2009 Honda Odyssey Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 3% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle is Honda odysee 2009 I purchase this unit u=in triangle dealers in p.r. And my unit have a difficult in the front with the punta de eje y tiene que reemplazarla my husband paid for security bumper to bumper and he sevice is bad I waiting up january and this piece no arrive because triangle talk me and said american Honda worked order of november 2009 and my unit continue with defect I need help because is very iconvenient that this unit is new. I callng and this call to dealer always is negative please chek this unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10324120, filed 2010-04, 7,000 miles“Check engine light or check oil light warning lights go on. When dealer immediately checks oil upon arriving at dealership, dipstick shows no oil. This has occurred 3 times since 10/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10372199, filed 2010-12, 4,622 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11611090, filed 2024-08, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the bolts for the engine disintegrated. The front of the engine was replaced. The manufacturer would not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 3,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10273827, filed 2009-06, 3,700 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10172366Mar 5, 2020Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
- 10142436Jun 13, 2018Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10136435May 4, 2018Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302…
- 10127633Aug 15, 2014Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al. v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10128571Jul 24, 2014Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al. v. American Honda Motor Co…
- 10129530Feb 26, 2014Service bulletin - The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. This can set DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to…
- 10035005Oct 2, 2012Honda vehicle: damaged camshaft position sensor (cmp) causes the mil to come on with dtc p0344. Excessive camshaft end play causes the camshaft gear to damage the camshaft…
- 10040485Jul 15, 2011Honda: the engine oil level is low on the dipstick, and the malfunction light may be on with stored trouble codes due to a software problem.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 10% |
| 2005 | 87 | 10% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 44 | 5% |
| 2002 | 42 | 4% |
| 2001 | 28 | 5% |
| 2000 | 29 | 4% |
| 1999 | 35 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 16% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Odyssey
63 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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