Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
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
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. …
Took the car to the Honda dealership for emissions check light. Diagnosed as "nox sensor wiring harness chewed by mouse" per Honda dealership. There is no evidence of rodent damage or presence elsewhere in the vehicle. The Honda dealership did not provide me the pictures or the damaged part saying that it was thrown in the trash. The wiring was apparently covered by Honda rodent deterrent tape. I have contacted Acura/Honda dealerships, their extended warranty customer service and also the respective Acura/Honda manufacturer customer service. The same thing happened to my other car (Acura mdx 2009) within a span of one week with exactly similar presentation. …
While driving on the highway at approximately 70 MPH my wife's 2009 Honda Odyssey began to shake as I stepped on the gas the engine light came on and the vehicle lost engine power and I had to manually steer to the side of the highway.. Upon opening the hood I could smell that something was burning. The vehicle was towed 79 miles to my mechanic. I was informed that a spark plug blew out completely and a portion of that plug entered the cylinder and damaged the engine. The entire threading of the spark plug was damaged and melted into the engine. I was informed that the entire engine needs to be replaced.
The car was off and the daytime running lights started coming on which was draining the battery. Different lights started to illuminate on the dashboard with the car off. The vsa light came on. Took it to a couple of different shops to get it diagnosed and they determined that the cabin wire harness is corroded due to a leak in the roof run channels and or windshield. The under the dash fuse box is also showing corrosion and needs replacing. The vehicle only has 64000 miles and the repair is quoted at $3465. A very costly repair which seems is due to faulty manufacturing or assembly.
All windows except the driver's stopped functioning. This problem happens with engine on or off. This problem happens when stationary or moving. Tried the child safety button, but still a problem. You can hear them click, but the motors will not engage. It appears there is a faulty master switch. Others have the same issue here: https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-c3836_ds530625
Front passenger doors doesn't open from inside of the car unless unlock/lock/unlock is pressed from driver side. This has been occurring from 2010. Talked to dealer but they can't find anything wrong. And I didn't want to pay for investigation. They said it has to be fail and remained failure for them to see and investigate.
Right rear sliding door has opened while car is moving. Suspect it is the cause of the battery being drained twice in the last few days when car was not driven during 48 hour period. The door will not open electronically now. It has to be forced open manually.
We owned a 2009 Honda Odyssey . This vehicle has been maintained well for years at Honda dealerships. I have purchased extended warranty for 120K miles on this vehicle since we were planning to use this vehicle for a long time. Last time I had any work done on this car was in 12/31/13 at a Honda dealership. It was a major service. We did not have any issue with the vehicle until the event that LED to the fire on the vehicle. As my wife was driving her Odyssey on I-280/ca-85, she stated that all the warning lights/gauge on the dashboard came on. At the same time she realized that car would not accelerate. When she instinctively looked at the temperature gauge on the dashboard, it was normal (about halfway up) due to this symptom, she was forced to park the car to the side of the highway. …
Electrical complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 10% of the model year's 198 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2009 Honda Odyssey electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2009 Honda Odyssey, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Honda Odyssey electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.