Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Honda Odyssey has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Honda installed a VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) in this engine which shuts down the back three ... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission gears, while driving gears don't engage properly. It struggles to change gears specific... |
| Jul 14, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED... |
| Dec 9, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE STOPPED AT A 4 WAY TRAFFIC INTERSECTION W/LIGHT AND WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE RACED O... |
| Apr 7, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN ... |
| Sep 3, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2009 ODYSSEY 06/05/15 IT CURRENTLY HAS 115,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS THE SECOND ENGINE LIGHT DEAL... |
| Sep 30, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP. DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES. MOVING INTO DRIVE IS VERY NOISY. CAR HESITATES TO MOVE AN... |
| Jun 15, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICL... |
| May 14, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ON MAY 12, 2012, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN THE VAN STARTED TO SPUTTER. I CAME TO A RED LIGHT A... |
| Apr 28, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE ABOVE 40 MPH HONDA DEALER REFUSES TO WORK ON IT ANYMORE. *TR |
| Jan 18, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS ARE EXTREMELY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY FROM 45 MPH. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM THIS SP... |
| Oct 26, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY - VEHICLE HAS MODERATE VIBRATION AT AROUND 40 MPH. ROOT CAUSE ACCORDING TO HONDA... |
| Aug 9, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION HAS ROUGH DOWNSHIFTS WHILE DECELERATING. FIRST ROUGH DOWNSHIFT OCCURS AROUND 40-45 MPH... |
| May 22, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | VAN BROKE DOWN IN TEH MIDDLE OF BUSY HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC. *TR |