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.
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 17, 2011
BASED ON MY RESEARCH, THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS BY HONDA OWNERS OF PREMATURE BRAKE ROTOR WEAR AND/OR WARPING. THIS CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHIMMY OR VIBRATE WHEN APPLYING BREAKS DURING HIGH SPEEDS ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. I BOUGHT MY ODYSSEY BRAND NEW AND MY DEALER SAID I ONLY HAVE 20% WEAR ON MY BRAKE PADS. BUT THE ROTOR APPARENTLY REQUIRES RESURFACING OR REPLACEMENT TO FIX THE VIBRATION. FOR THE ROTOR TO FAIL AT THIS EARLY STAGE OF WEAR AND TEAR PROCESS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT HONDA PUTS SUB-STANDARD BRAKE ROTOR COMPONENTS INTENTIONALLY TO SAVE MONEY. I'M NOT SURE OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN OF THIS PRACTICE BUT LIFE IS PRECIOUS ENOUGH NOT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES. THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO ME IS THE MOST CRUCIAL SAFETY COMPONENT OF ANY VEHICLE. I'VE OWNED MANY CARS BEFORE AND REPLACING THE ROTOR BEFORE THE BREAK PADS WITH ONLY 30K MILES IS TOTALLY SOMETHING NEW TO ME. I WAS SHOCK TO LEARN HOW MUCH RESULTS I GOT BY SEARCHING "HONDA STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION BRAKE ROTORS) ON THE INTERNET. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ANGRY ABOUT IT BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO BRING THIS UP WITH HONDA FORMALLY. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS A REVOLVING DOOR POLICY THAT THIS IS JUST PART OF THE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND COMPLETELY NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR WARRANTY. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! *TR
Power train, Nov 14, 2011
TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY FROM 45 MPH. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM THIS SPEED AND RE-ACCELERATING FROM 25 MPH (AS IN SLOWING FOR AN INTERSECTION OR TRAFFIC), THE DOWNSHIFTING AND UPSHIFTING ARE BOTH ROUGH - TO THE POINT OF WONDERING WHETHER THE TRANSMISSION WILL FALL OUT, OR NOT. THIS CONDITION HAS EXISTED FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED THE CAR. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN FEBRUARY 2010 FOR A HONDA-REQUESTED TRANSMISSION PROGRAMMING UPDATE. THAT DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. *TR
Tires, Oct 24, 2011
OEM TIRES ON 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY, MICHELIN 235/65R-16 ENERGY LX4..13,500 MILES ON VEHICLE...SEVERE SIDEWALL CRACKING FOUND 10-23-11. TAKEN TO DISCOUNT TIRE FOR WARRANTY...7/32 TREAD VEHICLE 2 YRS OLD. TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE *ALL 4 EXPERIENCE SAME TYPE OF CRACKS ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRES, MICHELIN WILL NOT WARRANTY CRACKS, HOWEVER WILL COVER COST OF REPLACEMENT MINUS $ 219.00 WAS NOT INFORMED OF THIS WHEN PURCHASING VEHICLE NEW....THEY SAY WE ARE SORRY, BUT OUR LIABILITY IS ONLY 7/10 OF WHAT IT WAS...THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.... *TR
Seat belts, Oct 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BECAUSE THE CHILD BECAME TANGLED IN THE SEAT BELT. IN ORDER TO FREE THE CHILD, THE CONTACT HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT. AS A RESULT, THE CHILD SUFFERED BRUISING FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. UPDATED 12/06/11*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE TRACTOR WOULD NOT RELEASE, ONCE IT BECAME TANGLED. THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED ON NOVEMBER 7, 2011
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
Air bags, Sep 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RIGHT AFTER THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HER BACK AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 5, 2011
WE HAVE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH VIOLENT BRAKE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN THE VAN HAD APPROX. 15,000 MILES WE STARTED EXPERIENCING THE VIBRATION. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AROUND 18,000 MILES AND POINTED THE PROBLEM OUT AND THEY SAID THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND WE NEED TO HAVE THEM TURNED AND WE DID. WELL HERE WE ARE AT 23,000 MILES AND THE BRAKE VIBRATION IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE. WE ARE HEADED TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK BUT I ALREADY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO TELL ME - TO TURN THE ROTORS. WELL, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ALL MAKES OF CARS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER NEEDED ROTORS TURNED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGES AND ABSOLUTELY NEVER HAD THEM TURNED TWICE WITHIN 5000 MILES!! IN THE DAY, THE ONLY REASON TO TURN ROTORS WAS TO REMOVE THE GROOVES CREATED BY THE RIVETS THAT HELD THE BRAKE PADS TO THE ROTOR. THIS STOCK ROTOR IS CLEARLY INFERIOR IN DESIGN (LACK OF COOLING OR POOR QUALITY METALS) AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY HONDA BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. THERE ARE SEVERAL OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ON THE NET. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES SHE WOULD FEEL A VIBRATING SENSATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE ROTORS FAILED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE RECURRED 8,000 MILES LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
Other or unspecified, Jul 14, 2011
THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE WAS OPENED WITHOUT MANUAL ASSIST. IT REACHED THE TOP AND STAYED UP FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY FALLING ONTO THE HEAD AND SHOLDERS. THE PROBLEM KEPT GETTING WORSE. THE REAR LIFT GATE IF MANUALLY OPENED WOULD FALL AFTER A FEW SECONDS.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WEARING AT A VERY LOW MILEAGE. A GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED, SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER, ALL OF THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
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
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 16, 2010
THE VEHICLE, A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY, HAS A SOFT SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL THAT OCCASSIONALLY GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING PAST STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS WHILE THE PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED. THE MOST RECENT EPISODE OCCURRED IN A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 25MPH. UPON APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS UNCOMMANDED ENGINE ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE TRAVELING WELL PAST A STOP SIGN. OPERATOR TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND DISCUSSED POSSIBLE BRAKE PROBLEMS, INCLUDING REPORTS OF FAULTY VSA MODULAR PUMPS, AND POSSIBLE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, SAID THE BRAKES WERE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, AND THAT THE OPERATION IS "NORMAL." THE OPERATOR HAS OWNED MANY CARS, INCLUDING OTHER HONDA PRODUCTS, AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS CONDITION IN THE PAST. *TR
Tires, Nov 23, 2010
I OWN A HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 MINIVAN WITH 13K MILES. MY PASSENGER REAR TIRE BURST - WITH MANY HOLES AROUND BOTH SIDES. I WANT A REPLACEMENT AS THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY NAILS AND THE HOLES ARE A PROOF IN ITSELF ABOUT THE ISSUE WITH THE TIRE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS. HOW CAN THIS SITE HELP ME? *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 5, 2010
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FELT STRONG VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STEPPING ON BRAKES AT 50 MPH. THE VIBRATIONS IS FELT STRONGER AT 50 MPH OR ABOVE. IT CAUSING A HIGH VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. NO CRASHES AT THIS TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IS ON WARRANTY, DEALER INFORMED DEFECTIVE ROTORS AND ROTORS WERE UNEVEN AND NEED RESURFACE, ROTORS ARE COVERED BY WARRANTY FOR JUST 10KMILES, VEHICLE HAS 20K MILES, DEALER BLAMES BAD ROTORS ON BAD DRIVING. I BELIEVE THEY ARE WRONG I HAVE TWO OTHER HONDA AND I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH ROTORS AT THAT EARLY STAGE OF DRIVING MILEAGE. *TR
Power train, Oct 1, 2010
VEHICLE ABOVE 40 MPH HONDA DEALER REFUSES TO WORK ON IT ANYMORE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Sep 14, 2010
I BOUGHT 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY, BUT IN 3 MONTHS, WHENEVER I PUSH BRAKE ON THE DOWN HILL ROAD, THE BRAKE WILL HAVE VERY BIG NOISE AND CAN NOT STOP THE CAR RIGHT AWAY. I SEND TO HONDA DEALER FOR REPAIR, THEY TOLD ME THAT 2009 ODYSSEY HAS THIS KIND OF ISSUE AND CAN NOT BE FIXED, IT IS DESIGNED ISSUE, SO I HOPE YOU CAN DO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. *TR