I have a honda odyssey 2008 and a major brake problem; the brakes have become so soft it would not stop immediately and only if the pedal is pushed all the way to floor, which make it difficult to stop in case of emergency. I took the car to dealership numerous times and reported the issue but they have not fixed the problem yet. I have three toddlers age 2 and 1and I drives the car on daily basis. This is most hazardous situation I am facing and honda's negligence can cause us severe consequences.
2008 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints
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I have a honda odyssey 2008 and a major brake problem; the brakes have become so soft it would only stop if the pedal is pushed all the way to floor, which make it difficult to stop in case of emergency. I took the car to dealership numerous times and reported the issue but they have not fixed the problem yet. I have three toddlers and my wife drives the car. This is most hazardous situation I am facing and honda negligence can cause us severe consequences.
While driving my 2008 honda odyssey touring, I experienced a brake failure after initially experiencing spongy pedal while driving. Brake pedal went completely to the floor and brakes begin to grind, nearly causing the vehicle to go through a on coming traffic light. As a repeat honda odyssey owner, I experienced the same braking issue with my 2006 honda odyssey ex prior to trading it in. I never experienced this issue with 2001 honda odyssey.
Honda odyssey brake problem my honda having low brake and I took the vehicle to the dealer and they didn't do anything and took $29.99 for inspection. I brought this issue to american honda and they also do nothing. So I request to the federal safety agency please take necessary action against american honda because of their negligence.
2008 honda odyssey. Consumer states brake pedal depresses. *tgw the consumer stated when the brake pedal was depressed in an emergency condition or in a panic stop, the pedal would travel below the accelerator pedal which would cause both pedals to be depressed simultaneously which also caused the vehicle to lurch forward when the brake pedal was released. Also, there was a problem with the steering wheel indicator lighting. There was a very noticeable difference in the consumers vehicle illumination intensity of the steering wheel indicator lights and the rest of the vehicles lighted indicators on the doors and dash fixtures. In the dark of night, out on the open highway, the consumer could easily read the lighted door and dash indicator, but he could not read the faintly lit indicators on the steering wheel. The dealer stated the steering wheel light indicators were the same as all the other odyssey's on the lot.
Brake pedal goes to floor (spongy). Concerned that it is getting worse, have parked vehicle and driving another till recall is completed. Sick auto mall (honda dealer) in hopkinsville, ky was not knowledge about problem so I did not feel comfortable about taking it to them for a check. They also did not seem concerned about my problem. When recall is received I will take it to another dealer for work.
3/10/10 - vehicle crash while driving on i80 near chicago, il. Brakes, when applied hard, did not stop in time to avoid hitting a car in front. In heavy traffic at 7:45 am on i80/i94 wb, cars were slowing down to maintain adequate space between cars. There was at least one car length between my car (car 1) and the immediate car in front of me. The front car (car 2) was traveling at 45 MPH in construction zone, and slowing. Car 2 stopped abruptly, brakes were applied on car 1, but did not stop in time to avoid the rear-end crash. Brakes were applied with both feet applying energy. I could feel that the brakes bottomed out near firewall, but vehicle didn't stop.
Soft brake, pedal goes to the floor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 20 MPH, the vehicle would accelerate without driver intent. When depressed, the brake pedal would fall 1-inch below the accelerator pedal, causing the contact to simultaneously depress both pedals without intent. The dealer stated that he could find no failures in the vehicle. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 11,457. Updated 05/07/10. *lj the consumer stated when he applied the brake, it would go way beyond the accelerator pedal. Updated 07/13/10
Brand new 2008 honda odyssey brake became soft twice when applied. The vehicle continued going, there was no vehicle in front of so there was no crash. It was wet road. This happened twice with in a month. Went to dealer for brake check and they said everything was ok.
I am writing this complaint after reading about the honda odyssey recall about brake malfunction on 2007 and 2008 models. I read there were three reports or crashed due to this failure. I think a lot of people had this problem and did not reported it. I purchased a 2008 odyssey, with brake problems. I went back to the dealer with complaints time after time, and everytime I was told they checked it and it was normal. Finally, I was in a fender bender because the brakes do not respond as expected. I never bother to report any of this, but I am sure there are a lot of people in the same situation.
Very soft feel to brake pedal on 2006 through 2008 honda odyssey's. Multiple complaints and some accidents due to this condition. I am in the habit of pumping my brakes on my 2008 odyssey. On mycarstats.com, there are several problems of the same nature for 2006 thru 2008 odyssey's. These problems seem to have stopped with the 2009 models. Many owners have had brake parts replaced and the problem remains. I think there is a design problem that has been corrected with the 2009 models since there are no reports filed of soft brakes at mycarstats.com for that year. This is my second input here since I had the wrong VIN number on my first submittal.
Very soft feel to brake pedal on 2006 through 2008 honda odyssey's. Multiple complaints and some accidents due to this condition. I am in the habit of pumping my brakes on my 2008 odyssey. On mycarstats.com, there are several problems of the same nature for 2006 thru 2008 odyssey's. These problems seem to have stopped with the 2009 models. Many owners have had brake parts replaced and the problem remains. I think there is a design problem that has been corrected with the 2009 models since there are no reports filed of soft brakes at mycarstats.com for that year.
In february I purchased a 2008 honda odyssey with 25k miles, brakes pedal seems inconsistent, spongy with excessive pedal travel before brakes respond. Feels like air in lines which requires the driver to pre-think braking and leave additional space between them and the vehicle in front of them. Abrupt stops are difficult and delayed due to the inconsistency. Returned van to dealer immediately and was told it there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, "this is how the odyssey brakes feel".
2008 honda odyssey - brake problems. Purchased vehicle new. Too much play when pressing brake pedal. Took to dealership a few times. Was told initially that this was simply how this model drove. I disagreed. Took it in again and the modulator (or regulator of some sort) was replaced and I was told this was defective. Seems similar to other complaints that have been filed. I saw immediate improvements once this part was replaced.
2008 odyssey van brakes have been shaking the steering wheel for about 12,000 miles and I have also complained the pedal feels soft. Honda dealer in dublin say their is nothing wrong. Finally took it to el cerrito honda and they said the pads have more than 50% left and we have hot spots in the front rotors and it would cost 380 dollars to fix. My question is if I have over 50% of my pads left at 34,000 miles which seem good then how did the hot spots get in the rotors. Hot spot or wrapped rotors are a sign of abuse. I have changed the front rotors myself and the shaking went away but the soft pedal is still present. You can pump the brakes and they will work better!!!!!!
Honda odyssey brakes were not effective when I bought this vehicle in dec 2008 right from the day one. Initially I thought it is normal for vans but then I took it to the honda dealer in my area sometimes in may or june 2009 , tech said he replaced some part. I am not sure how an important part would not work on the day one I bought the vehicle. I have not felt any issue after the fix. But want to confirm if there is any other report like this and everything is ok with my vehicle.
Honda odyssey were not effective when I bought this vehicle in dec 2008 right from the day one. Initially I thought it is normal for vans but then I took it to the honda dealer in my area sometimes in may or june 2009 , tech said he replaced some part. I am not sure how an important part would not work on the day one I bought the vehicle. I have not felt any issue after the fix. But want to confirm if there is any other report like this and everything is ok with my vehicle.
Very "soft" brake pedal operation.pedal goes to floor when ignition begins. Must "pump" when applying brakes. Dlr says (honda says) normal, baloney!! Have changed mas. Cyl. Twice, ABS modulator once. No joy. Dlr says "just have us bleed/adjust every time I bring it in". I'm on record that I'll sue if I have a brake related accident (assuming I'm alive). The brakes have continued to be soft, sometimes go to floor, since I bought the car bleeding/adjusting helps for about a week. On second mas. Cyl. Replacement, dlr. Said the braking operation was "bypassing the mas. Cyl.". That's certainly not "normal". Somebody need to do something before someone is killed!!!
My honda odyssey 2008 having shaky problem on the brake system after 15000 miles. The problem persists and getting worse. I've taken the car to honda dealer and they say the car warranty only cover 12000 miles for the brake and was not as part of the 36,000 miles manufacture guarantee.
07/22/08 - spongy brake pedal can be depressed to 1/2 inch of floor with moderate pressure and can be pumped to restore height and effectiveness. Honda dealer service tech "did not really feel any abnormality - but brakes were bled to address client concern and brakes feel better" 07/09/09 - brake pedal feels soft. Honda dealer service "brake pedal feels soft - see bulletin 07-045 verified and ordered ABS modulator" 07/23/09 - honda dealer service "client states brake pedal feels soft. Install sop ABS modulator - defect code=03214, symptom code=04907 replaced ABS modulator unit manually bleed brake system" comment: this repair restored brakes to normal - not spongy, and high pedal. 01/21/10 - honda dealer service "client states brakes are feeling spongy again. Please check and advise. Cannot duplicate customer concern at this time. May be due to A/C system cycling in and out" comment: was told this is "normal brake pedal feel" for this car, which is an unsatisfactory response, as the ABS modulator replacement and brake bleeding on 07/23/09 temporarily corrected this symptom. The spongy pedal symptom was temporarily repaired by removing trapped air from the brake system and replacing the part (ABS modulator) that was thought to be the cause of the air . However, there is a flaw in the brake system because the spongy/low pedal recurs when air again becomes entrapped within the system. The result is an unsafe braking system which has not yet been repaired..
We have taken our 2008 honda odyssey to the dealer several times for brakes that are so soft and shake so badly under braking that I consider them dangerous--have had several near-misses because brakes are so weak. We have been told every time that they are "functioning exactly as they were designed to function.
2008 odyssey brakes feel changes and does not feel like it is stopping. Caused the van to hit washer in garage.
Driver in front me stopped and I was unable to slow down due to the unresponsiveness of my 2008 honda odyssey. I ended up rear ending the vehicle in front of me. We've been complaining of soft brakes and the inability to stop for awhile to the dealer. They've said it's normal. On a trip up to reno recently, it was very apparent that the vehicle had problems stopping. The brakes would cause the steering wheel to shake. We've had many vehicles and have not had this issue.
Model: 2008 honda odyssey ex-l (with nav & rear ent. System) issue: brakes are very tentative and "mushy". Atypical pedal travel before braking action activated, and then requiring much more pressure to activate braking than what would be considered normal. We recently purchased this vehicle used from honda carland, alpharetta, ga. Vehicle had undergone the honda "certified" used car inspection prior to sale. We are very concerned with the brakes in this vehicle and have become aware that a substantial number of other complaints regarding the brakes have been made. We encourage an investigation and recall so that this potentially dangerous situation can be fixed. We will return the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and potential repair.
Brake pedal goes almost to the floor before the vehicle stops. Pedal continues to get softer and softer. It feels like there is air in the brake system, you can pump them up if you have time before you stop. It now requires you to push the brake pedal lower than the gas pedal to stop. This can cause dangerous situation if the gas pedal is also hit with the side of your foot when pushing the brake pedal in a panic stop. Honda says all of this "normal and refuses to do anything to fix it.
Honda 2008 odyssey brakes feel low and squishy at different times while driving. A grinding sound is heard from the front brakes intermittently. Owned a 2006 honda odyssey and experienced the grinding noise only. Honda replaced front pads at 7000 miles and after another 4,000 miles grinding sound returned. Honda dealer could not find problem.
Brakes are too soft. Had accident twice already because brakes dont react like they are suppose to. You have to push the brake down really hard. With that also said transmission has been a problem since day 1. You hear a loud noise when you change gears. Went to the honda dealer and they said its normal. I dont think this should be making loud grunting noise.
2008 honda odyssey ln van; brakes faded drastically, without warning, van stopped just before impact. Speed approx. 50mph, slightly downhill grade. Afterwards, brakes made a scrubbing noise. This went away after driving very cautiously home. This has occurred three times in 18 months. Dealer claims no knowledge which is a lie, it is all over the internet, same issue, and someone will die soon. I am a very cautious drive, most are not. It appears that the transmission which "helps' during the breaking process and while in "eco" does not react quickly enough causing the vehicle to rely strictly on the breaking system. This does not work at moderate to highway speeds. Down hill is worse. It also occurred once with a 2007 model of the same make and model. *note; I have over one million miles logged using a variety of vehicles over 31 years. This is not driver error or "missing" a brake pedal.
2008 honda odyssey - brake pedal is traveling too far periodically. You attempt to stop and the pedal does not actuate the brakes unless you slam on them. Specifically a problem on a hill. Seeking service this week for a solution.
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