2009 Honda Odyssey Problems: 5 Known Issues
2009 model year · 14,227+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 14,227+ owner reports, the 2009 Honda Odyssey has 5 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are VCM Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure and Critical Timing Belt and Water Pump Service. The most commonly reported issue is Power Sliding Door Failures and Latch Problems with 5,234 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls26 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Braun-modified Honda Odyssey vehicles. The fuel tank assembly installed by Braun may be susceptible to the fuel tank overfilling into the charcoal canister. If the charcoal canister fills with a sufficient amount of fuel, fuel may leak out.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Honda Odyssey problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 14,227+ owner reports, the 2009 Honda Odyssey has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: VCM Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure, Critical Timing Belt and Water Pump Service, Power Sliding Door Failures and Latch Problems. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 5 known issues documented across 14,227+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: VCM Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure and Critical Timing Belt and Water Pump Service. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2005-2017 Honda Odyssey VCM Oil Consumption and Piston Ring Failure?
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) deactivates 3 rear cylinders during light load, but insufficient pressure allows oil to bypass piston rings into combustion chamber. Causes excessive oil consumption (1 quart per 1,000 miles), fouled spark plugs, catalytic converter damage, and… Severity: high.
What is the 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey Critical Timing Belt and Water Pump Service?
3.5L V6 engine uses interference design with timing belt (not chain). If timing belt breaks, valves collide with pistons causing catastrophic engine damage ($5,000-$8,000). Honda recommends timing belt replacement at 7 years or 105,000 miles. Water pump is driven by timing belt,… Severity: high.
What is the 2005-2023 Honda Odyssey Power Sliding Door Failures and Latch Problems?
Power sliding doors experience multiple failure modes including failed rear latch assemblies, binding rollers/tracks, seized actuator motors, and faulty door control modules. Rear latch assembly is most common failure point, causing doors not latching when closing, constant beepi… Severity: medium.
What is the 2005-2023 Honda Odyssey Premature Engine Mount Failure and Vibration?
Premature engine mount failure caused by vibration from VCM cylinder deactivation (VCM-equipped engines, including the 2018+ V6), normal wear, and heavy V6 engine. Hydraulic engine mounts develop leaks and lose damping ability. Failed mounts cause excessive engine movement, vibra… Severity: medium.
What is the 2005-2023 Honda Odyssey A/C Compressor and Clutch Failure?
A/C compressor clutch failure is most common issue where electromagnetic clutch coil/stator fails or clutch plate surface becomes contaminated with oil from front seal leaks. Oil leaking past compressor front seal drips onto clutch surface, causing slipping and burning. Compresso… Severity: low.
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