2009 Honda Odyssey Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda Odyssey Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Honda Odyssey | 51 Odysseys, 10.2 months of data per Odyssey, average 44300 miles28 |
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2009 Honda Odyssey
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| Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 67000 | 300 | When AC is turned on works fine for a few minutes up to hours but all doors in the ac system close up and no cool air is sent in to the cabin of the car. Strangely enough I opened the drink holder on the dash and the problem went away....... |
| Apr | 2012 | 85000 | 0 | Power Steering problem noisy and hard to turn with noise. |
| Dec | 2012 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 20000 | 20 | Handle for rear seat separated from seat back. The defective part(s) were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 27700 | 0 | Dealer replaced "sticking AC compressor relay," and re-charged refrigerant. Warranty. Compressor was running too long causing high pressure release of refrigerant via safety valve. |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Low speed very heavy steering; power steering pump replaced under recall. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 41000 | 90 | Tailgate gas struts failed |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 27000 | 18 | Excessive wind noise and rattle |
| Jun | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Excessive gap between IP and Air Bag cover. |
| Nov | 2012 | 58300 | 0 | Abnormal wind noise. Replaced plastic trim under wind screen. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 620 | 0 | rusting of gas tank filler tube ... to be replaced by dealer |
| Jun | 2009 | 1240 | 0 | rust note at joints in filler tube...not normal according to dealer and Honda HO |
| Nov | 2009 | 4340 | 0 | PUD software update..no charge to me. For a potential problem I never had, but some owners did have (shuddering at certain speeds). Later reversed with a second recall. |
| Mar | 2013 | 26660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Positive battery cable corroded again. Turned out to be crack in battery. Replaced battery & positive battery cable. |
| Nov | 2012 | 43300 | 150 | Factory Battery would no longer hold charge |
| Jan | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | 99 | 2nd cyclinder misfire |
| Dec | 2012 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 52000 | 0 | Brake pads worn. Starter died |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Brand new vehicle was delivered to us with a broken DVD player. It would not load DVDs. The dealer did the repair under warranty for free and had to replace the unit. Poor build quality! Had to take it in twice for the repair! | |
| Honda Odyssey in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 49300 | 600 | Oil had fouled 3 of 6 spark plugs due to faulty PCM settings during "ECO" mode - spark plugs replaced and PCM re-flashed to avoid future recurrance. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 42000 | 0 | replaced power steering pump under warranty. Three days later a loud noise came from engine area, smoke from an electrical device on other side of engine. Taking into dealer tomorrow. |
| Honda Odyssey in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 36300 | 0 | Sliding door rattling. Two weeks later rattling again. Nav system failure. This seemed to fix it for about two weeks but it continues to fail on occasion. |
| Nov | 2011 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Transmission not shifting properly. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Power steering failing at low speed. Replaced PS pump. Bluetooth speakerphone too noisy on the other end of the call to hear the driver. Owner has tried several different Bluetooth phones to confirm. Shop tried balancing/rotating tires. Did not fix. |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Vibration when brakes applied. Turned rotors. |
| Dec | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | Squeak has developed in the passenger seat. After initial inspection, shop advised minimum $130 dianostic fee to remove seat and further investigate. We declined. |
| Jun | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | Rear liftgate struts |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 9920 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 10520 | 0 | Squeaking/Rattling sliding rear passenger doors lubricated. |
| Dec | 2009 | 12400 | 0 | 11 month old van would not start for 24 hours. Just cranked over and over. Towed to dealership. Van started without problems at dealership. Dealership could not explain problem and no repair was made. Tow back to dealer next time stranded. |
| Apr | 2010 | 16720 | 0 | Replaced dead battery. Van died for the 3rd time. Van is 15 months old. |
| Oct | 2010 | 23940 | 0 | Van lost another 1L of coolant in 9k miles. Second time this has happened. Dealer can't find leak. No action taken other than topping coolant level. Sliding van door adjusted for rattles in accordance with Honda TSB. |
| Jun | 2011 | 33480 | 0 | Sliding door rattle repaired for a 3rd time. This time door was re-aligned rather than the band-aid of lubing the striker Power steering pump failed. Replaced under warranty. There is a TSB for this failure and it is a fairly common one. |
| Aug | 2011 | 34720 | 0 | Power tailgate struts failed. Door slamming shut dangerously after reaching full top position Power sliding squeak/rattle door again. It needs to be re-aligned in accordance with TSB. Dealership lubes the latch and the problem comes back with regularity. Dealer says TSB on this very subject doesn't apply because of model year. Power tailgate struts arrived at dealership, and repair was completed on this trip |
| Oct | 2012 | 51220 | 425 | Power steering not working again. Recall not re-done, this time they changed the power steering reservoir at our expense. Driver's side sliding door alignment to fix creaking/squeaking. Parents own identical van with identical squeak from door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | replaces struts for rear lift gate. |
| Nov | 2011 | 59700 | 700 | The starter started making noises at around 62k miles whenever the car was started and usually in the morning or sitting idle for at least 6 hours. |
| Jul | 2012 | 69000 | 1000 | Noise originated around the timing belt area. Found out it was the alternator that needed to be replaced. Also had the valves adjusted because it was also making some tapping noises. |
| Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Front passenger side window rattle; difficulty pulling door handles on power sliding doors. |
| Nov | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Plastic cowl between the hood and windshiled had warped causing wind noise. Part ordered and replaced under warranty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Tear in 3rd row seat that was discovered on delivery of vehicle. Cushion was replaced Rattle in passenger side sliding door. |
| May | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Rattle coming from passenger side sliding door. |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Squeak in front passenger seat. |
| Oct | 2012 | 33700 | 0 | Burnt out chmsl |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Check engine light came on, VCM and VSA systems deactivated due to engine misfire code. Code read and system reset. D/S sliding door realigned to prevent conflict/bind with driver's door. |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Driver's seat heater came on without switch being turned on. Dealer checked and could not find any problem. |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Squeak in D/S sliding door area. |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | DVD Headphones stop working intermittently. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Odyssey in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Felt a brake shudder (like a warped rotor) when braking at highway speeds. Dealer suggested wheel balancing. Did not solve the problem. Have yet to go back to the dealer. |
| Aug | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Returned car to dealer in august and complained that trip in July did not fix the problem. They resurfaced the rotors and the problem is now solved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Uneven airbag cover replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Odyssey in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 15000 | 50 | Rotors re-surfaced to eliminate severe shaking when braking at speeds over 40 mph. |
| Sep | 2012 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Power steering pump filter failed and damaged the pump requiring a steering pump replacement. |
| Apr | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Second replacement of the power steering pump and reservoir. Part of it had been redesigned since the last repair and the new part should prevent the problem from reoccurring. Had a single plastic interior piece in the footwell of the front passenger replaced - the piece was coming off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 24700 | 0 | Recall to update transmission software. Corrects problem with torque converter locking/unlocking at 30-55 mph in 5th gear at light throttle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Odyssey in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 47700 | 0 | Was using coolant with no visible leaks, found rear cylinder bank head gasket was leaking. Replaced both head gaskets. Steering felt sluggish and ratcheted at slow speeds, dealer replaced power steering pump. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Odyssey in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Torque Converter required replacement. Very hard down-shifting at low speeds that was not corrected with Honda software update. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 86000 | 257 | The AC relay died on a trip to St. Augustine and shorted out my battery the following morning. I had to replace (today) the battery and the AC relay (the relay was under warrantee). Battery and freon were on me. |
| Honda Odyssey in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Low tire pressure caused by valve not fully tightened. Dealer checked/tightened all valves. |
| Dec | 2012 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 46000 | 98 | Battery needed replacing. Covered by Honda since it was under 36 months. |
| Jan | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Warped rear rotor. Not repairing until pads are needed. Makes noise when brakes are applied. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Odyssey in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Slow coolant leakage suspected by owner. Had missing coolant problem since van was bought. Explained problem to dealer but pressure tests show no evidence of coolant leakage. I suggested the leak may be internal. Return next time. Driver's side window weatherstripping was folded in when window was rolled down or up. Could not be repaired. Dealer replaced the weatherstripping supposedly but, it looks like it was repaired under warranty. Passenger airbag warning light would intermittently come on and off. Sometimes flashing on and off. Informed dealer and they said the seat covers I had on the passenger seat were hindering or touching the seat sensor for the warning light |
| Mar | 2012 | 35000 | 17 | Engine oil level is low throughout 6000 miles between oil changes. Can't pinpoint the leak if there is one. |
| Jun | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | Oil bolt gasket was leaking oil due to tearing. Replaced gasket and no oil leaks of yet. |
| Honda Odyssey in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Sliding door wouldn't lock in the open position because of a faulty sensor. Back childseat latch that the previous owner had broken. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Odyssey in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | 260 | routine maintenance. cleaning, timing. |
| Honda Odyssey in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Transmission downshifting jerky |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Honda Odyssey 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Odyssey in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 23000 | 60 | Upon braking at highway speeds 60 - 75, shimmy developed about 1 week before repair, which included partially successful turning of rotors - front. Still shimmies, maybe not as bad. |
| Sep | 2010 | 24000 | 600 | Replaced front brake rotors and pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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