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Honda Odyssey 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Honda Odyssey: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

499Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
54Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes169 complaints

169 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V098000.

Vehicle Structure136 complaints

136 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V062000.

Engine54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V500000.

Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V112000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V098000Reported March 16, 2010 - 412,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 412,000 vehicles across all affected models.

12V062000Reported February 16, 2012 - 45,747 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 45,747 vehicles across all affected models.

13V500000Reported November 1, 2013 - 344,187 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 344,187 vehicles across all affected models.

14V112000Reported March 14, 2014 - 886,815 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 886,815 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA09014Opened October 19, 2009 - Closed May 11, 2010

Air in brake system. Resulted in recall campaign 10V098000.

EQ12010Opened September 28, 2012 - Closed December 31, 2012

Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09024Opened May 13, 2009 - Closed October 19, 2009

AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM. Resulted in recall campaign 10V098000.

PE11034Opened September 23, 2011 - Closed February 29, 2012

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate. Resulted in recall campaign 12V062000.

PE11034Opened September 23, 2011 - Closed February 29, 2012

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate. Resulted in recall campaign 12V062000.

PE11034Opened September 23, 2011 - Closed February 29, 2012

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate. Resulted in recall campaign 12V062000.

PE11034Opened September 23, 2011 - Closed February 29, 2012

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate. Resulted in recall campaign 12V062000.

PE11034Opened September 23, 2011 - Closed February 29, 2012

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate. Resulted in recall campaign 12V062000.

PE11034Opened September 23, 2011 - Closed February 29, 2012

Unexpected Closing of Power Liftgate. Resulted in recall campaign 12V062000.

PE13024Opened June 25, 2013 - Closed November 4, 2013

Inappropriate autonomous braking. Resulted in recall campaign 13V500000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200824
200942
201070
201146
201244
201375
201444
201527
201628
201723
201825
201924
202010
20216
20222
20231
20243
20252
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.