FaultScore

2006 Honda Odyssey brake problems

76 of the 879 complaints about the 2006 Honda Odyssey are about the braking system — 9% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 39,000 miles.

B

76

Complaints

5

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36 47.4%
Service Brakes 18 23.7%
Pads 5 6.6%
Rotor 4 5.3%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 3 3.9%
Master Cylinder 3 3.9%
Service Brakes, AIR 2 2.6%
Caliper 1 1.3%
Control Unit/Module 1 1.3%
Power Assist 1 1.3%

Brakes across every Honda Odyssey year

1995 20 1.7%
1996 10 0.9%
1999 21 1.8%
2000 25 2.2%
2001 19 1.6%
2002 33 2.9%
2003 15 1.3%
2004 13 1.1%
2005 82 7.1%
2006 76 6.6%
2007 244 21.2%
2008 169 14.7%
2009 22 1.9%
2010 43 3.7%
2011 45 3.9%
2012 60 5.2%
2013 56 4.9%
2014 59 5.1%
2015 11 1.0%
2016 12 1.0%
2018 41 3.6%
2019 45 3.9%
2020 19 1.6%
2025 13 1.1%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Fort Worth, TX

SERVICE BRAKES

On [XXX] I purchased a 2006 Honda Odyssey from DFW cash cars LLC 325 N RIVERSIDE DRIVE fort Worth Texas and the dealer gdn is p167677 the VIN number for the vehicle is [XXX] WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE I NOTICED IT WAS MAKING A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AND THEY SAID EVEN WITH THE WARRANTY I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE IF THERE WAS A WARRANTY BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALREADY IN MY NAME THE SECOND DAY I CALLED THEM TEXT HIM AND GO BACK UP THERE BECAUSE NOW MY ENGINE WAS SPITTING OUT THICK WHITE SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONLY WHEN I WAS IDLING THEN A WEEK LATER I PARKED MY VEHICLE AT THE STORE TRY TO LEAVE THE STORE AND IT TOOK ME 2 HOURS BECAUSE MY GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK WE HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOW IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY GOING OUT THE TRUNK NEVER OPENED THE HANDLE IS NOT EVEN INTACT SO THEN FOR THE PAST MONTH OR SO THE VEHICLE STARTS MAKING THESE LOUD ROARING MUMBLING SOUNDS LIKE A LAWN MOWER IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHATSOEVER BY THE TIME I GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION I HAVE TO HOPE NOT TO GET HIT BY OTHER CARS BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAS ALREADY CHANGED NOW ALONG WITH ALL OF THOSE ISSUES ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A WIRING CRACKLE POP KIND OF SOUND SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE NO THAT IS ALSO COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND IT'S EVEN LOUDER LIKE A HORRIBLE MOTORBOAT LAWN MOWER MOTORCYCLE ALL IN ONE AND WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT GETS MORE INTENSE AND LOUDER AND THE NEEDLE IN THE IN-DASH LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THE ONE ON THE LEFT MOVES UP AS IF I AM ACCELERATING AND THE ROARING SOUNDS GET LOUDER LIKE THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS ABOUT TO BLOW UP OR THE CAR IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE OR QUIT I AM A SINGLE MOM OF FIVE CHILDREN I HAVE NOT HAD ANY TRANSPORTATION IN A YEAR I JUST HAD A BABY ON [XXX] I WALKED MY ENTIRE PREGNANCY UNTIL I GOT THIS VEHICLE AND I'VE ONLY HAD IT FOR A FEW MONTHS AND IT IS A TOTAL WRECK A LEMON INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C

NHTSA complaint #11597412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Merrick, NY

SERVICE BRAKES

When braking for an intersection the engine revved after lifting foot from the accelerator and brakes were not able to stop the vehicle until I was in the middle of the intersection. Luckily no other vehicles were in the intersection at the time otherwise it would have caused a crash.

NHTSA complaint #11533857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Phoenixville, PA

SERVICE BRAKES

Hello, the vehicle needs new tires and the alignment is not working properly after going 60 MPH on the highway it shakes.

NHTSA complaint #11531172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 240,000 miles Newton, MA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 - 25 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed and failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rear brake caliper failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the rear brake caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

NHTSA complaint #11460172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Jonesboro, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently reversed while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic replaced the transmission however, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) failed and the brakes locked up. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

NHTSA complaint #11444430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jacksonville, FL

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE OIL LEAK, WHEN I STEP DEEP INTO THE BRAKE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. THE VGA ALERT APPEARS.

NHTSA complaint #11279248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 76,000 miles SAN Diego, CA

SERVICE BRAKES

BRAKES ARE REALLY WEAK. EVEN DEALERSHIPS ARE OF NO HELP. HONDA SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNTOWARD INCIDENTS DUE TO THESE DEFECTS. ALSO VSA MODULATOR IS FAULTY AND HONDA DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING $2K FOR THE REPAIRS!

NHTSA complaint #11235144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Aberdeen, NC

SERVICE BRAKES

THIS IS A CAR I JUST PURCHASED FROM OWNER, MY REPORT IS THE SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. HAVING JUST PUT ON NEW PADS, IT DIDN'T MAKE ANY CHANGE IN THE PEDAL AS IT WOULD WITH MOST CARS? IS THERE ANY RECALL ON THIS CAR FOR BRAKES. I READ WHERE MANY OTHER OWNED HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10938751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Morrisville, NC

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES HESITATED TO RESPOND AND FAILED TO FULLY ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10874680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 101,000 miles Center Moriches, NY Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

THE BRAKES ACTED AS A TERM STATED SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES SHOULD HAVE STOPPED THE VEHICLE IN A SHORTER DISTANCE THAN THEY ACTUALLY DID. FROM A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IT TOOK ABOUT 150 FT TO STOP AND IT STILL REQUIRED HITTING THE CAR INFRONT OF ME TO STOP AT ABOUT 5 MPH. I FELT THE ABS KICK IN BUT FOR PUSHING THE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD THE WHEELS DID NOT EVEN SQUEAL OR CHIRP. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS JUST COMING TO A SLOW STOP.

NHTSA complaint #10806767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 156,400 miles York, SC

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE VSC AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,400.

NHTSA complaint #10749895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 84,000 miles Bethesda, MD

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED WITHOUT BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

NHTSA complaint #10745029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 75,000 miles Federal WAY, WA

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VSA SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN TWICE. THE CODE WAS CLEARED BY THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESET THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE, THE VSA SENSOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 10/14/14*LJ UPDATED 05/19/2015

NHTSA complaint #10610489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 134,448 miles Indian Orchard, MA Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A DRIVE WAY, THE BRAKES FAILED AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOUSE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HAND, ARM, NECK, AND SHOULDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,448.

NHTSA complaint #10605858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 34,000 miles SAN Francisco, CA

SERVICE BRAKES

ON MY 2006 ODYSSEY HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AT AROUND 19,000 MILES DUE TO SHAKING OF THE CAR WHEN BRAKING. RECENTLY AT 34,000 MILES THE VSA WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VSA MODULATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT'S DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE MINIVAN. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THE VSA IS A COMMON ISSUE. I QUESTION THE QUALITY OF SUCH AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND THE HIGH PRICE TO REPLACE, OVER $1000. WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE SUCH PARTS SHOULD NOT GO BAD. I SEE THAT HONDA ISSUED A RECALL FOR A VSA ISSUE BUT FOR 2007-2008 ODYSSEYS. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL YEARS.

NHTSA complaint #10551221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Scotts Valley, CA

SERVICE BRAKES

EVERY YEAR, WITHIN 12 MONTHS/12,000 MILES, OUR 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX EXPERIENCES THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH A MILD SIDE TO SIDE SHAKING OF THE FRONT END WHILE BRAKING, TYPICALLY WORSE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIS SHAKING CAN BE FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CABIN, INCLUDING BY ALL SEATED PASSENGERS. IF LEFT UNRESOLVED FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME, THE SHAKING CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY THE LONGER YOU WAIT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INTENSITY OF THIS ISSUE LITERALLY CAUSES US TO AVOID BRAKING IN ORDER TO AVOID EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT IN FOR THIS PROBLEM WE ARE TOLD THAT THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE WARPED, AND WE WILL NEED TO REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS AN UNREALISTIC TIME FRAME FOR CONSUMERS TO HAVE TO ABSORB SUCH A SUBSTANTIAL COST RELATED TO THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE. THE REASON I AM REPORTING THIS ISSUE IS THAT THIS HAS BEEN A YEARLY ONGOING SAFETY ISSUE FOR US, AND IN DOING SOME CONSUMER COMPARISON I AM FINDING THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN EXPERIENCING IT. NEARLY EVERY ODYSSEY OWNER I SPEAK WITH CONFIRMS THE SAME ISSUE. ALL OF US ARE BEING TOLD BY HONDA THAT "IT MUST BE THE WAY YOU DRIVE". MY LOCAL MECHANIC RECENTLY ADDED THAT HE DISCOVERED THAT HONDA IS NO LONGER OFFERING ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE OVER THESE PARTICULAR PARTS - IN HIS OPINION AN ADMISSION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THEIR VEHICLES IN THAT AREA. PLEASE REQUIRE HONDA TO ADDRESS THE SAFETY OF THESE VEHICLES BY SOLVING WHATEVER INADEQUATE DESIGN OR PRODUCT IS CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO EXPERIENCE SUCH FREQUENT AND DRAMATIC FAILURES. THANK YOU.

NHTSA complaint #10549331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 46,000 miles Andover, MA

SERVICE BRAKES

VSA LIGHT TURNED ON AT START-UP AND WOULD NOT GO OUT. DEALER TEST RETURNED AN ERROR CODE ON THE VSA MODULATOR REQUIRING A $1300 REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #10531642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 48,000 miles Medford, NY

SERVICE BRAKES

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY USED AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW. I TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER AND HAD THEM DO AN INSPECTION AND COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOW. (NOTED IN MY WORK ORDER). THEY TOLD ME THE REAR BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE AND NEEDED REPLACING. I AGREED TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AND TO CHECK FOR ANYTHING ELSE IT MAY NEED.MY VEHICLE PASSED THE NYS INSPECTION. AS SOON AS I ENTERED THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER I NOTICED THE PEDAL HAD NOT IMPROVED. I WENT BACK IN TO COMPLAIN AND THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE LOW PEDAL WAS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD MANY VEHICLES IN MY LIFE AND WHEN THE PEDAL GOES FURTHER DOWN THAN THE GAS PEDAL AND ALMOST TOUCHES THE FLOOR WITH NEW BRAKES INSTALLED THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. WHEN STOPPED THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL ALMOST TWO MORE INCHES BEFORE GETTING "HARD". I KNOW HONDA HAS SOME KIND OF BULLETIN OUT ON THIS ISSUE BUT I CANT SEEN TO FIND IT. THE VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO STOP AND THE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND SPONGY. IM CONCERNED THAT I WILL REAR END SOMEONE BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE NOT SAFE.

NHTSA complaint #10520001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Lawrenceville, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE ABS MODULATOR IS MALFUNCTIONING.

NHTSA complaint #10487998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 119,000 miles West Chester, OH

SERVICE BRAKES

BOUGHT VEHICLE USED & NOTICED A SOFT PEDAL FROM THE GO! SAW WHERE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REBUILT & FRONT PADS PUT ON BEFORE MY PURCHASE. TOOK TO HONDA TO GET SERVICED ON 7/18/2012 AT 118,647 MILES & TOLD THEM IT STILL FELT A LITTLE SOFT WITH THE PEDAL GOING LOWER THAN NORMAL. THEY CHECKED IT OUT IN SERVICE & PUT NEW ROTORS & PADS ON THE REAR. WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO FLORIDA & THE BRAKES FELT GOOD. SEEMS BETTER NOW HOWEVER IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LITTLE SOFT AGAIN BUT APPEARS TO BE BRAKING OK. I TOLD [XXX] IN SERVICE AT HONDA & I TOLD HIM I WILL KEEP AN EYE ON IT TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE ONCOMING MILES. HE SAID OK. THANKS! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10473961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 20,404 miles Rochester, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE VSA MODULATOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT START-UP AND IT NEVER WENT OUT.

NHTSA complaint #10469887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Mount Laurel, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 CHILDREN AND APPROACHED A STOP SIGN. I PRESSED MY BRAKES, AND THEY COMPLETELY FROZE. I COULD NOT PUSH THE PEDAL DOWN. IT WAS LIKE STEPPING ON A BRICK. IT WOULD NOT MOVE DOWN AT ALL. I WAS SLAMMING MY FOOT DOWN ON THE PETAL AND NOTHING HAPPENED. FORTUNATELY, I WAS GOING SLOW AT THE TIME, AFTER SLAMMING THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES, THE PEDAL SEEMED TO RAISE A BIT AND I WAS ABLE TO PUSH IT DOWN. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 5 DIFFERENT TIMES. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THE SAME DAY IT INITIALLY HAPPENED AND THEY COULD NOT RE-CREATE THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES AND TOOK IT TO OUR HONDA DEALER. (BURNS HONDA), THEY SAID IT FELL INTO A RECALL AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. TWO WEEKS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN, THIS TIME THERE WERE TWO CARS IN FRONT OF ME AND I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. MY CAR IS BACK AT THE HONDA DEALER WHERE THEY ARE GOING TO TRY TO ONCE AGAIN "RE-CREATE" THE PROBLEM. I FEEL MY CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I AM AFRAID I AM GOING TO GET IN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AND HURT MYSELF, MY FAMILY OR SOMEONE ELSE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. I AM NOT SURE WHERE TO GO FOR HELP. I CALLED THE SERVICE DIRECTOR 3 TIMES AFTER RESEARCHING BRAKES ISSUES ON THE INTERNET AND BELIEVE I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE VACUUM RELEASE. THE SERVICE DIRECTOR AGREED THAT HE THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, BUT WASN'T SURE HOW TO FIX IT.

NHTSA complaint #10462164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Knoxville, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 ODYSSEY HAS WARPED BRAKE ROTORS, BUT THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS ARE STILL IN GOOD SHAPE. ACCORDING TO DEALERSHIP; THIS IS "VERY NORMAL" FOR ODYSSEY EVEN FOR 1 OR 2 YEAR OLD VAN. MY ROTORS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY ARE WARPED, NOT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR (BECOMING TOO THIN). THIS IS MORE LIKE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT PARTS THAN NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #10452532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 90,700 miles Pacifica, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A HONDA ODYSSEY 2006 EX-L, I HAVE RELIGIOUSLY MAINTAINED IT AND HAVE USED HONDA FILTERS, OILS AND LUBRICANTS, HAVE DONE OIL CHANGES EVERY 7,500 PER HONDA MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND REPLACED TRANNY FLUID EVERY 15,000 MILES, ESPECIALLY AFTER KNOWING THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH PREVIOUS ODYSSEY'S AND CURRENT ONES. AT 52,000 MILES I HAD TO REPLACE A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT (KNOWN ISSUE THAT HONDA WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE) THANKFULLY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED IT. AT 90,700 (MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 85,200 MILES) MY TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING A WHINING NOISE (I HAVE HAD 2 INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND A HONDA DEALERSHIP VERIFY THE TRANNY IS GOING SOUTH). IN ADDITION TO THE MOTOR MOUNT AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES, THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD RECALLS TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, BRAKE MASTER "O" RING, POWER STEERING PUMP AND PAINT PEELING. FOR A $33K VEHICLE, IT SURE IS A LEMON.

NHTSA complaint #10426706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 83,000 miles Sydney, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LIKE THEY WERE GRINDING WHENEVER THEY WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED THE REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER). THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000.

NHTSA complaint #10418365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 48,513 miles Surprise, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

HONDA ODYSSEY BRAKE RECALL MADE THE PEDAL FEEL WORSE AND PUT OUR LIVES IN JEOPARDY WHEN ALL THE BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT.

NHTSA complaint #10411665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 48,500 miles Surprise, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AFTER HONDA ODYSSEY RECALL. DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL.

NHTSA complaint #10408898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 55,000 miles Yorba Linda, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 ODYSSEY WITH 55,000 MI WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR POWER BRAKE MODULE REPLACEMENT RECALL CAMPAIGN. WHEN VEHICLE WAS RETURNED, BRAKES WERE MUSHY AND SOFT. ADDITIONAL STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP VAN SAFELY. DANGEROUS BRAKING CONDITION EXISTED. CAN NOT BELIEVE DEALER RETURNED VEHICLE IN THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION! WHEN VAN WAS RETURNED TO DEALER THEY SAID VAN HAD BEEN ROAD TESTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER PICK UP AND THAT IT WAS FINE THEN. NOT POSSIBLE! NO SERVICE TECHNICIAN WOULD RELEASE A VEHICLE IN THAT DANGEROUS CONDITION IF IT HAD BEEN ROAD TESTED. DEALER CORRECTED CONDITION BY BLEEDING BRAKE LINES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

NHTSA complaint #10400912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

East Windsor, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. IT WOULD CONTINUE TO TRAVEL. THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE PRESENT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. ALSO, THE CD PLAYER STOPPED WORKING WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.

NHTSA complaint #10393500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 108,950 miles Fayetteville, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRMLY, IT FELT AS IF THE METAL WAS DIGGING INTO THE GROUND AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED HER TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,950.

NHTSA complaint #10383095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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