2007 Honda Odyssey: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 3, 2023 · KY

The passenger side back door kept forcing itself back open and/or closed. Depending whether we were trying to open or close the door. When it would force itself shut it has almost shut my head in the door. The door opened and then didn't stop and completely fell off the track and fell off. The door has always made an awful grinding sound when opening and closing.

Filed Oct 9, 2022 · Body · OH

We drove the Honda Odyssey 2007 to a nearby swimming pool and opened the driver side sliding door. The door resisted opening and fell off onto the ground. Nobody was hurt but someone was almost hurt. The door had made grinding noises and was difficult to open for about a week before the incident happened.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 114,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Driving very slowly uphill in a hospital parking deck, the principal driver of the car turned into an available parking slot applying some gas, from 25-30 feet away, only to have the vehicle accelerate uncontrollably, even with the driver's right foot fully engaged with the brake pedal. The van jumped over parking blocks at the end of the space and struck a concrete post, whereupon the engine compartment crumpled and the airbags engaged. The van bounced back approximately twenty feet. Witnesses attracted by the sound of squealing tires, revving engine noise (before impact) and the subsequent crash itself came to render assistance and call police. The driver's right's foot was severely bruised by the crash impact and her sternum fractured. The vehicle was a declared total loss.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Body · 150,000 miles · MA

The driver's side sliding door bumps and grinds when opening and closing. It will suddenly stop then reverse direction. It has almost shut on several people. I've delt with it for years but today I realized that water is leaking in the same door. I realized this when I went to put on my seat belt and it was frozen inside and wet. My rear driver's side belt was also wet. After realizing this I saw a wet stain along the whole top of the sliding door. So disappointed.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 91,000 miles · CA

The passenger side power sliding rear door began intermittently having issues closing-it would close about 75% of the way, then beep as it does if there is an object blocking it's path, then open back up. I would have to pull the door to help guide it closed. Before I could get it to the honda dealer, the driver side power sliding rear door began doing something similar. It would close only about 90%, but I was unable to pull it fully closed. I flipped the switch to turn the doors from power operation to manual operation, thinking everything would be ok. I was able to get the driver side sliding door closed manually. However, when we arrived at our destination, I tried to open the passenger side sliding door (switch was still in the manual position), and was only able to open it about 8-10 inches. I could not get my 2 yr old daughter out of her car seat. I pushed with all of my strength, and it would not budge. I ran back around, flipped the switch back to auto, and was able to get the door open that way. However, this ordeal has shown me a severe safety flaw with the power sliding doors on the 2007 odyssey. If we had been in a situation where the vehicle was on fire--possibly from the now recalled fuel mechanism that can catch fire--I would not have been able to get them out. In an emergency, when every second counts, the door issue could literally have made the difference between life and death. My husband looked at the door that evening, and he, too, was unable to get the passenger side door to budge when set to manual operation. He had to lift the back of it and pull it open. Also, he looked at the drivers side sliding door and noticed metal shavings on the door where metal had literally been grinding on metal. The roller mechanism is no longer working. I am taking it in to my local honda dealer.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brakes applied independently. The contact stated that once he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to drive properly but made a grinding notice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v500000 (electrical system ) but he would have to wait until spring 2014 for parts to become available. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Brakes · 106,096 miles · VT

The rear right brake locked up over night and destroyed the entire braking system on the rear wheel. The entire brakes were replaced approximately a year earlier on all 4 wheels so this incident happened on a 1 year old braking system. Dealer said it must have been caused by a defective sensor that did not let go of the rear brake and it instantaneously destroyed the rear wheel brake. The grinding sound was very loud as the brake did not let go and destroyed the one year old rotor. I recall reading about a recall from honda in first quarter of 2013 (right after my incident) on other honda vehicles and also some odyssey overseas but not in USA. Please log my complaint and let me know of the next steps. This car has been dealer serviced at all the required checkpoints. Thank you.

Filed Mar 15, 2013 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a metal grinding sound on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for failure was found. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 38,000. Updated 03/28/13

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · FL

2007 honda odyssey. Consumer states problem with vehicle brakes *tgw the consumer stated the brakes emitted a squealing and grinding noise on a regular, but not constant on a basis when braking or turning. The dealer informed the consumer the brake problem had been rectified. However, the next day, the consumer noticed when he applied the brake in excess of 60 MPH, the van would vibrate and shimmy. He also noticed a constant and unusually loud washing-machine-agitator type noise which became louder while riding in the middle seat area. The consumer stated the entire van vibrated so violently when he applied the brake at speeds of 60 MPH and over he became extremely concerned about maintaining control of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to another repair shop, where it was recommended that the rear motor mount, rotors and brakes be replaced. The consumer was also informed that one of the tires was badly worn.

Filed Aug 15, 2012 · Transmission · 62,054 miles · AK

Purchased this honda new in december 2006. No problems with it till this incident. Both back wheels started making terrible noises. A grinding and screeching sound at all speeds. I asked a few friends who have the same vehicle and they said they had to replace both rear bearings on their vehicle. I took the vehicle to the honda dealer and that is exactly what it was. Both rear bearings. I can hardly imagine one bearing going bad on a modern vehicle. Both bearings tells me something is wrong with the product. I believe this could be a significant and dangerous problem for all honda odyssey's on the road. It is clearly a defective rear bearing. I contacted honda regarding this and the representative I spoke with said there was currently no recall regarding this. They were very polite and pleasant to deal with. I expressed my concern, but feel that effort was inadequate. I also searched for this issue on a couple of automobile forums online. I found hundreds of references to this issue. So I do not believe it is an isolated incident. Thank you for ensuring that our roads and the vehicles we drive remain safe! Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · AR

I am getting a thud sound from the back of my 2007 odyssey mini van. We called honda and they said they have had several people come in with this. They found that there is a glazing that happens with the brakes and they said they have to grind the drums and it makes it go away for awhile. They said if the brake shoes are ok it would run about $200.00. This is crazy if they have a problem with the brakes other than wear and tear they should fix it for free. I have put two sets of brakes on this van since I bought it and I have never had brakes go so fast. I believe they have a very poor design. If I had not bought the extended warranty I would have been out 1000 of dollars with all the problem this 2007 honda has had. If I had it to do over again I would not buy another honda. The windshield whistles, the transmission part had to be replaced, the compressor melted, the battery went dead on a trip before a year was up. The bearings in the wheels went bad. The axle went bad. The right rear door motor went bad. The left rear door will open part way and shut. All in all honda has gone down hill. $37,000 and its a piece of junk. Thank god other than the brakes the dealer has been very very good and has fixed everything at least once.

Filed Apr 20, 2011 · Wheels · 80,000 miles · FL

The wheel bearings of my 2007 model year honda odyssey failed while driving with my family in the highway (loud humming/grinding noise). My research has shown that the wheel bearings are failing at all mileage ranges in all 2005 and 2007 model years honda odysseys (15k, 30k, 45k, 70k and 80k). This is clearly a safety matter that can cause a crash and/or death to the driver and/or passengers if the wheel bearing or bearings come off the vehicle. This is a very popular family vehicle is the united states and honda have sold millions of honda odyssey in this country. The honda dealer service advisor communicated to me that the front wheel of my honda odyssey was in danger of coming off (this is safety matter). I repaired the vehicle at the dealer and it cost me over $1000.00 to replace the left front and rear wheel bearings of my vehicle. Furthermore, the wheel alignment needed to be done by the dealer technician after the wheel bearings were replaced on my vehicle. I asked honda to cover the cost of the repair and honda headquarters customer service department declined to pay because my vehicle was out warranty. According to honda the wheel bearings come with 5 years or 60,000 miles warranty. My vehicle was over that limit. I am asking the federal safety agency officials to investigate honda for the wheel bearing failures on all honda odyssey minivans. I have been a loyal honda customer for years. I take my honda vehicles to only honda dealers for services and for honda to decline the reimbursement for a clear safety matter is not right. I truly hope honda headquarters in torrance, california does the right thing and makes the right decision in supporting its loyal customers and continue standing behind its vehicles and products by recalling the honda odyssey minivans before the federal safety agency starts an investigation. In conclusion, this is a safety matter that honda must address by recalling the wheel bearings before any one gets in an accident or crash.