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.
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 P
IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEA
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EA
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL I
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. T
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, inc
Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owne
Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.
ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a re
Honda Job Aid - Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting.
Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the following? Power sliding door main switch on the dash Keyless transmitter B-pillar switch (if equipped) Either inside or outside door han
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve."
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
Showing the 8 most recent of 33 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 15 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS A DELAY IN BRAKE ENGAGEMENT. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND EVENTUALLY ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED WHO DETERMINED THAT TH
SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL THAT WHEN PRESSED LONGER IT WILL SINK TO THE FLOOR MAKING IT UNEFFECTIVE. *TR
THE PROBLEM THAT CREATED THE UNSAFE CONDITION WAS UNINTENTIONAL SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE TO COMPLETE THE STOP WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE 2008 ODYSSEY WAS GOING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP RESULTING IN A CRASH. TWO PASSENGERS IN
Showing the 5 most serious of 616 complaints filed with NHTSA.
