Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Honda Odyssey has 38 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
38
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | ENGINE | Incident #1: 1/18/2024, 102k miles. Engine surged to 2k while braking coming to a light. Close to h... |
| Jul 16, 2021 | ENGINE | 2008 Honda Odyssey with issue with piston rings confirmed by mechanic. There are known issues with ... |
| Aug 22, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED EIGHT D... |
| Sep 5, 2018 | ENGINE | ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. OUR MECHANIC HAS LOOKED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR AN OIL LEAK AND CA... |
| Mar 9, 2018 | ENGINE | ENGINE DAMAGE |
| Mar 7, 2018 | ENGINE | THERE WAS A PREVIOUS LAWSUIT AGAINST HONDA FOR HONDA ACCORDS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE OIL CON... |
| Jul 10, 2017 | ENGINE | NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT RUNNING LIKE IT HAS BEEN AND THEN IT GOT WORSE OVER THE NEXT DAY OR TWO ... |
| Apr 1, 2017 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ERROR CODE P3497. ENGINE BURNS MORE OIL THAN NORMAL. HONDA ISSUED SERVICE BUL... |
| Nov 8, 2016 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ON HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 EXL - SAME RUN-AROUND WITH HONDA STATING 1 QT OIL FO... |
| Oct 1, 2016 | ENGINE | PURCHASED VEHICLE USED FROM HONDA DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2016 WITH 102,000 MILES. I NOW HAVE 106,000 MI... |
| Sep 1, 2016 | ENGINE | EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL BURNING. MY CAR BURNS ENGINE OIL SUCH A WAY THAT I HAVE TO CHECK THE ENGINE OIL... |
| Aug 19, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED FOR REGU... |
| Apr 18, 2016 | ENGINE | I NEVER HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY VAN UP UNTIL THIS POINT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON... |
| Dec 21, 2015 | ENGINE | MY ENGINE IS USING OIL. IT USED 1 QUART OF OIL IN 2,826 MILES OF DRIVING AND 1/2 QUART IN THE NEXT 5... |
| Jun 23, 2015 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DTCS P3400 AND P3497 READ. NO OIL ON THE DIPSTICK. TOOK IT TO SUSSMAN H... |
| Mar 1, 2015 | ENGINE | 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SPARK PLUGS CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. *SMD |
| Aug 19, 2014 | ENGINE | 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY (ABOUT 5.5 YEARS OLD, 90,000 MILES). DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, WHEN A LOUD E... |
| Aug 1, 2014 | ENGINE | ENGINE IS BURNING ABOUT A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THEI... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE VEHI... |
| Apr 7, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE CO... |