2009 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 17%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 17% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,500 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle is consuming a lot of oil. The last 2 times I took it to walmart I was informed there was no oil in my engine. No lights came on, the oil indicator stated I still had life left in the oil. There has been no oil on the ground. This is dangerous as the engine can seize and cause and accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11299418, filed 2020-01, 167,000 miles“During driving in the city or on the highway I've been having an engine misfire with spark plug fouling causing problems resulting in a catalytic converter and o2 sensor replacement. My van is still in the shop and has to be towed to a dealer 46 miles away to see if they can get it to stop spewing oil into the combustion chamber.”
NHTSA complaint #10926779, filed 2016-11, 146,950 miles“I just purchased this vehicle on april 19, 2016. I had the oil changed mid june. My wife had a trip to florida near the end of june, so I checked the oil and it was fine. As of today I heard a knocking sound and checked the oil. It was two quarts low. I filled the oil and the knocking sound remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10891468, filed 2016-07, 150,000 miles“Honda Odyssey oil consumption-I have a 2009 Odyssey that consumes oil. Roughly, every 1,000 miles, I am adding 1 to 2 quarts of oil every 3 to 4 weeks. No spots on the ground. Engine is consuming oil. Have read that this is a known problem with Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #11056278, filed 2017-12, 150,000 miles“While my car was parked at a store, my engine caught fire leading to a total loss of the vehicle. I drove my car for a short distance to do two errands (maybe 15 min. Drive). I parked my car and went in to shop for maybe 15 - 20 minutes. When I came out of the store, black smoke was billowing out from the engine followed shortly after by flames. By the time the fire department was able to put out the fire, the car's engine compartment was destroyed. If this had happened at home while my car was in the garage, my house could have caught fire as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217104, filed 2019-05, 122,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152432Dec 20, 2018"Service 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…
- 10083954May 17, 2016Service bulletin - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling. Spark plug fouling may reuslt in rough engine idle and/or…
- 10099308Sep 5, 2015"service 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…
- 10099103Sep 5, 2015Service bulletin - warranty extension: mil comes on with dtcs p0301 thru p0304 - the piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align which can lead to spark plug fouling…
- 10053787Oct 8, 2013Honda: due to an issue of piston rings, on certain cylinders, rotating and aligning, on some vehicles, and causing spark plugs fouling, the powertrain warranty has been given an…
- 10053762Oct 8, 2013Honda: vehicles with multimodel vcm2 would experience misfire due to engine misfire of a fouled plug and a warranty extension has been issued to cover repairs. Model 2008-2013…
- 10086665Sep 12, 2013Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2007-2010 odyssey lxs and exs that return with a repeat complaint of the check engine light on and the dtc code of…
- 10052472Aug 2, 2013Honda: engineering request for investigation on certain vehicles with issues of check engine light on and engine knocking or pinging after knock sensor was replaced previously…
- 10054347Jul 31, 2013Honda: some vehicles are experiencing check engine light on, engine knocking or a ping, after knock sensor is replaced and an investigation is being done to understand cause of…
- 10052390Jul 22, 2013Honda: some vehicles may have a repeat complaint of the check engine light being illuminated. Dtc code p0325.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 43% |
| 2025 | 243 | 55% |
| 2024 | 46 | 37% |
| 2023 | 15 | 14% |
| 2022 | 15 | 11% |
| 2021 | 26 | 18% |
| 2020 | 71 | 14% |
| 2019 | 135 | 14% |
| 2018 | 190 | 19% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 93 | 34% |
| 2015 | 54 | 26% |
| 2014 | 59 | 19% |
| 2013 | 69 | 33% |
| 2012 | 39 | 16% |
| 2011 | 25 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 18% |
| 2009 | 34 | 17% |
| 2008 | 40 | 8% |
| 2007 | 58 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 11% |
| 2005 | 68 | 8% |
| 2004 | 50 | 9% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Odyssey
63 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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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