MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda Odyssey

◆ Worse than typical
2008 Honda Odyssey
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Odyssey Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaints 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1998 1999: 518 complaints 2000: 675 complaints 2001: 619 complaints 2002: 960 complaints 2003: 914 complaints 2003 2004: 585 complaints 2005: 830 complaints 2006: 703 complaints 2007: 830 complaints 2008: 499 complaints 2008 2009: 198 complaints 2010: 255 complaints 2011: 232 complaints 2012: 242 complaints 2013: 210 complaints 2013 2014: 307 complaints 2015: 204 complaints 2016: 269 complaints 2017: 39 complaints 2018: 970 complaints 2018 2019: 936 complaints 2020: 453 complaints 2021: 137 complaints 2022: 130 complaints 2023: 95 complaints 2023 2024: 91 complaints 2025: 330 complaints 2026: 27 complaints 2026
2008: 499 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19941
199596
199670
199720
199873
1999518
2000675
2001619
2002960
2003914
2004585
2005830
2006703
2007830
2008499
2009198
2010255
2011232
2012242
2013210
2014307
2015204
2016269
201739
2018970
2019936
2020453
2021137
2022130
202395
202491
2025330
202627

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 33%

33% of complaints: service brakes — 166 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STRUCTURE 27%

27% of complaints: structure — 136 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE MANUAL REAR TAILGATE GAS-CHARGED LIFT STRUTS/STAYS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE REAR TAILGATE TO FALL ON THE OCCUPANT WITH SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT AND VELOCITY, CAUSING MINOR HEAD INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180711

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLES TAILGAE HAD BECOME INOPERABLE AND FELL ON THE CONTACT'S SHOULDERS. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120803

THE TAILGATE STRUTS FAILED WHEN MY WIFE OPENED THE TAILGATE CAUSING A BRUISE ON HER HEAD. SKIN WAS NOT BROKEN. THE STRUTS FAILED SLIGHTLY ON THE 27TH AND LOWERED THE TAIL GATE A FEW INCHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120528

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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TWO WEEKS AGO WE PURCHASED A 2008 ODYSSEY. SATURDAY MORNING, IT DROVE ITSELF INTO A SHED AFTER TRAVELING UP A HILL AND STILL IN PARK! SITUATION: I WAS UNHOOKING A TRAILER, MY SON WAS HELPING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080905

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 499
I 20090513 — PE (closed 20091019)

AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM

I 20091019 — EA (closed 20100511)

Air in brake system

R 20100503 — service brakes, air

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 P

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

Campaign 10V098000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110923 — PE (closed 20120229)

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate

R 20120312 — structure

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 EA

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 1-800-999-10

Campaign 12V062000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120928 — EQ (closed 20121231)

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing

I 20130625 — PE (closed 20131104)

Inappropriate autonomous braking

R 20140429 — electrical system

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008.

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.

Campaign 13V500000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140814 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

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.

Campaign 14E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141006 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

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.

Campaign 14V112000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (166 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (136 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V098000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V062000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V500000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14E049000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V112000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Honda Odyssey is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda Odyssey?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Honda Odyssey have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.