2008 Honda Odyssey problems
Owners have filed 617 complaints about the 2008 Honda Odyssey with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 22% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 14.3%.
Complaints617
Crashes46
Fires8
Injuries53
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 22.0% · 136
Service brakes, hydraulic 14.3% · 88
Service brakes 10.0% · 62
Power train 6.6% · 41
Engine 6.5% · 40
Electrical system 5.3% · 33
Vehicle speed control 4.9% · 30
Unknown or other 4.7% · 29
Severity
Of those complaints, 46 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 53 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 27 model years of the Honda Odyssey in this data, 2008 sits 13th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked, both rear sliding doors emitted a grinding noise while closing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated that the center sliding rollers on each sliding door would have to be replaced or there could be body damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Structure · reported at 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear hatch would close independently. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v062000(structure) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 76,116. Structure · reported at 76,116 miles
The contact own a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v062000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device). The contact felt that the repairs were not adequate for the failed parts. The contact had not experienced a failure or notified the manufacturer. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 24,000. Structure · reported at 24,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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