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#BS-2009-HONODY-2851

2009 Honda Odyssey

Based on reports from 243 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
243
Crashes
7
Fires
9
Recalls
4
TSBs
58
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 243 complaints, 7 crashes, 9 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

paint peeling

24 complaints • Severity 7.4/10

$X,XXX
2

excessive oil consumption

21 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
3

premature camshaft failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

42 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

52
0–30K
47
30–60K
34
60–90K
31
90–120K
11
120–150K
24
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (52 reports) • Median: 60K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (42 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body42 (17%)
Engine39 (16%)
Electrical20 (8%)
Brakes20 (8%)
Drivetrain15 (6%)
Steering8 (3%)
Wheels & Tires8 (3%)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate7 (3%)

2009 Honda Odyssey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, with 42 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

09V057000May 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 REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

12V062000Mar 2012

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

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.

14E049000Aug 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: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 the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.

14V112000Oct 2014

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Honda Odyssey is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2009 Honda Odyssey vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

243

Class avg

360

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 243 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Honda Odyssey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Honda Odyssey is related to the structure:body, with 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 243 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Honda Odyssey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Honda Odyssey has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Odyssey problems start?
Based on 199 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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