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5FNRL38759B••••••2009 Honda ODYSSEY
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2009 Honda ODYSSEY build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
175on the model
62builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Engine 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashApr 2010
2009 honda odyssey mini van was crashed by hitting a concrete block in the parking building with an unintended sudden acceleration. When the car parked into a spot, the car needed to readjust its position in parallel to the parking line. Thus the driver changed to a rear mode…
Power TrainMay 2024
Honda installed a VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) in this engine which shuts down the back three cylinders to save fuel when the car warms up. You’ll know when it kicks in when you see ECO on your dash. When the cylinders shut down it starts an abnormal wear and tear on those…
EngineMar 2019
While driving the check engine light comes on and the vehicle loses power and shakes. The vehicle consumes excessive oil which causes the plugs to foul and fail. The known issue is caused by a defective vehicle cylinder management (vcm). When this occurs, the vehicle exhibits a…
StructureApr 2015
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…
StructureNov 2013
The tailgate struts that support the tailgate (back) door of the minivan failed (collapsed) when the automatic door was opening. There is a recall on this very problem, make, model and year: honda odyssey 2009, however, my VIN was not included in the recall. Honda inc confirms…
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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 5FNRL38759B031034 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.