YearToAvoid

2008 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 170 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 34% of all 499 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 19 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 28,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
170
34% of 499
Crashes reported
19
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2008, latest Mar 17, 2023.

2008 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter202008 Q12009 Q32011 Q12012 Q32014 Q12016 Q12018 Q32020 Q1
170 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2023 Q1; peak 2010 Q1 (20).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Honda Odyssey

  1. NHTSA 10V098000Mar 16, 2010Brakes412,000 vehicles

    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 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.

    Risk: 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.

    Remedy: 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.

Brakes complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200586 (10%)
  2. 200683 (12%)
  3. 2007265 (32%)
  4. 2008170 (34%)
  5. 200924 (12%)
  6. 201047 (18%)
  7. 201146 (20%)
  8. 201260 (24%)
  9. 201357 (27%)
  10. 201460 (20%)
  11. 201512 (6%)
  12. 201615 (6%)
  13. 20174 (10%)
  14. 201847 (5%)
  15. 201954 (6%)
  16. 202020 (4%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20229 (7%)
  19. 20239 (9%)
  20. 20246 (6%)
  21. 202515 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Honda Odyssey have brake problems?
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 19 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,000 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Honda Odyssey has the most brake complaints (265), compared with 170 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Honda Odyssey?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Honda Odyssey concerns the brake: 10V098000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.