2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,033 miles

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problem #6

Jan 012022

Odyssey

  • miles
Starting on January 1, 2022, my vehicle's clock (2009 Honda Odyssey Touring w/Navigation) are showing incorrect times on both the dash vehicle clock as well as the one on the Navigation screen, and cannot be adjusted. Time on Navigation screen always starts at around 7.17pm, then works as usual, but resets after restarting car. Date always shows Jan 1, 2002. Dash clocks seems to work (advances normally), but just can't be adjusted, as it usually syncs with Navigation Clock. There is no adjustement possible to the clock; only minor +/- adjustments from the GPS-feed time, and that adjustment is not functioning now. When I try to adjust the time, it acts erratic & jumps back to original setting. Other owners are reporting similar issues. (https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/clock-fault-year-2022-note-this-is-not-a-gps-related-issue-merged-master-thread.224326/) I am the original & current owner of this vehicle, which has never been in a major accident. First Picture show Navigation & Dash clock that are not synced. Second Photo show software version with original (2009) Navigation DVD. Third photo shows after battery was disconnected. Navi time started at 6.15 this time, and Dash clock started at 1:00. Other owners seem to disconnect & reconnect car battery just before 1:00 to at least get the dash clock to function correctly. This seems to be problem that is affecting many (older) Honda vehicles and seems to be a programming/coding/software issue with the Year 2022 that mainly affects vehicles that came with the factory Navigation package. Other owners are only starting to report this issue on online forums/blogs. This is a very basic car function, that owners are unable to adjust correctly without the manufacturer's help. Thank you for your help in this matter.

- Redwood City, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 252020

Odyssey

  • miles
My 2009 Honda Odyssey both power sliding doors neither one works. The driver side slide door opened and couldn't close had to take it off the hinge and do a manual close you just can't open it or the door will completely come off. The passenger side sliding door will not open at all. Before all this happened the driver side slide door wouldn't close unless I was in drive or reverse. I have called around and this is an issue with a lot of Honda Odyssey van doors. To me this is a hazard due to the fact my kids have to climb in the back just to get in the car cause my doors will not even open manually. Why has this not been made an issue if there's so many vans with same said sliding side door issues. Some of us can't afford major fixes like this that shouldn't even become an issue.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 242018

Odyssey

  • 153,000 miles
Car started shuddering at 35-40 mph. Took to shop and was told it was wheel bearings. Had them replaced and the issue stopped for a couple weeks and started back up between 40-45 mph on city road or highway. This only happens when accelerating. If we let off the gas it stops. Took it to another mechanic and it would not replicate, but earlier in the day it occurred numerous times. It has been happening for at least a month. The vehicle has 153K miles.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #3

Jun 012016

Odyssey

  • 89,000 miles
Safety issue no problem. Asking about a paint issue. The vehicles paint has oxidized a lot on roof and starting on other parts of vehicle.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

May 052014

Odyssey 6-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
The car's ac system is malfunctioning. The air conditioning will sometimes blow cold air and other times blow warm air when on the lowest temperature setting with the ac on. Also, it will sometimes blow hot air on the driver's side and cold air on the passenger's side. We've taken the vehicle to two different shops (non-Honda) and both have confirmed the unit is completely charged and can not determine what the issue is. A search on the issue seems that several other owners are experiencing the same issue with their vehicles.

- Park Ridge, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jul 102011

Odyssey

  • 41,197 miles
The rear power liftgate was opened without manual assist. It reached the top and stayed up for a few seconds, then closed unexpectedly falling onto the head and sholders. The problem kept getting worse. The rear lift gate if manually opened would fall after a few seconds.

- King George, VA, USA