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2009 Honda Odyssey Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body — runs 4.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
198Complaints
4Recalls
6Crashes
6Fires
14Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body (21.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Structure:body complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body42 · 21.2%RecalledRecall 12V062000
Engine34 · 17.2%No official action
Electrical System20 · 10.1%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic16 · 8.1%No official action
Power Train15 · 7.6%No official action
Steering8 · 4%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY42 · 21.2%
ENGINE34 · 17.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16 · 8.1%
POWER TRAIN15 · 7.6%
STEERING8 · 4%
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE7 · 3.5%
Unspecified / other7 · 3.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6 · 3%
AIR BAGS6 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 198 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 14E049000 · 2014 · reported 07/28/2014

A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 14V112000 · 2014 · reported 03/14/2014

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate

NHTSA campaign 12V062000 · 2012 · reported 02/16/2012

STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 09V057000 · 2009 · reported 02/18/2009

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“FIRST THE ELECTRIC ASSIST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THEN IT STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND STICKING FREQUENTLY. FINALLY THE SLIDING DOOR…”NHTSA complaint 11000700 — filed 06/22/2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“WE OWN A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY THAT RECENTLY EXPERIENCED FAILED GAS STRUTS IN THE HATCH.THE CAR WAS PARKED & I WAS LOADING GROCERIES INTO IT…”NHTSA complaint 10873713 — filed 06/10/2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“UNABLE TO LIFT UP PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW (FRONT AND REAR) ONCE WINDOW IS DOWN MAINLY IN COLD WEATHER. ALSO TIME TO TIME, UNABLE TO OPEN…”NHTSA complaint 10824290 — filed 02/04/2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Odyssey?

Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 42 of 198 NHTSA complaints (21.2%), followed by engine (34), electrical system (20), service brakes, hydraulic (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have?

198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14E049000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2009 Honda Odyssey's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.