*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
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. Youâll 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 wouldnât fix the problem and stated it was too late…
May 30, 2024Structure › Body
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 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.
Apr 18, 2025Unknown or other
White paint is peeling, chipping and of inferior quality to a black Chevy Trailblazer I own that is 8 years older.
Jan 1, 2009Engine 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.
Aug 23, 2024 · 10,000 milesExterior lighting
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 itâs 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 itâs not just the 2009 itâs other years as well as other Hondas from other years as well, it is a defect within the company where theyâre doing something that causes these things to go! It is a safety issue as this just happens out of nowhere without any warning while Iâm driving. All of a sudden it just happened the…
Dec 8, 2023Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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 not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,438.
Mar 5, 2023 · 231,438 milesEngine
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.
Jan 25, 2023Power 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.
Jan 15, 2023
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