Honda Odyssey Complaints (2009)

198 consumer complaints on file.

#11683004August 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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 started having those problems in 2024 they wouldn’t fix the problem and stated it was too late to fix the engine. The timeline, according to Honda, had passed to repair the damaged engine. I never received a recall for this known safety issue. The engine would cut out and the engine light would come on and it sputtered down the road on three of the six cylinders. Honda knew this was a problem but they wouldn’t fix my engine. If I had brought it in years earlier they would have fixed the known problem with the VCM but they wouldn’t deactivate the VCM to prevent it from destroying the repaired engine. The price to fix the engine was over $4200. I feel they should have repaired the engine and then deactivated the VCM by bypassing the the temperature sensor to prevent it from going into ECO MODE VCM. The safety of the occupants was at risk due to the lack of acceleration and the ability to drive the vehicle in a normal manner. I feel a safety recall is justified and the sensor should be deactivated to prevent further damage to the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656024April 22, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633932January 3, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
White paint is peeling, chipping and of inferior quality to a black Chevy Trailblazer I own that is 8 years older.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611090August 27, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while underneath the vehicle, he became aware that there was severe rust on the muffler. The contact stated that there were flakes on the ground. The contact touched the muffler and put a hole in the plate. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11569848February 4, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Windshield wipers and also the key fob and the sliding doors as well as the blinkers do not work all at the same time first time it’s ever happened. It was December 8, 2023 and now it happened again in January 29 of 2024 and the issue still persisted when I look this issue up this has been an ongoing issue for many years and yet Honda has done nothing about this and it’s not just the 2009 it’s other years as well as other Hondas from other years as well, it is a defect within the company where they’re doing something that causes these things to go! It is a safety issue as this just happens out of nowhere without any warning while I’m driving. All of a sudden it just happened the first time and I didn’t even realize it until I didn’t hear the clicking and someone said hey your blinkers are not working. Also, the second time it happened happened all over again while I was driving out of nowhere would not work and it was raining as well and I couldn’t see anything and my lights wouldn’t work so it’s definitely a safety issue .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11510431March 6, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door failed to open. The contact’s handicapped wife was trapped in the vehicle. The contact had to remove the door handle to unlock the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,438.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11504351January 30, 2023
ENGINE, STEERING
Twice during the last year, the bolt securing the drive belt tensioner has broken while driving the vehicle. This results in loss of steering, electrical, and cooling of the engine. The first time the incident occurred on a stretch of rural highway where the lone occupant had to wait for help to arrive. The first date was on May 12, 2022. The second incident took place in an urban area on January 25, 2023. But, with only 8 months in between the incidents, it is apparent there is a problem in this. The original repair in May was accomplished by a Honda dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501896January 15, 2023
POWER TRAIN
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495290November 29, 2022
ENGINE
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 caught fire, in front of my residence. I have yet to get it towed or inspected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491977November 2, 2022
SUSPENSION
Vibration between 30-40 mph is usually caused by axles of this car, 06-09 models, that might have safe issue in long run.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469951June 19, 2022
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
On 6/18 I installed a set of aftermarket front left and right lower control arms made by Mevotech part #'s CMS601007 (left) and CMS601008(right), Mevotech has installed a grease zerk on the ball joints which are not on the OEM control arms, in theory this might be good but the grease zerk impacts, INTERFERENCE, with the inside of the wheel. The ball joint grease zerk has hard contact with the inside of the front wheel. - I have pictures of the zerk hitting the wheel and the damage to the wheel. -Safety - damage to the wheel while driving resulting in a loss of vehicle control and possible damage to the ball joint again loss of control. - pictures have been sent to Mevotech and the parts supplier - Parts Geek.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447816January 18, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my drivers side door started making a grinding noise and when we attempted to close the door it it fell off the track, it almost closed my child in the door, now there is significant body damage and my door is not working
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447673January 16, 2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
When Honda IT Department wrote and installed the in-dash Navigation Computer System they neglected to correct a permanently and known Date and Time Glitch. January 2022 the date and time went back to 2002. Owners can not correct this glitch. Each time as you start the engine and begin to drive the Navigation System give off a not expecting very loud high pitch sound , which is a safety hazard. It has startled me and my passenger where I have slammed on brakes or jerked my steering
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446167January 4, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Starting on January 1, 2022, my vehicle's clock (2009 Honda Odyssey Touring w/Navigation) are showing incorrect times on both the dash vehicle clock as well as the one on the Navigation screen, and cannot be adjusted. Time on Navigation screen always starts at around 7.17pm, then works as usual, but resets after restarting car. Date always shows Jan 1, 2002. Dash clocks seems to work (advances normally), but just can't be adjusted, as it usually syncs with Navigation Clock. There is no adjustement possible to the clock; only minor +/- adjustments from the GPS-feed time, and that adjustment is not functioning now. When I try to adjust the time, it acts erratic & jumps back to original setting. Other owners are reporting similar issues. (https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/clock-fault-year-2022-note-this-is-not-a-gps-related-issue-merged-master-thread.224326/) I am the original & current owner of this vehicle, which has never been in a major accident. First Picture show Navigation & Dash clock that are not synced. Second Photo show software version with original (2009) Navigation DVD. Third photo shows after battery was disconnected. Navi time started at 6.15 this time, and Dash clock started at 1:00. Other owners seem to disconnect & reconnect car battery just before 1:00 to at least get the dash clock to function correctly. This seems to be problem that is affecting many (older) Honda vehicles and seems to be a programming/coding/software issue with the Year 2022 that mainly affects vehicles that came with the factory Navigation package. Other owners are only starting to report this issue on online forums/blogs. This is a very basic car function, that owners are unable to adjust correctly without the manufacturer's help. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431149August 31, 2021
ENGINE
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11412913April 19, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
I PURCHASED A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY FROM WEST AUTO SALES LOCATED AT 6145 E. LANCASTER RD. FORT WORTH, TX 76112 ON 03/27/2021. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF DRIVING IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP MANAGED TO GET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OFF WITHOUT REPLACING IT. A FEW DAYS AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE OFF. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO THEM. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A BOLT BROKEN INSIDE THE TENSIONER AND IT WOULD TAKE FOUR DAYS IN ORDER TO GET THE TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED IN ORDER TO FIX IT. THE NEXT DAY I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE DEALER AND TOLD THAT THEY GOT THE BOLT OUT WITH NO PROBLEM AND PUT A NEW TENSIONER IN AND REPLACED THE BELT. NOT EVEN A WEEK AFTER THAT THE BELT CAME OFF AGAIN AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SAME BROKEN BOLT WAS STILL THERE HOLDING TOGETHER THE TENSIONER. ALL THE DEALERSHIP DID WAS PUT JB WELD ON THE BROKEN BOLT TO HOLD IT TOGETHER. I HAVE NOTIFIED THE SELLER AND GOT NO HELP. NOW MY VAN ISN'T DRIVE ABLE AND IT WILL COST ANOTHER $800 TO GET IT FIXED THE RIGHT WAY. I DID A CARFAX REPORT ON THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT IT HAS EVEN BEEN IN A WRECK THAT WASN'T DISCLOSED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT I WAS SOLD A LEMON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11375307November 18, 2020
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND EXCEEDING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT, VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST WARNING, AND TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ALSO FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11330892June 25, 2020
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. THE CONTACT WAS THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE IDLING THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TWICE AND THE SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION COIL WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PENSACOLA HONDA (6675 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE WAS EXPIRED. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11327018June 2, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11322485April 28, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS NEITHER ONE WORKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDE DOOR OPENED AND COULDN'T CLOSE HAD TO TAKE IT OFF THE HINGE AND DO A MANUAL CLOSE YOU JUST CAN'T OPEN IT OR THE DOOR WILL COMPLETELY COME OFF. THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AT ALL. BEFORE ALL THIS HAPPENED THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE UNLESS I WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. I HAVE CALLED AROUND AND THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF HONDA ODYSSEY VAN DOORS. TO ME THIS IS A HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT MY KIDS HAVE TO CLIMB IN THE BACK JUST TO GET IN THE CAR CAUSE MY DOORS WILL NOT EVEN OPEN MANUALLY. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN MADE AN ISSUE IF THERE'S SO MANY VANS WITH SAME SAID SLIDING SIDE DOOR ISSUES. SOME OF US CAN'T AFFORD MAJOR FIXES LIKE THIS THAT SHOULDN'T EVEN BECOME AN ISSUE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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