2009 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 198 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Structural Problems.
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Worst 2009 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Structural Problems
Engine Problems
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 63 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 40 | — | 5 | — | |
| Brake System | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 198 most recent complaints
Honda installed a VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) in this engine which shuts down the back three cylinders to save fuel when the car warms up. You’ll know when it kicks in when you see ECO on your dash. When the cylinders shut down it starts an abnormal wear and tear on those …
Passenger side slider won’t shut, Driver’s side slider won’t latch. Driver side door suddenly opens when driving!!!! Honda dealer Tech found worn bushing on passenger side center rollers, faulty, driver side, sliding door rear latch, passenger side, outer handle cable popped out…
White paint is peeling, chipping and of inferior quality to a black Chevy Trailblazer I own that is 8 years older.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while underneath the vehicle, he became aware that there was severe rust on the muffler. The contact stated that there were flakes on the ground. The contact touched the muffler and put a hole in the plate. The manufacture…
Windshield wipers and also the key fob and the sliding doors as well as the blinkers do not work all at the same time first time it’s ever happened. It was December 8, 2023 and now it happened again in January 29 of 2024 and the issue still persisted when I look this issue up thi…
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact’s handicapped wife was trapped in the vehicle. The contact had to remove the door handle to unlock the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The lo…
Twice during the last year, the bolt securing the drive belt tensioner has broken while driving the vehicle. This results in loss of steering, electrical, and cooling of the engine. The first time the incident occurred on a stretch of rural highway where the lone occupant had t…
Transmission gears, while driving gears don't engage properly. It struggles to change gears specifically between 3rd to 4th gear. Also when parked and change to Drive makes a stump noise.
Van was driven at approximately 7:50pm a short distance. After parking vehicle, 10 minutes later the alarm went off. Upon disarming the alarm, the entire engine was engulfed in flames. Van is maintained regularly, no check engine light indicating any issues with vehicle. Enti…
Vibration between 30-40 mph is usually caused by axles of this car, 06-09 models, that might have safe issue in long run.
On 6/18 I installed a set of aftermarket front left and right lower control arms made by Mevotech part #'s CMS601007 (left) and CMS601008(right), Mevotech has installed a grease zerk on the ball joints which are not on the OEM control arms, in theory this might be good but the g…
my drivers side door started making a grinding noise and when we attempted to close the door it it fell off the track, it almost closed my child in the door, now there is significant body damage and my door is not working
When Honda IT Department wrote and installed the in-dash Navigation Computer System they neglected to correct a permanently and known Date and Time Glitch. January 2022 the date and time went back to 2002. Owners can not correct this glitch. Each time as you start the engine and…
Starting on January 1, 2022, my vehicle's clock (2009 Honda Odyssey Touring w/Navigation) are showing incorrect times on both the dash vehicle clock as well as the one on the Navigation screen, and cannot be adjusted. Time on Navigation screen always starts at around 7.17pm, then…
A miss fire in the engine which is causing slow speed when going up a hill or using the Air Conditioner. If it was to fail while driving it would be not good, could cause an accident. Also need to bring attention that Honda lack of concern for the safety of the driver and other p…
I PURCHASED A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY FROM WEST AUTO SALES LOCATED AT 6145 E. LANCASTER RD. FORT WORTH, TX 76112 ON 03/27/2021. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF DRIVING IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND EXCEEDING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING, AND TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. THE CONTACT WAS THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IDLING THE VEHICL…
SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND GOT FIXED AT A COST. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BOTH MY SLIDING DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY FOR A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. I AM NOW HAVING THE S…
MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS NEITHER ONE WORKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDE DOOR OPENED AND COULDN'T CLOSE HAD TO TAKE IT OFF THE HINGE AND DO A MANUAL CLOSE YOU JUST CAN'T OPEN IT OR THE DOOR WILL COMPLETELY COME OFF. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2009 Honda Odyssey
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2009 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 198 NHTSA owner complaints, 6 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Structural Problems (63 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Odyssey?▾
#1: Structural Problems (63 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (40 complaints). #3: Brake System (21 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Honda Odyssey?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 6 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 198 total NHTSA complaints. 14 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Structural Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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