2008 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 499 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 37 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 44 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJul 28, 2014
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 the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2014
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.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Campaign 14V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareNov 1, 2013
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 unexpectedly.
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
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. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
Campaign 13V500000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateFeb 16, 2012
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 OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V062000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, airMar 16, 2010
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 THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR.
IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 10V098000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
499 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 40 MPH AND OVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE ABNORMALLY WITH AN ACCOMPANYING RATTLING SOUND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL AT SOME POINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 06/07/11*LJ UPDATED 06/13/11
Child seat, Apr 13, 2011
IN MY SUNSHINE KIDS RADIAN XTSL, WHEN I INSTALL THE SEAT REAR FACING WITH SUPERLATCH, THE EDGE OF THE BELT ADJUSTER HITS THE SIDE OF THE BELT PATH. IF YOU SLIDE THE SEAT SIDE TO SIDE TO CHECK THE INSTALL, IT LOOSENS THE LATCH BELT. THE LATCH BELT IS ALSO RIGHT WERE MY DAUGHTER PUTS HER FEET, AND TWICE, SHE HAS LOOSENED THE BELT WITH HER FOOT. (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2008, MAKE=HONDA, MODEL=ODYSSEY). *TR
Structure, Mar 16, 2011
INTERIOR OF VEHICLE COMPARTMENT LEAVES PASSENGERS (FOUR) LEAVING FEELING WEAK, WOOZY, UNABLE TO STAY ALERT, FEELING AS IF WE ARE GOING TO PASS OUT DURING VEHILCE OPERATION. WINDOWS MUST BE ROLLED DOWN FOR FRESH OXYGEN. VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY TAKEN TO LOCAL LYNNWOOD WASHINGTON HONDA DEALER FOR INSPECTION, REPAIR. REQUESTED MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR CONTACT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HONDA MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE ON VEHICLE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK, REPAIR, REPLACE, CORRECT OR FIX. INITIALLY, HONDA DEALER HAS ADVISED US, HE HAS NO IDEA WHY THERE IS GAS LEAK, CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK OR OTHER PRODUCTS LEAKING INTO COMPARTMENT. HONDA TSBS AND NATIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WEBSITE REFLECTS MULTIPLE OTHER CASES OF SIMILAR REPORTS. WE FULLY EXPECT OUR LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS OUR CONCERNS AND APPROPRIATELY TAKE REMEDIATIVE STEPS TO FIX, REPAIR VEHICLE TO OUR SATISFACTION. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Mar 2, 2011
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH VCM. THE TRANSMISSION CHRONIC JERKING WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 39-41, 49-51, 59-61, 69-71 MPH. COMPLAINED TO HONDA DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THE MASTER MECHANIC DID NOT FIND ANY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 24, 2011, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING SINCE APRIL 2008, AND THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 10V098000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR) BUT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,365.
Visibility, Feb 22, 2011
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES DESIGN DEFECT RELATED TO WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE WIPER BLADES ON HIS DAUGHTER VEHICLE, ONE OF THE WIPER ARMS THAT HAD ITS BLADE REMOVED CAME DOWN ON THE WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED IT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 8, 2011
I HAVE A HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 MODEL - PROBLEMS ARE: 1. BRAKES ARE SORT OF GIVING A FEELING THEY ARE NOT RIGID AND FIRM. THE PEDAL SHAKES WHEN THE BRAKES RE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN THE SPEED 2. THERE IS A FRICTION SOUND THAT IS ANNOYING ALL THE TIME AND THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY FOR LONG TIME AND THEN MOVED. 3. WHEN RIDING IN SNOW CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAKES ALONG WITH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANING. *TR
Power train, Jan 27, 2011
I OWN A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR LATER I RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE JUDDER FAILURE FROM HONDA ADVISING ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE DEALER MADE UPGRADES TO THE VEHICLE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS SUPPOSED TO REMEDY THE VIBRATIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AT 47 ' 55 MPH. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE SOFTWARE WAS UPGRADED. AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER. BUT THE VEHICLE STILL VIBRATES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY TEST DROVE MY VEHICLE AND A DEALER'S 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH ME AND THEY FELT THE VIBRATION FROM BOTH VEHICLES. THE VIBRATION FROM MY VEHICLE WAS WORSE THAN THE DEALER'S VEHICLE. BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE HONDA PREVIOUSLY HAD RECALLED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,100. *TR
Power train, Jan 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR LATER THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTICE ADVISING HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPGRADE. THE SOFTWARE UPGRADE WAS SUPPOSED TO REMEDY THE VIBRATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE SOFTWARE WAS UPGRADED. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 240,100.
Power train, Jan 20, 2011, crash
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WAS PREPARING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES. HAD TO PUT CAR INTO PARK AND SHUT OFF TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. RPMS WERE UP TO 6. THAT WAS 2 1/2 WEEKS AGO. YESTERDAY 1/19/11 THE SAME THING HAPPENED UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKE TO STOP FOR A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, THE CAR ACCELERATED AGAIN TO WHERE I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE CAR INFRONT OF ME. I HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE TO STOP THE CAR FROM EXCESSIVE ACCELERATION. BROUGHT THE CAR TO HONDA THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. CURRENTLY ITS AT THE DEALER WHERE I HAD IT TOWED BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO THE ROAD. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 19, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER YET THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS AGAIN, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST IF THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
Electrical system, Jan 15, 2011
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ROAD IN COLD WINTER EVENING WITH ALL ALARM LIGHTS IN THE DASH BOARD ON, AND COULD NOT START. IT DIDN'T RESPOND TO EVEN JUMP START. ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE ON ABOUT AN HOUR AND EVENTUALLY ALL OUT. POLICE SHOWED UP AT THE SCENE AND URGED TO TOW THE CAR AND LEAVE THE SITE DUE TO DANGER. UNFORTUNATELY, HE DIDN'T ISSUE A REPORT FOR THIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER TO CHECK WITH MY OWN EXPENSE. DEALER MECHANIC CHECKED IT NEXT DAY AND HE SAID THE BATTERY FAILED AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY, EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING ELSE WRONG, HE SAID. I ASKED IF THERE'S A RECALL FOR THIS AND ANSWERED NO. HE SAID THAT HE SAW THIS KIND OF ISSUE A FEW TIMES BEFORE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEN WHY IT IS NOT RECALLED YET. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COULD KILL MY FAMILY IF THERE'S A CAR BEHIND. IT IS ONLY 2YR AND 4M OLD NOW AND HAS 33,000 MILES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME EXPERIENCING THIS. *TR
Steering, Jan 5, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 15-20 MPH MAKING A TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED AT A 25% DISCOUNT OFFERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Dec 27, 2010
MINIVAN WAS BROUGHT TO DEALER TO FIX AN OVERLY-SOFT BRAKE PEDAL, PER A RECALL LETTER. CAR WAS RETURNED WITH BRAKES EQUALLY SOFT (OR WORSE), SO THAT EVEN A "PANIC BRAKE" PROCEDURE (USING 240 LB OF FOOT STRENGTH) COULD NOT TRIGGER THE ABS, BRAKE ASSIST, OR OTHER BRAKE SAFETY FEATURES. CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE (SAME) DEALER TWICE MORE, WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. CALLS TO HONDA BROUGHT NO RESULTS. ALTHOUGH THERE MAY BE A SIMPLE FIX (E.G., BLEEDING THE BRAKE FLUID), HONDA MADE NO ATTEMPT TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEMS THAT AROSE DURING A RECALL PROCEDURE.
Other or unspecified, Dec 8, 2010
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HER VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE SHE DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE. *KB
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. UPON PARKING THE VEHICLE HE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK ANY OF THE DOORS. THE WINDOWS ALSO WOULD NOT FUNCTION. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS OF STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE HE WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. DURING THE FAILURE THE ANTI THEFT ALARM SYSTEM WAS SOUNDING CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 01/14/11*LJ
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 8, 2010
BRAKES GLAZE ACCORDING TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP. SEEMS TO BE MORE DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATES BY ITSELF. WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE IT MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A REPAIR FOR IT AT THIS TIME. HIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V098000, SERVICE BRAKES; AIR, RECALL AND IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE REMEDY. THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE AND IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A CALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 9, 2010
2008 MODEL YEAR HONDA ODYSSEY.. RECALL PERFORMED, BRAKES MUCH IMPROVED. 4K MILES LATER BRAKE PEDAL VERY LOW AND VERY SOFT. RECALL WAS PERFORMED A SECOND TIME. SOME IMPROVEMENT. ANOTHER 4K MILES PEDAL IS VERY LOW AND SOFT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE AND THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. HE STATED THAT THE LIGHT MAY STAY ON FOR 50 TO 100 MILES AND THE LIGHT WOULD SHUT OFF. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON HE HAD REGULAR BRAKES. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD NEVER WRITTEN AN INVOICE FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 6, 2010
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. IT MAKES NOISES PERIODICALLY AND GRINDS SOMETIMES. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CORPORATE OFFICE. THEY INSIST NOTHING IS WRONG. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 30, 2010
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY REAR TAILGATE STRUTS FAILED AND THE REAR DOOR FREE FALLS SHUT. THE CAR IS ONLY 28 MONTHS OLD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 23, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THAT VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO THE BRAKES AND BODY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, HE HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER THREE TIMES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V098000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR). THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO PHYSICALLY RECEIVE THE RECALL LETTER BEFORE THEY WOULD FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR FAILURES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL FOLLOWING THE CRASH AND REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,436.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 18, 2010
MY 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS COMPLETELY DISABLED AFTER RUNNING OVER A 1 INCH ROCK ON A PAVED ROAD AT 30 MPH. ACCORDING TO THE HONDA SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHO PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, THE ROCK WAS TOSSED UP BY THE TIRE INTO THE UNDERCARRIAGE, CAME THROUGH THE FAN AND STRUCK THE RADIATOR FROM BEHIND, PUTTING A HOLE IN IT AND STRANDING US IN THE MOJAVE DESERT IN JULY. ACCORDING TO HONDA CORPORATE THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC DEFECT OR DESIGN FLAW AND THE "VEHICLE PERFORMED AS DESIGNED." HONDA CORPORATE ALSO SAYS THAT THIS COULD BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS CHASSIS DESIGN BUT THEY DO NOT KEEP TRACK OF SUCH PROBLEMS IN ANYWAY AND ONLY TAKE ANY SORT OF ACTION TO ADDRESS RECURRING PROBLEMS WHEN FORCED TO DO SO BY THE NHTSA. *TR
Structure, Aug 16, 2010
REPORT OF SAFETY HAZARD- ON MY FIRST DRIVE AFTER PURCHASING MY 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY I WAS ON AN INTERSTATE AND THE SUN WAS AT AN ANGLE WHICH ILLUMINATED THE LIGHT COLORED TRIM OF THE DASH PANEL TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS LIGHT COLORED PANEL PRODUCED A REFLECTION IN THE SHAPE OF THE PANEL WHICH COVERED MY LEFT REARVIEW MIRROR SUCH THAT PASSING VEHICLES WERE OBSCURED . I COULD NOT DEPEND UPON THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR DUE TO THIS. IT RECURRED SO OFTEN I HAD TO PAINT THE DASH TRIM BLACK ON THAT PANEL WHICH HOUSES THE AUTOMATIC DOOR SWITCHES. *TR