Worst 2009 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE:BODY
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 42 | — | 2 | 89,952 mi | |
| ENGINE | 34 | — | 5 | 103,374 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | — | 1 | 90,776 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 1 | — | 23,224 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 49,263 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 56,775 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 7 | — | — | 40,252 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 87,049 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 2 | — | 100,917 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 101,205 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 48,385 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 5,864 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 50,058 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 38,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | 108,697 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 4 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 54,677 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | 1 | 52,250 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 31,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 128,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 38,922 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 54,211 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 33,450 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 3 | — | — | 51,207 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 57,077 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 5,079 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 165,219 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 | — | — | 8,950 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 33,450 mi |
Recalls for 2009 Honda Odyssey
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,024,056 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Honda Odyssey Years
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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