2009 Honda Odyssey Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Honda Odyssey, 9% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2009 Odyssey 06/05/15 it currently has 115,000 miles on it. This is the second engine light dealing with the transmission. When I first got the car I had it routinely serviced at the dealership. The first time it was the clutch this time it is the torque converter, so all internal. The gears are fine until 5th or overdrive.”
NHTSA complaint #10908340, filed 2016-09, 115,000 miles“On may 12, 2012, I was driving about 50 MPH when the van started to sputter. I came to a red light and the car acted as if it were about to cut off. The check engine light started blinking along with the vsa light. It rode very rough all the way to the closest Honda dealership as I was not in my hometown. They informed me that one of the spark plugs needed to be replaced. I went ahead and replaced all of them to the tune of $308.23. On november 23, 2012, I was driving about 60 MPH when the same thing happened. The mileage was 105,001. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535204, filed 2013-08, 88,333 miles“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“I just bought 2009 Odyssey from used car dealer at 37125 miles and on the first day itself I noticed few problems with the van which is still under power train warranty. 1) it makes a noise with little jerk during startup, seems like transmission issue 2) steering wheel gets lots of vibration between the speed of 45mph and 57mph and looks like van is being dragged... 3) at the speed of 40-50mph there is wind sound coming underneath of the van looks like it has some kind of resistance by the badly designed aerodynamic body and which makes you feel that car will be dragged by the wind. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484013, filed 2012-11, 37,250 miles“2009 Honda Odyssey lx. 2 times I was stopping and pushed the brake and accelerator at same time. Motor was racing and ABS was coming on - very frightening as I did not know what the problem was and motor is very powerful. Almost rolled into busy 55 MPH intersection first time and almost hit basketball post in driveway second time. Have never had this problem with a vehicle and have been driving for over 30 years. Plain sneakers were being worn - not winter boots. Seems to be little difference in height or location of brake pedal with respect to gas pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10302930, filed 2010-01, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
- 10211577Mar 1, 2016Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless…
- 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…
- 10044251May 16, 2012Honda: clunking, popping, or clicking from the front of the vehicle while turning. The outer cv joints are faulty.
- 10039444Jul 15, 2011Honda: spark plugs may be fouled. The malfunction light comes on with stored trouble lights. 2008-2011 odyssey.
- 10034974Oct 7, 2010Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Pcm update for lock up clutch function. A judder from torque converter lock up clutch may be felt while driving between…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 44 | 10% |
| 2024 | 16 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 128 | 13% |
| 2018 | 166 | 16% |
| 2017 | 7 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 | 41 | 20% |
| 2014 | 73 | 24% |
| 2013 | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 | 24 | 10% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 18 | 9% |
| 2008 | 41 | 8% |
| 2007 | 78 | 9% |
| 2006 | 87 | 12% |
| 2005 | 106 | 13% |
| 2004 | 221 | 38% |
| 2003 | 533 | 58% |
| 2002 | 608 | 63% |
| 2001 | 332 | 54% |
| 2000 | 228 | 34% |
| 1999 | 170 | 33% |
| 1998 | 14 | 19% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Odyssey
63 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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