2009 Honda Odyssey Structure Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,187 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (19% of reports).
- 63structure complaints
- 65,187median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 12 of 63 complaints (19%)
- Lift gate: mentioned in 11 of 63 complaints (17%)
- Gas struts: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 63 complaints, 2 a fire, 8 an injury.
Honda Odyssey structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2025 Odyssey | 7 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 5 | 4% | 700 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 10 | 10% | 9,000 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Odyssey | 10 | 7% | 19,000 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 31 | 6% | 13,000 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 58 | 6% | 14,500 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 98 | 10% | 7,800 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2016 Odyssey | 25 | 9% | 34,000 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 25 | 12% | 28,000 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 41 | 13% | 32,000 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 20 | 10% | 75,150 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 25 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 20 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 54 | 21% | 83,000 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 63 | 32% | 65,187 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 123 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 134 | 16% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 101 | 14% | 77,690 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 138 | 17% | 81,850 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 55 | 9% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 40 | 4% | 117,500 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 55 | 6% | 67,500 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 64 | 10% | 91,470 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 119 | 18% | 71,307 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 77 | 15% | 62,240 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 4 | 5% | 169,074 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 2 | 2% | 193,874 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments; structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Problem: 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.
Risk: Struts with diminished performance can lead to unexpected closure, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both power liftgate gas struts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Passenger side slider wonât shut, Driverâs side slider wonât 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…
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the front passengerâs side door failed to open. The contactâs 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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Honda Odysseys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about structure for the 2009 Honda Odyssey (32% of the 198 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda Odyssey structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,187 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2009 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 12 of 63 complaints, followed by “lift gate” (11).
See all 2009 Honda Odyssey problems or structure problems across all Odyssey years.