2006 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints

Filed Jun 16, 2007 · Brakes · 11,955 miles · NC

Brakes make loud grinding noise have had new pads put on by dealer and still making noise.

Filed May 21, 2007 · Brakes · 9,933 miles · TX · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda odyssey. While driving 25 MPH, the rear brake locked up and made the vehicle difficult to drive. The dealer stated that the wheel bearing and backing plate were worn. The dealer performed the repair and also replaced the rear disc brakes and rear shoes. Approximately seven days later, the contact experienced the same failure while driving 45 MPH. The dealer replaced the rotors, backing plate, shoes, and springs. The contact stated that she experienced the same failure on the day she picked up the vehicle. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to skid to the side of the road, causing her to crash into a highway sign. The ABS and abi lights illuminated and remained illuminated after the crash. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. There is a police report available. The current mileage is 10,233 and failure mileage was 9,933. Texas officer's crash report. Updated 10/29/07

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Brakes · 10,474 miles · IN

2006 honda odyssey had third brake failure. Previous two times I didn't know if my foot had slipped off of brake slightly or if it was in fact a brake problem. The third time, there was a grinding noise associated with braking, and the van had an increased stopping distance. I had to pump the brake several times and push it hard to get any braking at all. I almost ended up in a busy street and was very scared that I couldn't stop. All three of the incidents happened while driving slow- maybe 10 miles an hour. I had it towed to the dealer, and they replaced the brake pads and rotors even though they couldn't duplicate the problem. However, they stated that these items should not have caused a problem with braking. I'm not confident that the issue has been resolved and am scared that it will happen again and that I won't be able to prevent a serious accident.

Filed Oct 4, 2006 · Brakes · 16,345 miles · VA

I would have to agree with the owner that submitted odi case #:10169618 (see below), our 2006 odyssey is experiencing the same problem with the left front brake. It just so happens that I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow just because it has finally gotten to the point that my wife now notices it and can pin point where she believes it is coming from. Honda dealers recommend at 15k as part of their minor service caliber lubrication. If this is such an issue with the calipers why don't they include this as a warranty checkup for the brake pads, instead they decide to charge us for their labor. This problem with the brakes as described below has happened around 8 different times over a span of 4 months. Vehicle currently has 17k on it. Case #10169618 the honda odyssey in question was purchased in the 1st week of january 2006 and had about 6000 miles on it. I noticed that the front brakes were making grinding noises while stopping. These noises are not so prominent when the brakes are applied mildly (as in the case of coasting to a stop), but are clearly heard inside the cabin when the brakes are applied a little more firmly (as one would do it to bring the vehicle to a halt quickly). I took the vehicle to a honda dealership to have this looked at. Later in the day I was informed that and the front brake pads have been replaced and the rotors refinished due to a defect in the front brake pads. I have a reason to believe that there have been more cases of this happening and I would like to request the federal safety agency to look into whether this is a more prevalent problem than just a random incident.

Filed Sep 29, 2006 · Brakes · 6,414 miles · TX

The honda odyssey in question was purchased in the 1st week of january 2006 and had about 6000 miles on it. I noticed that the front brakes were making grinding noises while stopping. These noises are not so prominent when the brakes are applied mildly (as in the case of coasting to a stop), but are clearly heard inside the cabin when the brakes are applied a little more firmly (as one would do it to bring the vehicle to a halt quickly). I took the vehicle to a honda dealership to have this looked at. Later in the day I was informed that and the front brake pads have been replaced and the rotors refinished due to a defect in the front brake pads. I have a reason to believe that there have been more cases of this happening and I would like to request the federal safety agency to look into whether this is a more prevalent problem than just a random incident.