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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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

30000 mi

US $90
broken driver side sliding door upper seal. 
47900 mi

US $30
Plugged sun roof drains 
44000 mi Squeak has developed in the passenger seat. After initial inspection, shop advised minimum $130 dianostic fee to remove seat and further investigate. We declined. 
27000 mi

US $18
Excessive wind noise and rattle 
36000 mi Excessive gap between IP and Air Bag cover. 
57600 mi Abnormal wind noise. Replaced plastic trim under wind screen. 
88000 mi

US $800
Sliding door windows squeaking. Had to apply lubrication to channels but it caused extra wear and tear to motors. Dealer warned it would’ve broken motors soon. Repair expected soon on that. 
193000 mi

US $400
Diagnose and Repair air leak,  
118000 mi

US $881
Trip also included replacement of rubber roof molding that was degrading with owner-provided Honda OEM parts, as well as a routine oil and filter change. 
124000 mi

US $30
The tail light housing was filling with water after heavy rain. The mechanic said the only real fix is to replace the whole tail light. Instead, as a mitigation, the mechanic drilled drain holes in the tail light housing that allows the water to drain outside the vehicle. That fix has proved satisfactory. 
6000 mi Front passenger side window rattle; difficulty pulling door handles on power sliding doors. 
35000 mi Plastic cowl between the hood and windshiled had warped causing wind noise. Part ordered and replaced under warranty. 
35300 mi Sliding door rattling. Two weeks later rattling again. 
10540 mi Squeaking/Rattling sliding rear passenger doors lubricated. 
23440 mi Sliding van door adjusted for rattles in accordance with Honda TSB. 
33480 mi Sliding door rattle repaired for a 3rd time. This time door was re-aligned rather than the band-aid of lubing the striker 
34720 mi Power sliding squeak/rattle door again. It needs to be re-aligned in accordance with TSB. Dealership lubes the latch and the problem comes back with regularity. Dealer says TSB on this very subject doesn't apply because of model year. 
50720 mi Driver's side sliding door alignment to fix creaking/squeaking. Parents own identical van with identical squeak from door. 
24000 mi Squeak in D/S sliding door area. 
33700 mi Had a single plastic interior piece in the footwell of the front passenger replaced - the piece was coming off. 
19500 mi

US $20
Handle for rear seat separated from seat back. The defective part(s) were replaced.  
80000 mi

US $28
Water leak into left (on hatch) rear tail lamp assembly. Follow TSB, remove lamp assembly, remove excess sealant, touch up paint, reassemble with new gasket. 
117000 mi Recurring water leak into left rear backup lamp housing. Drilled small hole in bottom of housing to let water drain. Entire unit replaced (along with hatch) during repair from rear-end accident at later date... 
138000 mi

US $5
Water drip high on driver's side A pillar. Removed driver's side roof rail and trim pieces, cleaned channel, and resealed. Reassembled. NOTE: do not use silicone sealant for this, as it will dry out and leak again. 
1000 mi Tear in 3rd row seat that was discovered on delivery of vehicle. Cushion was replaced Rattle in passenger side sliding door. 
10000 mi Rattle coming from passenger side sliding door. 
30000 mi Squeak in front passenger seat. 
58000 mi

US $500
Passenger side seat squeak - fixed by dis-assembly and reassembly of seat (ensuring all parts were properly tightened. 
3000 mi Uneven airbag cover replaced. 

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2009 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear hatch hydraulic spring 
81000 mi

US $55
glove box wouldnt open, screws all around it had apparently loosened up and had to be tightened. 
15000 mi Driver's side window weatherstripping was folded in when window was rolled down or up. Could not be repaired. Dealer replaced the weatherstripping supposedly but, it looks like it was repaired under warranty. 
67000 mi

US $100
loose bolt in passenger side rear door. Inside trim was removed, bolt was tightened, and trim was reinstalled 

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