1. Honda Odyssey
  2. Problems
  3. 2010
  4. Exterior Lighting

2010 Honda Odyssey Exterior Lighting Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • tail light · 7 records
  • tail lights · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 8, 2019 · 103,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    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.

    ODI 11221634

  • May 18, 2017

    Exterior Lighting

    WATER FILLS UP IN BOTH TAIL LIGHTS

    ODI 11240497

  • August 7, 2015 · 41,589 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Right tail light filled with water, requiring replacement. Now the left one is full of water too. Vehicle stationary when water observed each time, of course.

    ODI 10788995

  • January 13, 2014

    Body · Exterior Lighting

    Tail lights are susceptible to water penetration which will eventually short out the tail lights. This applies to the portion of the tail light which is attached to the rear hatch door. Water accumulates in the white part of the lens which is at the bottom of the tail light in 201 van (i.e., the back up lights). There is apparently a design or manufacturing defect in the sealed light system. I have had the gasket on…

    ODI 10702578

  • September 10, 2013 · 32,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Subject: 2008-2009-2010 honda odyssey tail light defects comments: 2008-2009-2010 honda odyssey tail lights are susceptible to water penetration which will eventually short out the tail lights. This applies to the portion of the tail light which is attached to the rear hatch door. Water accumulates in the white part of the lens which is at the bottom of the tail light in these model years (i.e., the back up lights).…

    ODI 10566506

  • June 15, 2013

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Rear taillights on left and right sides fill with water after rain fall. Accumulating water has lead to water flow into interior transferring caustic substances into passenger area that have burned interior carpet in rear compartment fortunately chemical burning was discovered and neutralized before major fire ensued. Dealership stated not a known issue, not covered under warranty. State inspection site will not…

    ODI 10671209

  • January 9, 2010 · 100 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    The backup lights one my 2010 honda odyssey are not bright enough to see anything. My local honda dealer stated this was a common complaint and there was nothing they could do to remedy the problem. I have had no accidents or injuries due to this problem yet. I have only had the vehicle 3 months. *tr

    ODI 10298913

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2010 Honda Odyssey.

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