Honda Odyssey Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 501 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda Odyssey across 23 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (139). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (9% of reports).
- 501service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 43mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 47 of 501 complaints (9%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 36 of 501 complaints (7%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 29 of 501 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the Honda Odyssey at $1,850, and half of them between $950 and $2,200.
Based on 16 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 347 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 501 complaints, 43 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 9 an injury.
Honda Odyssey service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 87,395 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 12,000 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 27,000 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 1 | 0% | 58,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 5 | 2% | 32,275 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 11 | 4% | 7,400 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 16 | 8% | 18,593 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 88 | 18% | 9,500 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 139 | 17% | 18,000 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 53 | 8% | 33,450 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 57 | 7% | 18,512 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 6 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 8 | 1% | 36,900 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 23 | 2% | 37,830 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 16 | 3% | 69,102 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 22 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 17 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 6 | 8% | 169,148 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 2 | 10% | — |
| 1996 Odyssey | 8 | 11% | 107,469 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 18 | 19% | 73,506 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2018, 2019
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during december 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the Traction Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Road Departure Mitigation warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact…
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 45-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for two hours. The contact then continued driving 20-25 MPH. The contact stated that the VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) and TPMS warning…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning chemical odor coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the brake fluid reservoir was empty. The brake fluid reservoir was refilled but later the contact…
The contact's friend owns a 1998 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled down to the floorboard. The contact stated that her son inspected the vehicle and noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 501 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Honda Odyssey. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Odyssey service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,850 (half paid between $950 and $2,200), from 16 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 47 of 501 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (36).
Other Honda Odyssey problems
- Power Train problems (3,064)
- Electrical System problems (1,958)
- Engine problems (1,549)
- Structure problems (1,411)
- Air Bags problems (833)
- Forward Collision Avoidance problems (757)
- Service Brakes problems (622)
- Steering problems (557)
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