2008 Honda Odyssey engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Honda Odyssey — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 24, 2013
“This is the 3rd time this has happened. I am listing details pertaining to today because I cannot recall the prior dates (however they were within the past year). Basically the van spontaneously started itself. My children were playing outside and they ran inside saying "mom the van is on". I went…”
filed Jul 29, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB…
DOR-M3J3F-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2020Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
A20-023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Odyssey years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Odyssey | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 Odyssey | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Odyssey | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Odyssey | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 Odyssey | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Odyssey | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Odyssey | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 Odyssey | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 Odyssey | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Honda Odyssey
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.