Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 85 · 17% | Recalled | Recall 10V098000 |
| Structure:body | 75 · 15% | Recalled | Recall 12V062000 |
| Service Brakes | 62 · 12.4% | Recalled | Recall 10V098000 |
| Engine | 40 · 8% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 32 · 6.4% | Recalled | Recall 13V500000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 · 6% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 499 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14E049000 · 2014 · reported 07/28/2014
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V112000 · 2014 · reported 03/14/2014
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 12V062000 · 2012 · reported 02/16/2012
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V500000 · 2013 · reported 11/01/2013
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V098000 · 2010 · reported 03/16/2010
IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. IT MAKES NOISES PERIODICALLY AND GRINDS SOMETIMES. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO…”NHTSA complaint 10353981 — filed 09/06/2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
“2008 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES AND EXPRESSES DISCONTENT CONCERNING RECALL REPAIRS *TGW WITHIN IN MONTHS OF DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HAD TO RETURN…”NHTSA complaint 10347649 — filed 08/03/2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
“I TOOK MY 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY TO THE DEALER AFTER RECEIVING THE BRAKE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER MADE THE CHANGES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS…”NHTSA complaint 10346020 — filed 07/29/2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service brakes, hydraulic issues are the most-reported category, cited in 85 of 499 NHTSA complaints (17%), followed by structure:body (75), service brakes (62), engine (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
499 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 37 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 44 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14E049000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
