2009 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 198 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 21st highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 6 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 14 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJul 28, 2014
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.
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.
Campaign 14E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2014
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.
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. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Campaign 14V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateFeb 16, 2012
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.
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 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V062000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brake, driveline, hydraulic, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsFeb 18, 2009
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.
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.
Campaign 09V057000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
40 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Jul 7, 2016
FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES WITH REGULAR LIGHT USE AND NO ACCIDENTS. SYMPTOMS WERE CLUNKING OF THE ENGINE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR AND STARTING AND STOPPING.
Engine, Oct 3, 2015
ENGINE BURNS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OIL WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHTS. SLOWING EATING UP THE CAMSHAFT AND VALVE ROCKER ARM. CASING MISFIRE TO THE ENGINE AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE STOPS WORKING. MINE DID NOT HAVE THE ENGINE STOP, BUT LOCAL MECHANIC VERIFIES THAT THERE IS A EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE CAMSHAFT UNITS
Engine, Oct 1, 2015
IVTEC 3.5L ENGINE. TOURING MODEL. REAR ENGINE MOUNT FAILURE. ALUMINUM ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT SHEARED. NO CAR DAMAGE HISTORY OR ABUSE. FAMILY CAR, DAILY DRIVING AROUND TOWN AND HIGHWAY. NOT SURE WHEN IT FAILED, BUT TOTAL MILEAGE IS 120,000 MILES. OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW. DEALER SAID THE PROTECTIVE BOOT HAD TORN, AND THE MOUNT NEEDED REPLACING. HONDA PART, $650, COMPLETELY UNREASONABLE. I BOUGHT A PART, AND REPLACED IT MYSELF, THAT IS WHEN I DISCOVERED THE PART HAD FAILED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY THE SITUATION, AND SAID ENGINE MOUNTS BREAK ALL THE TIME. ENGINE MOUNTS? A PRIMARY PART OF THE ENGINE STRUCTURE? SHOULD NEVER FAIL LIKE THIS. THE PART IS SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER DESIGNED AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REINFORCED, MOST LIKELY REPLACE THE ALUMINUM WITH A STEEL PART. AGAIN, NOT SURE WHEN THE PART FAILED, COULD HAVE BEEN THAT WAY FROM THE FACTORY FOR ALL I KNOW. HAVE NEVER HIT ANYTHING OR BOTTOMED OUT THE CAR. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FAILED PART, IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A DEFECT, OR FATIGUE FAILURE, BUT AN OVERLOAD OF THE DESIGN. I AM AN ENGINEER AND AIRCRAFT MECHANIC. I CAN GIVE YOU THE FAILED PART IF YOU DESIRE.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 27, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH MY WIFE'S 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY BEGAN TO SHAKE AS I STEPPED ON THE GAS THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER AND I HAD TO MANUALLY STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY.. UPON OPENING THE HOOD I COULD SMELL THAT SOMETHING WAS BURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED 79 MILES TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS INFORMED THAT A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT COMPLETELY AND A PORTION OF THAT PLUG ENTERED THE CYLINDER AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE. THE ENTIRE THREADING OF THE SPARK PLUG WAS DAMAGED AND MELTED INTO THE ENGINE. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Engine, Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE SERPENTINE BELT FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED ON THE SECOND OCCASION THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,852.
Engine, Sep 9, 2013
VAN BEGAN TO STUTTER ON ACCELERATION AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED A MIS-FIRE IN CYLINDER #2. REMOVED SPARK PLUG TO FIND IT COATED WITH OIL AND CARBON. SAYS IT APPEARS OIL IS LEAKING THROUGH THE ENGINE VALVE STEM SEALS AND COATING THE PLUG. HE REPLACED THE PLUG. HAVE SINCE TOOK IT TO LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND PERFORMED AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. OVER 1 QUART CONSUMED IN 1200 MILES OF DRIVING. HAVE ASKED THAT STEM SEALS BE REPLACED UNDER GOOD WILL BUT HONDA HAS DENIED REQUEST BECAUSE SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED AT DEALERSHIP AND THUS THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE WORKMANSHIP AND PARTS INSTALLED. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO CONSUME OIL AND AFTER CHECKING #2 CYLINDER PLUG RECENTLY, CONTINUES TO CONTAMINATE SPARK PLUGS. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 13, 2013
ON MAY 12, 2012, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN THE VAN STARTED TO SPUTTER. I CAME TO A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR ACTED AS IF IT WERE ABOUT TO CUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING ALONG WITH THE VSA LIGHT. IT RODE VERY ROUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALERSHIP AS I WAS NOT IN MY HOMETOWN. THEY INFORMED ME THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED ALL OF THEM TO THE TUNE OF $308.23. ON NOVEMBER 23, 2012, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE MILEAGE WAS 105,001. AGAIN, I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND DROVE THE CAR TO THE NEAREST HONDA DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE #3 SPARK PLUG HAD FOULED OUT. I TOLD THEM TO REPLACE ONLY THE #3 PLUG. ON MY RECEIPT IT SAYS, "RETRIEVED CODE P0303...MISFIRE #3 CYLINDER...FOUND SPARK PLUG FOULED OUT. POSSIBLE FAULTY VALVE SEALS...REPLACED SPARK PLUG AND PERFORMED PCM SOFTWARE UPDATE." THAT COST ME $138.76. ON THE DRIVE HOME THE AIR CONDITIONING STARTED TO ACT UP. IT WOULD RUN BUT SOMETIMES IT WAS COLD AND SOMETIMES THE AIR WAS NOT. ON NOVEMBER 24, 2012, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT I NORMALLY USE. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING EXCEPT FOR A DIRTY CABIN FILTER. THEY REPLACED IT AND CHARGED ME $131.97. HOWEVER, THEY SAID MY BRAKES WERE WORN OUT. THAT COST $359.68. THEN THERE WAS THE BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE, TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE, AND POWER STEERING FLUSH. ALL IN ALL THE VISIT COST ME $1049.61. FUNNY, ON NOVEMBER 19, 2012, I HAD TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY DID A COURTESY INSPECTION. NO MENTION OF BRAKE PROBLEM. NOVEMBER 26, 2012, CAR DEAD, WOULDN'T START. THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. DECEMBER 3, 2012, CAR DEAD AGAIN. INVOICE READS, "A/C CLUTCH RELAY STUCK KILLING BATTERY MAKING A/C COMPRESSOR RUN EVEN WHEN A/C OFF." FIXED FOR FREE DUE TO ALL THE PROBLEMS. *TR
Engine, Jun 17, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RIDE VERY ROUGH (APPROXIMATE DATE OF 6/1/2012 AT ~65,000 MILES). PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST HONDA DEALERSHIP (AS RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS' MANUAL). SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE CAR AND FOUND THE SPARK PLUGS TO BE FOULED. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS (#3 WAS ONE), AND ALL SEEMED FINE. THE SAME SCENARIO HAPPENED AGAIN ON JANUARY 31, 2013 (AT 75,126 MILES) - AGAIN WITH NO WARNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON (WHILE DRIVING) AND CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER. HAD CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. AGAIN THE SPARK PLUGS (#3 SPECIFICALLY) WERE FOULED. REPLACED THE ALL SPARK PLUGS. FOUND OUT THAT I WAS TWO QUARTS LOW ON OIL EVENTHOUGH THE OIL HAD BEEN RECENTLY CHANGED (1/7/13 AT ~73,000 MILES) AND NO OIL WAS LEAKING FROM MY CAR (I.E. NO OIL SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY, ETC...). THE SAME SCENARIO HAPPENED AGAIN ON 5/2/2013 (AT 81,320 MILES)...CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON (WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING), CAR STARTS TO SPUTTER. I HAVE IT TOWED TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP, AND THE SPARK PLUG (#3) ARE FOUND TO BE FOULED AGAIN. AGAIN, OIL IS TWO QUARTS LOW (OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED ON 3/21/13 AT 78,976 MILES). FIX ALL AGAIN AND CHANGE OIL TO TO AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. TEST FOUND THAT MY CAR IS CONSUMING AT LEAST 1 QT OF OIL PER 1000 MILES AND THAT IS CAUSING MY SPARK PLUGS TO FOUL. HONDA SAYS MY OIL CONSUMPTION IS WITHIN "NORMAL PARAMETERS" AND WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HONDA FEELS THAT HAVING TO ADD OIL EVERY 1000 MILES ACCPETABLE. I DISAGREE! IF I DON'T CHECK THE OIL EVERY 1000 MILES (AND ADD AT LEAST A QT), THEN I RISK DRIVING WITH NO OIL WHICH WILL CAUSE MY ENGINE TO SEIZE. ALSO, EVEN ADDING THE OIL DOESN'T RESOLVE FREQUENT SPARK PLUG DAMAGE CAUSING ENGINE BREAKDOWN. THIS CAR IS UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE! *TR
Engine, Jun 2, 2013
ENGINE OIL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AT 33,599 MILES, WHO INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW PRIOR TO DRAINING THE CRANK CASE. I BEGAN MONITORING ENGINE OIL QUANTITY THEREAFTER. CURRENTLY WITH 39,252 MILES ON THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION RATE IS ABOUT 1 QUART PER 2,500 MILES, WHICH SEEMS EXCESSIVE FOR AN ENGINE WITH LOW MILEAGE. THIS RATE EQUATES TO CONSUMPTION OF HALF OF THE ENTIRE CRANK CASE BETWEEN ENGINE OIL CHANGE CYCLES. IF NOT MONITORED AND FILLED THE ENGINE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO LOW ENGINE OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE. A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY IMPACT IS PRESENT IF THE OWNER IS NOT AWARE OF OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE ENGINE SEIZES. THE ENGINE IS THE HONDA SOHC VCM, 6-CYLINDER (V6), GASOLINE ENGINE. *TR
Structure, Engine, Jul 1, 2012
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. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 31, 2010
ENGINE PING, DETONATION, PREIGNITION ISSUES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 23, 2010
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR CHECK OIL LIGHT WARNING LIGHTS GO ON. WHEN DEALER IMMEDIATELY CHECKS OIL UPON ARRIVING AT DEALERSHIP, DIPSTICK SHOWS NO OIL. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES SINCE 10/09. *LN
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Apr 6, 2010
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
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 19, 2010
HONDA ODYSSEY EXL OIL CONSUMPTION-I HAVE A 2009 ODYSSEY THAT CONSUMES OIL. ROUGHLY, EVERY 1,500 MILES, I AM ADDING A QUART OF OIL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE DISINTEGRATED. THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 3,700.