2008 Honda Odyssey Power Train Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle affected is a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the abs would erroneously activate and caused the vehicle to suddenly decelerate. During the failure, the vehicle stability control warning indicator illuminated. The if coming to a complete stop, auto would not go into gear when accelerator pressed. Worked better in d2, still having same issues. And reverse not working at all. Burning smell…
ODI 11256539
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving between shift change and slow down you will feel a jerking feeling or it feels like something is pulling the car back behind and pushing it at the same time, a friend who is a mechanic test drove my van and he said that the transmission is the giving up, i research about the honda mini van it has been notorious to have transmission problem, my van only has 108274miles on it and it is considered low…
ODI 11183373
Power Train
Sudden acceleration: my wife was turning the car around in our driveway. The car started accelerating while in reverse. My wife pressed the brakes, but the car would not respond. It started slipping in place until it hit the fence. My wife continued to press the brake until the engine rpm returned to normal. My wife indicated that she had experience a similar issue last winter while driving on a snow covered road,…
Crash reported
ODI 11034715
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Turning onto highway, heard a loud bang, checked my dash, no warning lights illuminated, thought it was a rock or road debris that hit the vehicle. Continued toward our destination at 55 mph, about a mile down the road the abs lighted up, then the vsa, then the tpms, then the seatbelt light, then the radio went out, the gauges were next, finally the battery light came on, i let the vehicle come to a halt using very…
ODI 10909579
Power Train
The honda odyssey has a well known manufacturing defect with it transmission, including a class action lawsuit that was withdrawn by the plaintiff for an unknown reason- (likely settled by honda outside of the class is my guess), related to the torque converter that american honda motor co is unwilling to acknowledge and repair. Https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=odyssey+torque+converter+judder on may 9, 2016…
ODI 10863959
Power Train
The transmission slips when driving.please advise
ODI 11217321
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I purchased this 2008 honda odyssey in 2011, with approximately 45,000 miles on it. During the winter of 2013, i began to experience groaning (and sometimes "humming") noises from the power steering system. Additionally, the steering wheel was hard to turn at low speeds. I assumed the vehicle was low on fluids so with every oil change (at the honda dealership) , i insisted the power steering fluid be filled. The…
ODI 10655178
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Autopark honda replaced drive shafts because there was a popping sound coming while slow turns. I drove away and within 2 miles, all hell broke loose. There was a tremendous amount of metallic noise coming from the car and i nearly lost total control of the car. I could break i think. But steering and engine power were dangerously affected. Me and my kids would have been killed. I suspect the parts used were not of…
ODI 10660431
Engine · Power Train
On approximately 7/1, i was driving home. The car wouldn't switch gears and lost a bit of power. I was able to drive down an interstate during rush hour at approx. 40 miles per hour. I had the van towed to a friends house. The next day, i drove it to hondaman, a certified honda repair shop, they did a valve adjustment. The valve adjustment didn't work. There was a clicking, vibrating, knocking noise at 2800rpms…
ODI 10621007
Power Train · Service Brakes
When stopping at a red light, the car accelerates as if the transmission is surging. I apply the brakes and shift the car into neutral or park to stop the acceleration. This has happened on numerous occasions, i'm afraid of rear ending another car. Honda claims there is no problem. *tr
ODI 10604410
Power Train
Strong vibration or judder while being driven typically at 20-45 mph or while being driven on an up or down grade. Also experienced no response of acceleration which caused very serious safety concern. Per honda's tsb, torque converter is the issue if the problem returns after the software update. However honda is not willing to take care of this issue. *tr
ODI 10566948
Power Train
Transmission shifted down from 65 mph and a car hit me from behind. I would say it took me down to 45 mph very quickly from 65 mph and then a car hit me from behind going north on i95 in virginia. Little dent. Do not know who hit me because the traffic was heavy and it was late at night saturday august 17th,2013. I did not notice anything more until the next morning. Now i have a transmission sign warning on my…
Crash reported
ODI 10536002
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Spark plugged fouled in may. Oil consumption was at least a quart per 1000 miles at the time (every few weeks of driving). Had to replace spark plug and excessive oil consumption remains the same or greater. I am afraid that oil consumption will eventually cause engine failure while driving. Spoke to honda multiple times and they either say oil consumption is normal or wait until failure for extended warranty to…
ODI 10553613
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
During braking between 20 - 40 mph, the vehicle surges forward. This has been most noticeable when going downhill and braking. It seams as the automatic transmission is downshifting prematurely (to high engine rpm) thus causing the vehicle to surge (jump) forward. This has occurred multiple time (more than 6) over the past 3 years. Note: mileage and speed are estimated. *tr
ODI 10588567
Power Train
Transmission with hesitation shifting and shudder on slight incline at about 32-35 mph. Also has hard downshifts through gears. *tr
ODI 10488124
Engine · Power Train
Car emits a grinding sound when throttle is in a cruise or slight accel position. Engine gets "stuck" at 1500 rpm's where it emits grinding sound the loudest. Can also feel it in the gas pedal. Normal sequence is this: 1) accel to ~40mph 2) once at steady state and in 4th gear, engine rpms will fall to 1500. 3) rpm will get "caught" at 1500, makes grinding sound 4) rpms might breakthrough 1500, pop up to 1800, and…
ODI 10683530
Engine · Hatchback/Liftgate · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
About 2 weeks ago...october 1, 2012, i took my honda back in to honda. My car had been accelerating on its own. I left my honda there for 3 days, at which point they determined there was nothing wrong with it, and they would like me to bring it back in to drive it "with them." there is 100% something wrong with my van again! In addition a few days ago, i was putting books in the back of my van, and the hatch struts…
1 injury
ODI 10481296
Power Train
Transmission with hesitation shifting and shudder on slight incline at about 32-35 mph and occasionally at higher speeds. *tr
ODI 10514630
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Car new to me 3/10 @ 34k miles. I am 2nd owner. All hondaa recall notices performed. All routine maintenance done per manual and then some. *tt complaint #1. I have noticed that the transmission seems to "jump" into gear at low speeds and feels like it is boggin out/jumpy at 60-70 mph on highway. This has been noticeable since 48k miles, therabouts. No problem indicator lights have come on. This powertrain problem…
ODI 10427987
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
On august 6, 2011 i took my 2008 honda odyssey (33,2281 miles) in to be looked at because there was a leak under my vehicle. It was determined that the front torque oil shaft converter/transmission was leaking. Upon repair, i got home, and was experiencing the same problem. I took my van back to honda on august 11, 2011, only to have them determine that during the initial repair they had broke one of the seals…
ODI 10450159
Power Train · Service Brakes
Brakes automatically applied during acceleration from 20-50 while entering busy highway slowing vehicle nearly to a stop. Managed to avoid approaching traffic and limp off the highway at the next exit. Problem recurred as i took side road back home. Problem also recurred as i took vehicle to dealer to diagnose the following morning. Dealer was unable to recreate the problem or provide solution. Problem persisted and…
ODI 10521694
Power Train
9/27/10: driver's side half axle/powertrain failed at 19,500 miles and had to be replaced. 7/15/13 at 44,550 miles, both the replacement driver's side half axle failed and also the passenger's side failed for the first time. At this rate it seems that the half-axles have to be replaced every 20-25 k miles. *tr
ODI 10546816
Power Train · Service Brakes
First complaint was described by the dealers as a humming in the transmission. My description is like a kickback or hard downshifting. Next complaint is brakes seem like you apply foot to pedal and it seems like your not going to stop while foot is all the way down. Then there's like a sound of something releasing or letting go. *tr
ODI 10627419
Power Train
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…
ODI 10378785