NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 Honda Odyssey Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 198 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Honda Odyssey owner complaints

Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Honda Odyssey, describing incidents dated January 1, 2009 to April 18, 2025.

Most-cited components

Structure 63 complaints
Engine 40 complaints
Service Brakes 21 complaints
Electrical System 20 complaints
Power Train 18 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints

Of the 198 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 198 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11683004 · Filed August 25, 2025
Honda installed a VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) in this engine which shuts down the back three cylinders to save fuel when the car warms up. You’ll know when it kicks in when you see ECO on your dash. When the cylinders shut down it starts an abnormal wear and tear on those cylinders. High oil…
ODI #11656024 · Filed April 22, 2025
Passenger side slider won’t shut, Driver’s side slider won’t latch. Driver side door suddenly opens when driving!!!! Honda dealer Tech found worn bushing on passenger side center rollers, faulty, driver side, sliding door rear latch, passenger side, outer handle cable popped out. Check installed…
ODI #11633932 · Filed January 3, 2025
White paint is peeling, chipping and of inferior quality to a black Chevy Trailblazer I own that is 8 years older.

Read all 198 complaints

Owner-reported

2009 Honda Odyssey mileage at failure

158 of the 198 complaints on file for the 2009 Honda Odyssey give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Structure	Median 65,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–95,000 miles	Based on 54 complaints
Engine	Median 95,000 miles	Middle half 65,000–120,000 miles	Based on 32 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2009 Honda Odyssey in 2 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Equipment Query EQ12-010: Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Closed December 31, 2012
Preliminary Evaluation PE11-034: Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate
Closed February 29, 2012
- Recall 12V-062

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Aftermarket Fuel Pump may give False Fuel Readings

NHTSA #14E049000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2014 · Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC

Potentially affected: 280 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign GL14-004 · Owners notified August 14, 2014

Defect description

Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.

Safety consequence

A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Pump Cover may Crack and Leak Fuel

NHTSA #14V112000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported March 14, 2014 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 886,815 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign JD9, JE0 · Owners notified October 6, 2014 · Vehicles built September 8, 2008 – July 15, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS

NHTSA #12V062000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate · NHTSA notice

Reported February 16, 2012 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 45,747 vehicles

Honda campaign S22 · Owners notified March 12, 2012 · Vehicles built August 7, 2008 – January 13, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS S22.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES

NHTSA #09V057000 · Parking Brake — Driveline — Hydraulic — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported February 18, 2009 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Potentially affected: 421 vehicles

Honda campaign Q99 · Owners notified May 27, 2009 · Vehicles built January 27, 2009 – February 3, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

HONDA RECALL NO. Q99.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

2009 Honda Odyssey w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2 investigations

198 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Honda Odyssey.

Power Train

ODI #11683004

Incident: May 30, 2024 · Filed: August 25, 2025

Honda installed a VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) in this engine which shuts down the back three cylinders to save fuel when the car warms up. You’ll know when it kicks in when you see ECO on your dash. When the cylinders shut down it starts an abnormal wear and tear on those cylinders. High oil consumption, fouled plugs, the need to repair the back three cylinders and misfiring of the engine are some of the problems. Honda did repair some vehicles if they experienced rough running and misfiring on those cylinders because they knew the issue was the VCM. However, when my 2009 Honda Odyssey started having those problems in 2024 they wouldn’t fix the problem and stated it was too late to fix the engine. The timeline, according to Honda, had passed to repair the damaged engine. I never received a recall for this known safety issue. The engine would cut out and the engine light would come on and it sputtered down the road on three of the six cylinders. Honda knew this was a problem but they wouldn’t fix my engine. If I had brought it in years earlier they would have fixed the known problem with the VCM but they wouldn’t deactivate the VCM to prevent it from destroying the repaired engine. The price to fix the engine was over $4200. I feel they should have repaired the engine and then deactivated the VCM by bypassing the the temperature sensor to prevent it from going into ECO MODE VCM. The safety of the occupants was at risk due to the lack of acceleration and the ability to drive the vehicle in a normal manner. I feel a safety recall is justified and the sensor should be deactivated to prevent further damage to the engine.

Structure

ODI #11656024

Incident: April 18, 2025 · Filed: April 22, 2025

Passenger side slider won’t shut, Driver’s side slider won’t latch. Driver side door suddenly opens when driving!!!! Honda dealer Tech found worn bushing on passenger side center rollers, faulty, driver side, sliding door rear latch, passenger side, outer handle cable popped out. Check installed cable for passenger side outer handle recommended replaced driver side sliding door rear latch assembly estimated $930. Also recommended latch passenger side center rollers estimated 485.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11633932

Incident: January 1, 2009 · Filed: January 3, 2025

White paint is peeling, chipping and of inferior quality to a black Chevy Trailblazer I own that is 8 years older.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11611090

Incident: August 23, 2024 · Filed: August 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while underneath the vehicle, he became aware that there was severe rust on the muffler. The contact stated that there were flakes on the ground. The contact touched the muffler and put a hole in the plate. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11569848

Incident: December 8, 2023 · Filed: February 4, 2024

Windshield wipers and also the key fob and the sliding doors as well as the blinkers do not work all at the same time first time it’s ever happened. It was December 8, 2023 and now it happened again in January 29 of 2024 and the issue still persisted when I look this issue up this has been an ongoing issue for many years and yet Honda has done nothing about this and it’s not just the 2009 it’s other years as well as other Hondas from other years as well, it is a defect within the company where they’re doing something that causes these things to go! It is a safety issue as this just happens out of nowhere without any warning while I’m driving. All of a sudden it just happened the first time and I didn’t even realize it until I didn’t hear the clicking and someone said hey your blinkers are not working. Also, the second time it happened happened all over again while I was driving out of nowhere would not work and it was raining as well and I couldn’t see anything and my lights wouldn’t work so it’s definitely a safety issue .

Structure; Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11510431

Incident: March 5, 2023 · Filed: March 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact’s handicapped wife was trapped in the vehicle. The contact had to remove the door handle to unlock the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,438.

Steering; Engine

ODI #11504351

Incident: January 25, 2023 · Filed: January 30, 2023

Twice during the last year, the bolt securing the drive belt tensioner has broken while driving the vehicle. This results in loss of steering, electrical, and cooling of the engine. The first time the incident occurred on a stretch of rural highway where the lone occupant had to wait for help to arrive. The first date was on May 12, 2022. The second incident took place in an urban area on January 25, 2023. But, with only 8 months in between the incidents, it is apparent there is a problem in this. The original repair in May was accomplished by a Honda dealer.

Power Train

ODI #11501896

Incident: January 15, 2023 · Filed: January 15, 2023

Transmission gears, while driving gears don't engage properly. It struggles to change gears specifically between 3rd to 4th gear. Also when parked and change to Drive makes a stump noise.

Engine

ODI #11495290

Fire

Incident: November 28, 2022 · Filed: November 29, 2022

Van was driven at approximately 7:50pm a short distance. After parking vehicle, 10 minutes later the alarm went off. Upon disarming the alarm, the entire engine was engulfed in flames. Van is maintained regularly, no check engine light indicating any issues with vehicle. Entire engine caught fire. Fire dept extinguished fire. No comprehensive insurance so no inspection to cause of actual fire. Neighbors Ring camera shows alarm going off and as soon as it was disarmed, engine completely engulfed in flames. This video was sent to fire dept for their report. Vehicle still sitting where it caught fire, in front of my residence. I have yet to get it towed or inspected.

Suspension

ODI #11491977

Incident: November 2, 2022 · Filed: November 2, 2022

Vibration between 30-40 mph is usually caused by axles of this car, 06-09 models, that might have safe issue in long run.

Other Honda Odyssey model years

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