2008 Honda Odyssey: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 6, 2021 · 180,000 miles · TX · fire

The contact owned a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 10 mph. A driver alerted the contact that the rear of the vehicle had caught fire. Another driver passing by informed the contact to get into his vehicle for safety, and the contact exited her vehicle and went into the other driver's vehicle. The police and fire department was contacted and the fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a used car lot and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Engine · 196,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced eight days prior at the local dealer. The contact stated that while driving a burning odor occurred inside the cabin. The contact pulled over to the side of the road as smoke was seen coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact and her family was able to exit the vehicle safely. After, exiting the vehicle she noticed fire and liquid was dripping under the chassis. The front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The contact mentioned that several explosions were heard and pieces of the vehicle flew off. The contact called the park ranger and then the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department filed a report. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and where the insurance company deemed the vehicle as total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000. *ln the consumer stated the vehicle was serviced on 8/11 for a leaking power steering hose.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 117,000 miles · TX

Vehicle affected is a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving various speeds, the ABS would erroneously activate and caused the vehicle to suddenly decelerate. During the failure, the vehicle stability control warning indicator illuminated. The if coming to a complete stop, auto would not go into gear when accelerator pressed. Worked better in d2, still having same issues. And reverse not working at all. Burning smell like that of rubber. Battery light was also on, had not been on before. Vin# is (xxxxx). Taking the vehicle into mckinney honda dealership of north texas honda group. Incident occurred on 9/18/2019, will be taken to dealer 9/19/2019 redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 132,734 miles · CT

Takata recall . On the highway I noticed a burning smell with no other indication that anything was wrong. Then check engine light and reving of engine and shifting issues.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Electrical · 175,000 miles · LA · fire

Driving vehicle and alternator over heated and caught on fire while we were in the vehicle

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Acceleration · 135,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

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 very slow (just made a right turn on road) in a residential area, for the house we were visiting was on the corner. We then turned another right to park in a private parking area. Immediately before coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lurches forward while the engine was revving and sounding very loud. While depressing the brake all the way down, the vehicle accelerates (lurches) forward while immediately going over a railroad tie (about 7 inches high), going up in the air (almost rolling), then striking a tree which slowed the car down. Despite depressing the brake, the odyssey kept revving and thrusting forward even after striking the tree. The impact of hitting the tree was very hard, and the accident left 2 of the passengers with seatbelt imprints on the neck and chest. The minivan finally stopped because the damage was severe, including a burning smell and fluid leakage from the car. We had to have the car towed and got word that our odyssey was totaled. The airbags did not deploy.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NC · crash · fire

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 the catalytic converter had failed and caused the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Steering · 72,900 miles · AZ

I just bought the van it is a carfax one owner pre owned 2009 honda odyssey bought at the same dealer it came from so they were the ones to service it it's whole life 72,000 when I got it. I have to keep taking it back because it won't go straight down the road without pulling even after they put new tires on it plus did an alignment. Add this to the other problems I'm having like a vibration between 45 and 52, oil smoke coming out the exhaust when you first it up. Honda says its ok to use 1 quart of motor oil every one thousand miles now to me that's not acceptable. I'm very disappointed in this van and honda for letting people drive there vehicles like this. I have looked at so many problems with this honda minivan that online with even more problems than I have and enough is enough this is just not right.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Electrical · 76,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in her garage and ignited into flames. The vehicle was destroyed and there were no injuries. The contact stated that the fire department stated that the cause of fire was due to an electrical malfunction with the sliding door. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000...updated 05/29/13 *bf updated 06/12/2013