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2008 Honda Odyssey recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 499
Latest campaign: Jul 28, 2014

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jul 28, 2014	14E049000 14V112000
Electrical system	1	Nov 1, 2013	13V500000
Structure	1	Feb 16, 2012	12V062000
Service brakes, air	1	Mar 16, 2010	10V098000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 28, 2014Latest campaign


Jul 28, 201414E049000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14E049000 What's wrong Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level. Risk A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004. Campaign NHTSA 14E049000 · Jul 28, 2014
Mar 14, 201414V112000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V112000 What's wrong American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out. Risk A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement). Campaign NHTSA 14V112000 · Mar 14, 2014
Nov 1, 201313V500000	Electrical system: software The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V500000 What's wrong American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly. Risk The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind. Remedy Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5. Campaign NHTSA 13V500000 · Nov 1, 2013
Feb 16, 201212V062000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V062000 What's wrong HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE. Risk STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Remedy HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009. Campaign NHTSA 12V062000 · Feb 16, 2012
Mar 16, 201010V098000	Service brakes, air IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT… DetailsHide details for campaign 10V098000 What's wrong HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR. Risk IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THEN APPLY SEALANT AND CAPS TO PREVENT AIR FROM ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. Campaign NHTSA 10V098000 · Mar 16, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component499

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

499Complaints filed

37Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

44Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	161	32	19	2	3
Structure	123	25	1	0	30
Hydraulic	88	18	14	2	3
Power train	41	8	5	0	2
Engine	40	8	2	2	2
Electrical system	33	7	0	2	0
Vehicle speed control	30	6	4	0	5
Unknown or other	29	6	0	0	1
Steering	27	5	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	16	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	14	3	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	13	3	0	0	0
Air bags	12	2	7	0	6
Electric	11	2	1	0	0
Equipment	7	1	1	1	0

16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“I believe that I was sold a car with an unsafe engine. I bought the van from Libertyville Honda in Libertyville on [XXX]. The car had 107K miles on it.”
Filed 05/22/2026 · ODI 11739547
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda Odyssey on April 13,2024. The sale was a private sell. The contact stated at the time of purhcase the odometer was recorded at 129,000.”
Filed 05/15/2026 · ODI 11738110
Engine
“The engine malfunctioned, and the car is available for inspection upon request? My safety was put at risk because the car was backfiring in traffic due to the spark plugs filling up with oil.”
Filed 05/06/2026 · ODI 11736026

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2008 Honda Odyssey recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Honda Odyssey have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Honda Odyssey. The most recent, 14E049000 (reported July 28, 2014), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Honda Odyssey recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), structure (1), service brakes, air (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Honda Odyssey?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 161 complaints out of 499 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 37 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Honda Odyssey?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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