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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5FNRL38688B••••••2008 Honda ODYSSEY
That is about average for the 2008 Honda ODYSSEY — 7 complaints per build across 66 builds.
7on this build
434on the model
66builds in total
Most reportedStructure 2Air Bags 1Engine 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionJul 2018
The 2008 honda odyssey exl was parked in the driveway. The rear hatch suddenly fell on my back & shoulder when leaned in to get bags from the trunk. I had to struggle to lift the heavy hatch to get out. Took the car to honda dealership. Dealership said there is no…
Exterior LightingNov 2015
I am having condensation of water collect and filling up the left back up light of the tail light
Power TrainAug 2014
Autopark honda replaced drive shafts because there was a popping sound coming while slow turns. I drove away and within 2 miles, all hell broke loose. There was a tremendous amount of metallic noise coming from the car and I nearly lost total control of the car. I could break I…
StructureMay 2012
The struts on my 2008 honda odyssey ex-l failed this morning. It is not covered by the current recall from feb 16, 2012, since my odyssey does not have a power liftgate. People still have to use the liftgate (powered or not), and it poses a big risk to the person under the…
EngineNov 2011
Engine is knocking at low speeds, specifically gears 1-4. Engine also knocks going uphill. Took the van into local honda dealer and they could not hear the knocking. Knocking is getting worse. Van has been well maintained at honda dealer, there is no reason engine should be…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5FNRL38688B054183 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.