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2008 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 305 repairs.
2008 Honda Odyssey transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Odyssey
Engine not specified
| 32000 mi | Transmission was juttering at speeds above 65 mph. I was first told it was a recall. Recall was done & the transmission did the same thing so then was told it was because need for transmission flush. made appt for the next day. Had transmission flushed in attempt to stop juttering. It did not fix the problem. |
2008 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 40300 mi $65 |
Requested dealer to check on the transmission due to vibration on 3rd gear. Reported no problems found, no vibration happening during their tests, and a spark plug malfunction. |
| 45880 mi | based on dealer recommendation after inspection, changed all spark plugs prematurely in order to resolve strange vibration. No solution to vibration after spark plug change. Vibration getting much worse, but a local mechanic could not find the problem, but verifies it is the transmission. Took minivan back to dealer to review again the vibration in transmission. They stated that nothing could be done as per Honda´s dealer procedures in Mexico, other than changing the transmission. |
| 42480 mi | Got the minivan to a specialized transmission repair shop. Inspected and scanned. Resulted in no major transmission failure. Required complete flush of trans oil. Said that dealer had not changed oil as per maint program as paid. Back to the repair shop as transmission started shifting to 4rd and 5th gears very soon at low speeds. Shop reprogrammed computer. Back to the transmission shop given that last reprogramming caused the vibration in 3rd gear to be back again very strongly. Reprogrammed again and vibration reduced (still there, but much slightly). Shifts much better now. |
| 47120 mi | Called Honda Mexico to put a complain given the vibration in 3rd. shift. Was directed to the dealer in my town (Honda Corregidora). Took it there and had it tested by myself together with their chief mechanic. Could not replicate the problem Interestingly, the problem has became slighter every time that I kept driving it. Then I did a 4 hours each way trip, and it has completely disappeared! It looks like the new transmission fluid needed time to wash the affected parts. |
| 109700 mi US $2700 |
flush w/Honda fluid |
| 116000 mi | Burning smell coming from vents at idle. Transmission fluid leaking. Replaced transmission fluid. Very low. |
| 184000 mi US $250 |
Transmission inner and outer oil cooler lines leaking due to rusted areas of the lines creating fluid leaks. Lines are specially made to connect to specially made to connect to the transmission inner and outer ports. |
| 116000 mi US $20 |
Hard line for transmission cooler rusted through and began leaking significantly. Bypassed hard line with transmission cooler hose. (Alternative would have been replacing radiator, which was unnecessary.) |
| 74200 mi US $100 |
Clicking/humming from axles replaced under ext warr. Total with warranty was 587, I paid a $100 deductible. |
| 95160 mi C $425 |
replaced bad front drive axles (cv joints) both drivers side and passenger side |
2008 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.
241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Flashing "D" for Drive occurs after 20 minutes of driving. Transmission 3rd clutch sensor replaced. Following week 4th clutch sensor replaced. 3 days later problem went away. Not sure which sensor resolved problem. Transmission seal leak, passenger side. $20 for part. 8 hours to fix. |
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
Both front half-axles replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Axle to transmission leak |
| 237000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger axle replace. Cv boot failed. |
| 95000 mi | Crack in boot |
| 27300 mi | TSB - Reprogram Automatic transmission due to lock up/vibration issue $0 cost |
| 56000 mi US $450 |
Front Right Axle went bad. |
| 118000 mi | Heard clicking when turning sharply at very low speeds. Suspected it needed new CV joints. One shop said they would likely need to replace the axles. Traded it in instead of repairing. |
| 30000 mi | Severe vibration in second gear. Replaced torque converter when computer reprogramming failed. |
| 23000 mi | Transmission judder fixed after replacing torque converter. |
| 148000 mi US $1600 |
All drive shafts replaced. A continuing effort to eliminate vibration in front end. |
| 99000 mi US $300 |
Driveaxle seal leaking |
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