The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, power steering and braking functionality before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drive belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had become difficult to turn with the occasional recurring loss of power steering functionality. The contact related the steering failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V039000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
2005 Honda Odyssey brakes problems
78 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 22,670. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 78
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 22,670
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: pads10
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Power assist2
- Foundation components: disc: caliper2
- Foundation components1
- Driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Odyssey brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Honda Odyssey brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V504000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V536000 · Recall details
What 2005 Honda Odyssey owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lynnwood honda (22020 hwy 99, edmonds, wa 98026) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Yes when I purchased the vehicle I was missing a few fuses, my back left door won't open or close on my car display it always shows that the back left door is always open. Also the car was missing a break pad on the front left wheel. It's also missing the passenger airbag. The dvd player doesn't work it always says error. And the car is missing all motor mounts so basically my motor is just hanging on top of cables in my car. The GPS display was also missing and my front right window doesn't close all the way up. The major #1 issue is the electrical problems in my car. I have 2 children I'm scared on day everything is fine & then one day it's not with my kids in the car god forbid. Oh yeah and the middle row left seat doesn't lean forward or back.
Transmission currently vehicle has less than 88,000 miles and transmission is about ready to fail completely hard gear shifting and when shifting from park to reverse or drive transmission makes a big metal clunk and harsh movement of vehicle
2005 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to pedal sticking to the floor. *ld the consumer stated before starting the engine, the pedal will occasionally go to the floor. The brake constantly remains low, soft and spongy, with a fade. The vehicle was repaired but failure continued. Updated 12/07/2017
Fuel system x3 structure brakes steering electrical system
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the brakes failed and made a roaring noise. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed and the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The ABS brakes perform normally 90% of the time . However at least once during a trip usually at 5 or 10 MPH speed I step on the brakes and must floor them with extreme pressure to get them to work .I end up stopping 5 to 10 feet past where I should . The remainder of a trip the brakes seem to behave normally . No brake warnings appear on the dash and my fluid level is normal with no visible leaks .
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The contact had to turn the ignition to the off position in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes and transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently which made it hard to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes were defective. However, the vehicle was taken to an independent repaired shop for a second opinion and the mechanic stated that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the 2005 Honda Odyssey brakes
Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Honda Odyssey brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 22,670 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Odyssey brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 10V504000, 04V536000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda Odyssey have bad brakes?
The Honda Odyssey model years with the most brakes complaints are 2007 (241 complaints), 2008 (163 complaints) and 2005 (78 complaints).
Other 2005 Honda Odyssey problems
Engine 155Body 138Transmission 106Steering 99Airbags 90Electrical 54Fuel system 41Tires 33Locks 27Suspension 27Acceleration 23Visibility 23Seat belts 18Driver assistance 12Lights 10Wheels 7Seats 5
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