2008 Honda Odyssey brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 169 complaints for the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 169 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 153 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 69 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 29 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 153 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 22 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 15 MPH, she applied the brakes and there was a delay in brake engagement. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Upon impact, the steering columns exhibited smoking. The police were called to the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. There was one unknown injury reported. The contacts insurance company was proceeding with an investigation of the failure.
Car crashed on 4/30/2010 due to brake malfunction in honda odyssey 2008 I was driving the car slowly approaching a bank atm at 5-10 mi/hours. I was applying pressure on the brake with my foot. When I attempted to stop the car by pressing more on the brake, the car did not stop but continue forward. The car crashed into a iron stopper on the right front end. This is third instance of similar fashion with this car since we bough it in 2008.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Honda Odyssey
- Body & structure 136 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints