2008 Honda Odyssey Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 4%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Honda Odyssey, 4% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I don't have the exact dates of when this started, but the Odyssey started consuming enough oil around 2011 that I had to add it between changes. Then in the last few years, it's gotten to the point where you can smell the oil burning and sometimes the exhaust is gray, a dead-tell of burning oil. Now it will not pass smog as of dec 2017. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088949, filed 2018-04, 60,000 miles“The car keeps giving a tighten fuel cap warning..I have checked and replaced the fuel cap with a Honda gem fuel cap and I still get the warning...I have read that there is a seal on the fuel tank/pump assembly that perishes which must surely be a fire/explosion hazard. This warning light comes on intermittently when the car is at idle or moving and stays on fairly constantly.”
NHTSA complaint #11064793, filed 2018-01, 190,000 miles“For some reason my particular van is not included in at least 2 recalls where other same year odysseys are included. These all have the same engine, transmission and fuel system. My van was diagnosed by a mechanic as having a fuel pump module leak, which is recalled for some 2008 odussseys, but curiously not for mine. The same situation exists for the tailgate stay gas leakage, again, also recalled on some 2008 odysseys but not all.”
NHTSA complaint #11166031, filed 2019-01, 140,000 miles“The van was operating normally until parked over night in drive way. Our driveway is slightly inclined and the vehicle was parked with engine facing forward. The next morning the car started fine and was warming up. 5 minutes later it stalled out and would not restart. I had the car towed to the dealership and after 2 days they said they said they could not find a problem. About 1 month later the same exact problem occurred. The van is again scheduled for service this week. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253171, filed 2008-12, 9,000 miles“Reference campaign id: 14v112000. Affects 888,000+ Honda Odyssey mini-vans built between 2005 to 2010. Recall issue: fuel pump cover may crack & leak fuel. Fuel pump is located in center rear of auto. A smell of gasoline is present after the mini-van has been running. Complaint: VIN for 2008 Honda Odyssey showing 0 (zero) recall issues unattended. However, the fuel pump cover on this Odyssey is leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244800, filed 2019-08, 136,596 milesRelated recalls
- 14V112000Mar 14, 2014American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2005–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10099531Jan 14, 2016Service bulletin - over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. Replace the fuel filter set…
- 10118036Oct 15, 2014Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell.
- 10128557Jul 25, 2014Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell.
- 10129292Jun 13, 2014Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell.
- 10129277Jun 12, 2014Dealer message - For dealers experiencing a strong fuel smell from storing the fuel pump sets replaced under service bulletin 14-032: Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Pump, these fuel…
- 10129309Jun 5, 2014Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell.
- 10129305Jun 5, 2014Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. When the campaign was launched…
- 10129483Mar 21, 2014Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must…
- 10129486Mar 18, 2014Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock…
- 10129484Mar 18, 20142005?10 Odyssey Fuel Pump Module Leak Safety Recall Q&A
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5% |
| 2025 | 21 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 31 | 6% |
| 2019 | 190 | 19% |
| 2018 | 107 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 5% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 4% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 23 | 3% |
| 2006 | 29 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Odyssey
163 complaintsBody and structure
123 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsEngine
40 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology