Headlight Switch Problems of Honda Odyssey

Headlights work very poorly. - difficult to see the road when driving at night. When driving at night, it is difficult to see the road when using the low beams. High beams help, but switching back and forth when in traffic is not a safe, or legal, option. The low beam pattern appears to be set too low, particularly on the driver side, and can not be adjusted. Headlights are projector lamp style, so even replacement of bulbs do little to correct, as the primary issue seems to be a poor design. This issue has been ongoing since purchase of new vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The contact had to physically hold on the high beams switch to provide light for night time driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the low beam switch had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 147,000.

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Nhtsa phone ref. #438678, Honda's recall campaign #s34, NHTSA campaign id #12v136000: similar incident with my 2003 Honda Odyssey on 8/18/2011 while driving on a very dark rural road. When necessary to switch from high beam headlights to low beam headlights, I was left totally in the dark as I had no low beams. Managed to make it home safely without incident with high beams only. Next day both headlight low beam bulbs were replaced for me @a cost of $53. 35. Do not think the cause was traced as was not aware there was a common problem, but in my 50 years of driving I have never experienced this situation before. Also on Jan. 4, 2012, had to have a rear 12v bulb (part #34906-st5-003) replaced. Cost: $7. 61. Became aware of this bulb disfunctioning by dashboard notification.

On June 28, our 1999 Honda Odyssey lx lost all electrical power and engine power while traveling on I-94 e bound between battle creek mi and the exit to I-69. The emergency flashers would not activate. We were able to coast to a stop on the shoulder, then after placing the car in park and switching off the ignition, I was able to restart the car. It ran fine for the next two hours, but the same thing happened while traveling south on I-75 north of dayton, OH. This time, I noticed the gauges came back on and was able to resume the cruise control and proceed with out stopping. In got case, traffic was not so heavy as to be a danger, and luckily we were not in the passing lane. The same failure occurred just before we made it onto our street, but for a shorter time and we continued home. The next night, while returning home on local streets, going about 35mph, this failure occurred again, but this time, we had the headlight on (it was about 9:15pm), and we lost all lighting (interior gauges and exterior). On June 30, the dealer was able to locate the problem - failed ignition switch electrical contacts. The dealer claims this car had been serviced for this problem previously as a result of a recall. I checked your online notices: may 16, 2002 NHTSA: 02v120000. Electrical system ignition switch. This recall needs to be re-issued for this safety related problem. We would have had serious problems in bad weather; loss of windshield wipers as well as lighting and brake lights. And at night, it could have been very bad on the highway. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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While turning on the headlights both driver's side and passenger's side lights would go off on their own. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that bulbs needed to be replaced.

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1999 Honda Odyssey has a problem with the sliding doors. Consumer request reimbursement for safety recalls. The consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times for problems with the sliding door not opening. The ignition switch was replaced due to the vehicle not starting. The transmission would slip and jump when shifting. The front and side engine mounts were replaced. The turn signals did not cancel. The turn signal/headlight switch was replaced.