2009 Honda Odyssey: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 243 complaints
243
Total Complaints
60,000mi
Median Mileage
Body
Top Issue
7
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

27,000 25th Percentile
60,000 Median Mileage
101,200 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Body
42
Engine
34
Electrical System
20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
16
Power Train
15
Steering
8
Unknown Or Other
7
Hatchback/Liftgate
7
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Suspension
6

Severity Assessment

7
Crashes
9
Fires
18
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"I WAS IN MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY AND I WAS THE LAST OF 3 CARS THAT HAD STOPPED FOR A SCHOOL BUS. I WAS REAR-ENDED BY A 4TH CAR THAT DID NOT STOP. THEN MY FRONT END HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND BACK END AND THE VAN HAD TO BE TOWED. I COULD HARDLY OPEN THE FRONT ..."
"VAN BROKE DOWN IN TEH MIDDLE OF BUSY HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC. *TR"
"MY BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT ON MY NEW 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L WHILE ON VACATION WITH ONLY 2,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ON A FEW OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF THAT I HAVE OWNED MY ODYSSEY THE VSA LIGHT (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSISTANCE) HAS COME ON FOR NO REASON AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. ..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Body 42 complaints
25th: 49,589 mi Median: 76,000 mi 75th: 121,000 mi
Engine 34 complaints
25th: 87,499 mi Median: 103,500 mi 75th: 131,750 mi
Electrical System 20 complaints
25th: 44,750 mi Median: 67,000 mi 75th: 110,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
25th: 11,915 mi Median: 18,592 mi 75th: 28,990 mi
Power Train 15 complaints
25th: 21,174 mi Median: 42,000 mi 75th: 74,583 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 39 NJ: 21 FL: 19 VA: 17 TX: 17 NY: 17 MD: 11 OH: 10 GA: 10 NC: 8

Who Files Complaints?

1.2%
Original Owners
98.8%
Second+ Owners

Honda Odyssey — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
19951122
1996884
1997243
1998894
199966413
200078527
200172120
2002111760
2003109263
200471454
2005104625
200687535
2007103562
200861446
201033716
201129018
201232122
201327428
201440121
20152579
201633215
2017453
2018146722
2019137922
20207226
20211743
20221595
20231324
2024822
20251721

Active Recalls (4)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Fuel Pump
Campaign 14E049000 | 28/07/2014
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 14V112000 | 14/03/2014
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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 w
Hatchback/Liftgate
Campaign 12V062000 | 16/02/2012
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 09V057000 | 18/02/2009
DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28