Worst 2009 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 42 | — | 2 | 89,952 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 34 | — | 5 | 103,374 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | 90,776 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 23,224 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 49,263 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 56,775 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 7 | — | — | 40,252 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 100,917 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 101,205 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 48,385 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 5,864 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 50,058 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Honda Odyssey
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~932,562 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.
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2009 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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