Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brakes erroneously engaged and the vsa warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
2007 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints
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Accelerating down hwy after making u-turn when vehicle suddenly slows down as if slamming on brakes-it did this a second time approximately one minute later. Vsa light turned on approximately 10 minutes later than 2nd sudden slowdown.
The car seems to brake very suddenly by about 20 miles per hour. This happens without touching the brakes. This is the 10th time it has happened on the car since 2009.
I was driving in the highway at approximately 30 MPH and accelerating when suddenly my minivan brakes by itself. It was like someone else was controlling the brake pedal for me. It was horrifying. It pulled over and waited until I was ok to drive again. I continue driving and again when I was accelerating the brake pedal went all the way down and braked to almost a complete stop. I decided to keep on driving to get to the nearest safest place to park and call for assistance and the same thing happened two more times until I parked and turned off the vehicle. I had to call for a relative assistance getting back home because I was driving with my three children and I didn't want to endanger them. My husband took the minivan home and it didn't do it again. I haven't drive it since I'm terrified it can do it again when I'm driving in the highway at high speed and cause and accident that can be fatal to my family, other drivers and me.
While driving on the highway letting the car coast (my foot was not on the brakes or the gas pedal) the car brakes when on by them selves suddenly. Reducing the speed form roughly 60mph to 30 MPH. I was nearly rear ended by the car behind me on the highway as there was no apparent for the car's sudden braking. This same thing happened on four occasions while driving home from work.
This complaint is about the raybestos's advanced technology rotors (model #980290) that I brought at o'reilly auto part store and installed on my 2007 honda odyssey in 06/26/2011. Last week on 06/23/2013 while inspecting the pulsation issues, I found fine cracks on both rotors. With curiosity I searched "raybestos rotor cracks" over the internet and I found the brake rotor safety public awareness published at the raybestos site. Based on the information from raybestos, certain imported brake rotors including raybestos brand have this issue. I checked the box and found the rotors were made in china. Their site provided the federal safety agency link to file complaint.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 MPH, the brakes erroneously engaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
I was traveling along a windy road when my honda van started to brake all by itself. It continued to do this over the next 30 minutes. I called my dealership. They said it probably had to do with me braking frequently on the windy roads. About 2 months later, I was traveling in town, going about 40 miles per hour, when it happened again. My foot was on the accelerator, I was going about 35-40 MPH and the car started braking all by itself. It was 2012 when it happened again. I took it into the dealership where they said they had to reset a sensor that had to do with the vehicle stability system. It has not happened since then, but honestly, I think about it constantly, wondering if it'll happen again. I felt extremely lucky that I was not on the freeway.
Was driving at approximately 40 MPH at a steady speed when the car suddenly slowed down as if the brakes had been hit hard. Only lasted for about 1 second. This recurred again within a few minutes, this time while accelerating. Hasn't happened again.
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.
I have had 2 brake recalls on my 2007 honda odyssey. During my last visit to a honda auto center they changed the brake master cylinder and upon a "visual" inspection advised me that my brake pads were at 3mm each which is sufficient. I know for a fact this was wrong because my car mechanic advised me that I needed new brake pads. I believe that the 2 recalls for different brake issues have compromised my brake performance and prematurely deteriorated my brakes. I also feel that it is a huge safety concern to tell someone that their brakes are fine when they are clearly not!
Driving on a clear, dry day at 45-50 MPH, the car self-brakes causing whiplash. Unpredictable when this will happen. This has happened 3 times in 4 years. Honda dealer replaced sensor last time about 18 months ago. This time it happened they stated they could not replicate it so they could not help me. They stated they contacted honda and they have no record of this happening to anyone else. Ever. My children and myself could be killed.
The brakes operated on their own as I made a left turn and was ascending a highway ramp at 20mph. I was able to pull to the shoulder and turned off the motor. I turned it on again and drove 45 miles to my home without further incident. In february, 2012, I made a right turn ascending a highway ramp at about 25mph. The brakes operated on their own. Again, I was able to pull to the shoulder, turned off the motor and turned it on again. This time I drove it 100 miles to the place where I purchased it and left it there (it was a saturday night). Neither the agency where I purchased it nor the honda agency 60 miles from my home could find a problem. In april, 2012 the brakes operated on their own after making a right-hand turn. I was going 20-25mph. I pulled over, turned it off and turned it on again. Again, nothing was found to be wrong. It happened again in june, 2012 and nothing was found to be wrong. In november, 2012 it braked again. I left the motor running and called the place where I purchased it. They came and drove it to their shop (it tried to brake 5 times during the 10 mile drive but did not succeed). A steering angle sensor was replaced per the codes. March, 2013, 250 miles from home it did it again. I pulled to the shoulder, turned it off and turned it on again and drove 250 miles home. Honda refuses to acknowledge a problem because there isn't a "history", but pilots and acuras had a recall in march, 2013 for this same problem. It is a definite safety issue. Do I have to be killed before honda acknowledges this problem?
We have a 2007 honda odyssey with 76,000 miles. In december 2012 we had been driving for approximately 3-4 minutes, exiting onto the highway and accelerating to reach 65 miles per hour. When we reached approximately 55-60 MPH and were still accelerating the car spontaneously applied the brakes for approximately 3 seconds, lurching us forward. We stopped accelerating and began to pull over. It again spontaneously braked as we were slowing down. We attempted to drive slowly along the side of the road, to get to the next exit, and it happened again. Once we were finally able to stop in a safe place we turned off the car. We turned the car back on and it did not do it again. We took the car to the dealer and they only found one code - the steering sensor. They re-calibrated it but were not convinced that was the problem. Sure enough, approximately two months later the same thing happened. We were not going quite as fast and it did not lurch quite as severe. After it did this three times I was at a stop light and pushed the switch to turn the vsa off. It did not occur again. Took it to the dealer and they found no codes. They drove 17 miles and could not duplicate the problem. The weather conditions both times were approximately 30-40 degrees with some snow or wetness on the ground from prior precipitation. The dealer continues to say there is no problem because it shows no code and they can't replicate the problem. Manufacture was contacted and they instructed dealer to drive again and try to duplicate. They deny any other incidents documented (despite listings on this website that say they have been notified of the same problem.)
I was driving normal not on highway at 45 MPH, the van all the sudden applies the brake by itself on all four brakes, reducing the speed to 15 MPH, while I did not engage brake at all, the almost caused an accident for the car behind me, there was very light traffic, and I was wondering what is going on.. The brake then disengage by itself completely within seconds, please do investigate as I have seen this myself times and people are discussing same symptom in the forum.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle began to vibrate as the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer fours times for the failure. The rotors were resurfaced three times and replaced once. The repairs were performed by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 2/4/13 *cn updated 02/22/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to brake on its own. The contact stated that the vehicle speed decreased to 15 MPH but then stopped completely. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to his home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and stated they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, they provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the brakes engaged independently and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times after the initial failure. The manufacturer was contacted about the problem. The failure mileage was 15,769 and the current mileage was 29,000. The consumer stated the brakes would self-activate randomly and without warning. When he attempted to accelerate the vehicle would come to a stop or near stop; only then would the brakes release. When the brakes locked up, it caused the tires to drag as they were being forced to roll. Until the consumer could get to a safe place to stop. Also, the rotors and calipers were generating heat.
A letter from senator wicker on behalf of constituent re safety concern about his 2007 honda odyssey (dot/I # s-2012-274) *tgw the consumer stated the van had a documented problem with the brakes locking up while driving. The consumer stated the brakes locked up while his wife was driving, which almost caused her to be rear ended.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, she noticed that when accelerating the brakes would engage without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that they could not locate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.
The brakes pedal is very spongy. You have to press quite hard to get the car to stop. Vsa modulator seal recall work has been done already and there are new brake pads on the van. I have replaced brake fluid and bleed system multiple times. This car does not inspire braking performance.
Typical honda odyssey soft brake pedal. We've had this brake issue since new. Multiple recalls, adjustments, etc... Honda for some reason can't figure out the problem. Our van was wrecked twice because of this stupid brake problem. The first wrecked happened in august 2010. The brake pedal went to the floor and caused a front end collision. I took it to honda again, but they said nothing was wrong with the brakes. Then the second wreck occurred. Same reason as the first. That's two serious accidents in 1.5 year time span. Each time the damage exceeded $10,000. Both accidents occurred because the brakes were soft and the vehicle wouldn't slow down fast enough. Oh, did I forget to mention that the airbags never deployed in either accident. What's the point in having airbags if they are not going to deploy in a major front end collision. This vehicle is flat out dangerous.
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.
I was driving with cruise control off at a constant speed of 45 MPH on level ground. Brakes spontaneously activated with moderately hard force, slowing car to 30 MPH, then releasing. No warning lights on instrument cluster, and all four wheels appeared to be involved. Engine RPM did decrease during this event. The spontaneous braking recurred twice within two miles with the same fairly spirited deceleration experienced. The vsa was switched to the off setting, and no other episodes of spontaneous braking were noted for the remaining one mile of the journey. Fuel level at 80%, car is very well maintained. No aberrant sounds were generated. Updated 03/09/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and depressing the brakes, they would go straight to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised her that the brakes were working according to their design. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the brakes would become soft and spongy when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least four times for the failure but the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a representative was sent to further inspect the failure but they were unable to find a solution to the problem. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an increase in stopping distance when braking at various speeds. The contact also described the brake pedal as being very soft and easy to depress. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions where the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as normal. The contact then received a recall notice associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v098000 (service brakes, air). The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle did not need to be repaired yet, the failure continued. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH the brakes engaged automatically until the vehicle stopped, although she was applying pressure to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vehicles stability assist sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repaired the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred thirteen times. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle stability assist and anti-lock brake system sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, a report was filed and assigned to a regional officer to investigate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,246.
Soft brake pedal even after tsb was performed. Several other people are complaining about this same subject matter on the honda odyssey.
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