Honda Odyssey Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 622 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Honda Odyssey across 27 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (84). The words owners use most often: “rotors warped” (6% of reports).
- 622service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 47mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $710typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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.
- Rotors warped: mentioned in 37 of 622 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the Honda Odyssey at $710, and half of them between $510 and $970.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2026), 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 problems happen?
Based on 426 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 622 complaints, 47 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 19 an injury.
Honda Odyssey service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 5 | 10% | 6,338 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 14 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Odyssey | 8 | 7% | 2,997 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 8 | 8% | — |
| 2022 Odyssey | 8 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Odyssey | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Odyssey | 20 | 4% | 3,408 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 45 | 5% | 14,000 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 41 | 4% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 3 | 8% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 11 | 4% | 18,500 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 11 | 5% | 6,600 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 58 | 19% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 55 | 26% | 20,500 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 58 | 24% | 22,000 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 39 | 17% | 30,500 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 31 | 12% | 38,500 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 3 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 62 | 12% | 66,499 |
| 2007 Odyssey | 84 | 10% | 85,775 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 18 | 3% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 16 | 2% | 111,000 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 102,475 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 5 | 1% | 117,307 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 7 | 1% | 153,122 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 2 | 0% | 152,350 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 1 | 1% | 169,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (5)
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Model years: 2018, 2019
Problem: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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.
Service brakes, air
Model years: 2007, 2008
Problem: Honda has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.
Risk: If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on may 3, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Model years: 2005
Problem: 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.
Risk: The driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The infotainment screen had a recall that has not been properly fixed so that my rearview camera does not work for backing up.
Safety complaint: Rearview camera/display failure on 2024 Honda Odyssey (VIN [XXX]). On [XXX], the center display screen went black and the rearview camera image became distorted and unclear while reversing. Since then, every time the vehicle is started, the display is extremely dim and nearly…
4 months After purchasing, vehicle had warped rotors. Vehicle has stalled in traffic 4 times completely shutting off while in drive. Seeping radiator. And violation shaking when breaking.
Upon starting my Honda Odyssey, the dash immediately started saying, Collision Mitigation System Problem, Adaptive Cruise Control Problem, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, Lane Keeping Assist Problem, Auto High Beam Problem.
We recently moved from [XXX] to [XXX]. The first time driving down a mountain the vehicle violently shook when applying the brakes to keep the speed under control. Upon taking it to a Honda service location, the technician revealed hot spots on both front brake rotors. The van has only 21319 miles…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Odysseys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 622 owner complaints about service brakes 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?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list service brakes. 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 problems on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners report a typical cost of $710 (half paid between $510 and $970), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Honda Odyssey?
The most frequent phrase is “rotors warped”, in 37 of 622 complaints.
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