IllustrationAPPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO, EARLY 2017, THE PAINT ON THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE BEGAN TO OXIDIZE. THE PAINT FIRST STARTED TO APPEAR WHITE AND IS NOW TURNING GRAY AND VERY DARK GRAY IN SEVERAL SPOTS. THE REMAINDER OF THE VEHICLE REMAINS UNAFFECTED.
2009 Honda Odyssey
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Honda Odyssey do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 249.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
350–25K
3325–50K
2350–75K
2475–100K
26100–150K
19150K+
160 reports with mileage · 38 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 63 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports6 fire reports13 injury reports
Structure complaints
63 reportsVEHICLE HAD CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT GO ON (BATTERY LIGHT). BATTERY WAS NOT CHARGING AND THERE WAS A NOISE NEAR THE ALTERNATOR. NEXT DAY, LIGHT GOES OFF, BATTERY IS CHARGING NOW, NO NOISE. TWO DAYS AND 40 MILES LATER, NO OTHER LIGHTS AND NO OTHER NOISE. VEHICLE ENTERS HIGHWAY, MAKES IT ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS…
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VEHICLE HAD CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT GO ON (BATTERY LIGHT). BATTERY WAS NOT CHARGING AND THERE WAS A NOISE NEAR THE ALTERNATOR. NEXT DAY, LIGHT GOES OFF, BATTERY IS CHARGING NOW, NO NOISE. TWO DAYS AND 40 MILES LATER, NO OTHER LIGHTS AND NO OTHER NOISE. VEHICLE ENTERS HIGHWAY, MAKES IT ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF. ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH COME ON AND SHUT OFF. DRIVER PULLS OVER, STARTS TO SEE SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. KEEPS HOOD SHUT AND WAITS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ARRIVE ON SCENE. ENGINE GOES UP IN FLAMES, ALL SEATS ARE BURNED UP, WINDOWS BLOWN OUT, FRONT TIRES MELT. TOTAL LOSS.
FIRST THE ELECTRIC ASSIST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR BROKE. THEN IT STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND STICKING FREQUENTLY. FINALLY THE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF COMPLETELY DAMAGING THE BODY OF THE VAN AND THE DOOR ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
WE OWN A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY THAT RECENTLY EXPERIENCED FAILED GAS STRUTS IN THE HATCH.THE CAR WAS PARKED & I WAS LOADING GROCERIES INTO IT WHEN THE REAR LIFTGATE CAME CRASHING DOWN - I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO JUMP OUT OFTHE WAY IN TIME OR COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT.. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2009 ODYSSEY FOR THE EXACT SAME FAILU…
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WE OWN A 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY THAT RECENTLY EXPERIENCED FAILED GAS STRUTS IN THE HATCH.THE CAR WAS PARKED & I WAS LOADING GROCERIES INTO IT WHEN THE REAR LIFTGATE CAME CRASHING DOWN - I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO JUMP OUT OFTHE WAY IN TIME OR COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT.. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2009 ODYSSEY FOR THE EXACT SAME FAILURE MODE, BUT ONLY FOR THE MOTORIZED HATCH. (OURS IS NOT MOTORIZED). I WOULD LIKE YOU TO LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING HONDA INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE NON-MOTORIZED HATCHES.
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 OPER…
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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)
PAINT IS RELEASING FROM THE PRIMER ON AND IN FRONT/BACK OF EACK FRONT DOOR. THERE IS NO PEELING ON THE ROOF OR BEHIND EACH REAR TIRE WHERE WE WOULD EXPECT PROBLEMS. HONDA REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TX AFTER THE LOCAL DEALER PERFORMED MINOR BODY WORK (NEW FRONT BUMPER AND TWO SCRATCHES …
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PAINT IS RELEASING FROM THE PRIMER ON AND IN FRONT/BACK OF EACK FRONT DOOR. THERE IS NO PEELING ON THE ROOF OR BEHIND EACH REAR TIRE WHERE WE WOULD EXPECT PROBLEMS. HONDA REFUSES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TX AFTER THE LOCAL DEALER PERFORMED MINOR BODY WORK (NEW FRONT BUMPER AND TWO SCRATCHES ON THE REAR PANESL) - BUT THE PEELING IS NOT OCCURRING WHERE THE BODY WORK WAS DONE.
POWER LIFT GATE FAILED WHILE TRUNK WAS OPENING; I PRESSED THE TRUNK BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND THE LIFT GATE BEGAN TO OPEN AS USUAL. MY 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS PUTTING BASEBALL GEAR IN TRUNK AND THE LIFT GATE BEEPED TWICE AS IT WAS TRYING TO FULLY OPEN BUT COULD NOT. IT THEN BEEPED CONTINUOUSLY AS IT LOWERED. MY SON WAS …
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POWER LIFT GATE FAILED WHILE TRUNK WAS OPENING; I PRESSED THE TRUNK BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR AND THE LIFT GATE BEGAN TO OPEN AS USUAL. MY 10 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS PUTTING BASEBALL GEAR IN TRUNK AND THE LIFT GATE BEEPED TWICE AS IT WAS TRYING TO FULLY OPEN BUT COULD NOT. IT THEN BEEPED CONTINUOUSLY AS IT LOWERED. MY SON WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. NOW THE LIFT GATE WILL NOT STAY PROPPED OPEN AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN MANUALLY. I WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO HONDA DEALER MONDAY BUT IT DOES NOT APPEAR MY VIN IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE STRUTS IN THE POWER LIFT GATE. *TR
MY TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUTS FAILED IN 2012. THEY WERE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND WERE REPLACED. THEY HAVE NOW FAILED AGAIN IN THE SAME MANNER. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN 2/12/2015 AT A COST OF $!56.31. JUST AS WHEN THEY WERE RECALLED, THE STRUTS STOPPED SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR SO THAT WHEN IT OPENS, IT SUDDENLY COMES …
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MY TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUTS FAILED IN 2012. THEY WERE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND WERE REPLACED. THEY HAVE NOW FAILED AGAIN IN THE SAME MANNER. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN 2/12/2015 AT A COST OF $!56.31. JUST AS WHEN THEY WERE RECALLED, THE STRUTS STOPPED SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE DOOR SO THAT WHEN IT OPENS, IT SUDDENLY COMES DOWN AGAIN. IT HAS HIT ME IN THE HEAD AS I REACHED INTO THE REAR TO GRAB A BAG. EVEN WHEN YOU OPEN IT MANUALLY, THE STRUTS CANNOT HOLD THE DOOR OPEN AND IT SLUMPS DOWN ABOUT HALFWAY OPEN. THIS IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE THAT CAUSED THE STRUTS TO BE RECALLED IN 2012. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY AND HONDA SHOULD PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS. *TR
I THOUGHT THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS CLOSED BUT WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DOOR FLEW OPEN. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES, I DECIDED I NEEDED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I REACHED BACK AND HELD THE DOOR CLOSED WITH MY…
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I THOUGHT THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR ON MY 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS CLOSED BUT WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DOOR FLEW OPEN. I PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES, I DECIDED I NEEDED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. I REACHED BACK AND HELD THE DOOR CLOSED WITH MY LEFT ARM/HAND AS I DROVE SLOWLY TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS CLOSED BUT A SALESMAN GAVE ME A RENTAL CAR FOR THE NIGHT AND SAID THEY WOULD CALL THE NEXT DAY, WHICH THEY DID. THEY TOLD ME THE LATCH WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND WOULD NEED TO REPLACE IT. WHAT CHOICE DID I HAVE SINCE I COULDN'T DRIVE IT THE WAY IT WAS. SO, I PAID $376.61 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, BUT THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ON THE SAME DOOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. AGAIN I REACHED BACK AND HELD THE DOOR CLOSED AS I DROVE IT BACK TO THE DEALER. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE I WAS QUITE UPSET SINCE I HAD SPENT ALL THAT MONEY TO SUPPOSEDLY HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. AFTER THE MECHANIC PLAYED AROUND WITH THE LATCHES WITH A SCREW DRIVER AND GREASE HE WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR LATCH ON THE DOOR WAS STICKING PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. HE WAS SURPRISED THEY DIDN'T TRY THAT 2 MONTHS PRIOR BEFORE REPLACING THE LATCH. THE SERVICE MANAGER EVEN TOLD ME THEY HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A LATCH ASSEMBLY IN THESE VANS. SO, I ASKED IF I COULD GET REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE LATCH BUT WAS DENIED. THIS IS WHY I AM WRITING HONDA TO SEE IF YOU WILL REIMBURSE ME THE $376.61 I PAID TO HAVE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY REPLACED THAT DIDN'T NEED TO BE. I CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A COPY OF THE RECEIPT FROM THE DEALER, IF NEEDED. THIS IS THE 2ND ODYSSEY I HAVE OWNED AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SLIDING DOORS STICKING MAKING IT HARD TO OPEN THEM BUT HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM CLOSING THEM. I HOPE YOU WILL ASSIST ME IN THIS MATTER. *TR
ON TWO RECENT OCCASIONS, THE TAILGATE HAS LOWERED ITSELF WITHOUT THE DRIVER PRESSING THE TAILGATE BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD OR ON THE TAILGATE ITSELF. IT LOWERS WITHOUT GIVING THE NORMAL AUDIBLE SIGNAL. AND IN BOTH CASES, THERE WAS A MINOR INJURY OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM. ONCE TO A CHILD, AND THE LATEST TO AN ADULT…
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ON TWO RECENT OCCASIONS, THE TAILGATE HAS LOWERED ITSELF WITHOUT THE DRIVER PRESSING THE TAILGATE BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD OR ON THE TAILGATE ITSELF. IT LOWERS WITHOUT GIVING THE NORMAL AUDIBLE SIGNAL. AND IN BOTH CASES, THERE WAS A MINOR INJURY OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM. ONCE TO A CHILD, AND THE LATEST TO AN ADULT. IN THE LATEST INCIDENT, THE DRIVERS HEAD (EAR) WAS IMPACTED BY THE DOWNWARD FORCE OF THE TAILGATE, PRESSING THE HEAD AGAINST THE LEFT REAR CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER WAS LEANING INTO THE REAR COMPARTMENT. VERY PAINFUL TO THE DRIVER'S LEFT EAR, BUT NOT IMMEDIATELY REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF OUR LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP - WHERE THE VEHICLE IS NORMALLY MAINTAINED - STATES THIS VIN IS NOT UNDER RECALL FOR FAULTY TAILGATE STRUTS OR RELATED. *TR
Official recalls
314V112000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Mar 14, 2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
12V062000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Feb 16, 2012
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 DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
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 DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
Consequence: STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
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 DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
Consequence: STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
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 DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
Consequence: STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
09V057000 · Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Feb 18, 2009
HONDA IS RECALLING 421 MY 2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE INSTALLED. THE BRAKE HOSE CAN CONTACT THE CALIPER BOLT AND OVER TIME A HOLE MAY DEVELOP WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT BRAKE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
PE11034 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Sep 23, 2011 · Closed Feb 29, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut; Structure:body:tailgate ; Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156
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Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156
Structure:body:tailgate
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: MY 2008 Odyssey EX-L was not equipped with a power liftgate).Unlike vehicles with non-powered (manual) liftgates, the subject vehicle's liftgate can be opened automatically (via the power liftgate motor) even when the struts are in a degraded condition and can no longer support it in the open position.Consumers standing or accessing the rear cargo area under the liftgate and expecting the liftgate will stay open, can be struck when the liftgate unexpectedly drops, or can be trapped under the liftgate as it power closes, both of which can occur when the system detects and reacts to degraded struts.By contrast, users of a manual liftgate assist in lifting it, and thus notice the lack of support as the struts degrade.Honda is conducting a recall to replace the liftgate struts in approximately 45,747 MY 2008 and early MY 2009 Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates built before a manufacturing change of the liftgate strut assembly that occurred on January 13, 2009 (see NHTSA Safety Recall No. 12V-062 for further details).The vehicles subject to the recall account for 101 complaints, 12 injuries, and 5,630 of the warranty claims shown above (i.e., the MY 2009 and 2010 vehicles built after the manufacturing change experience lower failure rates).In addition, and based on consumer complaints to NHTSA, Odyssey vehicles without power liftgates experience lower complaint and injury rates than the Odyssey vehicles equipped with power liftgates (subject vehicles).The reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10442027, 10441232, 10437461, 10432557, 10430420, 10429962, 10412908, 10401388, 10395475, 10390216, 10343678, 10336744, 10294156