2009 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2009 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 198 complaints, 3 recalls, and 6 reported fires, with Structure & Body issues as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 198
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 14
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16.5 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 14 / 0
Top 2009 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body67 (34%)
- Engine46 (23%)
- Brakes24 (12%)
- Electrical System22 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (7%)
- Other9 (5%)
- Fuel System8 (4%)
- Steering8 (4%)
- Airbags7 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during rear-end or frontal crashes, even in moderate-speed collisions.
- Engine compartments catch fire suddenly while driving or shortly after parking, sometimes with heavy smoke and flames reaching several feet high.
- Brakes feel spongy and can fail unexpectedly, including on inclines at stops.
- Vehicles have experienced unintended sudden acceleration while shifting into or out of reverse.
- Dashboard warning lights, rattling, and smoking have preceded engine fires in several cases.
2009 Honda Odyssey recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V112000Mar 14, 2014Fuel System886,815 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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 12V062000Feb 16, 2012Structure & Body45,747 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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 09V057000Feb 18, 2009Brakes421 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,425
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Odyssey has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th out of 21 model years, placing it in the Good range relative to other Odyssey years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 34% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 23% and Brakes at 12%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Odyssey covering the fuel system, structure/body (liftgate struts), and brakes (incorrect brake hoses).
- How does the 2009 Odyssey compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 45, the 2009 Odyssey ranks better than the 2007 and 2008 model years (index 85 and 75, rated Avoid) but worse than the 2013, 2015, and 2017 model years, which are rated Best.
- Did the 2009 Honda Odyssey catch fire?
- NHTSA lists 6 reported fires for the 2009 Odyssey, several tied to Engine complaints where owners reported smoke and flames while driving or shortly after parking.