2008 Honda Odyssey vs 2009 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 499 | 198 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 58 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,720 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 123 | 63 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 88 | 16 |
| Engine | 40 | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 3 |
| Power Train | 41 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 6 |
| Steering | 27 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 18 |
| Stalling | 24 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2008 Honda Odyssey
2009 Honda Odyssey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.