2008 Honda Odyssey Engine Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 9 records
- check engine · 6 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Engine has excessive oil consumption. Our mechanic has looked multiple times for an oil leak and can't find one. The engine has been observed to burn 3 quarts of oil between oil changes every 3,000 miles.
ODI 11124767
Engine · Unknown Or Other
15may2018. In a slow traffic, i felt a slight vibration on the engine and the engine stopped. While turning on again, the engine starts up, but dies again. A red warning flashes showing battery and oil symbols. The same repeated . Vehicle towed to a mechanic. When the mechanic started, engine runs fine. Mechanic's diagnostics did not find anything wrong. I drove back home 60 miles away. No issues. Fearing for my…
ODI 11094105
Engine
ENGINE DAMAGE
ODI 11078837
Engine
There was a previous lawsuit against honda for honda accords having a problem with excessive oil consumption. I have a 08 odyssey that's having the same problem but unfortunately i didn't know about the problem and it got so bad i was told i need a new motor. I went to have an oil change at the honda dealership back in november and last month was told that the oil was bone dry. How's that possible if it's not…
ODI 11080425
Engine · Steering
Following a service in which my timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, and power steering pump were changed, the tensioner bolt was sheared off twice while i was driving. The first time that this happened, the mechanic reported that he had never seen this particular problem before. The second time that the bolt was sheared off (both events were within a week of the servicing), the mechanic informed me that he had…
ODI 11055934
Engine
Noticed that my car was not running like it has been and then it got worse over the next day or two then before i could get it in for service the oil light began flashing. I drove the car straight to my honda dealer and there is no external oil leak therefore it was determined that oil is leaking inside the engine and burning and that is why the smoke is coming from by tailpipe however the light indicator was a…
ODI 11005910
Engine
Check engine light on, error code p3497. Engine burns more oil than normal. Honda issued service bulletin 11-033, yet refuse to fix the car at their expense. I get the usual run around of "add more oil every now and again."
ODI 10971086
Engine
Excessive oil consumption on honda odyssey 2008 exl - same run-around with honda stating 1 qt oil for every 1400-1500 miles is "normal". Informed dealership of class-action lawsuit and then they initiated a controlled oil consumption test which just ended recently. Awaiting response from honda corp regarding next steps as software update for vcm did not correct.
ODI 10970663
Engine
Purchased vehicle used from honda dealership in april 2016 with 102,000 miles. I now have 106,000 miles and my low oil pressure light came on. Upon checking the oil level it shows the case as being empty of oil. I show no evidence of an oil leak on the engine or any tell tale signs on the garage floor or driveway. Highly concerned that the low oil pressure light comes on this late in the decline of engine oil.
ODI 10911034
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
Engine
Excessive engine oil burning. My car burns engine oil such a way that i have to check the engine oil level frequently. Once i had to fill more than 4qts to get the oil level to normal. More over the indicator never shows that the oil level is low. I went on speed bump at that time the indicator just flashed once thats how i got a doubt and checked oil level. It was almost empty that time and i had to fill more than…
ODI 10908081
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. When the contact took the vehicle to be serviced for regular maintenance, he was informed that the front and side engine mounts were fractured. The vehicle was diagnosed, but was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that they would not cover the failure because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 68,590.
ODI 10903308
Engine
I never had any major problems with my van up until this point. The check engine light would come on and go off from time to time and i took it in for a diagnostic check each time and it was the same code for catalytic converter. My car ran well and then suddenly, while taking my kids to school on a city street, the muffler began smoking when i would either idle or drive. It only did this the night before i brought…
ODI 10860852
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 580 miles. The rate of oil use is increasing. Honda says these engines are passing oil thru the rings on 4 of the 6 cylinders. Honda will not do anything until engine light comes on or engine starts missing. I have to constantly check the oil level to make sure it is not to low. On the internet i found there are many…
ODI 10811610
Engine
Check engine light came on. Dtcs p3400 and p3497 read. No oil on the dipstick. Took it to sussman honda where they stated that the fix is to replace the rear rocker. I pointed them to tsb 11-033 but they said it didn't apply to my car. Called american honda co. And they said the same thing. I filed a complaint. Only later did i discover tsb 13-031, which sussman followed but did not read the diagnosis section since…
ODI 10765316
Engine
2008 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to spark plugs caused engine failure. *smd
ODI 10712777
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was coming to a stop at a red light when the car suddenly accelerated forward. I had to turn the wheel to avoid hitting a car in front of me. *tr
ODI 10691259
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition coil and spark plugs were replaced but the failure recurred within 73 miles. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic where the front cylinder head, the head gasket, water pump,…
ODI 10764516
Engine
2008 honda odyssey (about 5.5 years old, 90,000 miles). Driving on highway at 65 mph, when a loud explosion occurred. Car started making a loud noise similar to when the exhaust comes off. Loss in acceleration and speed. Stalled shortly and had to be towed to dealer. Diagnosis was - coil and spark plug head "exploded" on cylinder #2. Some parts fell in and the inside of cylinder was scored. Engine was considered…
ODI 10631417
Engine
Engine is burning about a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. I think this should be covered under their extended warranty. Here is what i found out about this extended warranty... On october 22, 2013, honda america agreed to settle the class-action suit. As part of the settlement, honda extended the powertrain warranty on these models for eight years from the time of purchase or lease with no mileage limits. Honda also…
ODI 10895115
Engine
The engine light came on while driving the vehicle. Took the vehicle to a mechanic who said the vehicle had an error code of p3400 and to immediately fill it with oil and take it to honda dealer. Did that and discovered class action lawsuit covered repair. Jeff wyler honda claims to have fixed the problem. Vehicle's engine light goes on again 6 months later with same error code p3400. Told by jeff wyler honda on…
ODI 10682581
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that flames emitted from the engine compartment and eventually engulfed the vehicle. The fire department was called who determined that the catalytic converter had failed and caused the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was not available.
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10584624
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle shook violently and the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was shut down. After starting the vehicle it failed to function normally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated the oil pressure sensor failed. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer who stated the…
ODI 10535096
Engine
All five engines mounts are bad and have to be replaced at only 46,000 miles. Droning, vibrating and lugging , so brakes that rattle when braking hard. No way engine mounts shot at such low mileage. *tr
ODI 10508219