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
198 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Feb 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE KEY HALFWAY, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A SPUTTERING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY A FEW WEEKS THE LATER, THE FAILURE WORSENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,797. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Traction control system, Feb 13, 2013, crash
VAN HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT IN THE FRONT END THAT I PURCHASED FROM MY BROTHER'S BODY SHOP. NOT SURE IF ACCIDENT CAUSED IT BUT, THE TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON PERIODICALLY FOR NO REASON, E.G. NOT RAINING, LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. LOOKED AT BY 2 HONDA DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE CAN FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY BY LOOKING AT EVERY WIRE. TO DATE, MY BROTHER AND I HAVE SPENT ABOUT $5,000 REPLACING THE FRONT ABS SENSORS, FRONT WIRE HARNESS, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, RACK AND PINION, BEARINGS, ABS MODULATOR, YANN SENSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP. IN ORDER FOR THE TRACTION CONTROL NOT TO COME ON, WE MUST HIT THE BUTTON AND SHUT IT OFF...THEN THE TC LIGHT COMES ON THAT ITS OFF. I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO HELP. THEY SENT ME A FOLLOW UP TO SEE IF I WAS HAPPY WITH CALL AND I SENT A 2 PAGE LETTER TO MR. SMITH, CUSTOMER SERVICE VP TO HELP ME FIX MY PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH I WOULD LIKE TO GET REIMBURSED, I WOULD SETTLE JUST TO HAVE HONDA FIX MY PROBLEM AT THEIR COST. AT THIS POINT, DRIVING WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF IS VERY UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE AND TWO KIDS THAT DRIVE IN THE VAN. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS MY SECOND VAN (PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED A 2006 BRAND NEW). I UNDERSTAND HONDA HAS A TRAINING CENTER IN VIRGINIA, AND I WOULD BE WILLING TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF THEY CAN DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO ONE OF THE HONDA DEALERSHIPS, SOME OF THE OTHER 2009 VAN'S DO THE SAME THING. WE ARE NOT SURE IF THIS HAPPENED BEFORE THE ACCIDENT AND THIS IS THE REASON THE INDIVIDUAL SOLD IT TO MY BROTHER. PLEASE HELP...THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND HONDA DOES NOT APPEAR TO CARE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE LETTER I SENT HONDA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Jan 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE DOOR WAS CLOSED HOWEVER, THE LATCH FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED IN A SECURE POSITION. THE FAILURE BECAME MORE FREQUENT IN COLDER WEATHER TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. A LUBRICANT WAS APPLIED TO THE DOOR LATCH HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Suspension, Structure, Jan 2, 2013
THE STRUTS FAILED TO HOLD UP THE TAILGATE AND FALL ON MY WIFE HEAD, DURING THE LOADING OF OUR GROCERIES ON OUR RECENT GROCERY'S OUTING. THE TWO GAS-POWERED TAILGATE STRUTS (SUPPORT RODS) THAT RAISE AND HOLD UP THE POWER TAILGATE OF THE HONDA ODYSSEY VAN'S EQUIPPED WITH THEM FAILED TO HOLD UP THE TAILGATE. THEY ARE NOW NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 11, 2012
THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) CONTROL RELAY ON MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY FAILED LESS THAN 3 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT WOULD PREVENT THE CAR FROM STARTING. WHEN THE CAR'S IGNITION SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE "ACCESSORY I" POSITION, ONLY THE AUDIO SYSTEM AND ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS SHOULD BE ENGAGED AND ABLE TO OPERATE. MY A/C CONTROL RELAY FAILED IN THE CLOSED POSITION, CAUSING THE A/C COMPRESSOR IN MY CAR TO RUN CONTINUOUSLY, EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS IN THE ACCESSORY I POSITION. THE END RESULT WAS WHENEVER I LEFT THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION FOR MORE THEN A COUPLE MINUTES, THE RUNNING A/C COMPRESSOR WOULD VERY QUICKLY DRAIN THE BATTERY, LEAVING THE CAR UNABLE TO START. PLACING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION FOR A MATTER OF MINUTES SHOULD NOT RESULT IN A PERSON BEING STRANDED !!! THE PART NUMBER FOR THE A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY ON MY 2009 ODYSSEY IS OMRON G8HL-H71. HONDA'S CORRESPONDING PART NUMBER IS FOR THIS RELAY IS 39794-SDA-A03. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Structure, Dec 2, 2012
WE OWN A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY THAT RECENTLY EXPERIENCED FAILED GAS STRUTS IN THE HATCH. AS A RESULT, MY WIFE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD INJURING HER. HONDA AGREED TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS OUT OF THE 36K MILES WARRANTY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2009 ODYSSEY FOR THE EXACT SAME FAILURE MODE, BUT ONLY FOR THE MOTORIZED HATCH. (OURS IS NOT MOTORIZED). I WOULD LIKE YOU TO LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING HONDA INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE NON-MOTORIZED HATCHES. THE DEALER TOOK POSSESSION OF THE GAS STRUTS FROM THE HATCH AS THEY INDICATED HONDA OF AMERICA DEMANDED THE PARTS FOR THEIR OWN RESEARCH. I WAS NOT ABLE TO HOLD ONTO THEM. BESIDES THE OBVIOUS INJURY MY WIFE INCURRED, MY YOUNG TODDLER TWINS WERE ALSO AT RISK IF THEY HAPPENED TO BE NEAR THE HATCH AND IT COLLAPSED. *TR
Steering, Power train, Nov 12, 2012
I JUST BOUGHT 2009 ODYSSEY FROM USED CAR DEALER AT 37125 MILES AND ON THE FIRST DAY ITSELF I NOTICED FEW PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN WHICH IS STILL UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. 1) IT MAKES A NOISE WITH LITTLE JERK DURING STARTUP, SEEMS LIKE TRANSMISSION ISSUE 2) STEERING WHEEL GETS LOTS OF VIBRATION BETWEEN THE SPEED OF 45MPH AND 57MPH AND LOOKS LIKE VAN IS BEING DRAGGED... 3) AT THE SPEED OF 40-50MPH THERE IS WIND SOUND COMING UNDERNEATH OF THE VAN LOOKS LIKE IT HAS SOME KIND OF RESISTANCE BY THE BADLY DESIGNED AERODYNAMIC BODY AND WHICH MAKES YOU FEEL THAT CAR WILL BE DRAGGED BY THE WIND. I HOPE HONDA SHOULD CONSIDER THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY AS TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT ANY TIME, EVEN WIND DRAG AND STEERING VIBRATION MAY DEFINITELY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Structure, Nov 5, 2012
GAS STRUTS IN REAR HATCH FAILED. HATCH CAME DOWN QUICKLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. INJURY WAS MINOR ABRASION TO INDEX FINGER THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. BELIEVED TO BE RELATED TO HONDA RECALL #S22, NHTSA CAMPAIGN #12V062000. INQUIRED ABOUT RECALL CAMPAIGN TO LOCAL HONDA DEALER. HONDA DEALER RESPONDED THAT THE CAMPAIGN DOES NOT COVER THE MODEL IN QUESTION. CAMPAIGN SHOULD BE EXPANDED. *TR
Structure, Sep 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE WOULD NOT REMAIN IN A SECURED UPWARD POSITION WHENEVER ACCESSING THE TRUNK AREA AND THE LIFT GATE WOULD CLOSE ABRUPTLY. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V062000 (STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: SUPPORT DEVICE ); HOWEVER THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Tires, Wheels, Aug 15, 2012
THE VAN HAS MICHELIN 235/60R17 TIRES PURCHASED NEW IN 7/4/2009. ONE TIRE FAILED 3/5/12 WITH SIDEWALL RUPTURE AT 30,500 MILES; I HAVE A PHOTO OF THE DAMAGED MICHELIN TIRE AREA. TIRE HAD RAPID AIR LEAK - ESSENTIALLY A BLOWOUT; WAS GOING 20 MPH. SECOND TIRE FAILED ON 8/10/12 WITH LEAK AT 35,700 MILES. TIRE HAD SIDEWALL LEAK DEFLATING TIRE IN 10-12 MINUTES; WAS GOING 15 MPH. SECOND TIRE ID IS 235/60R17 102T 1391H3MNX 5008. HAVE PHOTO OF TIRE LEAK AREA. SECOND FAILED TIRE AND TWO REMAINING MICHELIN TIRES ON VAN APPEAR TO HAVE DRY ROT ON SIDEWALLS. REMAINING TIRES HAVE SAME ID AND 5008 AND 0209 AT END. IN BOTH CASES, TIRE WAS NOT HIT AND SHOWS NO DAMAGE OTHER THAN SIDEWALL RUBBER DEGRADING. TREAD DEPTH IS GOOD. HAVE PHOTOS SHOWING DRY ROT DEGRADATION. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN TWO REMAINING MICHELIN TIRES AND AM REPLACING REMAINING TIRES ON VAN WITH THE SECOND MICHELIN FAILED TIRE. *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
Structure, May 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN BECAUSE THE GAS FILLED STRUTS FAILED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V062000 (STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: SUPPORT DEVICE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Structure, May 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE WOULD NOT REMAIN OPEN BECAUSE THE GREASE IN THE HINGE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Seats, May 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEAD REST WAS HURTING THEIR NECK AND BACK. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO CHANGE THE DESIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,471.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 13, 2012
FIRST TIME NOTICED SOFT BRAKES THEN PEDAL WENT DOWN ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHICH ENDED UP MAKING GIRDING NOISE. THIS NOW HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES OVER ESPECIALLY GOING DOWN HILL OF ANY GRADE LOW OR HIGH. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER BUT NO ACTION BUT TO SAY THEY HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS COMPLAINTS BUT CAN'T RE-DUPLICATE NOR HAS FIX FOR THAT. I WENT TO THE HONDA FORUM AND THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDS TO THESE SOFT BRAKES AND SIMILAR ISSUES. IN THAT FORUM MANY MECHANICALLY MINDS HAVE CONCLUDED THAT ODYSSEY USES SAME SMALL BRAKES/CALIPERS AS SMALLER SUV- CVR. COMPARING THAT THESE ARE JUST TOO UNDER POWERED BRAKES FOR OUR HEAVY MINIVAN. SOME HAVE FOUND EASY SOLUTION BY REPLACING THEM WITH HONDA PASSPORT'S BRAKES/ROTORS/CALIPERS TO SATISFACTION. I BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. THEY KNOW ABOUT IT ON SAME MODEL ON YR 07 & 08. I HAVE SO FAR HAD TO PAY DEALER FOR BRAKE FLUID BLEED & FLUSH(IT WAS DIRTY AND VERY DARK) AT 27K MI., ROTOR RESURFACE FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR, BRAKE PADS REPLACE AT 42K MI. I'M ALSO PREVIOUS OWNER OF 2001 ODYSSEY AND THOUGH EXPERIENCED AUTO TRANNY ISSUE, NEVER HAD BRAKE PROBLEM NOR MANY SERVICES RELATED TO BRAKES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MODEL AND HOPEFULLY WE DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PAYING OR WORST HAVE ACCIDENT SOME WHERE DOWN THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS UNDER POWERED BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 11, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT ABNORMALLY SPONGY WHEN DEPRESSED. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS AND THE RESURFACING OF THE ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Suspension, Structure, Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE SLIGHTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE BALANCED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOMENTS AFTER OPENING THE REAR HATCH, HE WAS STRUCK IN THE BACK WHEN THE HATCH FELL DOWNWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE REAR GAS STRUTS WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 9, 2012
SOFT BRAKES: CAR DOES NOT STOP UNLESS BRAKES ARE PUMPED VERY HARD TO THE FLOOR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 16, 2012
THIS IS THE "FOURTH INCIDENT," THIRD CLAIM. PRIOR CLAIM ODI ID#'S ARE: 10438034 AND 10439310. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 1/14/12 (12/59PM), 2 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED ENGINE (COLD) IN MY DRIVEWAY AND AS I APPROACHED THE STOP SIGN AT 175 FROM MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS COMING TO AN ALMOST COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE ALMOST AT IDLE. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED TO RACE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD. SINCE MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE, I WAS ABLE TO PRESS HARD TO KEEP IT FROM CONTINUING FORWARD AND I IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE RACING STOPPED AND THE ENGINE IDLED. AT THE SAME TIME A BICYCLIST CROSSED MY BATH AND WOULD HAVE BEEN RUN OVER HAD I NOT REACTED SO QUICKLY. *TR
Seat belts, Jan 12, 2012
A SIX YEAR OLD BOY WAS PLAYING WITH A SEATBELT BUCKLE. HE STUCK HIS FINGER IN THE SQUARE PART OF THE BUCKLE AND THE FINGER WAS STUCK. DESPITE BEST EFFORTS WE WERE UNABLE TO GET HIS FINGER OUT. THE SEATBELT HAD TO BE CUT, THE BOY/BUCKLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE ER WHERE BOLT CUTTERS WERE USED TO REMOVE THE BUCKLE. *TR
Suspension, Jan 10, 2012
REAR BACK HATCH SUSPENSION SHOCKS LEAK AND LOSE PRESSURE. PER HONDA DEALERSHIP COULD BE A ON GOING PROBLEM AND NEEDS REPLACED EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS. PER THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, THEY HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN IN VEHICLES THAT ARE A YEAR OLD. *TR
Structure, Jan 1, 2012
THE REAR POWERED TAILGATE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THE STRUTS DO NOT HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AND WHEN YOU OPEN THE HATCH WITH THE POWERE BUTTON IT FULLY OPENS THEN JERKS TWO TIMES THEN CLOSES. IF YOU OPEN THE HATCH MANUALLY THE STRUTS DO NOT HOLD THE DOOR AT ALL AND IT SLAMS SHUT. *TR
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
Vehicle speed control, Dec 11, 2011
THIS IS A SECOND FILING AS A THIRD INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED. THE NEW INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 12/5/2011 (5:45 P.M.) IN MY DRIVEWAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WHICH HAD BEEN OF FOR 40 MINUTES, BUT PRIOR TO THAT DRIVEN FOR 40 MINUTES. ONCE AGAIN THE ENGINE "SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY" RACED. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. TEXT FROM THE PRIOR FILING (ODI# 10438034) IS FOLLOWS: ON TWO OCCASIONS (11/28/2011 AND 11/30/2011), AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES (WARMED UP ENGINE) AND WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT ABOUT 3 MPH (ALMOST STOPPED) AND WHEN THE ENGINE HAD ALREADY COME TO IDLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SURGED (RACED, WITH THE TACHOMETER JUMPING OVER HALFWAY). THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD, BUT I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES AND PUSHED THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL. THEN THE ENGINE IDLED AND RAN FINE UNTIL THE SECOND INCIDENT DURING WHICH THE EXACT SAME EVENT OCCURRED. IN BOTH CASES HAD I NOT ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PREPARING TO STOP, THE CAR WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO THE CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TODAY, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 1, 2011
ON TWO OCCASIONS (11/28/2011 AND 11/30/2011), AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES (WARMED UP ENGINE) AND WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT ABOUT 3 MPH (ALMOST STOPPED) AND WHEN THE ENGINE HAD ALREADY COME TO IDLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SURGED (RACED, WITH THE TACHOMETER JUMPING OVER HALFWAY). THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD, BUT I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES AND PUSHED THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL. THEN THE ENGINE IDLED AND RAN FINE UNTIL THE SECOND INCIDENT DURING WHICH THE EXACT SAME EVENT OCCURRED. IN BOTH CASES HAD I NOT ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PREPARING TO STOP, THE CAR WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO THE CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP LIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER TODAY, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM. *TR