Worst 2008 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Hydraulic Brakes
Body Structure
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 85 | 14 | 2 | 15,444 mi | |
| Body Structure | 75 | 1 | — | 86,797 mi | |
| Brakes | 62 | 4 | — | 77,492 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 38 | 2 | 2 | 99,231 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | — | 2 | 81,723 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 30 | 4 | — | 60,315 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 2 | — | 62,691 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 26 | — | — | 55,107 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 16 | — | — | 65,618 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | 3 | — | 17,895 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | 1 | — | 36,105 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 100,817 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 7 | — | 57,078 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | — | — | 58,293 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 11 | 1 | — | 13,092 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 | — | — | 80,028 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 11 | — | — | 75,523 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut | 7 | — | — | 65,923 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 33,916 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 6 | — | — | 68,260 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 6 | — | — | 45,762 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 6 | — | — | 87,772 mi | |
| Child Seat | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 2 | — | 25,380 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 85,437 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 2 | — | 92,808 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Honda Odyssey
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,688,749 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2008 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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