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Honda Odyssey headlights problems

224 of the 12,940 owner complaints about the Honda Odyssey describe headlights failing or too dim, most of them for the 2019 model year.

owner complaints
224
worst model year
2019
typical repair cost reported
$2,000
typical mileage
60,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Nov 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · NC

Just starting the vehicle one morning all of these warnings appeared including adaptive cruise control problem, lane keeping assist problem, collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation system problem and auto high beam problem. We replaced the 12V battery thinking that was the cause but this did not solve the problem. We checked the fuses that were recommended to check and they were intact. We then did the 10 minute drive as suggested to reset these systems which also did not work. Then we used an OBD2 sensor to reset/clear the codes which also did not work, they immediately came back once the car started again.

Filed Oct 24, 2026 · Driver assistance · NC

When starting the vehicle there is a cascade of sensor warning errors that will keep popping up intermittently even pressing the ”enter “ button to dismiss them. The Crash Mitigation sensor has been reported several times to the local dealership and they have said that nothing is wrong with it. This behavior began when the van was still under warranty which has since ended. The main reason for this report is that I have no idea if there’s going to be any issues with it automatically braking and causing an accident or anything else such as not being able to dim my headlights, have no indication of other drivers being in my blind spots, lane assistance not working properly and the emergency brake not working properly. Aside from these issues is the fact that the errors keep coming up on my speedometer screen, blanking everything else out that is necessary information, to safely drive the van. The tire pressure sensors are also malfunctioning which is also a concern I brought up with my dealership and they refused to admit there were any problems with it. The crash mitigation sensor will create an error just from being in the heat according to the mechanic with the Honda Dealership and they wouldn’t repair it. This same issue has been happening to multitudes of other Honda owners who purchased their vehicles because of the promise by Honda that the multi sensor system was safe. This issue has, in fact, created an extremely dangerous situation for drivers and their families who rely on it each day. I’m therefore concerned about this situation and respectfully urging for an immediate recall of the affected Honda vehicles before people are killed by their products.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Engine · FL

Vehicle Information:Year/Make/Model: 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-L VIN: [XXX] Mileage: Approximately 45, 200 miles Component / Defect: Engine Oil Leak leading to Alternator Failure (Front Spool Valve / Valve Cover Gasket Leak onto Alternator) Summary of Incident and Service History: My car overheated and would not start on several occasions over the last year and a half starting in July 2025, leaving me stranded and requiring it to be towed. My car has been in service at the dealer multiple times for approximately 2 weeks each time. Oil Leak and Alternator Hazard: The vehicle experienced engine oil leaking directly onto/into the alternator. According to communications from Honda service personnel ([XXX]), oil leaking from the front spool valve and valve cover gaskets penetrates the alternator, causing component failure. The dealership explicitly warned that failure to complete these repairs would result in repeated alternator failure. XXX Service: The vehicle was brought in for diagnostic work and repairs at Brickell Honda Performed services included diagnostic procedures, engine oil & filter replacement, radiator fan motor replacement, A/C condenser fan motor replacement, and tire rotation. Total Paid: $2,443.60 Additional Repair Estimates Provided: Valve cover gaskets & spark plug replacement: $1,901.18 plus tax Front spool valve replacement: $1,641.70 plus tax Prior Related Invoices: An earlier invoice was issued on XXX for $2,096.29 by Brickell Honda for alternator replacement and other maintenance services. Safety Risk Statement: An unaddressed oil leak dripping onto the alternator poses a serious electrical component failure hazard while operating the vehicle. Sudden loss of electrical power while driving can cause engine stalling, loss of power steering, loss of headlights/lighting, and disablement in traffic, presenting a significant risk of collision and vehicle safety hazard. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NY

Front camera malfunctioning causing errors ACC, LKAS, Collision mitigation problem, road departure problem, auto high beam problem

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · VA

I own a 2018 Honda Odyssey Touring. On May 29, 2026, I started the engine on my Odyssey and several dashboard system warnings appeared. The internet suggested having the battery tested and it was getting low, so I replaced the battery. The warning signs remained and caused several Honda Sensing safety and driver-assistance systems to become unavailable, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation, and Auto High Beams. Additionally, a Brake System warning appears on the dashboard. I have video recording of these warnings from when they first appeared in May. On September 2, 2026, the lights disappeared out of nowhere and all components worked. Later that same date, the lights were back and the components stopped working again. This happened again on October 13, 2026 - lights went off, then returned later in the day. The recurrent temporary reprieve from the lights makes me wonder if there is an electrical short in the rearview camera that controls those safety features. The diagnostics cost of this alone was going to be nearly $200. As numerous other similar complaints have been made to the federal safety agency, I am hoping this issue will be investigated and addressed - it is concerning that a single system failure is causing multiple safety features to be disabled - notwithstanding that is is difficult to know when to be worried about warning lights when the dashboard is full of them.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Driver assistance · MD

there is a very common issue with Hondas that the front camera behind the rear view mirror shuts down which causes many safety systems to shut down and nit work this happened to my car it is very unsafe as i am now missing five very important safety features and i am going to have to pay thousands to repair it. This problem has been confirmed by my mechanic as he inspected it. This happened randomly out of nowhere with no signs of this coming. The five components that do not work because of this camera failure are lane assist, auto high beam, lane departure, adaptive cruise control, and collision warning. This puts me and others at danger.

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Driver assistance · GA

The front camera that controls lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, auto high beam, lane departure failed so none of these features work. The component has been replaced by a Honda service center. I don’t believe the failed component is available to inspect.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Driver assistance · PA

Camera/Radar behind the rearview mirror failed. This triggered the following alerts to populate. Forward collision alert, auto high beams, lane departure, active cruise control (active and passive both failed to work), brake system, transmission system, lane keep assist failure. The gear indicator would flash when the transmission system error came on. Van has ~76k miles on it. ~$119 for diagnosis, ~$1400 for the part, ~$300 for the calibration and several additional hundred in labor. This is a known issue with the 5th generation Honda Odysseys. Honda won't do anything about it. It was up to 8 error messages on the dash at one point.

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Driver assistance · NJ

-multiple messages/lights on dashboard determined by dealer to be due to forward looking camera, which disables Hondas Sensing safety suite. Available for inspection upon request. -safety of myself/family and others put at risk due to distracting messages/lights on dashboard, which can also conceal additional issues not associated with forward camera. Safety features are disabled when the camera does not work properly, specifically lane assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation , road departure mitigation, auto high beams. -problem has been confirmed by dealer: DTC U3000-49 -yes, inspected by manufacturer/dealership -issue appeared randomly approximately a month ago with no other warning signs

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

Upon starting my Honda Odyssey, the dash immediately started saying, Collision Mitigation System Problem, Adaptive Cruise Control Problem, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, Lane Keeping Assist Problem, Auto High Beam Problem.

Related recalls

Interior lightingReported July 6, 2000 · 78,910 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans. The dimmer control for the instrument panel lights can fail.
Risk
At night, the driver would not be able to see instrument panel gauges and displays.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the multiplex unit.

Recall number 00V183000 · Recall details

Questions about the Honda Odyssey headlights

Which Honda Odyssey years have headlights failing or too dim problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2019 (68 complaints), 2020 (51 complaints) and 2018 (46 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix headlights failing or too dim on the Honda Odyssey?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 50 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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