AUTOMATIC REAR SLIDING DOORS FELL OFF WHILE PARKED. DOOR JAMMED, AND A SCREW HAD FALLEN OUT FROM UNDER PANEL. DORR FEL OFF LESS THAN A MINUTE LATER. *TR
2008 Honda Odyssey body problems
severe 114 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
114
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL HATCHBACK LIFT GATE STRUTS GAVE OUT AND FELL ON MY HEAD WHILE LOADING GROCERIES. THE HATCHBACK WILL OPEN AND CLOSE BUT THE STRUTS DO NOT WORK. IT FELL WITH NO WARNING OF AN ISSUE. IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS IF ONE IF NOT PAYING ATTENTION. ESPECIALLY IF CHILDREN ARE NEAR. *TR
STARTED 2019 PEEL OFF THE PAINT BODY BETWEEN MOONROOF AND WINDSHIELD. AREA IS BIGGER, BIGGER...
STRUCTURE/BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE---I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK DOOR ON THE VAN TO GET A STROLLER OUT. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND VERY HEAVY. WHEN I LET GO THE DOOR SHUT ON ME. I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, INFORMING ME THAT THE STRUTS WERE BAD AND COULD GIVE OUT UNEXPECTEDLY. (REF #12V062000) WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WAS U…
ISSUE IS THE SAME AS WITH RECALL NOTICE 12V062000. THE GAS FILLED STRUTS ARE NOT HOLDING THE LIFT GATE OPEN. ISSUE BECAME MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER WAS COLD. RECALL SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO POWER LIFT MODELS AS THE SAME STRUTS ARE USED FOR OTHER MODELS. I READ MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE WHEN I RESEARCHED ONLINE. MY MODEL IS THE LX. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2008 Honda Odyssey?
It's a meaningful issue. 114 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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