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 .
2005 Honda Odyssey: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 830 complaints about the 2005 Honda Odyssey describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 25,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed and the vsa indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the ABS was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Vsa (vehicle stability assist) modulator failed upon engine start up in a honda odyssey mini-van with just over 19,000 total miles. Downloaded diagnostic code confirmed failure of the vsa modulator. Vsa failure also means loss of ABS function on the brakes. Component price is nearly $1000. This is a very expensive component failure after very little actual use of the van. Vehicle is out of warranty based on elapsed time. Research indicates that early (low mileage) vsa modulator failures are very common in honda odysseys and other honda vehicles.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2005 Honda Odyssey abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
6 of 830 owner complaints about the 2005 Honda Odyssey (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Honda Odyssey
Airbag light 50Grinding brakes 41Door locks 27Fuel pump 26Transmission failure 26Shudder 24Stalling 19Whining noise 19Check engine light 18Fire or smoke 13Power steering loss 12Brake failure 11Fuel smell 11Loss of power 11Steering noise 10Tire blowout 9Headlights 8Oil consumption 6Slipping 6No deployment 5Engine failure 5Fuel leak 5Hesitation 5Premature wear 5
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