Model year
2008 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 499 complaints for the 2008 Honda Odyssey (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (85), STRUCTURE:BODY (75), SERVICE BRAKES (62). NHTSA lists 5 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 675 complaints
- 2001 619 complaints
- 2002 960 complaints
- 2003 914 complaints
- 2004 585 complaints
- 2005 830 complaints
- 2006 703 complaints
- 2007 830 complaints
- 2008 499 complaints
- 2009 198 complaints
- 2010 255 complaints
- 2011 235 complaints
- 2012 245 complaints
- 2013 210 complaints
- 2014 310 complaints
- 2015 206 complaints
- 2016 271 complaints
- 2017 39 complaints
- 2018 1,007 complaints
- 2019 992 complaints
- 2020 486 complaints
- 2021 147 complaints
- 2022 140 complaints
- 2023 105 complaints
- 2024 121 complaints
- 2025 434 complaints
- 2026 50 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
14V112000 · Mar 14, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: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.
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 apply the brakes…
12V062000 · Feb 16, 2012
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS;…
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…
10V098000 · Mar 16, 2010
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 PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME…
Complaints
499 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 37, fire flag on 8, injury field 44, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09024 | AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | May 13, 2009 | Oct 19, 2009 |
| EA09014 | Air in brake system · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Oct 19, 2009 | May 11, 2010 |
| PE11034 | Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS;… | Sep 23, 2011 | Feb 29, 2012 |
| EQ12010 | Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | Sep 28, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| PE13024 | Inappropriate autonomous braking · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | Jun 25, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Odyssey · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Honda Odyssey at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.