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2008 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 16% of all 499 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest engine complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,200 miles.

Engine complaints
80
16% of 499
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
70,200 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Honda Odyssey engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2008, latest May 22, 2026.

2008 Honda Odyssey engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62008 Q42011 Q12012 Q42014 Q32016 Q12017 Q42020 Q3
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2010 Q1 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Odyssey model year

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

  1. 2005172 (21%)
  2. 2006156 (22%)
  3. 2007120 (14%)
  4. 200880 (16%)
  5. 200946 (23%)
  6. 201066 (26%)
  7. 201133 (14%)
  8. 201253 (22%)
  9. 201384 (40%)
  10. 201477 (25%)
  11. 201558 (28%)
  12. 2016103 (38%)
  13. 201711 (28%)
  14. 2018245 (25%)
  15. 2019188 (19%)
  16. 202082 (17%)
  17. 202130 (21%)
  18. 202219 (14%)
  19. 202315 (15%)
  20. 202440 (37%)
  21. 2025206 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Honda Odyssey have engine problems?
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,200 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has the most engine complaints (245), compared with 80 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Honda Odyssey?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Honda Odyssey is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.