Brakes groan and shudder when applying significant pressure. Dealer refused to replace or service brakes unless I paid for total cost. I paid for cost of replacing pads and machining rotors out of pocket.
2005 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints
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After much research on minivan safety, we purchased a 2005 honda oddysey in january of 2005. Within months, we noticed a grinding noise when braking hard or coming to a quick stop. Unfortunately, this comes and goes and has not been able to be duplicated for the service department. We have still complained about this and still nothing has been done to attempt to try and correct the problem. We are currently looking at another brand (our second choice of minivan) which should have been our first choice.
I purchased a 2005 honda odyssey touring model in august 2005. Within days, I began to have problems with a grinding noise in the front brakes when making a hard stop or stopping on a downward slope. 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. Next the dealer told me there was gravel in the pad. The last time I went in, they claimed they could not duplicate the problem and there was nothing they could do for me. I asked them how many other complaints they had on this issue and I did not get a response. The manager became hostile and was extremely rude. Everytime I take it in, I am told that there is nothing wrong but mysteriously, the brakes are better for a period of time. I feel as if I paid $37,000 for a vehicle that may not even be safe. Honda must be made to do something about this problem. I have resolved to trade the vehicle in and buy another brand as the dealer refuses to help and has resorted to being down right hostile about the situation.
Front brakes make a loud grinding noise and pulsation under moderate braking. Most noticeable on down-hill stops in warm weather.
Multiple issues and incidents. Overall significant cooling system design flaws combined with tow package install mistakes leave the cooling lines un-secure and unprotected. 2 AC line punctures, 5 power steering grinding repair attempts to no avail.
Loss of brakes moving foreword slowly after backing up a number of times at a sun city posse garage sale. I knocked down a table but no injuries this is the second time I have lost braking moving very slowly(less than 5 MPH) but I can not account for the details the first time. There were many posse witnesses.
We bought our 2005 odyssey in november of 2004. We have had constant grinding/scraping noises with the front brakes. This has happened since the day we bought the vehicle. We took it to the dealership in 2005 and they could not duplicate the problem. The problem is intermittent and tends to happen when traveling down hill and coming to a stop. The noise is god awful!!! The federal safety agency needs to conduct an investigation into this problem as there are several complaints on file.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. No warning signal illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. After 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. The problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. The manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. There was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. The rear seat belt was ripped. Updated 11/14/06.
I have a complaint to file on the 2005 honda odyssey ex model. For the past several months, we have noticed that whenever we pressed on the brakes, there is a loud creaking sound, a sound of metal creaking as if it is about to snap. It happens whenever we have to brake suddenly or do a hard stop. And when we do a hard stop, the creaking sound is accompanied by a sensation of hesitation coming from the brakes, as if the brakes have skipped or slipped and they had to tighten again to stop. As a result, our braking distance is quite tight and we have to give ourselves even greater distance to brake safely. But in hard and sudden stops, we don't have that luxury and thus far we have been lucky that we have not hit anyone or anything. But we have had close calls. I have contacted honda several times regarding this issue and gone to several dealers to get this issue resolved. Each time I have been told that honda is aware of this issue but they are still working on a fix for this problem. In the meantime, I am forced to drive a van in which I have lost confidence in its braking system.
Dt*: the contact stated while the brake pedal was depressed, there was a growl and intermittent vibration. The dealership alerted the contact that the manufacturer is trying to design a better brake pad. There is also a heavy vibration while the economy load light is illuminated. The dealership has replaced the engine mounts, rotated and balanced the tires, but the problem persists.
May 2005- right front wheel bearing replaced. May 2006 left front wheel bearing replaced due to complaint of excessive steering wheel vibration when braking and when driving at highway speeds. Problem not resolved. July 2006 front brake pads replaced and front rotors replaced. Steering wheel vibration still exists at highway speeds.
Dt*: the contact stated there is a loud grinding noise heard while applying the brakes. Extra pressure is needed on the brake pedal to sufficiently stop the vehicle. The dealership has inspected the vehicle four times and determined the problem cannot be duplicated.
Intermittent grinding noise from front and rear brakes, associated with delayed stopping and brake feeling "soft". Dealer stated "gravel in brakes". Unable to reproduce at dealers. Multiple trips to dealer and finally reproduced. Informed that was caused by faulty brake pads and honda needed to develop improved pads. 9 months before dealer informed me that new pads were available, despite multiple calls and visits to the dealer. All four pads and rotors replaced. It feels like a new braking system.
Grinding, pulsating hard to stop brakes at 8500 miles. Honda stated not a safety issue. Issue got worse and finally after 13 attempts through 2 dealers and their customer relations line, I filed with the better business bureau. It was deemed in the arbitration hearing that these brakes were indeed a safety issue. Poor brake pads which caused warped rotors are dangerous. Vehicle does not stop timely. Someone will get killed. Honda is well aware that there is a problem with the braking system on the 2005 and 2006 odyssey (my parents have a 2006). When I first reported in april 05, honda said they new of the problem, but continued to sell dangerous vehicles. Supposedly as of march 06 they have the new pads. It should be mandated that they notify every 05 & 06 odyssey owner and advise them of the potential problem. Please make honda do this because they won't on their own. According to honda's own website "honda genuine brake pads your honda's ability to brake properly and reliably is obviously of the utmost importance for the safety of you and your passengers." they advertise that the vehicle is the safest, but it is a dangerous family vehicle. Does a family have to die before honda does the right thing?
2005 odyssey had a increase in braking distance. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle would stop far short of the consumers intended stop. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle would produce a low frequency noise while in low gear.
Dt*: the contact stated while making u-turns, at 5 MPH, a noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake clip on the passenger front was replaced. The noise persisted and the dealer replaced the steering pump on a second visit. The replacement of the steering pump did not remedy the problem and the vehicle has not been returned to the dealer for further inspection. The driver side door did not close properly, the right side door seal was broke. Updated 05/23/06.
Update to case #10155801: since vehicle had been sitting for over two months and honda did not want to face that vehicle has safety issues - I decided to have vehicle towed to the other shop in town for a second opinion. I dropped vehicle off to have brakes done w/ other warranty issues and 9 day later I picked up vehicle and they installed the 1st design brake pads. The ones we had grinding, pulsating, loss of pressure and brakes that would locked up. I can not wait - give it a few thousand more miles and here I go again -- the first brake problems all over again. Please investigate the brake issues before someone gets hurt or even killed.
Continuous brake problems! 1st problem started in june 05' @5600 miles - grinding noise, pulsating and hard to stop vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership and was unable to duplicate. Service writer explained that --brake dust-- was the problem. 2nd major problem - in september brakes were making the loud grinding noise - when applying brakes moderately - lt. Front brake locked up and skidded 78 feet. Vehicle was taken in @ 8600 miles and 1st design brake pads were re-installed. 3rd problem - two weeks later - brakes were grinding non-stop. Took vehicle back in shop and they replaced again with 1st design brake pads and rotors.. -- 2nd design to be produced in late october-- 4th problem - brakes progressively got worse during the month of october 05 @11,000 miles - took vehicle back into shop for the 2nd design brake pads and new rotors. -- was told that new design was a -- softer -- brake pad. -- when driving home - pulled up to garage door and vehicle almost did not stop - ** hard break pedal when driving at slow speeds ** seem to notice even more when turning. 5th problem - took vehicle back to shop a week later, to check out brake system - unable to duplicate. 6th problem- took vehicle back into shop in december 05 - brake were intermittent not stopping vehicle - numerous time I have almost rear ended vehicles in stop and go traffic. -- shop was unable to duplicate. 7th problem - took vehicle back again in late december with 14,000 miles - shop still unable to duplicate problem. Two weeks later while driving through a pharmacy drive through - my wife and I experienced brake failure again - this time my wife had to run over curb to avoid hitting vehicle in front of her. ** damaged the front bumper ** and my wife refuses to drive vehicle with the --safety-- issues that it does have.. This is a safety issue -- -- vehicle has been sitting now for over two months -- not driven -- and still making car payments.
2005 honda odyssey: groaning and grinding noise when breaking esp when driven for a long trip. Break stopping distance increase. Complained to honda but honda said its not a safety issue. When breaking and not stopping is not a safety issue please investigate.
My brake fluid is leaking from the front calipers of my brand new van. Honda has replaced the pads twice and the calipers once already. I had to add over a pint of fluid to get the light to go off - it is now leaking out again. Is this not a very serious issue? I get little concern from my dealer other than a remark to bring the thing back in again and again with no explanation or permanent fix.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph the vehicle ran over road debris. A short time later the wheel speed sensor error light illuminated intermittently. Upon inspection the dealership determined the frontal driver side wheel speed sensor was missing.
The brake makes an loud grinding noise when ever it gets hot or whenever I come down hills. It has happened a lot of times and I am not sire if the will be a loss of braking power or something.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was seen by the dealer. The dealer determined the problem with the brakes was not a safety related defect, but an ongoing issue the manufacturer attempted to redesign. The manufacturer has a newly redesigned brake pad, but it is only available for the newly manufactured vehicles therefore no repairs or corrections were made. Updated 03/17/06.
Most recent on 1/7/2006 while backing out of garage brakes were applied and complete failure. Pumped 2 or 3 times and brakes worked. This has happened about 5 other times, always at a slow speed, usually while approaching a turn, twice while pulling up to our driveway. Pumping brake several times brings full braking power back. Took vehicle to dealership where vehicle was purchased and they were unable to duplicate the problem after having the vehicle for a day and a half. Ast. Service manager claimed that there had been no other complaints of failures known to him.
Brake failure. Car sent in for repair in august 2005 (dealer gave a handout explaining why brakes were not a problem), september 2005 (dealer replaced brakes), brakes failed january 17, 2006. My husband could have been killed.
Right front brake makes a grinding noise when braking. Car is under warranty, but dealer refuses to remedy the issue as they are stating a remedy is being supplied by honda without commitment as to when it will be addressed. This is a safety issue.
Dt: the contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. The noise become more frequent with time. The vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. The noise came from the brake pads. However, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. The dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. This has not been done.
During moderate braking, there is a clanging noise from the front right brake. This is apparently a known issue to honda for the 2005 odyssey, but was deemed not a safety issue by internal engineers. They are pending a solution. However, on two occasions, most recently on 11/6/05, I had to brake hard, and the loud noise occurred on the from right brake, associated with swerving of that side. This indicates to me that brake is not functioning optimally. The dealer was not able to reproduce the swerving.
I purchased 2005 honda odyssey vehicle on may 31, 2005. By august the van had been driven approximately 3000 miles when I noticed that the brakes had started making scraping noises. It sounded as if there is sand or dirt on the brake pads. Also, when the brakes were used to make a sudden stop the front brakes would grind. It was intermittent at first, by 5000 miles it had become a regularity while braking. I reported this to my dealer and was told honda was aware of the problem and was working on a solution. I have not heard anything to date.
When I apply the brakes fairly hard (but not slamming the pedal to the floor), the front brakes sound like they are grinding. I have taken it back to the honda dealer twice with this complaint and they said they hear this complaint regularly and are waiting on honda to address it. The dealer claims there is nothing they can do.
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