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: structure
63 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Dec 26, 2011
AS I WAS UNLOADING GROCERIES FROM THE REAR OF MY VAN, THE LIFT GATE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED ON ME. I WAS NOT INJURED BUT IF I HAD BEEN A SMALL CHILD OR A WEAK ELDERLY PERSON IT COULD HAVE HAD TRAGIC RESULTS. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE GATE A SECOND TIME WHILE STANDING SAFELY AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WITH THE STAY ASSEMBLY TAILGATE OPENER WHICH KEEPS THE GATE IN THE OPEN POSITION. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM EARLIER IN THE DAY WHEN I LOADED GROCERIES INTO THE VAN HOWEVER.. *TR
Structure, Nov 28, 2011
FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED ON 11/24/2011, WHEN I OPEN THE GATE TO GET LUGGAGE, THE AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE OPENED ALL THE WAY UP, BOUNCE COUPLE OF TIMES AND STARTED TO CLOSE. IF I TRIED TO OPEN THE GATE MANUALLY, IT WOULD PULL AND TRIED TO CLOSE. I PULLED THE FUSE TO TRY TO RESET THE LIFTGATE TO NO AVAIL. *KB
Structure, Oct 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LIFTGATE FAILED. THE LIFTGATE WOULD ONLY OPEN HALF WAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE LIFTGATE UP MANUALLY FOR THE GATE TO FULLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Structure, Oct 16, 2011
THE POWER BACK HATCH ON MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY EX L SLAMS SHUT AND WILL NOT HOLD. THE POWER BACK HATCH OPENS ALL THE WAY UP, TRIES TO STAY UP BUT SLAMS BACK DOWN. WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE WITH LUGGAGE THE HATCH SLAMMED DOWN ON MY BACK KNOCKING ME TO THE GROUND. THE STRUT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Oct 12, 2011
MY WIFE TRIED TO OPEN THE (POWERED) LIFTGATE VIA THE HANDLE. THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT OPEN THIS WAY. WHEN SHE TRIED THE REMOTE, IT OPENED IT APX 90 PERCENT OF THE WAY. WHEN IT REACHED THE APX 90 PERCENT MARK, IT SEEMED THAT THE MOTOR OPENING IT JAMMED AND THE GATE CAME DOWN QUITE QUICKLY, FALLING UNEXPECTEDLY ON MY WIFE'S BACK. I RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND SAW THAT THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION ON THIS SAME MATTER (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: PE11034). *KB
Structure, Sep 28, 2011
WHILE THE REAR DOOR (HATCH) WAS OPEN AND I WAS UNLOADING THE VEHICLE, WITH NO WARNING, THE HATCH SLAMMED DOWN. I OPENED THE HATCH AGAIN, AND IT WILL NO LONGER STAY OPEN ON IT'S ON. *TT
Structure, May 18, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFT GATE FELL ON HER HEAD AS SHE WAS GETTING AN ITEM OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE GATE WOULD ONLY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN SOMEONE WAS HOLDING IT. THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 06/17/11*LJ UPDATED 06/27/11
Structure, May 16, 2011
MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY MANUALLY OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE WILL NOT HOLD OPEN. GIVEN THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THE STRUT FAILED WHEN THE LIFTGATE IS OPEN WITH PEOPLE UNDER IT. *TR
Structure, Apr 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE WAS OPENED WITHOUT MANUAL ASSIST. IT REACHED THE TOP AND STAYED UP FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE PROBLEM THEN KEPT OCCURRING. THE DEALER FINALLY AGREED TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE SUPPORT STRUTS UNDER WARRANTY.
Structure, Mar 15, 2011
THE POWER BACK HATCH ON MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL SLAMS SHUT AND WILL NOT HOLD. THE POWER BACK HATCH OPENS ALL THE WAY UP, TRIES TO STAY UP BUT SLAMS BACK DOWN. IT FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST BUT IS FAILING ALL THE TIME NOW. THE HATCH SLAMS WITH INCREDIBLE FORCE AND IF ANY OF MY 3 KIDS ARE IN THE VICINITY IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. A VEHICLE LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF ISSUE. I HAVE A FULL FRONT TO BACK WARRANTY AND APPARENTLY IT DOES NOT COVER THE BACK HATCH. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Jul 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE LIFTED THE REAR LIFT GATE AND IT FELL, STRIKING HER ON THE TOP OF HER HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS. SHE ATTEMPTED TO HOLD THE LIFT GATE IN PLACE BUT IT CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR POWER WINDOWS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY OPEN. THE DEALER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OF THE WINDOWS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD FURTHER EXAMINE THE VEHICLE FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,320.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 17, 2010
2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. REAR HATCH DOOR IN BACK WILL SLAM SHUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR BEING CLOSED. NO WIND OR EXTERNAL FORCE CAUSED IT TO SLAM SHUT VERY FAST. THANK GOODNESS THERE WAS NO ONE UNDER THE HATCH DOOR WHEN IT HAPPENED. ALSO, REAR HATCH DOOR SOMETIMES WILL NOT STAY UP WITHOUT BEING PROPPED UP TO AVOID FROM CLOSING. *TR
Structure, Dec 1, 2009
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). DEALER IS INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE AND A SOLUTION. *TR