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2008 Honda Odyssey

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Bruce M.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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07/10/2019
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Very reliable but peeling paint sucks

My 2008 Odyssey has been very reliable and is now at 140K miles but after 5 years the paint started peeling in several places in large spots. I read that is a common problem but not sure if the newer Van's still have that problem? The other problem is the slider doors keep needing repair.
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SCOTT B.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/11/2019
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Great until high miles then expensive

Great vehicle until 120k then needed $1400 trans. At 150k $1100 head gasket. 180k started burning oil like a lybian terrorist. Beware if the 3.5 by with VVT money pit... buy early sell before big miles hurt your wallet.
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Bruce M.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/19/2020
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paint pealing otherwise good

the paint on my 2008 Honda Odyssey started pealing 6 years after I bought it new. Honda wouldn't repaint it for free even though it was a widely known problem paint issue. Power sliding doors have been repaired but still have issues opening and closing. Otherwise van has been very reliable.
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BRENDA R.
2008 Honda Odyssey
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/16/2015

I like most things about it.

I didn't pick out this vehicle, it was a gift from my brother -- very generous of him. There are things I really like -- the room, seats are fairly comfortable, good gas mileage for something so big. I don't like that it has recalls like the one I just fixed where a malfunctioning part could set the van on fire - a fuel filter problem of all things and who made it where you had to take out everything from behind the passenger seat back to change it? The parts are expensive and tires are an odd size - cost $800+ for winter tires, it sets low to the ground and there is no way to put a tow package on it that would not include removing the bumper. On the good side it has an enormous gas tank and I can go a long way before fill-ups. It handles pretty well and can go really, really fast :) The stereo speakers could be better but the CD/radio is nice. It really depends on what you do as to whether or not it is the right van for you. I would have liked adjustable lumbar support like my Mercury had, but the van is wide enough to put my inflatable mattress in. I can get a lot of stuff in it when I go buying for my business and the heater/air are great. I wouldn't buy this exact model again, but if I could afford another one and could get some custom things on it I might.
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JEFF P.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/05/2017
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2008 HONDA ODESSEY

ITS BEEN GOOD ,BUT PRICES ARE A LITTLE STEEP WHEN PURCHASING
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JIM E.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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02/23/2018
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2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Purchased used with 40K miles. The car had a lot of road noise, which turned out to be bad wheel bearings. After changing them, the car ran well for the next 90,000 miles. After that it developed an oil leak (valve cover gaskets, and a knocking noise which was from the timing belt tensioner. Given the miles on the car, those are general maintenance items. I've also replaced the lower wishbones/ball joints and stabilizers. The car runs and handles pretty much like new. It's a very comfortable vehicle.
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GAIL B.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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05/27/2018
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Good vehicle and workhorse

Has been a great vehicle until almost 100k, then it started to show its age; brakes, a/c, door latch, alternator...the rear brakes wasn't just normal wear, the caliper froze and torched the brake pads, disk and caliper.
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PHIL C.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/23/2019
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212,000 miles and going strong.

I finally got my timing belt changed after 212K miles. Though it is recommended at 105K I never had a problem, just changed it as a precaution. Seats 8 comfortably. Biggest problem has been the sliding doors. Also I am not fond of the dashboard controls layout, but that is minor.
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Crickett F.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/24/2020
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Dependable and roomy

I love everything about Homer, as I dubbed him. The only thing I wish was different was that the rear seats fold down into floor beautifully, but if you want to haul anything large you have to totally remove the middle seats, which is a pain, and they take up a ton of space in the garage till you take the time to reinstall them.
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Kevin T.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/19/2020
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A little disappointed on quality

I am a little disappointed in my Honda for the simple fact that have spent over 2K on preventative maintenance and then over 7K on sensors,MAF sensor oil seal leaks vacuum leaks and a bad catalytic converter all adtwr 110K. All my friends with Hondas have had a lot less problems.
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ROGER G.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/10/2022
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A reliable vehicle and performs quite adequately. Lots of room!

This vehicle performs as one would expect of a Honda. Only "con" is it is not as quiet as one would expect, but that is a very minor one; when one considers all the other positives. The one "need" that has to be observed is to replace parts with original Honda parts.
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DORENE W.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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07/26/2015

Well made, many special features, fun to drive.

I love this vehicle, it is built well and will fill our needs for many years to come
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ROBERT AND SUE P.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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11/16/2015

Dependable driving automobile.

Mine is still very comfortable to drive, with lots of room for everyone.
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STAN B.
2008 Honda Odyssey
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/22/2015

Pleasure to drive on long or short trips.

Plenty of room, and the third row seats are easy to fold down and re position for passengers !
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JIM S.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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07/04/2016

140k miles

Kieep on ticking like an old timex Change the do the breaks and they will go forever !
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DENNIS L.
2008 Honda Odyssey
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/02/2017

Excellent Car

Both of our cars are Honda Odyssey's and we have had Excellent Service from both.
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John M.
2008 Honda Odyssey
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/03/2017

Flexible vehicle

The odyssey is and extremely flexible and reliable vehicle. It drives like a car, hauls cargo like a truck and can haul a family of eight. On top of that, the Honda engine and transmission is good for 200k+ miles!
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PETER S.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/12/2017
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Still going strong

Honestly a very solid, reliable, quiet vehicle. All I have done is change the oil, add tires, brakes, filters....and then drive it. At 140,000 miles now and I need to replace a rear wheel bearing....but how can anyone complain about that. 140,000 miles and almost 10 years of use. Great car.
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Gene G.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/13/2017
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The best SUV,, bikes, windsurfers , people

This is the second Odyssey i have bought new. This one has 150,000 miles on it now. It is the great vehicle. Parks in regular place . Drives like a decent car. The 6 cylinder engine is strong. I carry Windsurfers, or two bikes,,it is so great for bikes, leave them locked inside, take them somewhere, or my Girlfriends enormous family to San Francisco, so much better than a sedan or an SUV.
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MIKE T.
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/13/2017
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Wonderful van

Highly recommend the Honda Odyssey. What a great van.
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