2008 Honda Odyssey Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Honda Odyssey is built around this exact year, engine and trim, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps inside match what Honda published for your van and not a nearby model year's approximation, covering the 3.5L V6 (J35A7) and 3.5L V6 (J35A6).

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• DX
• EX
• EX-L
• LX
• Touring

Known issues on the 2008 Odyssey. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. Two cover the fuel pump: a replacement fuel pump module can send a false full-tank reading and let the van run out of fuel and stall, and on original pumps the fuel pump strainer cover can deteriorate and leak fuel, raising the risk of a crash or a fire. A third covers the power liftgate struts, which can develop a manufacturing flaw that leaks their pressurized gas and leads to unexpected closure. A fourth covers the Vehicle Stability Assist software, which under certain conditions can apply the brakes hard and without warning the brake lights. The fifth covers the VSA modular pump, where air entering during the self-check after startup can accumulate over time and soften brake pedal feel. Owners have filed 499 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From tracing a fuel gauge that reads full when it isn't to inspecting the power liftgate struts or the VSA brake system, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 Odyssey.