What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2009 Honda Odyssey

Typical pattern

8.2% of complaints about the 2009 Honda Odyssey came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2009 vehicle — around the middle of the 212 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is structure (64 complaints), typically at 5.7 yr or about 65,000 miles.

Complaints
243
Median age at failure
5.3 yr
Median mileage
60,000 n=199
Crash / fire / tow
12.8% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Structure
64 reports · 65,000 mi
5.7 yr
15.6%
Engine
34 reports · 105,000 mi
9.2 yr
17.6%
Electrical system
20 reports · 67,000 mi
6.6 yr
5%
Power train
18 reports · 44,000 mi
4.2 yr
0%
Service brakes, hydraulic
16 reports · 19,500 mi
1.8 yr
6.2%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

14E049000 2014-07-28
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.

A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.

14V112000 2014-03-14
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

12V062000 2012-02-16
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.

STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

09V057000 2009-02-18
Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

HONDA IS RECALLING 421 MY 2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE INSTALLED. THE BRAKE HOSE CAN CONTACT THE CALIPER BOLT AND OVER TIME A HOLE MAY DEVELOP WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

In owners’ own words

Power train mileage not reported 1.1 yr in service
2009 HONDA ODYSSEY - VEHICLE HAS MODERATE VIBRATION AT AROUND 40 MPH. ROOT CAUSE ACCORDING TO HONDA IS DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. HAVE NOT VERIFIED ROOT CAUSE WITH INDEPENDENT SOURCE. NO ACCIDENT REPORTED AS OF 10/26/09. *TR
Power train 3,000 mi 10 mo in service
2009 HONDA ODYSSEY LX. 2 TIMES I WAS STOPPING AND PUSHED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR AT SAME TIME. MOTOR WAS RACING AND ABS WAS COMING ON - VERY FRIGHTENING AS I DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND MOTOR IS VERY POWERFUL. ALMOST ROLLED INTO BUSY 55 MPH INTERSECTION FIRST TIME AND ALMOST HIT BASKETBALL POST IN DRIVEWAY SECOND TIME. HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 30 YEARS. PLAIN SNEAKERS WERE BEING WORN - NOT WINTER BOOTS. SEEMS TO BE LITTLE DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT OR LOCATION OF BRAKE PEDAL WITH RESPECT TO GAS PEDAL. *TW
Power train 7,000 mi 1.3 yr in service
MY VEHICLE IS HONDA ODYSEE 2009 I PURCHASE THIS UNIT U=IN TRIANGLE DEALERS IN P.R. AND MY UNIT HAVE A DIFFICULT IN THE FRONT WITH THE PUNTA DE EJE Y TIENE QUE REEMPLAZARLA MY HUSBAND PAID FOR SECURITY BUMPER TO BUMPER AND HE SEVICE IS BAD I WAITING UP JANUARY AND THIS PIECE NO ARRIVE BECAUSE TRIANGLE TALK ME AND SAID AMERICAN HONDA WORKED ORDER OF NOVEMBER 2009 AND MY UNIT CONTINUE WITH DEFECT I NEED HELP BECAUSE IS VERY ICONVENIENT THAT THIS UNIT IS NEW. I CALLNG AND THIS CALL TO DEALER ALWAYS IS NEGATIVE PLEASE CHEK THIS UNIT. *TR
Structure 7,000 mi 1.2 yr in service crash / fire / tow
POWER LIFT GATE FAILURE - WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER LIFT GATE FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE STRUTS DO NOT KEEP IT OPEN. THE LIFT GATE FALLS WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT CAUSED A SERIOUS INJURY (NEEDED 8 STITCHES). DEALER IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE AND A SOLUTION. *TR

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