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2011 Honda Odyssey visibility problems

moderate Owners of the 2011 Honda Odyssey have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →

Complaints
9
Recalls
2
Avg fix
$350
visibility complaints on the Honda Odyssey, by model year
Model yearvisibility complaints
2007 Odyssey 9
2008 Odyssey 6
2009 Odyssey 3
2010 Odyssey 4
2011 Odyssey (this page) 9
2012 Odyssey 7
2013 Odyssey 3
2014 Odyssey 9
2015 Odyssey 4
What stands out

All 2 active visibility recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 11V181000 March 21, 2011

Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda odyssey vehicles

The window may shatter into the passenger cabin causing a risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Dealers will replace either the passenger's and/or the driver's front door window glass, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
severe NHTSA 11V180000 March 15, 2011

Honda is recalling certain model year 2011 Honda odyssey vehicles

The windshield wipers may fail to operate, decreasing the driver's visibility in adverse weather conditions increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper rod free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin AAW10212019 Oct 2019

Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 0 most recent

Had visibility trouble with your 2011 Honda Odyssey? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the visibility problem on the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.

At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?

Based on the 9 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 83,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to visibility?

Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Honda/Odyssey. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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