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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5FNRL38489B021734 · Checked Oct 29, 2026
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5FNRL38489B•••••• 2009 Honda ODYSSEY

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Most reported Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2 Structure 1

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Structure Jun 2016
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…
Service Brakes Aug 2011
Based on my research, there are many other complaints by honda owners of premature brake rotor wear and/or warping. This causes the steering wheel to shimmy or vibrate when applying breaks during high speeds especially on the freeway. I bought my odyssey brand new and my dealer…
Service Brakes Jul 2010
My honda odyssey has 11,000 miles on it. The vehicle was making a loud noise while backing out of the driveway one day. I noticed that the back right rotor was broke into two pieces. The dealer has refused responsibility for the repairs stating that something must have caused…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FNRL38489B021734 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.