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2009 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (13%)

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2009 Honda Odyssey electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

75000 mi

US $550
Sliding door 

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2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

59300 mi

US $700
The starter started making noises at around 62k miles whenever the car was started and usually in the morning or sitting idle for at least 6 hours. 
69000 mi

US $1000
Noise originated around the timing belt area. Found out it was the alternator that needed to be replaced. Also had the valves adjusted because it was also making some tapping noises. 
67000 mi

US $300
When AC is turned on works fine for a few minutes up to hours but all doors in the ac system close up and no cool air is sent in to the cabin of the car. Strangely enough I opened the drink holder on the dash and the problem went away....... 
26500 mi Stuck AC compressor relay caused compressor to over pressurize system. Evidenced by pressure release from safety valve. Warranty repaired. Dealer replaced "sticking AC compressor relay," and re-charged refrigerant. Warranty. Compressor was running too long causing high pressure release of refrigerant via safety valve. 
138000 mi

US $350
Replaced driver side HVAC vane control motor. 
35000 mi Positive battery cable corroded again. Turned out to be crack in battery. Replaced battery & positive battery cable. 
42600 mi

US $150
Factory Battery would no longer hold charge 
15961 mi Replaced dead battery. Van died for the 3rd time. Van is 15 months old. 
77000 mi

US $109
Battery died after 24 months in service. Was not covered under the warranty, because, previous battery was also covered under the warranty by HONDA. Warranty Replacement is only honored once, then the 2nd battery carries only 1 year of WRTY 
91800 mi

US $400
Found refrigerant leak in the condenser. Replaced the condenser. 
95000 mi

US $200
Replaced the alternator. 
112000 mi

US $350
The A/C condenser developed a refrigerant leak. I replaced the condenser, evacuated the system and added new refrigerant and refrigeration oil. 
69440 mi Navigation, does not work, will costs thousands to fix. 
200 mi Brand new vehicle was delivered to us with a broken DVD player. It would not load DVDs. The dealer did the repair under warranty for free and had to replace the unit. Poor build quality! Had to take it in twice for the repair! 
86000 mi A/C relay failed and was replaced. 
89500 mi

US $257
The AC relay died on a trip to St. Augustine and shorted out my battery the following morning. I had to replace (today) the battery and the AC relay (the relay was under warrantee). Battery and freon were on me. 
137000 mi

US $10
No power to car. Corrosion at battery cables at the terminals. 
136000 mi

US $10
Replaced ac clutch relay 
40000 mi

US $24
Tire sensor malfunction 
43000 mi

US $300
Previously ordered tire sensor was replaced. 
77100 mi Sliding door on passenger side is acting up. Was unable to replicate the exact problem at the mechanic's so no repair was performed. 
15000 mi Driver's seat heater came on without switch being turned on. Dealer checked and could not find any problem. 
27000 mi DVD Headphones stop working intermittently. 
30000 mi Bluetooth speakerphone too noisy on the other end of the call to hear the driver. Owner has tried several different Bluetooth phones to confirm. Shop tried balancing/rotating tires. Did not fix. 
51500 mi Starter died 
55800 mi

US $250
AC solenoid 
33300 mi Burnt out chmsl 
35300 mi Nav system failure. This seemed to fix it for about two weeks but it continues to fail on occasion. 
68500 mi

C $800
Leak in compressor. Replaced with new compressor and recharge the system. 
104000 mi

US $15
Replaced power door actuator motor. Replaced passenger side front door window regulator. 
73000 mi

US $15
HVAC would not cool. Diagnosed and replaced faulty relay. Labor N/C, relay was $14.00. 
106000 mi

US $100
Airbag warning lamp on. 
120000 mi

US $40
Add freon. System started working; no freon had been added since new and it was low. 
134000 mi

US $32
Added freon and sealant. 2 additions, about 7 ounces each, over 3 days. Charge has held since second addition. 
136000 mi

US $30
Lack of cooling. Added R134a. First happened about a year ago and was fine until recently; leak rate increasing. It goes into the shop after upcoming trip for full diagnosis/repair. 
138000 mi

US $700
Freon leak. Condenser replaced, system evacuated and recharged. 
106300 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator. 
121000 mi

US $5
A wire to the driver's side headlight broke. Fix: Spliced the wire back together. 

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2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

42000 mi

US $103
Battery failed test. Replaced it. 
80000 mi

US $9
Replace A/C clutch relay 
137000 mi

US $1200
Replaced a/c compressor - came with new clutch and coil. 
73000 mi

US $600
starter was drawing excessive current. Replaced starter. 
61100 mi

US $88
AC was low on freon. 
72000 mi

US $170
AC valve was leaking. Shop fixed and recharged system. 
15000 mi Passenger airbag warning light would intermittently come on and off. Sometimes flashing on and off. Informed dealer and they said the seat covers I had on the passenger seat were hindering or touching the seat sensor for the warning light 
35000 mi Sliding door wouldn't lock in the open position because of a faulty sensor. 
46000 mi

US $98
Battery needed replacing. Covered by Honda since it was under 36 months. 
123000 mi

US $80
Front vents have quit working and no cold air from rear vents. Will get fixed when I get the money. Suspect blower motor and need for r134 recharge. Airbag light on. Will get looked at when I get the money 
129000 mi

US $170
replace blown fuse and bad blower motor. Airbag light not throwing codes 0 so no repair attempted. 
91000 mi

US $162
Master window switch with circuits went bad. replaced with new unit 
101000 mi

US $30
a/c quit by not engaging clutch. took to a quick lube shop to see if freon was low. Evacuated system and refilled with new freon. Did not fix. Awaiting to take to dealer for full diagnosis. 
102000 mi

US $700
Air conditioner compressor failed. 

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2009 Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

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