service bulletin - When activating the sliding door power window auto-up feature, the window rolls up halfway and then rolls back down. There could be a pinch detection software…
- 10203625Nov 20, 2021Tech Line Summary Article - Customers are reporting the windows roll up partially but stop and roll back down when attempting to close the sliding door windows using the Auto-Up…
- 10202601Oct 20, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the auto-up feature failure of the rear sliding…
- 10202270Oct 1, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the auto-up feature failure of the rear sliding…
- 10201444Sep 7, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the auto-up feature failure of the rear sliding…
- 10200536Aug 18, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the auto-up feature failure of the rear sliding…
- 10199754Jul 29, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2022 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the auto-up feature failure of the rear sliding…
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 2020 Honda Odyssey
186 complaintsElectrical system
173 complaintsLane departure
128 complaintsEngine
71 complaintsOther or unknown
71 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
23 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology