2005 Honda Odyssey: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 9, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 180,000 miles · MD

2005 honda odyssey '-the sliding doors fell off !!!!!!. I researched and discovered a numerous amount of problems with the sliding doors. There is a recall for newer models and they too have the exact same issues. The problems range from a grinding noise , auto doors not opening completely than closing. To the back of the door slightly opening then the beeping indicator is constantly on while driving. The battery is being drained because the doors never close completely. The center rollers are cheap plastic which I believe causes the grinding noise. Once they wear out it gets worse. These are not some isolated complaints!! There are too many others with every year of the odyssey that have these issues !! And now I finally see a recall. All theses issues have happened during different times. Some while stationary. Some while driving. The worst one where the door literally fell off was parked in my drive way. (thank god) I took it to the dealership and they diagnosed the problem and rigged my door but it is not safe to drive. Why was this not recalled a long time ago?? There are too many complaints to ignore this !! The newer models have been recalled for this exact problem . I owned an accord for 14 years over 300,000 miles. The best car I ever had. Than bought this 2005 odyssey and just recently purchased a 2018 crv ex. It's wrong that honda does not back up their reputation.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · AK

While driving, the transmission would shake the whole vehicle and I have to reduce the gas and then accelerate again to end the shakening.now, the transmission makes a grinding noise and shakes worst

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Transmission · IL

Travel at high speed iaw speed limits and traffic flow, noticed surging (like slipping) from transmission, noticed drive indicator blinking, engine revs surging with transmission surges. I hope to make nearest safe area to pull over (rest plaza less than 7 miles away) got 4 miles. Had reduced speed to relieve stress on transmission and engine. Speed continued to reduce suddenly to below 45 MPH before I was able to find safe location to pull over. Transmision locked into drive position could not shift to any gear. No grinding sounds were ever heard. I was by myself but this could have happened to anyone. Could lead to death from being hit from rear by another car or truck as transmission's rapid rate of deceleration cause by its failure. Looked up blinking transmission indicator and did not find any warning or notification as to possible cause. Found out that honda odessesy's transmission has history of catistrophic failure if not serviced every 35k (varies according to complaint). Again no wqarning of this possible event mentioned in owner's manuel. Since I bought the car used I had no knowledge of this problem or its service record. I did have it serviced shortly after buying it but again had no warning. Ironically, I'm an automotive reliability/safety manager by profession.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · VA · crash

The brakes on this car never worked well. They screeched and squealed and were slow to respond. Despite many trips to the dealer and mechanics, they insisted nothing was wrong. I rear ended someone coming down a hill because I was unable to brake. The difference in speed must have been at least 35 MPH. My airbags did not go off. I hit the seatbelt way too hard. The car in front of me did have his airbags go off.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Seats, Transmission · 81,235 miles · VA

When vehicle shifts from 2nd to 3rd, there is a delay(grind). A and b pillars are week and produce a whistling noise starting at 35 MPH. The rear bench (the bigger part of the split bench) will not latch down to the floor. Pax run flat tires are deflating with no age or puncture related problems. All of these are safety hazards. Rear lift gate struts failed and will not lift up rear door and can cause the door to crash down.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Brakes · WA

This is a potential fix for the brake grinding complaints in summer while braking on a downward slope. It happens to my 2005 honda odyssey touring frequently too. It happened in the morning of june 1 2012 and when I got home, I power washed my vehicle, including the wheels which were dirty with brake dust. When I braked on the same hill two hours later, no grinding and no fading of brakes. Hope this continues to work and helps others.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the transmission emitted a grinding noise while driving at various speeds over 5 MPH. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not shift gears. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, but the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as intended. The vehicle was eventually taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was advised to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 04/26/12

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · WA

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 stopped 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.

Filed Mar 20, 2010 · Brakes · 43,912 miles · GA

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 pedal 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 don't think this is right.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · CA

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 replacement. I know I am not the first to complain in regards to this specific issue. Why doesn't the federal safety agency enforce its authority and demand that this problem is resolved in the 2005 odyssey minivans?

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Brakes · PA

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.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NC

Power steering failed in honda odyssey 2005. Heard intermittent grinding noises when steering, but noise goes away in warmer temperatures. Had problems steering and took it to the honda dealership. Cost me $650 to replace power steering pump and reservoir. The car only has 60,000 miles on it. I have never replaced a power steering pump in any car I have ever owned and I have one now that has 175,000 miles on it. This is very dangerous especially if it went out while driving. Fortunately mine didn't but I could of had a serious wreck.