2008 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 496 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2008 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Structural Problems
Hydraulic
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 166 | 21 | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 123 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 88 | 14 | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 52 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 41 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 30 | 4 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 12 | 7 | — | — | |
| Electric | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 400 most recent complaints of 496 total. View all on NHTSA ↗
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle was leaking gasoline. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's boyfriend saw and took a video of the vehicle pouring gasoline. The vehicle was not taken to th…
Incident #1: 1/18/2024, 102k miles. Engine surged to 2k while braking coming to a light. Close to hitting stopped car. Shifted to neutral rpm speed up to 4k. Incident #2: 1/31/2025: 107k miles. Slowing turning into driveway car would not stop rpm at 2k. Then shifted to neutral w…
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 quar…
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.
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 veer…
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 pe…
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.
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 dea…
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 vehi…
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 state…
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 bro…
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 FA…
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
WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS NEAR 40F MY STEERING MAKES A WHINING NOISE AND LOOSES FLUID.
STARTED 2019 PEEL OFF THE PAINT BODY BETWEEN MOONROOF AND WINDSHIELD. AREA IS BIGGER, BIGGER...
01-017 BRAKE PETAL SOFT GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING.
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 …
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…
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 COM…
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 DRIVE…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2008 Honda Odyssey
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2008 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2008 Honda Odyssey has 496 NHTSA owner complaints, 37 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (166 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda Odyssey?▾
#1: Brake System (166 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (123 complaints). #3: Hydraulic (88 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Honda Odyssey?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2008 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has 37 crash-related complaints and 8 fire reports out of 496 total NHTSA complaints. 44 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2008 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2008 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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