2008 HONDA ODYSSEY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
614
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
The 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY has received a total of 614 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (85 complaints), Structurebody (75 complaints), and Service Brakes (62 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY, potentially affecting up to 1,780,523 vehicles.
Recall 14V112000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 886,815 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 14E049000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 280 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 13V500000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 344,187 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 12V062000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
| 45,747 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V062000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 45,747 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V062000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
| 45,747 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 10V098000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 412,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
614 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the engine was running during the failure. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer but has not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 where rpm climbed to 4k.
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)
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)
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.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A13-080 — EQUIPMENT
"Service bulletin - American Honda is announcing a powertrain warranty extension as a result of a settlement of a class action captioned, Soto et al.v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. 3:12-cv-1377-SI (N.D. Cal.). The piston rings on certain cylinders may rotate and align, which can lead to spark...
A02-053 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL OF THE LISTED VEHICLES HAVE A TYPE 4 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM THAT DISABLES THE VEHICLE UNLESS A PROGRAMMED IGNITION KEY IS USED. THE TYPE 4 SYSTEM IS DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS SYSTEMS IN THAT THE TRANSPONDER ID CODE IN THE KEY IS A ROLLING-TYPE CODE INSTEAD OF A...
A13-080 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE PISTON RINGS ON CERTAIN CYLINDERS MAY ROTATE AND ALIGN WHICH CAN LEAD TO SPARK PLUG FOULING. SPARK PLUG FOULING MAY REUSLT IN ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE.
DLR MSG - Safety — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell.
DLR MSG - Safety — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer message - On October 31, 2013, American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2007-08 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired prior to sale per S/B 13-098, Safety Recall: 2007-08 Odyssey VSA System Unexpectedly Activates. Refer to VIN...
DLR MSG - 2005-2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005?10 Odyssey Fuel Pump Module Leak Safety Recall Q&A
IN-15-2013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HONDA: A STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL. DUE TO A MISINTERPRETED YAW RATE SENSOR READING, THE VSA SYSTEM MAY ACTIVATE, BY APPLYING BRAKES, WITHOUT TURNING ON BRAKE LIGHTS AND INCREASING RISK OF A CRASH. MODEL 2007-2008 ODYSSEY. *PE
SB-13-080 — ENGINE
HONDA: DUE TO AN ISSUE OF PISTON RINGS, ON CERTAIN CYLINDERS, ROTATING AND ALIGNING, ON SOME VEHICLES, AND CAUSING SPARK PLUGS FOULING, THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY HAS BEEN GIVEN AN EXTENSION TO COVER THE REPAIRS. MODEL 2008-2010 ODYSSEY. *PE
AER-12100-B — ENGINE
HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ISSUES OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ENGINE KNOCKING OR PINGING AFTER KNOCK SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. MODELS 2007-2010 ODYSSEY LX, EX. *PE
IN-12-20 — ENGINE
HONDA: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE KNOCKING OR A PING, AFTER KNOCK SENSOR IS REPLACED AND AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING DONE TO UNDERSTAND CAUSE OF SITUATION. MODEL 2007-2010 ODYSSEY LXS, EXS. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY.
Investigation PE13024 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Closed
Opened:
Inappropriate autonomous braking
Other Model Years of the HONDA ODYSSEY
- 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY — 1,092 complaints
- 2004 HONDA ODYSSEY — 715 complaints
- 2005 HONDA ODYSSEY — 1,046 complaints
- 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY — 876 complaints
- 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY — 1,036 complaints
- 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY (current)
- 2009 HONDA ODYSSEY — 243 complaints
- 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY — 337 complaints
- 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY — 290 complaints
- 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY — 321 complaints
- 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY — 274 complaints
Other HONDA Models
- HONDA ACCORD — 30,831 total complaints
- HONDA CR-V — 20,109 total complaints
- HONDA CIVIC — 19,776 total complaints
- HONDA PILOT — 12,071 total complaints
- HONDA FIT — 2,686 total complaints
- HONDA RIDGELINE — 2,527 total complaints
- HONDA HR-V — 2,201 total complaints
- HONDA PASSPORT — 2,079 total complaints