Exterior Lighting Problems of Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey owners have reported 113 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Honda Odyssey

The Exterior Lighting problem

On October 31, 2025, I brought my vehicle to the dealer for several issues, including an auto engine idle stop system problem, a memory seat malfunction, and other concerns that were discussed with the service advisor and are listed in the invoice.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Since I purchased this vehicle the headlights dim way down and sometimes change intensity greatly every single time the a/c compressor clutch engages and draws current. All lighting across every system in the vehicle dims way down as well.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The reverse tail lights fill up with water when it rains. I have had it fixed, but 2 years later they are filling up again.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

I purchased this vehicle (2013 Chevrolet cruze) in 2016 and it had mileage of 3,500 miles. Less than a month of ownership an alert showed and sounded in the dash lights that the rear driver's side door was open when it wasn't and this was while in a park position and while in motion on any road.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

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.   Read details...




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