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2009 Gm Odyssey problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Gm Odyssey — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2009 Gm Odyssey have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V224000OtherApril 11, 2011 · 40 units

Defect

TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009 THROUGH 2011 ODYSSEY AND ODYSSEY MPV TRANSIT BUSES AND MPV SPECIALTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 4, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A TURTLE TOP BRANDED FIRST AID KIT WITH PART NUMBER 206123. THE FIRST AID KITS COULD POSSIBLY CONTAIN CONTAMINATED POVIDINE IODINE PREP PADS.

Consequence

CONTAMINATED PADS COULD LEAD TO LIFE THREATENING INFECTIONS IN AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS.

Remedy

TURTLE TOP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE AFFECTED PREP PADS SHOULD BE DISCARDED. THE IODINE PREP PADS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE BY CERTIFIED SAFETY MANUFACTURING, INC. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CERTIFIED SAFETY AT 1-800-854-7474 TO OBTAIN THE FREE REPLACEMENT PADS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2011.

10V354000OtherJuly 30, 2010 · 14 units

Defect

TURTLE TOP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 TRANSIT AND SHUTTLE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN RICON S SERIES AND K SERIES L-MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE THAT CONTROLS THE LIFT UP FUNCTION. IF THE LIFT SWITCH IS RELEASED BEFORE THE FLOOR LEVEL LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED, THE LIFT MAY CONTINUE ITS UPWARD TRAVEL FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND BEFORE STOPPING, AND MAY TRAVEL PAST THE FLOOR LEVEL.

Consequence

WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Remedy

TURTLE TOP IS WORKING WITH RICON AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-061. RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPERATION AND WILL SHIP OWNERS A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID TO PROMOTE PROPER LIFT OPERATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-322-2884, OR EMAILING AT WWW.DMATA@WABTEC.COM.

2009 Gm Odyssey — common questions

Is the 2009 Gm Odyssey reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Gm Odyssey have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Gm Odyssey. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.