2008 Honda Odyssey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,499 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes automatically” (8% of reports).
- 62service brakes complaints
- 66,499median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes automatically: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Honda Odyssey service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 5 | 10% | 6,338 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 14 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Odyssey | 8 | 7% | 2,997 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 8 | 8% | — |
| 2022 Odyssey | 8 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Odyssey | 20 | 4% | 3,408 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 45 | 5% | 14,000 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 41 | 4% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 3 | 8% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 11 | 4% | 18,500 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 11 | 5% | 6,600 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 58 | 19% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 55 | 26% | 20,500 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 58 | 24% | 22,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 39 | 17% | 30,500 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 31 | 12% | 38,500 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 3 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 62 | 12% | 66,499 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 84 | 10% | 85,775 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 18 | 3% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 16 | 2% | 111,000 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 102,475 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 5 | 1% | 117,307 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 153,122 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 2 | 0% | 152,350 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 169,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, air
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a grinding noise was present coming from the front brakes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the front brake rotors but after retrieving the vehicle the failure persisted…
01-017 brake petal soft goes almost to the floor while driving.
Dangerous braking due to soft brake pedal; relative to nhtsa campaign number 10v098000. This recall has been previously addressed on this vehicle, however, the problem persists. Increased stopping distance, vehicle has a tendency to roll through stop signs or stop lights if driver is not careful to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Honda Odysseys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2008 Honda Odyssey (12% of the 499 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Odyssey service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,499 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2008 Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes automatically”, in 5 of 62 complaints.
Other 2008 Honda Odyssey problems
See all 2008 Honda Odyssey problems or service brakes problems across all Odyssey years.