Two problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2008 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2008 Odyssey.
Following a service in which my timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, and power steering pump were changed, the tensioner bolt was sheared off twice while I was driving. The first time that this happened, the mechanic reported that he had never seen this particular problem before. The second time that the bolt was sheared off (both events were within a week of the servicing), the mechanic informed me that he had done research and this seemed to have happened to numerous Honda Odyssey owners. As state above, this has happened twice in the past week while I was driving, once on a ramp, entering the interstate and once turning right onto a main road from a parking lot.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The ignition coil and spark plugs was replaced. The failure recurred within 73 miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front cylinder head, the head gasket, water pump, and spark plugs was replaced. The contact stated that the lift gate on the rear of the vehicle was opened, but failed to remain open. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v060000 (structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Mf.