2009 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

34Engine complaints

17.2%Of all 198 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY42 · 21.2%

ENGINE34 · 17.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 10.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16 · 8.1%

POWER TRAIN15 · 7.6%

Share of the 198 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Honda Odyssey overview page.

What owners report

“DURING DRIVING IN THE CITY OR ON THE HIGHWAY I'VE BEEN HAVING AN ENGINE MISFIRE WITH SPARK PLUG FOULING CAUSING PROBLEMS RESULTING IN A CATALYTIC…”NHTSA complaint 10926779 — filed 11/17/2016

“I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON APRIL 19, 2016. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED MID JUNE. MY WIFE HAD A TRIP TO FLORIDA NEAR THE…”NHTSA complaint 10891468 — filed 07/28/2016

“FRONT AND SIDE ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES WITH REGULAR LIGHT USE AND NO ACCIDENTS. SYMPTOMS WERE CLUNKING OF THE ENGINE WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 10883295 — filed 07/07/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Honda Odyssey: 34 of 198 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have in total?

198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.