American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Safety risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
45,747
Reported to NHTSA
2012-02-16
Owners notified
2012-03-12
Defect description
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
Safety risk
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
421
Reported to NHTSA
2009-02-18
Owners notified
2009-05-27
Defect description
HONDA IS RECALLING 421 MY 2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, INCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSES WERE INSTALLED. THE BRAKE HOSE CAN CONTACT THE CALIPER BOLT AND OVER TIME A HOLE MAY DEVELOP WHICH WILL ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
Safety risk
DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT BRAKE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Structure: body
43
76,000 mi
Engine
34
102,000 mi
Electrical system
20
67,000 mi
Power train
16
40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
16
17,685 mi
Steering
8
35,000 mi
Unknown or other
8
65,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
7
41,500 mi
Air bags
6
69,000 mi
Suspension
6
72,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
6
47,660 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
6,000 mi
Seat belts
5
70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
4
38,900 mi
Structure: body: door
4
90,349 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
4
23,000 mi
Tires
4
30,500 mi
Wheels
4
30,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
44,000 mi
Exterior lighting
3
125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
7,767 mi
Service brakes
3
55,000 mi
Structure
3
28,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate
3
48,722 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
2
13,754 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
2
38 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
2
99,000 mi
Seats
2
110,000 mi
Service brakes, electric
2
2,000 mi
Traction control system
2
15,900 mi
Visibility/wiper
2
165,250 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
12,000 mi
Child seat
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
1,000 mi
Fuel system, other
1
38 mi
Parking brake
1
17,685 mi
Seat belts: rear/other
1
51,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
1
157,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
1
44,300 mi
Suspension: front: control arm
1
—
Tires: sidewall
1
30,500 mi
Visibility
1
18,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
23,000 mi
The 2008 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.