Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Honda Odyssey
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 499 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E049000 Aftermarket Fuel Pump may give False Fuel Readings NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V112000 Fuel Pump Cover may Crack and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V500000 Brakes may Unexpectedly Apply NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V062000 POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V098000 SOFT BRAKE PEDAL/BRAKING PERFORMANCE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 123 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88 complaints
- Service Brakes 62 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
Of the 499 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 499 complaints, owners report 44 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has an average reliability rating. It has a moderate number of owner complaints and recall campaigns. Issues with the structure, brakes, and powertrain are the most commonly reported. The evidence is somewhat limited, thus the overall rating is cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Service Brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| Power Train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft brake pedal feel
- Unusual noises from drivetrain
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Sudden loss of power
- Fuel leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Honda Odyssey at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.