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2009 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

45/100

#12 most-complained of 21 Odyssey years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 198 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #12 highest of 21 Odyssey model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is structure & body (67 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 6 crashes, 6 fires, and 14 injuries.

Complaints
198
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
6 / 6
Injuries / deaths
14 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
16.5 city / 24 hwy

Top 2009 Honda Odyssey problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body67 (34%)
  2. Engine46 (23%)
  3. Brakes24 (12%)
  4. Electrical System22 (11%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain18 (9%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (7%)
  7. Other9 (5%)
  8. Fuel System8 (4%)
  9. Steering8 (4%)
  10. Airbags7 (4%)
2009 Honda Odyssey complaints: complaints filed per quarter132009 Q22011 Q12012 Q42014 Q32016 Q32018 Q22020 Q12022 Q4
233 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (13).

2009 Honda Odyssey recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Avoid85830418.5
2008Avoid75499419
2009Good45198319
2010Caution55255119
2011Best20233521.5

All Honda Odyssey years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Honda Odyssey ranks #12 of 21 among Odyssey model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 198 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (67 complaints), engine (46 complaints), and brakes (24 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 64,500 miles.
Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, most recently reported 2014, covering fuel system, structure & body, and brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
EPA rates the 2009 Honda Odyssey at 19 MPG combined (16.5 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,425. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.