2009 Honda Odyssey
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 198
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 198 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 960 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 585 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 830 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2012 | 244 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 310 |
| 2015 | 207 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 1,005 |
| 2019 | 991 |
| 2020 | 483 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 124 |
| 2025 | 445 |
| 2026 | 59 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
32% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Show complaint excerpts
My Honda Odyssey caught fire on May 13, 2018. There was no accident involved. The car just burned itself. The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road when I was driving at 30 miles per hour at local road. And started to shake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-15
Also filed under Engine
While opening my tailgate on my Honda Odyssey van yesterday at around 6:00 p.m. It fell down on my head. What would cause that to happen? I did not do anything to try and fix it. The dealership was closed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-01
Also filed under Engine
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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-01
Engine
17% · 34 reportsService brakes
11% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Electrical system
10% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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 itâs ever happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-04
Also filed under Exterior lighting and visibility/wiper
Power train
9% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2009-05-27Parking brake09V057000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front brake hoses and replace with the correct brake hoses free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2009. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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2011-09-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-02-29 Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate
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2012-03-12Structure12V062000 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…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both power liftgate gas struts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 12, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
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2012-09-28EQClosed 2012-12-31 Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
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2014-08-14Fuel system, gasoline14E049000 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.
Remedy: Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
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2014-10-06Fuel system, gasoline14V112000 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.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 64 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V057000 · Parking brake
- Recall 12V062000 · Structure
- Recall 14E049000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V112000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Honda Odyssey is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.