2009 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 198 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and engine. Compared with other Odyssey model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Odyssey's typical year, while the 2007 drew 830 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
198
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
6
Complaints citing a fire
2009 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year, filed between 2009 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 63 | 32% |
| Engine | 34 | 17% |
| Service brakes | 21 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 10% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 18 | 9% |
| Steering | 8 | 4% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 7 | 4% |
2009 Honda Odyssey recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2009 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V057000 | Feb 18, 2009 | 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… |
| 12V062000 | Feb 16, 2012 | Body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate | 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… |
| 14V112000 | Mar 14, 2014 | Fuel system — 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. |
| 14E049000 | Jul 28, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | 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… |
How the 2009 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 830 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 | 500 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2009 (this page) | 198 | 4 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2010 | 255 | 2 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2011 | 235 | 5 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2009 Honda Odyssey
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2009 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 198 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and engine. Compared with other Odyssey model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Odyssey's typical year, while the 2007 drew 830 complaints.
What are the most common 2009 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Honda Odyssey are body structure (63), engine (34), service brakes (21), electrical system (20). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, including 09V057000 (parking brake — driveline / hydraulic / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and 12V062000 (body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2009 Honda Odyssey compare with the 2008 and 2010 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2008 has 500 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid); the 2010 has 255 complaints and 2 recalls (caution). The 2009 has 198 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2009 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2009 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.