21 of the
664 complaints about the 1999 Honda Odyssey are about the
braking system — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
60,000 miles.
THE REAR BRAKES GROAN WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT BEGINS AFTER YOU REPLACE THE BRAKE SHOES ON THE REAR DRUM BRAKES DUE TO RESONANCE TRANSFERRED THROUGH BRAKE DRUM MATERIAL. AMERICAN HONDA ISSUED TSB 01-013 ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003 BUT STILL REFUSED TO GIVE GOODWILL CONSIDERATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE DRUMS, WHICH IS ESTIMATED AT $388. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALL MAINTENANCE DONE AT LUTE RILEY HONDA AND HONDA CARS OF MCKINNEY IN TEXAS. AMERICAN HONDA SHOULD RECALL ALL 1999-2001 ODYSSEY MINI VANS AND REPLACE THEIR DEFECTIVE REAR BRAKE DRUMS FREE OF CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS.
NHTSA complaint #10281589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesEast Setauket, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THIS VEHICLE HAS A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS. 1) VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. 2) THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS LIFTED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN ON AN INCLINE. 3) THE SIDE MOLDING STRIPS KEPT FALLING OFF. 4) THERE IS AIR AND WIND COMING THROUGH THE SLIDING DOORS ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IN MOTION. *NM
NHTSA complaint #10057398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,000 milesWaterford, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW-WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE OF THE BRAKES IS HEARD -IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME TO STOP MEANWHILE THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUING TO MOVE FOR UNSAFE DISTANCES. BRAKE PEDAL TAKES A LONG TIME TO FULLY DEPRESS. THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT ENCOUNTERED IN DRY CONDITIONS. I DROVE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS CARS ON THIS SAME DAY WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN THE WINTER. THESE BRAKES ARE DANGEROUS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR AS A HONDA CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE TIRES AFTER THE FIRST EPISODE AT THE END OF LAST WINTER-NOW WITH THE FIRST SNOWFALL THIS YEAR-SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10049716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE BRAKE DISC AND ROTOR REPLACEMENTS.
NHTSA complaint #567036 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Center, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BUMPER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #8018259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baldwin Park, CA1 killed
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
1ST DEALER ROADTEST OK, 2ND DEALER TECHNICIAN ROADTEST CHECK OK "YOU MUST GO" 3TH NO BODY HEARS MY REASON, SOMETIME , GOTO STOP SIGN STOP CAR, BUT IT CANT 100% STOP , IT STILL POWER OUTPUT . *AK (DOT NUMBER: 96T M+S TIRESIZE: P215/65R16)
NHTSA complaint #754986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Valley, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #553652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SYSTEM ALARM OF THE DOOR ACITIVITIES WHEN SLIDING DOOR CLOSE ,OR NO ALARN ON WHEN DOOR NO CLOSE APROPIATELITY,SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSED APROPIATILITY,5 OR 6 TIME DEALERS CHECK MY SLIDING DOOR INCLUIDE 3 RECALL ,AND INCLUIDE ENGINER OF HONDA (LEMON LAW)AND NOW 4 TIME IN DEALER MY VAN FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE ANSWERS OF DEAL IN LAST TIME NOT DUPLICATE , NO PROBLEM,.NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES (4 TIME ), IN TIME I PAID $250,00 APPROX. FOR PROBLEM .THE PROBLEM CONTINUE.WARNING LIGHT OF BRAKES ON IN FRONT PANEL ,ANSWERS DEALER NOT DUPLICATE,?????.NOISE CONTINUE.I SEE NEW HONDA ODISSEY (1999 & 2000) WITH SAME PROBLEM IN SLIDING DOOR . I'M SORRY BY MY ENGLISH AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP FOR MY, AND THE OTHER CUSTOMER( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA complaint #732560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SYSTEM ALARM OF THE DOOR ACITIVITIES WHEN SLIDING DOOR CLOSE ,OR NO ALARN ON WHEN DOOR NO CLOSE APROPIATELITY,SLIDING DOOR NOT CLOSED APROPIATILITY,5 OR 6 TIME DEALERS CHECK MY SLIDING DOOR INCLUIDE 3 RECALL ,AND INCLUIDE ENGINER OF HONDA (LEMON LAW)AND NOW 4 TIME IN DEALER MY VAN FOR SAME PROBLEM. THE ANSWERS OF DEAL IN LAST TIME NOT DUPLICATE , NO PROBLEM,.NOISE IN FRONT BRAKES (4 TIME ), IN TIME I PAID $250,00 APPROX. FOR PROBLEM .THE PROBLEM CONTINUE.WARNING LIGHT OF BRAKES ON IN FRONT PANEL ,ANSWERS DEALER NOT DUPLICATE,?????.NOISE CONTINUE.I SEE NEW HONDA ODISSEY (1999 & 2000) WITH SAME PROBLEM IN SLIDING DOOR . I'M SORRY BY MY ENGLISH AND THANKS FOR YOUR HELP FOR MY, AND THE OTHER CUSTOMER( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA complaint #732561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW City, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ABS SYSTEM BANGS A LOT WHEN ENGAGING BUT DOESN'T REALLY ASSIST IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP TO AVOID HITTING SOMEONE THAT CUT IN FRONT OF HER IN A PARKING LOT. THE ABS KICKED IN AND MADE A LOUD BANGING NOISE BUT THE VAN NEVER STOPPED AND WENT IN TO THE OTHER CAR.
NHTSA complaint #729714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jefferson, LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE INCLUDED LOOSE GASKET AT FRONT WINDSHIELD, STICKING LEFT PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR, SQUEAKY BRAKES (NOT YET RESOLVED) AND PULLING TO RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ROAD
NHTSA complaint #716170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Hempstead, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
PLEASE CONTACT ME SO I MAY MAIL OR FAX THE LONG HISTORY OF DEFECTS ON THIS VEHICLE. CURRENTLY I WISH TO ADDRESS THE UNSAFE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #713101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellview, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN SLOWLY TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING. TWO 0-RINGS IN MASTER CYLINDER HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT PEDAL STILL GOES DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #848983 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Auburn, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
FIRST TIME PROBLEM OCCURED, BRAKES MAKING GROANING NOISE AND ALSO EXPERIENCED BRAKE FADING. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS. REPEAT OF PROBLEM AT 13,500 MILES; IDENTICAL SYMPTOMS. LOTS OF BRAKE DUST. BRAKE SYSTEM MAY BE INADEQUATE FOR THE WEIGHT OF VEHICLE, OR BRAKE PAD MATERIAL TOO SOFT.
NHTSA complaint #710988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Archdale, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
WHENEVER VEHICLE HIT BUMP SOUNDS LIKE SLIDING DOOR IS AJAR. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE TRACTOR TRAILER. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC CHANGED THE LINING ON BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #846358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Archdale, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHENEVER VEHICLE HIT BUMP SOUNDS LIKE SLIDING DOOR IS AJAR. THE BRAKES SOUND LIKE TRACTOR TRAILER. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC CHANGED THE LINING ON BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #846358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tarrytown, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AT 1500 MILES LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED BOTH ROTORS/REPLACED BOTH PADS. LATER ON, BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKES. DEALER FOUND CRACKS IN PADS, ,WHICH WERE REPLACED. LATER ON, REOCCURRING SQUEAKING NOISE WAS COMING AGAIN FROM DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #841769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tarrytown, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
AT 1500 MILES LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED BOTH ROTORS/REPLACED BOTH PADS. LATER ON, BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE BRAKES. DEALER FOUND CRACKS IN PADS, ,WHICH WERE REPLACED. LATER ON, REOCCURRING SQUEAKING NOISE WAS COMING AGAIN FROM DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #841769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stony Brook, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR 3 TIMES. EMERGENCY BRAKE STOPPED THE VAN. RUMBLING/VIBRATION SOUND PROCEEDED THE FAILURE BY A FEW MINUTES. CAUSE OF THE FAILURE REMAINS UNEXPLAINED. DEALER SERVICE FOUND NO PHYSICAL PROBLEM OR COMPUTER EVENT TO DOCUMENT THE INCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #707968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW WITH SIX MILES ON ODOMETER. AT APPROXIMATELY 2100 MILES, WE NOTED A SCREECHING NOISE AND DECREASED BRAKING. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SELLING DEALER, IMMKE HONDA NORTHWEST -- THIS DEALER PUT "MOLYKOTE" ON THE DISKS OR PADS, RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO US REPRESENTING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. AT 3,000 MILES, WE NOTED INCREASED METAL-ON-METAL NOISE AND SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED BRAKING. ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT DISKS AND ONE FRONT PAD, INDICATING THAT ALL WERE BAD. THIS IS REPORTED DUE TO DANGER OF REDUCED BRAKING AND THE OCCURRENCE AT LESS THAN 3,000 MILES (NORMAL USE).
NHTSA complaint #706061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MDCrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IN WHICH AFTER THE IMPACT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THIS OCCURRED DUE A CRACKED BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WHICH LEAKED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #832250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.