Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front brakes. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms increased. The vsc and ABS warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the front brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,400.
2006 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving 65 MPH, the all the instrument panel lights illuminated and the brake pedal engaged without being depressed. The contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was parked and unable to be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vsa sensor illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice. The code was cleared by the dealer and they replaced the brake switch, but the failure recurred. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle in an attempt to reset the computer software, the vsa sensor was still illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 10/14/14*lj updated 05/19/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while entering a drive way, the brakes failed and no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact crashed into the front right side of the house and the air bags failed to deploy. No police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained injuries to the hand, arm, neck, and shoulder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 134,448.
On my 2006 odyssey had to replace the front brakes at around 19,000 miles due to shaking of the car when braking. Recently at 34,000 miles the vsa warning light came on, took it to my local honda dealership and it was diagnosed that the vsa modulator needs to be replaced and that it's dangerous to drive the minivan. A quick search on the internet reveals that the vsa is a common issue. I question the quality of such an important piece of equipment and the high price to replace, over $1000. With such low mileage such parts should not go bad. I see that honda issued a recall for a vsa issue but for 2007-2008 odysseys. I believe it should include all years.
Every year, within 12 months/12,000 miles, our 2006 honda odyssey ex experiences the same problem with the front brakes. The problem begins with a mild side to side shaking of the front end while braking, typically worse at freeway speeds. This shaking can be felt throughout the entire vehicle cabin, including by all seated passengers. If left unresolved for any period of time, the shaking continues to intensify the longer you wait to address the issue. The intensity of this issue literally causes us to avoid braking in order to avoid experiencing the problem. Every time the vehicle is brought in for this problem we are told that the front rotors have warped, and we will need to replace both the front rotors and pads to resolve the issue. This is an unrealistic time frame for consumers to have to absorb such a substantial cost related to the safety of a vehicle. The reason I am reporting this issue is that this has been a yearly ongoing safety issue for us, and in doing some consumer comparison I am finding that I am not alone in experiencing it. Nearly every odyssey owner I speak with confirms the same issue. All of us are being told by honda that "it must be the way you drive". My local mechanic recently added that he discovered that honda is no longer offering any warranty coverage over these particular parts - in his opinion an admission that something is wrong with their vehicles in that area. Please require honda to address the safety of these vehicles by solving whatever inadequate design or product is causing the front brakes to experience such frequent and dramatic failures. Thank you.
Vsa light turned on at start-up and would not go out. Dealer test returned an error code on the vsa modulator requiring a $1300 replacement.
I purchased this vehicle, 2006 honda odyssey used and noticed that the brake pedal was low. I took it to a honda dealer and had them do an inspection and complained that the brake pedal was low. (noted in my work order). They told me the rear brakes were the cause and needed replacing. I agreed to have them replaced and to check for anything else it may need.my vehicle passed the nys inspection. As soon as I entered the vehicle at the dealer I noticed the pedal had not improved. I went back in to complain and the manager stated that the low pedal was normal for this vehicle. I have had many vehicles in my life and when the pedal goes further down than the gas pedal and almost touches the floor with new brakes installed there is something wrong. When stopped the pedal will travel almost two more inches before getting "hard". I know honda has some kind of bulletin out on this issue but I cant seen to find it. The vehicle takes longer to stop and the pedal is very soft and spongy. Im concerned that I will rear end someone because the brakes are not safe.
According to the dealer the ABS modulator is malfunctioning.
Bought vehicle used & noticed a soft pedal from the go! Saw where master cylinder was rebuilt & front pads put on before my purchase. Took to honda to get serviced on 7/18/2012 at 118,647 miles & told them it still felt a little soft with the pedal going lower than normal. They checked it out in service & put new rotors & pads on the rear. We took it on a trip to florida & the brakes felt good. Seems better now however it's beginning to feel a little soft again but appears to be braking ok. I told [xxx] in service at honda & I told him I will keep an eye on it to see if there are any differences in the oncoming miles. He said ok. Thanks! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to defective vsa modulator *tgw the consumer stated the vsa light illuminated at start-up and it never went out.
I was driving with my 3 children and approached a stop sign. I pressed my brakes, and they completely froze. I could not push the pedal down. It was like stepping on a brick. It would not move down at all. I was slamming my foot down on the petal and nothing happened. Fortunately, I was going slow at the time, after slamming the brakes numerous times, the pedal seemed to raise a bit and I was able to push it down. This has now happened 5 different times. I took it to a repair shop the same day it initially happened and they could not re-create the problem. It happened two more times and took it to our honda dealer. (burns honda), they said it fell into a recall and fixed the problem. Two weeks later it happened again, this time there were two cars in front of me and I had to use the emergency brake. My car is back at the honda dealer where they are going to try to once again "re-create" the problem. I feel my car is a death trap. I am afraid to drive it. I am afraid I am going to get in a terrible accident and hurt myself, my family or someone else. Something needs to be done. I am not sure where to go for help. I called the service director 3 times after researching brakes issues on the internet and believe I have an issue with the vacuum release. The service director agreed that he thought that was the problem, but wasn't sure how to fix it.
2006 odyssey has warped brake rotors, but the original brake pads are still in good shape. According to dealership; this is "very normal" for odyssey even for 1 or 2 year old van. My rotors needs to be replaced because they are warped, not due to wear and tear (becoming too thin). This is more like a manufacture defect parts than normal wear and tear problem.
I'm the original owner of a honda odyssey 2006 ex-l, I have religiously maintained it and have used honda filters, oils and lubricants, have done oil changes every 7,500 per honda maintenance schedule and replaced tranny fluid every 15,000 miles, especially after knowing this has been an issue with previous odyssey's and current ones. At 52,000 miles I had to replace a broken motor mount (known issue that honda won't acknowledge) thankfully extended warranty covered it. At 90,700 (my extended warranty expired at 85,200 miles) my transmission started making a whining noise (I have had 2 independent mechanics and a honda dealership verify the tranny is going south). In addition to the motor mount and transmission issues, this vehicle has had recalls to replace front brake pads, brake master "o" ring, power steering pump and paint peeling. For a $33k vehicle, it sure is a lemon.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the brakes felt like they were grinding whenever they were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they performed the repairs associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). The failure began to recur shortly after the repairs were performed. The dealer was notified and stated that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. The vehicle had not been repaired a second time. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 83,000.
Honda odyssey brake recall made the pedal feel worse and put our lives in jeopardy when all the brake fluid leaked out.
Brake pedal goes to the floor after honda odyssey recall. Dealer says that this is normal.
2006 odyssey with 55,000 mi was taken to dealer for power brake module replacement recall campaign. When vehicle was returned, brakes were mushy and soft. Additional stopping distance was required to stop van safely. Dangerous braking condition existed. Can not believe dealer returned vehicle in this dangerous condition! When van was returned to dealer they said van had been road tested prior to customer pick up and that it was fine then. Not possible! No service technician would release a vehicle in that dangerous condition if it had been road tested. Dealer corrected condition by bleeding brake lines at no cost to owner.
2006 honda odyssey. Consumer states problem with brakes *tgw the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brake, the vehicle would not stop and the vehicle would not stop. It would continue to travel. There was also a noise present when the brake was applied. Also, the cd player stopped working within six months of owning the vehicle, there was a humming noise coming from the engine.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that when she applied the brake pedal firmly, it felt as if the metal was digging into the ground and the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong. The contact called the manufacturer who referred her to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 108,950.
2006 honda odyssey. Consumer states he noticed brakes made noise every time the vehicle went to a slow stop and rubbing/groaning when braking downhill *tgw the consumer stated she continued to experience problems with the brakes after the dealer claimed they replaced the pads and machined the rotors. The consumer took the vehicle to a personal mechanic and was informed the dealer only looked on the inside of tires and didn't remove the tires to look more in depth to check the brakes. The mechanic found the brakes were rubbing the rotors, so he replaced the front brake pads and polished the rotors.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH, and when pressure was applied to the brakes there was an extremely slow response. The rear brakes were replaced twice by an independent mechanic. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). The contact stated that the VIN was included and the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. In addition, the battery was defective, and the rear license plate light failed to function. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer previously for the failures. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 12/19/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving 40 MPH in traffic the vehicle in front of her crashed into another vehicle. When she engaged the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The vehicle was damaged on the front end. She did not sustain any injures. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The entire front end of her vehicle was repaired. She referenced recall 10v504000, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder and stated that the recall was directly related to her failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. Updated 3/14/11 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle had to be taken back to the repair shop, because the vehicle would not stop. It was discovered air was in the brakes. Updated 05/05/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 30 MPH and coming to a stop the brake pedal fell to the floor slightly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic and that the master cylinder lost pressure which caused the failure to occur. The contact received a recall notice for repairs of the master cylinder (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v504000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and stated that the repairs should include replacing the master cylinder brake pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure was 78,000.
My 2006 honda odyssey has a problem with the brake feeling 'soft'. I have to press the brake almost to the floor to stop the car. This is similar to the recall for the same model from 2007 to 2008. However, dealership will not fix this issue because our car is from 2006 model year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact stated that when applying the brake, the brake pedal had to be depressed further into the floorboard than usual before engaging. The dealer advised bleeding the brakes before performing a diagnostic and if needed, would replace the brake module. The approximate failure mileage was 34,500 and the current mileage was 34,777.  
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. The contact experienced the identical failure listed in the recall for the 2007 and 2008 honda odysseys while driving 55 MPH, (the federal safety agency campaign id 10v098000, service brakes, air). The brake pedal became soft when it was engaged and the contact was forced to apply extreme pressure to the pedal in order for it to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure had occurred every since the vehicle was purchased. The honda manufacturer confirmed that the recall only applied to the 2007 and 2008 models. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 26. The current mileage was approximately 36,000 miles.
Van steering jerks when braking at high speed
Our 2006 honda odyssey's brake pedal was fine until the dealer replace the vsa modulator due to failure on oct 8,2008.the brake pedal feel very low and spongy when apply brake pressure. We took the vehicle back to the dealer and have them check for problem on oct 16, 2008.they found small air pocket in the brake system and bleed the system but still little low. On nov 9, 2009, we took the vehicle back to the dealer for a 15,000 miles services and have them check the low brake pedal again. They even flush the braking system twice and still found pedal slightly low. Our question is why does honda not include our 2006 odyssey in the 2007 & 2008 odyssey recall as well if it present the same problem for our 2006. Vsa modulator where small pocket of air can get into the brake system and can cause low brake pedal and longer stopping distance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving at speeds of 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle would not respond to the contacts braking attempts. The vehicle finally stopped as the contact depressed the brake pedal fully into the floor panel. The contact stated that the failure has occurred several times over a five year span and had been previously taken to the dealer on numerous occasions; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The VIN was not available at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.
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