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5FNRL38768B••••••2008 Honda ODYSSEY
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Honda ODYSSEY build (21 vs 7).
21on this build
434on the model
66builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 8Service Brakes 7Hydraulic 4Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashMay 2010
The contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving between 30-35 mph, the contact engaged the brake pedal and the vehicle would not respond. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle causing that vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no…
Electrical SystemFeb 2019
Passenger right sliding door once it close, when it shift in gear rear sliding door automatically try open
StructureAug 2018
The automatic sliding door on the drivers side, when opened, became detached from the rails both top & bottom falling completely off, hanging only by the cable. Badly scrapping the side of the van the entire length of the door. Apparently honda has been aware of this design…
Exterior LightingFeb 2017
Rear passenger side tail light assembly fills half way with water. Had it replaced about 5 years ago at my expense, happneded again. Sounds like a design flaw
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2012
When reaching 2000 RPM's, during cooler weather, the odyssey makes a very loud humming/vibration. It appears to be coming from the engine compartment under carriage
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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 5FNRL38768B016010 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.