2008 Honda Odyssey Body Problems
- 69
- 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 69 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lift gate · 30 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- body hatchback · 12 records
- hatchback liftgate · 12 records
- structure body · 11 records
- sliding door · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear hatch would close independently. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v062000(structure) but was advised that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 76,116.
ODI 10573119
Body · Hinge And Attachments
Issue is the same as with recall notice 12v062000. The gas filled struts are not holding the lift gate open. Issue became more noticeable when weather was cold. Recall should not be limited to power lift models as the same struts are used for other models. I read many complaints regarding this issue when i researched online. My model is the lx. *tr
ODI 10555397
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the automatic liftgate was opened however, it independently and abruptly closed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v062000 sructure:body:hatchback/liftgate). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10553114
Body
The liftgate/tailgate on the honda odyssey 2008 exl does not stay up. It falls down due to the weight of the liftgate and has the potential to injure the person using it. This is a non powered liftgate. Honda did have a recall on the powered liftgates for the 2008 exl, but not for the non powered ones. *tr
ODI 10543108
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear lift gate independently closed with an abnormally large amount of force. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the struts would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10513239
Body
I tried to open the trunk and realized it felt like dead weight. I lifted it, closed it slowly and tried again. I'm guessing the pneumatic lift is not working. This could have been very dangerous if i lifted it and let it go without realizing the weight. For now, i cannot use the trunk. *tr
ODI 10511858
Body · Structure
The rear tailgate strut failed on my odyssey ex- important to differentiate from the ex-l, which was affected by a recall for the same thing (nhtsa campaign #12v062000). The recall did not apply to the ex nor lx models. Problem is the ex-l, ex & lx models share the same strut part #74820-shj-a21, price $63.91/each. The parts information is right off honda's own website. The recall makes no mention of failures to any…
ODI 10509666
Body · Support Device/Strut
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the tailgate fell rapidly and unexpectedly, after it was lifted up. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, who stated that the struts had leaked gas, which caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage 71,061....updated 05/22/13 *bf the consumer was reimbursed. Updated…
ODI 10508321
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the gas-filled struts that helped to raise and support the liftgate of transported equipped failed, causing an unexpected closure of the door, which struck the contact but did not result in any injury. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v062000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10504986
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear liftgate failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that pressurized gas was leaking from the struts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v062000 (structure). The failure mileage…
ODI 10504971
Body
The tail gate of my 2008 odyssey does not work correctly the gas power struts that help open and close the tail gate have internal failure and need to be replaced so the honda dealer says. It is a safety hazard because the tail gate slams shut without these struts working. Honda has not included my car in the recall of 2/2012. *tr
ODI 10502761
Body
I went to open and lift up the rear lift gate to retrieve items in the back. Without any warning, the rear gate came down abruptly and struck me on the back of the head and hurt my neck as well. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10501290
Body
The r & r glove box locked and will not open. After two attempts by mechanics, i was told i would need to replace the striker and lock at an exorbitant cost to me. This vehicle has less than 30000 miles. What would cause the glove compartment to lock and not unlock? *tr
ODI 10495063
Body · Carrier/Rack
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the lift rear gate latch became inoperable and the gate would not remain open. The symbol on the driver's side front air bag leaked water whenever it would rain. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified, who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.…
ODI 10498276
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear power liftgate would not remain open when activated and would close abruptly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that both power liftgate gas struts would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v062000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10509654
Body
Automatic rear sliding doors fell off while parked. Door jammed, and a screw had fallen out from under panel. Dorr fel off less than a minute later. *tr
ODI 10490609
Body
We own the odyssey ex-l with a manual tailgate. The taligate has stopped opening to its maximum height. The shortened distance is not obvious until you proceed under the door and hit your head on the rear tailgate. I'm probably like most odyssey owners--more focused on her children in a parking lot than the height of my tailgate--but the headache that followed hitting my head on the tailgate this morning made me…
1 injury
ODI 10490817
Body · Support Device/Strut
The rear liftgate door had become abnormally heavy and does not holdup on its own. Referencing nhtsa campaign id number: 12v062000 (structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device) i called the dealer. The service manager advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not under any recalls and offered no…
ODI 10485093
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that she was having difficulty lifting the rear lift gate. Upon successfully opening the lift gate, the hydraulics failed and the door erroneously closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v062000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and…
ODI 10483127
Body
Both doors appear to be too close to the outside of the van. It rubs the exterior, ie paint from the exterior of the vehicle. Otherwise, they function perfectly well. *tr
ODI 10494699
Body
Rear liftgate struts failed causing liftgate to fall suddenly on me beneath the rear door. Honda has already issued a recall on some 2008 models. When i called the dealer and honda customer support regarding the incident, they refused to cover repair under recall. Informed about safety concern but no acknowledgment by honda that this is a safety issue with potential for injury. Recall should be expanded to cover…
1 injury
ODI 10481295
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while in park, the tailgate would not remain open. He also stated that the lift gate lock could not be unlocked with the key or manually. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not listed…
ODI 10547516
Body
Rear liftgate of odyssey failed, luckily there were no injuries as the trunk slammed shut. Took to dealer today and asked about the recall but apparently only some, not all, have been recalled, so i am paying for this failure to be repaired myself. Frustrating! *tr
ODI 10474205
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the rear liftgate door had become abnormally heavy. The liftgate door would also close abruptly and independently. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v062000(structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device) and the dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign…
ODI 10475953
Body · Support Device/Strut
Rear liftgate struts failed causing liftgate to fall suddenly on person beneath the rear door. Honda has already issued a recall on some 2008 models. When dealer and honda customer support contacted regarding the incident refused to cover repair under recall. Informed about safety concern but no acknowledgment by honda that this is a safety issue with potential for injury. Recall should be expanded to cover more…
ODI 10472844