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2009 Honda Odyssey
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
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- Owner complaints
- 198
- Received Apr 2009 to Aug 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close28 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tailgate or trunk latch fails20 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine burns excessive oil between changes12 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V112000American 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.
- Recall #12V062000Honda 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 6 fires, 14 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 15 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine burns excessive oil between changes
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 198 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 28 | 14% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 20 | 10% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 12 | 6.1% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 11 | 5.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 10 | 5.1% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 8 | 4.0% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 7 | 3.5% | – | |
| Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head | 6 | 3.0% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 3.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 5 | 2.5% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 5 | 2.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 5 | 2.5% | – | |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 5 | 2.5% | – | NHTSA recall #12V062000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 1.5% | – | NHTSA recall #09V057000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V112000March 14, 2014886,815 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
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.
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. 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).
NHTSA recall #12V062000February 16, 201245,747 vehicles affected
structure: body: hatchback/liftgate; structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments; structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
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.
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 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA recall #09V057000February 18, 2009421 vehicles affected
parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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