general problems of the 2009 Honda Odyssey

15 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2009 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2009 Odyssey.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2023

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 it’s 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 it’s not just the 2009 it’s other years as well as other Hondas from other years as well, it is a defect within the company where they’re doing something that causes these things to go! it is a safety issue as this just happens out of nowhere without any warning while I’m driving. All of a sudden it just happened the first time and I didn’t even realize it until I didn’t hear the clicking and someone said hey your blinkers are not working. Also, the second time it happened happened all over again while I was driving out of nowhere would not work and it was raining as well and I couldn’t see anything and my lights wouldn’t work so it’s definitely a safety issue .

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2021

My drivers side door started making a grinding noise and when we attempted to close the door it it fell off the track, it almost closed my child in the door, now there is significant body damage and my door is not working.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2021

I purchased a 2009 Honda Odyssey from west auto sales located at 6145 e. Lancaster rd. Fort worth, TX 76112 on 03/27/2021. I have had nothing but problems with it. The first two days of driving it the check engine light came on due to the catalytic convertor needing to be replaced. The dealership managed to get the check engine light off without replacing it. A few days after getting the car back the serpentine belt broke off. I notified the dealer and brought it back to them. They informed me that there was a bolt broken inside the tensioner and it would take four days in order to get the tools and supplies needed in order to fix it. The next day I received a phone call from the dealer and told that they got the bolt out with no problem and put a new tensioner in and replaced the belt. Not even a week after that the belt came off again and I had to have it towed to firestone complete auto care and they told me that the same broken bolt was still there holding together the tensioner. All the dealership did was put jb weld on the broken bolt to hold it together. I have notified the seller and got no help. Now my van isn't drive able and it will cost another $800 to get it fixed the right way. I did a carfax report on the vehicle and found out that it has even been in a wreck that wasn't disclosed. I have been told by two different mechanics that I was sold a lemon.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2019

Right rear sliding door has opened while car is moving. Suspect it is the cause of the battery being drained twice in the last few days when car was not driven during 48 hour period. The door will not open electronically now. It has to be forced open manually.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2018

Front passenger doors doesn't open from inside of the car unless unlock/lock/unlock is pressed from driver side. This has been occurring from 2010. Talked to dealer but they can't find anything wrong. And I didn't want to pay for investigation. They said it has to be fail and remained failure for them to see and investigate.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2018

The car was off and the daytime running lights started coming on which was draining the battery. Different lights started to illuminate on the dashboard with the car off. The vsa light came on. Took it to a couple of different shops to get it diagnosed and they determined that the cabin wire harness is corroded due to a leak in the roof run channels and or windshield. The under the dash fuse box is also showing corrosion and needs replacing. The vehicle only has 64000 miles and the repair is quoted at $3465. A very costly repair which seems is due to faulty manufacturing or assembly.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2017

All windows except the driver's stopped functioning. This problem happens with engine on or off. This problem happens when stationary or moving. Tried the child safety button, but still a problem. You can hear them click, but the motors will not engage. It appears there is a faulty master switch. . Read more...

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2016

Unable to lift up passenger side window (front and rear) once window is down mainly in cold weather. Also time to time, unable to open front passenger side door from inside. I have to open and close the door using drive side button from inside the vehicle, or use remote control to perform lock/unlock function. For window operation it doesn't matter if the vehicle is moving or not moving. For lock operation vehicle is not moving. For both operation vehicle engine could be on. This problem has been there since the day one I bought the vehicle. Dealership was informed but they were unable to find the problem because most of the time problem recovers by the time we reach dealership (30 minutes later).

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2015

While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph my wife's 2009 Honda Odyssey began to shake as I stepped on the gas the engine light came on and the vehicle lost engine power and I had to manually steer to the side of the highway. . Upon opening the hood I could smell that something was burning. The vehicle was towed 79 miles to my mechanic. I was informed that a spark plug blew out completely and a portion of that plug entered the cylinder and damaged the engine. The entire threading of the spark plug was damaged and melted into the engine. I was informed that the entire engine needs to be replaced.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2014

When using the van on several occasions in the city streets. While raining and after it has rained, the van the battery light has turned on the has van turned off. I have taken the van twice to get this checked out and they have told me it does not have anything. I took it on September 2014 and again in November 2014. While using the van in the rain I have come to a stop sign to turn and going in to traffic the van it turns off . This happened again this last week on Nov. 25 2014. Because of this I am scared of using the van when it rains. My wife is always using the van with are grandchildren.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2014

The car's ac system is malfunctioning. The air conditioning will some times blow cold air and other times blow warm air when on the lowest temperature setting with the ac on. Also, it will sometimes blow hot air on the driver's side and cold air on the passenger's side. We've taken the vehicle to two different shops (non-Honda) and both have confirmed the unit is completely charged and can not determine what the issue is. A search on the issue seems that several other owners are experiencing the same issue with their vehicles.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2011

My wife tried to open the (powered) liftgate via the handle. The liftgate would not open this way. When she tried the remote, it opened it apx 90 percent of the way. When it reached the apx 90 percent mark, it seemed that the motor opening it jammed and the gate came down quite quickly, falling unexpectedly on my wife's back. I researched this problem and saw that there is an open investigation on this same matter (NHTSA campaign id number: pe11034).

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2010

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.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2009

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after turning the key halfway, the contact suddenly heard a sputtering noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. Approximately a few weeks the later, the failure worsened. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 15,797. The VIN was unavailable. Mah.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2009

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Honda odyessy. The contact stated that the left hand sliding door will lock on its own and not open. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 50,900. The contact stated the gas cover will not open when activated. The contact has to pry the gas cover open with a sharp object. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 50,900. The contact stated that trunk will not open when activated. It must be physically pulled before it will open. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 50,900. Sr.


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