Every recall campaign and owner complaint the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration holds for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. Nothing on this page is written from memory — it is all imported from NHTSA's public database.
3 recall campaigns filed by Honda for the 2009 Odyssey, newest first.
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 14V112000 2014-03-14 |
Fuel System, Gasoline 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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Fix: 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… |
| 12V062000 2012-02-16 |
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 RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
Risk: STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Fix: 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. |
| 09V057000 2009-02-18 |
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 REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
Risk: DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Fix: 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. |
Summaries are quoted verbatim from NHTSA's official campaign records. A single campaign often covers dozens of model years and several nameplates, so a summary may name vehicles other than the 2009 Odyssey — that is normal. Every record listed here carries this vehicle's own make, model and model year in NHTSA's database. Whether a recall is still open on a particular car can only be determined by VIN.
198 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Odyssey, grouped by the component owners reported. Counts reflect how many owners complained, not how often the fault actually occurs.
| Reported component | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure 5 injured |
49 | |
| Engine 3 fire |
25 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 crash |
13 | |
| Power Train | 11 | |
| Electrical System 1 fire |
9 | |
| Air Bags 3 crash, 2 injured |
7 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | |
| Seat Belts 2 injured |
6 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control 1 crash, 1 injured |
5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Electrical System,Structure | 4 |
A complaint is an unverified owner report. It is a signal about where to look, not proof of a defect.
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaint filings on this model year. These are the owners' own words, not our diagnosis, and each one is a single unverified report.
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.
filed 04/22/2025 · ODI 11656024
SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND GOT FIXED AT A COST. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BOTH MY SLIDING DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY FOR A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES. I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN WITH MY DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR. THE DOORS BEEPS WHILE DRIVING AND DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY DRIVING OR STANDING STILL. *TR
filed 06/02/2020 · ODI 11327018
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 Fire reported
filed 11/29/2022 · ODI 11495290
A miss fire in the engine which is causing slow speed when going up a hill or using the Air Conditioner. If it was to fail while driving it would be not good, could cause an accident. Also need to bring attention that Honda lack of concern for the safety of the driver and other people on the road.
filed 08/31/2021 · ODI 11431149
FIRST TIME NOTICED SOFT BRAKES THEN PEDAL WENT DOWN ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHICH ENDED UP MAKING GIRDING NOISE. THIS NOW HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES OVER ESPECIALLY GOING DOWN HILL OF ANY GRADE LOW OR HIGH. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER BUT NO ACTION BUT TO SAY THEY HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS COMPLAINTS BUT CAN'T RE-DUPLICATE NOR HAS FIX FOR THAT. I WENT TO THE HONDA FORUM AND THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDS TO THESE SOFT BRAKES AND SIMILAR ISSUES. IN THAT FORUM MANY MECHANICALLY MINDS HAVE CONCLUDED THAT ODYSSEY USES SAME SMALL BRAKES/CALIPERS AS SMALLER SUV- CVR. COMPARING THAT THESE ARE
filed 04/13/2012 · ODI 10455078
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT ABNORMALLY SPONGY WHEN DEPRESSED. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS AND THE RESURFACING OF THE ROTORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. Crash reported
filed 04/11/2012 · ODI 10454822
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
filed 08/25/2025 · ODI 11683004
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.
filed 01/15/2023 · ODI 11501896
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Yes. NHTSA records 3 recall campaigns filed by Honda for the 2009 Odyssey. The most recent is campaign 14V112000, filed 2014-03-14, covering Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump.
The most-reported component is Structure with 49 of the 198 owner complaints on file. Complaint counts show where owners report trouble; they are not proof of a defect.
198 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Odyssey, spread across 51 reported component groups.
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