Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V536000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/28/2004 to 10/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2247 | 11/12/2004 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/15/2004 | 11/17/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (abs) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may report the wrong wheel speed to the abs control unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors. if an incorrect gap is detected, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. if damage is found, the knuckle will be replaced. if no damage is found, the sensor will be reinstalled correctly. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda recall no. p52.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V504000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 02/18/2004 to 08/08/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 471820 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/22/2010 | 10/22/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. if replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. if this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 04067 | 11/19/2004 | 10013620 | Rear wheel speed sensors. *eh | 04/22/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 08012005 | 08/01/2005 | 10018008 | Grinding or growling when braking at low speeds. honda servicenews. *tt | 12/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 03/09/2010 | 69500 | ||
| My 2005 honda odyssey van did not stop while i was braking during a stop at a traffic light. the bakes got to the floor and i hit the car in front of me causing a minor traffic accident. i have not taken it to the dealer yet but i have scheduled an appt. i was found at-fault and the vehicle i hit received compensation for collision. the owner of the vehicle also claim he was injured. | |||
| 07/11/2005 | 6000 | 2 | 12/22/2004 |
| I purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l in december 2004, and i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with medium hard braking. the grinding has not resulted in any apparent loss of braking ability or loss of control however this is a concern to me since i drive with a 5 year old in my care. i took the odyssey to the service center in may o5 for this issue and they replaced the brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. again this month (july) i noticed the problem again, i took it in two days ago and honda refuses to fix the problem saying that i have to wait until september to have the issue resolved. they tell us that they won't have the parts in until then. i feel that they are avoiding the fixing the problem as to avoid the lemon law since this is their second time fixing this problem. i have brought the vehicle in for several other issues before this such as broken cd player....slow draining of battery, and problems with dvd and vehicle interior. overall i am very concererned when my car is having problems with the brakes and this company refuses to fix the problem.....i am scared to drive this vehicle but do not have the money for a rental until september. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 03/17/2010 | 25000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 honda odyssey (vin# [xxx]), and i have noticed that the brakes have been soft for a long time. since i had been having this same problem for a while, when i took it to the honda dealership about a year ago, i had them check the brakes while it was in for other things. they told me the brake pads were fine and that they barely had any wear on them. they told me that's just the way hondas are. but when i first got it brand new, i didn't have this problem. i found an article today about the pending recall for 2007-2008 honda odysseys, and it described the exact problem i am having with my odyssey. i have to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get it to stop, or even to get it to slow down enough to turn. i called honda this morning and reported it, and i was told that since my odyssey is out of warranty, i would have to take it in to the honda dealership, have them inspect it, and pay for the repair myself. i don't think this is right. i feel that the problem must be in more than just the 2007-2008 models, and honda should expand the recall. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | |||
| Honda odyssey 2005: brakes fail when stopping on a curve/turn. dealership says nothing wrong yet it continues to happen on warm days. during summer months in pa it will happen at least once a day. there is a grinding sound first and then loss of all control of vehicles brakes. wondering if someone needs to die before this is fixed!?! dealership has had my vehicle many times about this and everything is fine continues to happen. the brakes seem soft compared to the loaner they gave me. please help, this is endangering my family! all recalls for this vehicle have been performed, nothing has helped the brakes including the fix a few years ago. dealership even tells me they have never heard of this happening yet internet research shows it is happening to others! it occurs during warm weather anywhere from 55 degrees up. the result is driver looses control for a few seconds, long enough to be in an accident, luckily, i have avoided many over the time i have owned the car. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 69667 | ||
| Faulty vsa modulator / abs pump. the vsa indicator light stays on and diag check by dealer shows error codes 76-1 and 66-1. the advise is to replace the modulator. this equipment is already proven faulty in similar honda models (odyssey 2007-2008) and recalled. honda odyssey 2005 also needs to be recalled. customers should not be forced to spend a couple of thousand dollars for this. | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Come on honda .... enough is enough. i live in a hilly town. all winter long, no problem with brakes. as soon as it gets warm and i braking when coming down a hill (even a very gentle slope), the front brakes make the most horrific grinding noise. i've been told over and over by people at stop lights, that i really need to get my brakes fixed (but honda continues to say the brakes are in great shape). multiple times, when the grinding occurs, i barely got stoped for the traffic light. this is extremely dangerous, let alone extremely embarrassing. if honda does nothing about this, it will be the last honda i ever own and i will for sure convince 100 people to not buy honda either. please force honda to finally do something about this issue, before someone dies. | |||
| 08/23/2010 | 39000 | ||
| The odyssey vsa light went on in august 2010. when i took my vehicle to the brighton honda dealership in mi, they said i needed to have my vsa modulator assembly replaced for the price of $1257.44. i was told by a mechanical engineer that this should not have occurred at this low mileage. i contacted honda automobile division in torrance, ca last month. i was told that since my car was no longer under warranty they would not cover it, however, they would go 50/50. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2005 honda odyssey. consumer requests reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated there was a humming noise coming from the rear brakes. the dealer resurfaced both rear parking brake drums and the disc brakes. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 63000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. the contact stated there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the rear motor mount needed to be replaced at a cost of $900. there are no recalls or warranty on the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. the failure mileage were 63,000...mw | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact was applying pressure to the brake when he heard a scratching sound coming from the brakes. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the noise was intermittent and was heard in the summer time. when the weather is cold the contact would not hear the noise. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. ds | |||
| 08/27/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Spongy brakes with loss of brakes | |||
| 12/22/2009 | 46938 | ||
| 1. during a routine service on 12/22/2009 the dealer tech / mechanic advised that both front and rear brake rotors on my 2005 honda odyssey were rust pitted and needed to be replaced. this is clearly a defect on a relatively new car since i own a 10 year old 2001 honda accord which has not had any such problem so far - under same driving conditions. 2. this is a safety defect and will require a expensive fix (approx. $1500 quoted by the dealer) for a car under warranty. cannot continue to drive the car with rusted rotors and 2mm pads. 3. the dealer has quoted $1500 to replace both front / rear rotors and pads. | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 43912 | ||
| I have a 2005 honda odyssey which has had the same reported stopping issue as reported by newer models. the article describes the pending recall for 2007-2008 honda odysseys, and it described the exact problem i am having with my 2005 odyssey with only 45,000 miles. when the breaks are heated from full load or multiple stops we have to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get it to stop. once the pedel hits the floor then there is a metal on metal grinding sound. we have had this checked multiple times at honda dealer and they have heard of this and speculate master cylinder but under cold conditions there are no problems. i called honda this morning and reported it, and i was told that since my odyssey is out of warranty, i would have to take it in to the honda dealership, have them inspect it, and pay for the repair myself. i dont think this is right. | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 4000 | ||
| I purchased a 2005 honda odyssey october 2004. within weeks and to this day i have problems with the braking system; this is after numerous replacements of brake pads and rotors. the front brakes repeatedly make a grinding noise when making a hard stop or stopping on a downward slope, noticed more in the summer. the defect in the brakes feel as if the brakes are going to fail; i have to take my foot off the brake because i feel the pedal going all the way to the floor. the rear brakes also are defective and are noisy when applied and the car is making a turn. i have addressed the issue on multiple occasions with the dealer. initially, i was told that the brake pads were faulty and would be replaced. after they were replaced, the problem started again. the dealer has admitted that the odyssey as braking problems, but no recall has been issued so their hands are tied, i have also been told that they cannot duplicate the problem, to being told my brakes must have been dusty, and/or that they just needed an adjustment. one thing though, the brakes have never been replaced being they were worn to the point of needing replacment. i kinow i am not the first to complain in regards to this specific issue. why doesn't the nhsta enforce its authority and demand that this problem is resolved in the 2005 odyssey minivans? | |||
| 04/24/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| At least several times my wife and i have been scared with the performance of my brakes on honda odyssey 2005. there is no recall, so nothing i can do. when going down the hill and stopping at the stop sign (pushing the brake pedal), brakes seem to grab at first and then let go for about a second for some unknown reason. after this brakes grab again and seem to work just fine, as though nothing happened. this really scares me and my wife when it happens. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 35000 | 1 | |
| When turning into parking spaces or making other sharp turns, van makes loud groaning noise. have had the following done: brake dust blown out, rotors resurfaced and pads replaced, all of which helped for awhile but then noise returns. car was shimmying when stopping from freeway speeds but that has stopped when brakes were replaced. honda claims no knowledge of other cars with this problem, even though i have referred them to these websites. i have an '05 ex with about 45k on it. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 29000 | 1 | |
| When turning into a parking spot or a slow turn on the road way i get a loud noise like the brakes are bad. the vehicle has only 39,000 miles on it and honda needs to correct this wear problem. these seem to be a use of poor material in the manufacturing of what is a very important part of a vehicle and that is the brakes. it seem like this is a failure waiting to happen and could cause an accident if honda does not notify us and get the proper brakes on this vehicle. honda should not be allowed to just pass this off as not their problem and pass it off as normal break wear. please help us honda owners get this problem corrected and asap if not tomorrow. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2007 | 28033 | 1 | |
| Van always has a grinding noise when you put the brakes on hard. it appears to be only on the front. when it was brought to the attention of the dealer, the tech rode with us to hear the noise and replaced the rotors & resurfaced the discs based on the honda tech line. the tech indicated that it is a problem with the honda vans, as the front of the van is too heavy for the brakes that are provided by honda. in less than 10,000 more miles, it was making that noise and still is. when taken to the dealer for the multi point inspection, they always indicate that the brakes have plenty left. it grinds everytime you put the brakes on and it sounds like the older cars when the brakes are worn down completely. *tr | |||
| 03/03/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| 2005 honda odyssey touring has soft brakes at low mileage and rotors had to be replaced at 25,000 miles since they were rusted out, even though brakes had been serviced by honda at all prescribed service intervals. honda replaced all 4 rotors and pads at my cost, claiming that this wear was not abnormal and would not have been covered even if the vehicle was still under original 3-year warranty. my concern (which i shared with them) is that this is a safety issue since the parts failed after a very short interval even though the van was serviced at the intervals prescribed by honda at a honda dealer. the safety concern is that the braking distance with the rusted-out rotors increases stopping distance dramatically, even at low speeds. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2008 | 21000 | 1 | |
| Purchased a brand new honda odyssey 2005 ex-l from fremont honda in 2005. just after two years when the brakes are hot and are applied sharply e.g. when coming down a hill they make a loud grinding sound. sound seems to come from the front brakes. i took the vehicle to capitol honda for a regular oil service and the technician stated the sound is normal, it is the abs kicking in. this is not the case, as i fear the brakes will fail one day as it sounds like metal on metal and may have an accident one day. i have raised this concern with american honda who handles customer service that there is a design flaw with only 21,000 mile on the van. they stated i am out of warranty over 3 years/ 36,000 miles and to take it back again to the dealer. i will take it to the dealer again on 10/31/08. i want to elevate this issue/ customer concern to nhtsa to investigate grinding brake noise of 2005 honda odyssey van. also conduct a google search on honda odyssey grinding brake noise and you will see hundreds of articles - there is clearly a fault that honda needs to resolve and recall its vehicles and fix free of charge before large scale accidents occur. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 33000 | 1 | |
| There are times when i press the brake pedal and the car surges forward. this has happened at least 5 times in the last two weeks. i took it into mahwah honda and they checked the car and the error codes and found no problem.. it feels as though the accelerator was being pressed. both my wife and i experienced this problem at different times when we were driving and coming to a stop. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2007 | 32310 | 1 | |
| Shimmy in front end when applying brakes on downhill. honda advised: caused by brake wearing. honda replaced front brakes and resurfaced rotors , 32,310 miles. now, 14,000 miles later, shimmy occurring on downhills when applying brakes. this is very unsafe especially to older or inexperienced drivers. i have been driving for over 55 years; i'm 74 years old...and i do know cars and engines, and have not had a vehicle with a shimmy since i was a kid! first occurred june 07 and started again 828/08..yesterday. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2008 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. while turning the vehicle at 10 mph, the brakes made a loud squeaking sound when they were depressed. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but it is still experiencing the same failure. whenever the vehicle is driven over 60 mph, the steering wheel begins to vibrate. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times for this failure as well. the current mileage was 31,000 and failure mileage was 27,000. updated 07/15/08. *lj updated 07/15/08 | |||
| 07/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| Brakes groan and shudder when applying significant pressure. dealer refused to replace or service brakes unless i paid for total cost. i paid for cost of replacing pads and machining rotors out of pocket. *jb | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 20105 | 2 | 01/30/2005 |
| Loss of brakes moving foreword slowly after backing up a number of times at a sun city posse garage sale. i knocked down a table but no injuries this is the second time i have lost braking moving very slowly(less than 5 mph) but i can not account for the details the first time. there were many posse witnesses. *nm | |||
| 10/27/2005 | |||
| We bought our 2005 odyssey in november of 2004. we have had constant grinding/scraping noises with the front brakes. this has happened since the day we bought the vehicle. we took it to the dealership in 2005 and they could not duplicate the problem. the problem is intermittent and tends to happen when traveling down hill and coming to a stop. the noise is god awful!!! nhtsa needs to conduct an investigation into this problem as there are several complaints on file. | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | 03/12/2005 | |
| May 2005- right front wheel bearing replaced. may 2006 left front wheel bearing replaced due to complaint of excessive steering wheel vibration when braking and when driving at highway speeds. problem not resolved. july 2006 front brake pads replaced and front rotors replaced. steering wheel vibration still exists at highway speeds. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2005 odyssey had a increase in braking distance. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle would stop far short of the consumers intended stop. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle would produce a low frequency noise while in low gear. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2006 | 4050 | 14 | 05/20/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while making u-turns, at 5 mph, a noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake clip on the passenger front was replaced. the noise persisted and the dealer replaced the steering pump on a second visit. the replacement of the steering pump did not remedy the problem and the vehicle has not been returned to the dealer for further inspection. the driver side door did not close properly, the right side door seal was broke. updated 05/23/06. *jb | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 14830 | 16 | 04/18/2005 |
| Update to case #10155801: since vehicle had been sitting for over two months and honda did not want to face that vehicle has safety issues - i decided to have vehicle towed to the other shop in town for a second opinion. i dropped vehicle off to have brakes done w/ other warranty issues and 9 day later i picked up vehicle and they installed the 1st design brake pads. the ones we had grinding, pulsating, loss of pressure and brakes that would locked up. i can not wait - give it a few thousand more miles and here i go again -- the first brake problems all over again. please investigate the brake issues before someone gets hurt or even killed. *nm | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 5600 | 15 | 04/18/2005 |
| Continuous brake problems! 1st problem started in june 05' @5600 miles - grinding noise, pulsating and hard to stop vehicle. took vehicle to dealership and was unable to duplicate. service writer explained that --brake dust-- was the problem. 2nd major problem - in september brakes were making the loud grinding noise - when applying brakes moderately - lt. front brake locked up and skidded 78 feet. vehicle was taken in @ 8600 miles and 1st design brake pads were re-installed. 3rd problem - two weeks later - brakes were grinding non-stop. took vehicle back in shop and they replaced again with 1st design brake pads and rotors.. -- 2nd design to be produced in late october-- 4th problem - brakes progressively got worse during the month of october 05 @11,000 miles - took vehicle back into shop for the 2nd design brake pads and new rotors. -- was told that new design was a -- softer -- brake pad. -- when driving home - pulled up to garage door and vehicle almost did not stop - ** hard break pedal when driving at slow speeds ** seem to notice even more when turning. 5th problem - took vehicle back to shop a week later, to check out brake system - unable to duplicate. 6th problem- took vehicle back into shop in december 05 - brake were intermittent not stopping vehicle - numerous time i have almost rear ended vehicles in stop and go traffic. -- shop was unable to duplicate. 7th problem - took vehicle back again in late december with 14,000 miles - shop still unable to duplicate problem. two weeks later while driving through a pharmacy drive through - my wife and i experienced brake failure again - this time my wife had to run over curb to avoid hitting vehicle in front of her. ** damaged the front bumper ** and my wife refuses to drive vehicle with the --safety-- issues that it does have.. this is a safety issue -- -- vehicle has been sitting now for over two months -- not driven -- and still making car payments. *nm | |||
| 02/26/2006 | 18795 | 15 | 12/12/2004 |
| The brake makes an loud grinding noise when ever it gets hot or whenever i come down hills. it has happened a lot of times and i am not sire if the will be a loss of braking power or something. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2006 | 22670 | 6 | 10/11/2004 |
| Most recent on 1/7/2006 while backing out of garage brakes were applied and complete failure. pumped 2 or 3 times and brakes worked. this has happened about 5 other times, always at a slow speed, usually while approaching a turn, twice while pulling up to our driveway. pumping brake several times brings full braking power back. took vehicle to dealership where vehicle was purchased and they were unable to duplicate the problem after having the vehicle for a day and a half. ast. service manager claimed that there had been no other complaints of failures known to him. *nm | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 10892 | 3 | 10/23/2004 |
| Brake failure. car sent in for repair in august 2005 (dealer gave a handout explaining why brakes were not a problem), september 2005 (dealer replaced brakes), brakes failed january 17, 2006. my husband could have been killed. *jb | |||
| 11/06/2005 | 2900 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| During moderate braking, there is a clanging noise from the front right brake. this is apparently a known issue to honda for the 2005 odyssey, but was deemed not a safety issue by internal engineers. they are pending a solution. however, on two occasions, most recently on 11/6/05, i had to brake hard, and the loud noise occurred on the from right brake, associated with swerving of that side. this indicates to me that brake is not functioning optimally. the dealer was not able to reproduce the swerving. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 3000 | 1 | 05/31/2005 |
| I purchased 2005 honda odyssey vehicle on may 31, 2005. by august the van had been driven approximately 3000 miles when i noticed that the brakes had started making scraping noises. it sounded as if there is sand or dirt on the brake pads. also, when the brakes were used to make a sudden stop the front brakes would grind. it was intermittent at first, by 5000 miles it had become a regularity while braking. i reported this to my dealer and was told honda was aware of the problem and was working on a solution. i have not heard anything to date. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 5000 | 10 | 03/21/2005 |
| When i apply the brakes fairly hard (but not slamming the pedal to the floor), the front brakes sound like they are grinding. i have taken it back to the honda dealer twice with this complaint and they said they hear this complaint regularly and are waiting on honda to address it. the dealer claims there is nothing they can do. *nm | |||
| 09/25/2005 | 1 | 11/25/2004 | |
| 2005 odyssey with 10k miles experiencing loud grinding upon medium to hard braking. mostly occurs with in town driving after brakes have warmed up. will occur multiple times in a row and then not be heard again for weeks. this has happened several times and i have taken in into honda 2x's to fix the problem. they said they have driven it and heard nothing. they checked pads and rotors and everything looks great. after being treated like i was crazy i returned to the dealership and asked to have a service manager ride with me when the problem was apparent. he heard the problem and after consulting with a shop foreman stated that honda was aware of the problem but there was nothing they could do about. the problem continues and i have no options of fixing this until honda figures out what to do.*jb | |||
| 09/24/2005 | 15 | ||
| I purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey lx in september 2004. i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with normal braking that seems to be coming from the front brakes. the sound and feel is like there is metal grinding metal from the steering wheel. when the grinding occurs, braking power is minimal. the grinding occurs more frequently in city driving after using the brakes more often. its almost like they heat up and get sticky??? the scarcity experience was coming down a hill to a red light at 15 mph, my family within, coming to a major road, and the feeling of the van not stopping scared me to death. the grinding issue has resulted in loss of braking ability but no loss of control. as i have found here, i am part of a growing complaint from other new odyssey owners who have complained and experienced this same problem. do not know if this matters or not, when this occurs, i can go and cool the brakes with water and the sensation will diminish at least for a little while. it seems to be getting more common as time is continuing. i have brought this issue to my dealer, but they always just say that they did not hear anything. same ole same ole....*nm | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 7000 | 7 | 11/11/2004 |
| (1) we were driving today about 35 mph and the signal light turned red. we proceeded to stop and our brakes started making a grinding/clunking sound. it also prevented us to slow down our van normally....in other words....increased the distance before our van stopped. (2) we just about went into the 4-way intersection, but we didn't. (3) our dealership has looked at our brakes a couple weeks ago and did not find a problem. they spoke to a couple honda engineers who were aware of this issue with other 05 odyssey minivans. they stated honda is working on a solution to fix this issue and the issue does not effect the vans stopping performance. this is not true as i have had slam on my brakes a few weeks back due to someone pulling out in front of me and it did the samething with the grinding/clunking. i almost hit the other car due to the increased braking distance. there are a lot of other 05 odyssey on http://www.odyclub.com/forums that have the same braking issue. we have had this issue about 7 times now. honda needs to recall these brake pads/calipers or whatever is causing this before someone gets hurt or killed!!! *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/13/2006 | 15000 | 1 | 06/30/2005 |
| I have a complaint to file on the 2005 honda odyssey ex model. for the past several months, we have noticed that whenever we pressed on the brakes, there is a loud creaking sound, a sound of metal creaking as if it is about to snap. it happens whenever we have to brake suddenly or do a hard stop. and when we do a hard stop, the creaking sound is accompanied by a sensation of hesitation coming from the brakes, as if the brakes have skipped or slipped and they had to tighten again to stop. as a result, our braking distance is quite tight and we have to give ourselves even greater distance to brake safely. but in hard and sudden stops, we don't have that luxury and thus far we have been lucky that we have not hit anyone or anything. but we have had close calls. i have contacted honda several times regarding this issue and gone to several dealers to get this issue resolved. each time i have been told that honda is aware of this issue but they are still working on a fix for this problem. in the meantime, i am forced to drive a van in which i have lost confidence in its braking system. *jb | |||
| 06/16/2006 | 16000 | 4 | 04/02/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there is a loud grinding noise heard while applying the brakes. extra pressure is needed on the brake pedal to sufficiently stop the vehicle. the dealership has inspected the vehicle four times and determined the problem cannot be duplicated. | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 16093 | 1 | 02/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph the vehicle ran over road debris. a short time later the wheel speed sensor error light illuminated intermittently. upon inspection the dealership determined the frontal driver side wheel speed sensor was missing. | |||
| 04/14/2005 | 1 | 10/31/2004 | |
| I purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l in october 2004, and i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with medium hard braking. the grinding occurs more frequently with prolonged stops, such as when driving downhill. the grinding has not resulted in any apparent loss of braking ability or loss of control, but i am aware of quite a few other new odyssey owners who have complained of the same problem.*ak | |||
| 02/13/2005 | 490 | 1 | 01/23/2005 |
| I just purchased a 2005 honda odyssey about a month ago, it currently has 500 miles on it. last week, the abs, vsa, and brake light came on. i had it towed into the koons honda dealership in manassas for repair. i was notified that the vsa control unit was bad, however they could not repair it because the part is on indefinite backorder from honda. they stated that they had no idea if the part would take day, weeks, or months to get in. the did state that my car was 'safe' to drive, however it would not have abs, vsa, braking assist, or traction control until the vsa module is replaced. this does not reflect 'safe' in my eyes, especially given the weather we are supposed to have tomorrow. could this not pose some type of liability issue for honda if there was an accident that could have possibly been prevented if the safety features were active. i asked the dealership if there was any problems getting new odysseys for sale and they said 'no', that they had a regular flow of them coming in. so honda, obviously prioritizes that the vsa control units are first slated for new vehicles, and has not allocated enough for possible issues on sold vehicles. i have contact honda through there 1-800 number and the case has been escalated to a call manager that i am waiting to hear from. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/30/2007 | 30000 | 1 | 01/28/2005 |
| Brakes, when applied at speeds over 60mph cause the van to wobble uncontrollably. brakes also whine when slowing on approach and into a parking space. dealer has responded that they cannot duplicate issues, so no repairs were made. issues have continued under normal driving conditions.*cn | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/31/2006 | 7594 | 3 | 01/01/2005 |
| My brake fluid is leaking from the front calipers of my brand new van. honda has replaced the pads twice and the calipers once already. i had to add over a pint of fluid to get the light to go off - it is now leaking out again. is this not a very serious issue? i get little concern from my dealer other than a remark to bring the thing back in again and again with no explanation or permanent fix. *jb | |||
| 06/29/2005 | 3200 | 2 | 03/11/2005 |
| When braking, severe grinding noise right front. dealer said calipers were leaking on to pads causing noise. replaced calipers and pads. lasted a week, same noise, dealer again replaced pads and calipers. said they have had a lot of complaints but don't know why it is happening. not a safe condition. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/29/2005 | 20 | 20 | 07/19/2005 |
| I purchased a 2005 honda odyssey touring model in august 2005. within days, i began to have problems with a grinding noise in the front brakes when making a hard stop or stopping on a downward slope. i have addressed the issue on multiple occasions with the dealer. initially, i was told that the brake pads were faulty and would be replaced. after they were replaced, the problem started again. next the dealer told me there was gravel in the pad. the last time i went in, they claimed they could not duplicate the problem and there was nothing they could do for me. i asked them how many other complaints they had on this issue and i did not get a response. the manager became hostile and was extremely rude. everytime i take it in, i am told that there is nothing wrong but mysteriously, the brakes are better for a period of time. i feel as if i paid $37,000 for a vehicle that may not even be safe. honda must be made to do something about this problem. i have resolved to trade the vehicle in and buy another brand as the dealer refuses to help and has resorted to being down right hostile about the situation. *tr | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 4976 | 1 | 12/07/2004 |
| Front brakes make a loud grinding noise and pulsation under moderate braking. most noticeable on down-hill stops in warm weather. *jb | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 18229 | 9 | 04/05/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. no warning signal illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. after 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. the problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. the manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. there was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. the rear seat belt was ripped. updated 11/14/06. *jb | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 54000 | 1 | 04/11/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the brake pedal was depressed, there was a growl and intermittent vibration. the dealership alerted the contact that the manufacturer is trying to design a better brake pad. there is also a heavy vibration while the economy load light is illuminated. the dealership has replaced the engine mounts, rotated and balanced the tires, but the problem persists. | |||
| 07/14/2005 | 1 | 11/14/2004 | |
| Intermittent grinding noise from front and rear brakes, associated with delayed stopping and brake feeling soft. dealer stated gravel in brakes. unable to reproduce at dealers. multiple trips to dealer and finally reproduced. informed that was caused by faulty brake pads and honda needed to develop improved pads. 9 months before dealer informed me that new pads were available, despite multiple calls and visits to the dealer. all four pads and rotors replaced. it feels like a new braking system. *jb | |||
| 04/17/2005 | 8300 | 25 | 10/28/2004 |
| Grinding, pulsating hard to stop brakes at 8500 miles. honda stated not a safety issue. issue got worse and finally after 13 attempts through 2 dealers and their customer relations line, i filed with the better business bureau. it was deemed in the arbitration hearing that these brakes were indeed a safety issue. poor brake pads which caused warped rotors are dangerous. vehicle does not stop timely. someone will get killed. honda is well aware that there is a problem with the braking system on the 2005 and 2006 odyssey (my parents have a 2006). when i first reported in april 05, honda said they new of the problem, but continued to sell dangerous vehicles. supposedly as of march 06 they have the new pads. it should be mandated that they notify every 05 & 06 odyssey owner and advise them of the potential problem. please make honda do this because they won't on their own. according to honda's own website honda genuine brake pads your honda's ability to brake properly and reliably is obviously of the utmost importance for the safety of you and your passengers. they advertise that the vehicle is the safest, but it is a dangerous family vehicle. does a family have to die before honda does the right thing? *nm | |||
| 04/02/2006 | 3 | ||
| 2005 honda odyssey: groaning and grinding noise when breaking esp when driven for a long trip. break stopping distance increase. complained to honda but honda said its not a safety issue. when breaking and not stopping is not a safety issue please investigate. *nm | |||
| 02/14/2006 | 12232 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a loud grinding noise. the vehicle was seen by the dealer. the dealer determined the problem with the brakes was not a safety related defect, but an ongoing issue the manufacturer attempted to redesign. the manufacturer has a newly redesigned brake pad, but it is only available for the newly manufactured vehicles therefore no repairs or corrections were made. updated 03/17/06. *jb | |||
| 12/26/2005 | 1 | 12/26/2005 | |
| Right front brake makes a grinding noise when braking. car is under warranty, but dealer refuses to remedy the issue as they are stating a remedy is being supplied by honda without commitment as to when it will be addressed. this is a safety issue.*jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 7000 | 1 | 04/30/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. the noise become more frequent with time. the vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. the noise came from the brake pads. however, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. the dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. the manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. this has not been done. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 4976 | 1 | 12/07/2004 |
| Front brakes make a loud grinding noise and pulsation under moderate braking. most noticeable on down-hill stops in warm weather. *jb | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 18229 | 9 | 04/05/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. no warning signal illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. after 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. the problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. the manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. there was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. the rear seat belt was ripped. updated 11/14/06. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 7000 | 1 | 04/30/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. the noise become more frequent with time. the vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. the noise came from the brake pads. however, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. the dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. the manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. this has not been done. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 8500 | 10 | |
| After much research on minivan safety, we purchased a 2005 honda oddysey in january of 2005. within months, we noticed a grinding noise when braking hard or coming to a quick stop. unfortunately, this comes and goes and has not been able to be duplicated for the service department. we have still complained about this and still nothing has been done to attempt to try and correct the problem. we are currently looking at another brand (our second choice of minivan) which should have been our first choice. | |||
| 07/28/2005 | 3000 | 8 | 05/21/2005 |
| Multiple issues and incidents. overall significant cooling system design flaws combined with tow package install mistakes leave the cooling lines un-secure and unprotected. 2 ac line punctures, 5 power steering grinding repair attempts to no avail. *nm | |||