Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 198 of 198 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 156 of 198 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Body & structure
64 complaint records2 fire reports
"WHILE THE REAR DOOR (HATCH) WAS OPEN AND I WAS UNLOADING THE VEHICLE, WITH NO WARNING, THE HATCH SLAMMED DOWN. I OPENED THE HATCH AGAIN, AND IT WILL NO LONGER STAY OPEN ON IT'S ON. *TT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
40 complaint records5 fire reports
"HONDA ODYSSEY EXL OIL CONSUMPTION-I HAVE A 2009 ODYSSEY THAT CONSUMES OIL. ROUGHLY, EVERY 1,500 MILES, I AM ADDING A QUART OF OIL. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Brakes
21 complaint records1 crash report
"2009 HONDA ODYSSEY, BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT AND GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE. BACK AT THE DEALER (3 TIMES) CAN NOT FIX, REPLACE FRONT DISK AND BRAKE PADS, STILL THE SAME. PLEASE HELP. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQ12010 opened Sep 2012 | closed Dec 2012 | Structure | Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF. |
| PE11034 opened Sep 2011 | closed Feb 2012 | Structure | Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate - led to recall 12V062000 The investigation found that the liftgate struts were failing prematurely and at an abnormal rate in certain model year (MY) 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring and 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and EX-L model vehicles equipped with power-operated rear liftgates (note:... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V112000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. | Normally free |
| 12V062000 | Structure | HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES... | Normally free |
| 09V057000 | Parking Brake | HONDA IS RECALLING 421 MY 2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE INSTALLED. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014076 2014-03-14 | Fuel System | 63,328 | On certain vehicles, the fuel pump strainer could deteriorate and crack. This could result in a fuel smell and/or fuel leak. |
| 2012059 2012-02-16 | Other | 2,790 | On certain vehicles equipped with a power liftgate system, the gas-filled struts (which help to raise and support the liftgate) may be prone to early life failures due to a manufacturing flaw. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21120A Jun 2023 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. | |
| A21120A Jan 2022 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. | |
| A07-030 Jan 2021 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye" | |
| DOR-M3J3F-07 Jun 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These 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 longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. | |
| DOR-M9J4S-07 Jun 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | These 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 longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. |
Show 49 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP05122020 May 2020 | Equipment | Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve." | |
| A20-023 Mar 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking. | |
| A13-080 Dec 2018 | Engine | "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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). | |
| TS-WI-0290 Sep 2018 | Seats | Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part of regular maintenance | |
| A13-080 Jun 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). | |
| A13-080 May 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service 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 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. | |
| A13-080 Feb 2018 | Equipment | 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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). | |
| A05-032 Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| A02-053 Oct 2016 | Electrical System | SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL OF THE LISTED VEHICLES HAVE A TYPE 4 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM THAT DISABLES THE VEHICLE UNLESS A PROGRAMMED IGNITION KEY IS USED. | |
| A13-080 May 2016 | Electrical System | SERVICE 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 ENGINE MISFIRE. | |
| 033823 Mar 2016 | Structure | Honda Job Aid - Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting. | |
| AJA48014 Mar 2016 | Electrical System | "JOB AID - DO YOU HAVE AN ODYSSEY IN YOUR SHOP THAT HAS A POWER SLIDING DOOR THAT WONT OPEN OR CLOSE BY USING THE FOLLOWING? POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH ON THE DASH KEYLESS TRANSMITTER B-PILLAR SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE CONNECT THE HDS... | |
| AJA48014-03382 Mar 2016 | Structure | Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the following? Power sliding door main switch on the dash Keyless transmitter B-pillar switch (if equipped) Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the... | |
| 03382 Mar 2016 | Electrical System | Do 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 transmitter ? B-pillar switch (if equipped) ? | |
| A14032 Jan 2016 | Fuel System | SERVICE BULLETIN - OVER TIME, THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY MAY BE EXPOSED TO CERTAIN EXTERNAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE CUSTOMERS TO NOTICE A FUEL SMELL. REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER SET WITH THE IMPROVED PARTS SET TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. | |
| WE - A13-080 Sep 2015 | Engine | SERVICE 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. THIS CAN SET DTCS P0301 NO. 1 CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED, P0302 NO. | |
| Service Bulletin Dec 2014 | Tires | Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. | |
| Service Bulletin Oct 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| Service Bulletin Aug 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). | |
| DLR MSG - Honda Aug 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Jul 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| Service Bulletin Jul 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Jul 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? | |
| Service Bulletin Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| DLR MSG - 2005-2 Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - For dealers experiencing a strong fuel smell from storing the fuel pump sets replaced under service bulletin 14-032: Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Pump, these fuel sets may be disposed of immediately in accordance with local regulations | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Jun 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. When the campaign was launched, countermeasure fuel filter sets were not available for order. | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Mar 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. | |
| DLR MSG - 2005-2 Mar 2014 | Fuel System | 2005?10 Odyssey Fuel Pump Module Leak Safety Recall Q&A | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Mar 2014 | Fuel System | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. | |
| Service Bulletin Mar 2014 | Fuel System | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external condition that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. | |
| Service Bulletin Feb 2014 | Electrical System | Service 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 come on. | |
| SB-102213 Oct 2013 | Engine | HONDA: 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 ACCORD V6, CROSSTOUR V6, ODYSSEY, PILOT. *PE | |
| SB-13-080 Oct 2013 | Engine | HONDA: 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 EXTENSION TO COVER THE REPAIRS. MODEL 2008-2010 ODYSSEY. *PE | |
| A-PAS-09122013-9 Sep 2013 | Engine | DEALER 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 P0325 (KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) STORED AND/ OR ENGINE KNOCK OR PING AFTER HAVING THE KNOCK... | |
| AER-12100-B Aug 2013 | Engine | HONDA: 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. MODELS 2007-2010 ODYSSEY LX, EX. *PE | |
| IN-12-20 Jul 2013 | Engine | HONDA: 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 SITUATION. MODEL 2007-2010 ODYSSEY LXS, EXS. *PE | |
| IN-07-08-13 Jul 2013 | Engine | HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A REPEAT COMPLAINT OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED. DTC CODE P0325. *JS | |
| IN-P-0325 Jun 2013 | Engine | HONDA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, A KNOCKING OR PINGING NOISE IS HEARD, AFTER KNOCK SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. MODELS 2007-2010 ODYSSEY LX, EX. *PE | |
| SN-2013-06 Jun 2013 | Equipment | HONDA: INFORMATION PROVIDED, IN SERVICE NEWS BY MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF REPAIR, SERVICING AND INSTALLATION, WITH A VARIETY OF MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE | |
| HSN-1305 May 2013 | Equipment | HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. | |
| SB-09-042 Oct 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA 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 POSITION (CMP) SENSOR. REPLACE THE FRONT CAMSHAFT, THRUST COVER, THE CAM GEAR, AND THE CMP SENSOR. | |
| A10-042 May 2012 | Power Train | HONDA: CLUNKING, POPPING, OR CLICKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING. THE OUTER CV JOINTS ARE FAULTY. *JS | |
| SB-12-002 Jan 2012 | Electrical System | HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE | |
| SB-10-076 Jul 2011 | Steering | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN QUICKLY AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN TURNING WHEEL, QUICKLY, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, IT IS HARD. ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOTS. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ASSIST FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP. | |
| SB-10-060 Jul 2011 | Power Train | HONDA: SPARK PLUGS MAY BE FOULED. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON WITH STORED TROUBLE LIGHTS. 2008-2011 ODYSSEY. *RM | |
| SB-11-033 Jul 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA: 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. *RM | |
| SB-09-053 Oct 2010 | Power Train | HONDA: 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 20-45MPH. TO MINIMIZE OPPORTUNITY FOR JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. | |
| SB-09-054 Jul 2009 | Structure | HONDA: POWER DOORS CONTINUALLY LOCK, MULTIPLE TIMES, WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR IS FAULTY. REPLACE THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR. *PE | |
| SB-08-055 Aug 2008 | Structure | HONDA: SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY EVEN THOUGH WINDOW IS CLOSED. THE WINDOW REGULATOR IS NOT CONTACTING THE LEVER ARMY PROPERLY, MAKING THE SLIDING DOOR CONTROL UNIT THINK THE WINDOW IS OPEN. *PE |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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