2008 Honda Odyssey problems
For the North American market, the Honda Odyssey, is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, now in its fifth generation, which began in 2018.
The Odyssey had originally been conceived and engineered in Japan, in the wake of the country's economic crisis of the 1990s – which in turn imposed severe constraints on the vehicle's size and overall concept, dictating the minivan's manufacture in an existing facility with minimal modification. The result was a smaller minivan, in the compact MPV class, that was well received in the Japanese domestic market and less well received in North America. The first generation Odyssey was marketed in Europe as the Honda Shuttle.
Subsequent generations diverged to reflect market variations, and Honda built a plant in Lincoln, Alabama, United States, incorporating the ability to manufacture larger models. Since model year 1999, Honda has marketed a larger (large MPV-class) Odyssey in North America and a smaller Odyssey in Japan and other markets. Honda also offered the larger North American Odyssey in Japan as the LaGreat (ラグレイト, Ragureito) beginning in June 1999 through 2005. Both versions of the Odyssey were sold in Japan at Honda Clio dealership locations. Both versions of the Odyssey are currently sold in the Middle East.
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Common 2008 Honda Odyssey problems
The 2008 Honda Odyssey is known for several common problems, primarily related to its paint, oil consumption, battery drain, and climate system.
Bubbling and peeling paint is a common issue in the 2008 Honda Odyssey, with owners reporting this problem around 100,000 miles. The paint that is not properly cared for will fail eventually, and repainting affected areas can cost around $1,000 per panel.
Excessive oil consumption is another issue that affects some vans at approximately 120,000 miles. The source of the issue is usually the VCM cylinder deactivation system. Most owners either leave the system off or top off the oil regularly.
Excessive battery drain is mentioned by owners at about 55,000 miles. The air conditioning relay is a common source, and replacing the part costs about $80.
The climate system, specifically the AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, and heater system, has various issues reported by owners. These include electrical failure, refrigerant leakage, and problems with the automatic climate system. Diagnosing and repairing these issues can be challenging, with some owners visiting multiple repair shops and encountering difficulties in diagnosing condenser leaks.
In addition to these common problems, there are 5 recalls for the 2008 Honda Odyssey, including the fuel pump cover cracking and leaking, as well as brake pedal performance issues that increase braking distances.
When considering the 2008 Honda Odyssey, potential buyers should be aware of these common issues and factor in the costs of potential repairs and maintenance. Despite these problems, the 2008 Honda Odyssey is still considered a reliable vehicle with a long lifespan, with many owners reporting high satisfaction and few major issues.
What are the problems with a 2008 Honda Odyssey?
AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
Is a 2008 Honda Odyssey a good car?
Reliable, Comfortable and Versitile
The van met the needs of my family since it was new. It is very comfortable for short and long trips, has lots of leg and cargo space, and with the comfort details of multi-zone heating/cooling and the rear DVD it made travel easy. Highly recommend for families.
How many miles will 2008 Honda Odyssey last?
On average, a well-maintained Honda Odyssey can last for 200,000 miles or more. Some Odyssey owners have reported achieving even higher mileage, with their vehicles still running smoothly.
What is the most common problem with Honda Odyssey?
Most Common Honda Odyssey Problems
- Transmission Issues. The most important issue on this list is related to the transmission. ...
- Ignition Switch Problems. Another item of concern might be related to the Honda Odyssey ignition switch problems. ...
- Check Engine Light. ...
- Automatic Doors. ...
- Fuel Pump Issues.
2008 Honda Odyssey car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Odyssey problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Structure problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Honda Odyssey vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Honda Odyssey
The NHTSA has received 494 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Honda Odyssey. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-14
- VIN: 5FNRL38678B
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The passenger side door of my 2008 Honda Odyssey fell off when attempting to close it and nearly fell onto my child. The automatic sliding door was closing and around halfway closed it fell off of the track and started opening back up unprompted, thus damaging the rear right quarter panel as well. This is a major safety issue as it nearly crushed my [XXX] daughter, but thankfully was caught in time. A man parked near us in the parking lot helped us pick the door back up and said the same thing happened to him, also in a 2008 Honda Odyssey! Prior to the incident, the door would occasionally hesitate to open when button was pressed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL38258B
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 235/65/R16. Tire blew out throwing car to the left in a ditch going around a curve . Air bags went off from impact. Car front had significant damage.
AIR BAGS,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL38928B
- Components: AIR BAGS,TIRES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at 45 MPH the front passenger tire flew off which caused the driver's front air bag to deploy with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after the air bag deployed his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a cement block wall. The contact sustained injuries and was transported to the Banner Baywood Emergency Room. The local sheriff's department was on the scene after the accident but the contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The contact stated that he sustained injuries from the accident such as his lips were swollen, and received cuts on his face. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-15
- VIN: 5FNRL38768B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a grinding noise was present coming from the front brakes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the front brake rotors but after retrieving the vehicle the failure persisted. Additionally, while driving, the braking system would erroneously activate causing the vehicle to suddenly stop. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle continued to experience the failures and the Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) light started to continually flash off and on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired due to the part being on backorder. The failure mileage was 209,000.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-14
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL38648B
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My doors wasn't latching or shutting all the way. The power doors and windows wouldn't work sometimes. Then the back sliding door fell off. Engaged the automatic door and damaged the side of the van. I seen there were recalls but none for my Vin I don't know what to do.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-02
- VIN: 5FNRL38498B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: On my car there was a recall on the fuel pump filter housing. I've been to a dealer with this where they didn't replace the case. The car started to smell like gasoline. I opened the pump cover and saw a crack in the pump filter housing(is in the picture).I reported it to the dealer(honda Hamilton NJ) but they dismissed me saying it was not their problem because they did not replace the part. I reported it to honda usa where after three weeks they told me the same thing. On their website it clearly states "HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER SET ON THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY...". My question is why they don't replace the filter housing when it says it's a fire hazard. Thank You
FIRERELATED PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5fnrl38628b
- Components: FIRERELATED
- Summary: The contact owned a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 10 mph. A driver alerted the contact that the rear of the vehicle had caught fire. Another driver passing by informed the contact to get into his vehicle for safety, and the contact exited her vehicle and went into the other driver's vehicle. The police and fire department was contacted and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a used car lot and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5fnrl38478b
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that when opening the rear driving sliding door, the door detached. The door ended up falling to the ground onto the contact's foot causing permanent injury. Medical attention was needed. The dealer was contacted who stated they were no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated they noticed that the door was attached by two small arms on the front end of the door (none on the rear end of the door) and a wheel with the track. There was nothing else there to hold the door. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-16
- VIN: 5FNRL38798B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2008 Honda Odyssey with issue with piston rings confirmed by mechanic. There are known issues with the piston rings in certain cylinders may rotate and align, leading to engine oil consumption and spark plug fouling. Honda has agreed to settle a massive class-action lawsuit brought against it for engine trouble potentially affecting nearly 1.6 million vehicles. The lawsuit includes Accord (2008-12), Odyssey (2008-13), Pilot (2009-13) and Crosstour (2010-13) models equipped with the 3.5-liter V6 with Variable Cylinder Management, which might experience engine misfire, excessive oil burning and premature spark plug fouling issues.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-20
- VIN: 5FNRL38718B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VAN SIDE SLIDING DOORS HAVE REAR LOCKING LATCH ACUATOR THAT FAILS. UNDER POWER CLOSE, THE REAR OF THE DOOR WILL PULL IN, LATCH, THEN UNLATCH AND RELEASE THE REAR OF THE DOOR. WITH POWER TO DOORS OFF (FUSE #13 REMOVED) THE DOOR REAR LATCH WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. THE DOOR WITH A FAILED REAR LATCH WILL ALLOW THE DOOR TO SLIDE OPEN COMPLETELY ON ACCELERATION, SLAM FORWARD BUT NOT LATCH ON BRAKING, AND WILL ALSO SLIDE OPEN AROUND A CORNER. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE I HAD 2 CHILDREN IN THE CENTER SEAT, AT THE SLIDING DOOR OPENINGS. DEALER WANTS $511 PLUS TAX, AND THERE IS A REBUILD SERVICE FOR THE REAR LATCH ON EBAY FOR AROUND $90, PROVING IT IS A CHRONIC, WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM. AS A SIDE NOTE, IF THE 7.5 AMP FUSE IS LEFT INSTALLED IN SLOT 13 FOR SLIDING DOOR POWER, THE BATTERY WILL DISCHARGE OVER NIGHT. THE DEALER WILL NOT GUARANTEE I WILL NOT HAVE A POWER DISCHARGE AFTER THE REAR LATCH (MY LEFT SIDE DOOR IN MY CASE) IS CHANGED, AND FUSE 13 IS REINSTALLED. I'M GLAD MY KIDS WERE STRAPPED IN WHEN THE DOOR FLEW OPEN THE FIRST TIME. THE DOOR WOULD CHOP OFF A HAND IF IT SLAMS SHUT WHILE BREAKING THE VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE, AND HONDA SHOULD BE MADE TO RECTIFY THE REAR LATCH (UNLATCHED) ISSUE. A SEARCH OF EBAY FOR "2008 HONDA ODYESSY REAR DOOR LATCH" RETURNS OVER 30 LISTINGS FOR REAR SLIDING DOOR LATCH ACTUATOR UNDER THE FOLLOWING HTTP: ADDRESS - HTTPS://WWW.EBAY.COM/SCH/I.HTML?_FROM=R40&_TRKSID=M570.L1313&_NKW=2008+HONDA+ODYESSY+REAR+DOOR+LATCH+REPAIR+SERVICE&_SACAT=0&LH_TITLEDESC=0&_OSACAT=0&_ODKW=2008+HONDA+ODYESSY+REAR+DOOR+LATCH+REPAIR
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL386X8B
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: MY CAR WAS STATIONARY, AND SOMEONE HIT IT ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND SPED OFF. THEY BACKED INTO ME HARD THOUGH AND MESSED UP THE BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR OFF WON'T OPEN
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-17
- VIN: 5FNRL38698B
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS NEAR 40F MY STEERING MAKES A WHINING NOISE AND LOOSES FLUID.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: 5FNRL386X8B
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: STARTED 2019 PEEL OFF THE PAINT BODY BETWEEN MOONROOF AND WINDSHIELD. AREA IS BIGGER, BIGGER...
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-10
- VIN: 5FNRL38718B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 01-017 BRAKE PETAL SOFT GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-01
- VIN: 5FNRL38678B
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: FROM THE LAST 5-6 MONTHS (NOT EXACTLY WHEN I REALIZED BUT PROBABLY AROUND MAY 2020 I'M FEELING THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT GETS HEATED AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING CONTINUOUSLY MORE THAN 10 MILES (AS ITS EQUIPPED WITH THE HEATED SEAT FEATURE) EVEN THOUGH THE SWITCH IS OFF. THIS IS REALLY STRANGE AS WITHOUT TRUING THE HEATED SEAT INTO HI/LOW POSITION IT SHOULDN'T HEAT THE SEAT. IT FEELS VERY UNSAFE IF WE GO ON A LONG DRIVE. NOTE: I DIDN'T CHECKED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IF THAT BEHAVES IN THE SAME WAY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-30
- VIN: 5FNRL38298B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE SEAL PLASTIC AROUND SMALL WINDOW ON THE SLIDING DOOR BOTH SIDES IT'S RIPPING APART, I REALLY WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE I HAD TWO KIDS 9 AND 11 YEARS OLD, THE ACTUAL PLASTIC DIAL IT'S MELTING AND I WORRY ABOUT KIDS CAN PUT THAT OUT IN THEIR MOUTH AND BE DANGERS FOR IF THEY EAT BY ACCIDENT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5FNRL38678B
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED EIGHT DAYS PRIOR AT THE LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A BURNING ODOR OCCURRED INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND HER FAMILY WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE SAFELY. AFTER, EXITING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED FIRE AND LIQUID WAS DRIPPING UNDER THE CHASSIS. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS WERE HEARD AND PIECES OF THE VEHICLE FLEW OFF. THE CONTACT CALLED THE PARK RANGER AND THEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 196,000. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 8/11 FOR A LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-01
- VIN: 5FNRL38768B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DANGEROUS BRAKING DUE TO SOFT BRAKE PEDAL; RELATIVE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V098000. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED ON THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO ROLL THROUGH STOP SIGNS OR STOP LIGHTS IF DRIVER IS NOT CAREFUL TO BEGIN STOPPING EARLIER THAN NORMAL. VEHICLE HAS A NEW MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLED YET THE PROBLEM REMAINS. ELEVATED VEHICLE ON JACK STANDS TO CHECK CALIPER FUNCTION. DISCOVERED ONLY TWO WHEELS ARE BRAKING. WITH ENGINE RUNNING, WHILE ON JACK STANDS, I HAD MY WIFE PRESS AND HOLD THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE I ATTEMPTED TO ROLL EACH WHEEL; THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR WHEELS ROLLED FREELY WITH BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED, AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR WERE UNABLE TO BE ROLLED WITH BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED. WITH BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED AND A PROPER BLEEDING SEQUENCE, I OPENED THE BLEEDER VALVE ON THE CALIPERS. THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR CALIPERS EXHIBITED NO FLUID PRESSURE. IT IS KNOWN THIS VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM IS MADE UP OF TWO HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS LINKING THE LEFT FRONT WITH THE RIGHT REAR, AND LINKING THE RIGHT FRONT WITH THE LEFT REAR. SOMETHING LINKED TO THE PREVIOUS RECALL IS CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL AND CONTINUE TO EXHIBIT THE SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-15
- VIN: 5FNRL38708B
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE LIFT GATE STRUTS QUIT WORKING AND THE LIFT GATE KEPT FALLING ON MY HEAD EVERY TIME I OPENED IT. I KNOW THAT THE STRUTS ARE A RECALL ITEM FOR THE 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY, BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PERHAPS IT SHOULD BE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: 5FNRL38728B
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ENGINE LEAK IN ONE OF THE FUEL VALVES WHICH THEN LEAKED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF AT RANDOM SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A LEAKING SPOOL VALVE COVER. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-24
- VIN: 5FNRL38788B
- Components: WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TPMS EVERYTIME IN MY PANEL.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: 5FNRL38738B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: BRAKE PEDAL HAS BECOME VERY SOFT AND STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. THIS HAPPENS IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS. LOCAL MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES OR BRAKE SYSTEM.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-06
- VIN: 5FNRL38668B
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: ISSUE WITH POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION LEAK. AS PART OF POWER TRAIN, THE RACK AND PINION LEAK CREATES SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. TURNING EFFECTS DRIVING AND PINGS, KNOCKS ARE HEARD @ 52,000 MILES. WE HAVE LIFETIME UNLIMITED MILES AND YEARS WARRANTY FROM DEALER. WARRANTY COMPANY AND DEALERSHIP PARTED WAYS SO BRANDON HONDA VERBALLY REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. OTHER ODYSSEY OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE. SINCE IT'S NOT A RECALL, DEALER SHOULD FIX UNDER OUR WARRANTY. WHILE SITTING, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM RACK AND PINION. SEALS/GASKETS, WHATEVER ELSE REASON FOR LEAK WHICH IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. WE REPLACED A CV JOINT AT OUR EXPENSE THIS YEAR. ALL THE STEERING AND POWERTRAIN PARTS ARE LISTED UNDER POWERTRAIN ON HONDA WEBSITE'S PARTS PAGE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL APPROXIMATELY 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN BEFORE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED IN 2010 FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE VSA MODULATOR CONTROL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED BROWN HONDA (LOCATED AT 6155 W CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615, 888-531-7712) AND WAS INFORMED OF TSB 10-017, NHTSA ID NUMBER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-18
- VIN: 5FNRL386X8B
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: VEHICLE AFFECTED IS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS WOULD ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. DURING THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE IF COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, AUTO WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR WHEN ACCELERATOR PRESSED. WORKED BETTER IN D2, STILL HAVING SAME ISSUES. AND REVERSE NOT WORKING AT ALL. BURNING SMELL LIKE THAT OF RUBBER. BATTERY LIGHT WAS ALSO ON, HAD NOT BEEN ON BEFORE. VIN# IS (XXXXX). TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO MCKINNEY HONDA DEALERSHIP OF NORTH TEXAS HONDA GROUP. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 9/18/2019, WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALER 9/19/2019 REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2008 Honda Odyssey recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2008 Honda Odyssey.
- Manufacturer: Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
- Consequence: A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- 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).
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
- Consequence: The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
- Remedy: Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR.
- Consequence: IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THEN APPLY SEALANT AND CAPS TO PREVENT AIR FROM ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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Positive 2008 Honda Odyssey car reviews
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I've owned three Odysseys in the past - an '07 EX-L DVD, an '08 EX-L w/NAV & DVD, and a '12 Touring Elite. Out of all the cars, SUVs, and minivans I've had, the '08 Odyssey was my absolute favorite! It was even better than the '12 Odyssey Touring Elite we leased. I never had any issues with it, and it had practical features and a comfortable layout that made driving it a breeze. I could go on and on about how much I loved that van. The only reason I don't still have it is because I was having trouble driving it in the snow (I lived in Denver at the time), so I traded it in for a 4WD Nissan Armada. I regretted that decision almost immediately, and I still miss that van three years later! Looking back, I really wish I had tried putting on a better set of tires before trading it in. :)
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I love my van! I tried the Toyota, but it didn't impress me as much as mine. While you can get more for your money, the quality of mine is superb. I prefer getting the basic model and making the right choice. However, Honda's basic model comes with a lot, and Toyota offers some of my basics as options. The gas mileage is great too - I'm getting 19/20 mpg. We all need that with gas prices being what they are. Personally, I'd rather drive a van than any SUV.
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This van is incredibly comfortable to cruise in and handles like a sedan. It's also very quiet and has a wide range of options available, although some of the settings may not be immediately obvious. Additionally, it gets an impressive 20-28 mpg on fuel consumption.
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I see that you owned a 99 Honda Odyssey for 9 years. That model year had many recalls, including a transmission replacement. However, it's great to hear that you purchased a new 2008 Honda Odyssey and have had good luck with it so far, with over 65,000 miles on it. The soft brake issue recall was resolved, and it's wonderful to hear that it was a great travel vehicle for your 4,000-mile trip to Colorado through the Rockies and to the East Coast.
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This is the first Honda we purchased. Before this one, we had GM mini vans, but unfortunately, the last one was not a good van. We have owned this van since Feb. 2008 and have put lots of mileage on it. Last summer, we had 3 adults and 3 children with a roof top carrier and still averaged 25 mpg driving at 70 mph. We added the rear sensors, and they have been a great help when parking the van. The camera is also a great feature. The only issue we have had is with the passenger window rattling and wind noise when going 55+. Overall, it's a very good vehicle.
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Murray Batz 2024-09-22
I have owned my Odyssey since 10-08. My husband and I thought we were buying a reliable vehicle for our family, but unfortunately, we were proven wrong. While driving with our two children, the van suddenly accelerated on its own when we hit the brakes to slow down. We had to fight to avoid hitting the turning car in front of us. We have taken it to the dealership six times to fix the problem, but it has not been resolved yet. Although this isn't a constant problem and the dealer cannot diagnose it, we are still scared to have our kids in the van. Additionally, we have experienced air leaks, wind noise, and interior lights coming on for no reason. We hope to find a solution soon.
Connor Witting 2024-08-21
We've had this car for 1.5 years and so far, we're pretty happy with it. We haven't had any mechanical problems yet, which is great. It's also very spacious and can comfortably fit the whole family, including the in-laws. However, we did notice that the plastic panels along the outside vertical edge of the driver and passenger doors rattle badly at high speeds. We were able to fix this issue with some body shop tape. Another minor issue we encountered is that the rear seats are a bit difficult to access when child seats are installed in the middle row. Additionally, the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) light comes on to inform us when we're close to needing an oil change, but we think it should only come on when there's a problem with tire pressure, not for oil changes. Overall, the car gets decent mileage at around 20mph.
Nicholas Wilkinson 2024-08-16
During the first 3 months, the van had to be taken to the dealership several times, totaling 7 weeks. Unfortunately, the windows and doors were making such loud rattling noises that my 5-year-old son thought it was hailing outside on a sunny day. On the bright side, the space inside the van is truly awesome. The DVD and Navigation functions work without any issues, and the rearview camera, although a bit strange and deceiving, is still helpful. As we are almost out of car seats, we are considering switching to a less noisy SUV.
Adolphus Cormier 2024-07-11
The transmission has been problematic.
William Ratke 2024-04-09
I have owned the van for about a month and have driven 3K miles on a trip. On the positive side the van is nice to drive, looks good and has power. On the negative side the road noise is excessive. When passing a truck you can hardly hear anyone else in the car. The noise from bumps in the road is also very loud. Automatic shifting is rough. The front seats are not very comfortable compared to my 2005 Dodge van. The radio sound is very good but it has the poorest station range of any car I've owned in the last 20 years. The little mirror on the sun glasses holder is useless. It needs a compass. At this point I'm not too thrilled about this purchase.