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 · 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
Engine
I heard a strange noise coming from the engine when i accelerate. I took it to headquarter honda who does my service. I was told by carlos that they would have to diagnose it and the there would be a charge for it. When he got back to me he said that it was the left axel. I said that i couldn't believe that. I said that even though it only happens when i accelerate it is the axel? He said yes. I left it to get it…
ODI 10504654
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When reaching 2000 rpm's, during cooler weather, the odyssey makes a very loud humming/vibration. It appears to be coming from the engine compartment under carriage. *tr
ODI 10494697
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
Engine
Engine is knocking at low speeds, specifically gears 1-4. Engine also knocks going uphill. Took the van into local honda dealer and they could not hear the knocking. Knocking is getting worse. Van has been well maintained at honda dealer, there is no reason engine should be knocking! *tr
ODI 10458091
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Early 2011 after having some recall repairs done in the past like the brakes, leaking from the moon roof and the power steering problems, started noticing the engine light coming out for 1-2 days and then the oil light, checked oil level and refill was done but didn't notice any leaking. Subsequent services to the dealer told them about the events but didn't provided any clear report as to what is causing that. Lift…
ODI 10537837
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I don't have the exact dates of when this started, but the odyssey started consuming enough oil around 2011 that i had to add it between changes. Then in the last few years, it's gotten to the point where you can smell the oil burning and sometimes the exhaust is gray, a dead-tell of burning oil. Now it will not pass smog as of dec 2017. When i was looking for information about the smoking, i found out about the…
ODI 11088949