2008 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has 500 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and body structure. Compared with other Odyssey model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Odyssey's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
500
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
37
Complaints citing a crash
8
Complaints citing a fire
2008 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 model year, filed between 2008 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 161 | 32% |
| Body structure | 123 | 25% |
| Engine | 41 | 8% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 41 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 33 | 7% |
| Speed control / throttle | 30 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 29 | 6% |
| Steering | 27 | 5% |
2008 Honda Odyssey recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2008 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V098000 | Mar 16, 2010 | Service brakes | 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… |
| 12V062000 | Feb 16, 2012 | Body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate | 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… |
| 13V500000 | Nov 1, 2013 | Electrical system — software | 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… |
| 14V112000 | Mar 14, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | 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. |
| 14E049000 | Jul 28, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | 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… |
How the 2008 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 703 | 4 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2007 | 830 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2008 (this page) | 500 | 5 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2009 | 198 | 4 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2010 | 255 | 2 | Body structure | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2008 Honda Odyssey
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2008 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2008 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has 500 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and body structure. Compared with other Odyssey model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Odyssey's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2008 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Honda Odyssey are service brakes (161), body structure (123), engine (41), powertrain / transmission (41). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2008 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda Odyssey, including 10V098000 (service brakes) and 12V062000 (body structure — body / hatchback/liftgate). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2008 Honda Odyssey compare with the 2007 and 2009 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2007 has 830 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid); the 2009 has 198 complaints and 4 recalls (solid). The 2008 has 500 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2008 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2008 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.