The contact owns a 2025 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact turned on the hazard lights. The contact waited to restart the vehicle and after several attempts the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal and pushing the Start button, the brake pedal was stiff while the start button made an abnormal beeping sound. The message "Press the Brake Pedal and Push the Start Button," was displayed. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure had occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle remained at the dealer undiagnosed and unrepaired. The contact no longer felt safe driving the vehicle and left the vehicle at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 18,886.
Honda Odyssey spongy pedal problems
93 of the 12,943 owner complaints about the Honda Odyssey describe soft or spongy brake pedal, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 93
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,400
- typical mileage
- 24,731
By model year
Often reported together
Brake failure 10ABS 10Grinding brakes 5Jerking 3Stalling 2No deployment 2Sudden acceleration 1Loss of power 1
What owners say
We have taken our 2013 Honda Odyssey several times to the shop because the brakes don’t feel safe. They seem to work fine but the brakes pedal is spongy. Keeping the brake pedal slightly pressed with the engine running, the pedal continues to sink almost to the floor. So far we have spent over $1000 for a new brake booster, new master cylinder, brake fluid flush and brake bleeding. The shop bled the brakes several times, manual and computer bleeding but the brakes are still spongy.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was stiff and would not go down. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to roll until it came to a complete stop. The contact and his son exit the vehicle. The contact stated that while they were standing on the sidewalk, his son noticed that the message "Push the Start Button and Hold for Two Seconds" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's son pressed the START button as instructed and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to drive at 20 MPH to the nearby dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Dangerous braking due to soft brake pedal; relative to the federal safety agency campaign number 10v098000. This recall has been previously addressed on this vehicle, however, the problem persists. Increased stopping distance, vehicle has a tendency to roll through stop signs or stop lights if driver is not careful to begin stopping earlier than normal. Vehicle has a new master cylinder installed yet the problem remains. Elevated vehicle on jack stands to check caliper function. Discovered only two wheels are braking. With engine running, while on jack stands, I had my wife press and hold the brake pedal while I attempted to roll each wheel; the left front and right rear wheels rolled freely with brake pedal pressed, and the right front and left rear were unable to be rolled with brake pedal pressed. With brake pedal pressed and a proper bleeding sequence, I opened the bleeder valve on the calipers. The left front and right rear calipers exhibited no fluid pressure. It is known this vehicle braking system is made up of two hydraulic circuits linking the left front with the right rear, and linking the right front with the left rear. Something linked to the previous recall is causing the brake system to fail and continue to exhibit the same problem as before.
Brake feels spongy when you go on the brake .front wheels sometimes locks up. Brake fluid level drops in brake fluid reservoir no signs of leaks
2005 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to pedal sticking to the floor. *ld the consumer stated before starting the engine, the pedal will occasionally go to the floor. The brake constantly remains low, soft and spongy, with a fade. The vehicle was repaired but failure continued. Updated 12/07/2017
Soft brake pedal goes to the floor. Took to shop brake system had to be reveled. After 2 weeks doing same problem. Master cylinder been checked with no issues
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. While driving, the vsa warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal felt "spongy" when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (victory honda of sandusky, 2301 hayes ave, sandusky, oh 44870) where it was diagnosed that the vsa module failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part cost. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v500000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving and all of a sudden the brakes just lost power and I had to press the brake very firmly to feel any actual braking happen. The rotors and pads were replaced about 200 miles ago and the entire brake system flushed due to previous issue of a very spongy or soft brake pedal. The vehicle's brake failure started at the end of a 50 mile commute at as I got off the freeway and approached a red light it took twice-three times the normal distance to stop going about 40 MPH.
This is a car I just purchased from owner, my report is the soft brake pedal. Having just put on new pads, it didn't make any change in the pedal as it would with most cars? Is there any recall on this car for brakes. I read where many other owned have this same issue.
Related recalls
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor
- What is wrong
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- If the rear wheel speeds cannot be correctly monitored, the anti-lock brake system may not engage properly to prevent the wheels from locking up, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1‑800‑488‑0359.
Recall number 19V213000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Recall number 18V777000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during december 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V504000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Honda has notified the federal safety agency of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.
- Risk
- If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on may 3, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 10V098000 · Recall details
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling 421 my 2009 odyssey vehicles. During assembly, incorrect front brake hoses were installed. The brake hose can contact the caliper bolt and over time a hole may develop which will allow brake fluid to leak. This would eventually result in reduced brake system performance.
- Risk
- Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front brake hoses and replace with the correct brake hoses free of charge. The recall began on february 12, 2009. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 09V057000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may report the wrong wheel speed to the ABS control unit.
- Risk
- The driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors. If an incorrect gap is detected, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. If damage is found, the knuckle will be replaced. If no damage is found, the sensor will be reinstalled correctly. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 04V536000 · Recall details
Questions about the Honda Odyssey spongy pedal
Which Honda Odyssey years have soft or spongy brake pedal problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (42 complaints), 2008 (26 complaints) and 2006 (11 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix soft or spongy brake pedal on the Honda Odyssey?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,400 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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