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2009 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 23% of all 198 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 5 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 89,500 miles.

Engine complaints
46
23% of 198
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
89,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2009, latest Aug 27, 2024.

2009 Honda Odyssey engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2009Jan 2012Dec 2014Jan 2017Aug 2018May 2019Apr 2021
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Aug 2024; peak Apr 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005172 (21%)
  2. 2006156 (22%)
  3. 2007120 (14%)
  4. 200880 (16%)
  5. 200946 (23%)
  6. 201066 (26%)
  7. 201133 (14%)
  8. 201253 (22%)
  9. 201384 (40%)
  10. 201477 (25%)
  11. 201558 (28%)
  12. 2016103 (38%)
  13. 201711 (28%)
  14. 2018245 (25%)
  15. 2019188 (19%)
  16. 202082 (17%)
  17. 202130 (21%)
  18. 202219 (14%)
  19. 202315 (15%)
  20. 202440 (37%)
  21. 2025206 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,500 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has the most engine complaints (245), compared with 46 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Honda Odyssey is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.