2008 Honda Odyssey Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 85
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 85 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 49 records
- brakes applied · 8 records
- pedal travel · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- nothing wrong · 7 records
- very soft · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 63 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving with foot on the gas the vehicle felt as if i was pumping the brakes but i was not touching the brakes. It was slowing. I then heard a rattling noise so i turned off the radio and opened the window to listen. I continued to drive and felt the same "brake pumping" sensation again. I was near the dealer so i headed there to report the issues. Directly in front of the dealer i felt a vibration under my…
ODI 10465329
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
After starting the vehicle and driving a short distance down the road at about 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly began slowing hard and the brake pedal went stiff as it applied it's own brakes. The event occurred over only a second or two before the brakes released and the car could accelerate again. However, moments later, the brakes applied again and promptly slowed the car down to a halt, again over a matter of a…
ODI 10448860
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 odyssey with brake problems, front rotors replaced at 20k, recall for air in brake system completed, took back to dealer complaining that air is back. Rebleed system again better, back to dealer about six months later, they say needs brakes replaced at a cost of 400.00 to 500.00. Continued to drive vehicle brakes worked okay but shook van when driven for a while, 60k front rotors and back rotor need repair…
ODI 10434786
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
After driving for several miles and apply the brakes it makes a grinding sound. I have taken it to the dealer ship several times but they could not duplicate the problem and could not solve the problem. The pads were checked each time and were in very good shape. *tt
ODI 10422285
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes are extremely soft and spongy, pedal sometimes has to be pressed completely to the floor to engage proper braking, nearly causing a crash on multiple occasions. Takes much longer than it should to stop the vehicle. Pumping brake pedal allows for better braking, as if there was air in the line. Recall work completed in august 2011 for a similar issue where air could build up in system, but it did not fix…
ODI 10424619
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
On august 6, 2011 i took my 2008 honda odyssey (33,2281 miles) in to be looked at because there was a leak under my vehicle. It was determined that the front torque oil shaft converter/transmission was leaking. Upon repair, i got home, and was experiencing the same problem. I took my van back to honda on august 11, 2011, only to have them determine that during the initial repair they had broke one of the seals…
ODI 10450159
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 honda odyssey - brakes engage by themselves. This has happened 3 times. Traveling at speed limit (~45 mph) and suddenly the vans brake pedal engages and stops the car by itself. Dealer flushed brake line and refilled - said it could be caused by air in the line. Dealer said there was nothing else they could do unless they could duplicate the problem. *tr
ODI 10405849
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While i was accelerating at aprox. 40-45 mph the car suddenly brakes by his own. I saw the brake pedal moving by itself ! I got scared by the consequences or the risk of having an accident. On the way to my home it happened two (2) more times while getting speed. Went to the dealer but they didn't find anything. One week before the incident the dealer replaced two front brake pads and cut the front rotors because…
ODI 10401245
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph and applied the brakes when the brakes did not respond and the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries or damage to either vehicle. The dealer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v098000 (service brakes, air). The dealer advised the…
Crash reported
ODI 10398034
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed abnormally into the floorboard when the brakes were applied. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to apply repeated pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The rotors were resurfaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10452993
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a honda odyssey 2008 model - problems are: 1. Brakes are sort of giving a feeling they are not rigid and firm. The pedal shakes when the brakes re applied to slow down the speed 2. There is a friction sound that is annoying all the time and this happens when the vehicle is stationary for long time and then moved. 3. When riding in snow conditions, the brake pedal shakes along with the vehicle hydroplaning. *tr
ODI 10381192
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is a problem with the braking system on the 2008 honda odyssey. It makes noises periodically and grinds sometimes. I have reported it to the dealership and corporate office. They insist nothing is wrong. *tr
ODI 10353981
Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I took my 2008 honda odyssey to the dealer after receiving the brake recall notice. The dealer made the changes to correct the problem as per the recall notice. About 1 month later while i was traveling 50 -55 mphi had to stop quickly to avoid hitting a car that had stopped in the road ahead of me. The brake pedal went to the floor and the van did not stop so i was forced to pull off the road onto a lawn and my van…
Crash reported
ODI 10346020
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Minivan was brought to dealer to fix an overly-soft brake pedal, per a recall letter. Car was returned with brakes equally soft (or worse), so that even a "panic brake" procedure (using 240 lb of foot strength) could not trigger the abs, brake assist, or other brake safety features. Car was returned to the (same) dealer twice more, with no improvement. Calls to honda brought no results. Although there may be a…
ODI 10373028
Service Brakes, Air · Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
[xxx] june 8, 2010 ref. Vin # [xxx] honda case # [xxx] to all concerned, this letter is to explain the events that has led to me now having to take this issue to a more elevated level. At the end of october of 2008 my wife, mother and 3 children went to coggin honda located at 11051 s. Orange blossom trail, orlando, fla. 32837 (tel. [redacted]) to look at the odyssey minivans. We were approached by sales & leasing…
ODI 10335374
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Honda odyssey 2008 - brake issue - car shudders significantly when the brakes are applied - speeds in excess of 30 mph we have been told by our local honda dealership that our car is shuddering due to warped rotors - the odyssey only has 50k on it and there is plenty of brake pad so i am not sure i understand why the rotors would already be warped and need to either be resurfaced or replaced. This seems rather odd…
ODI 10339525
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2008 honda odyssey minivan with 35,000 miles on it. I purchased the vehicle new from gillman honda of houston, texas in july of 2008. The reason i am writing is that we have had on going problems with the vehicle and honda keeps assuring us there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. The problem is that when i apply the brakes, even for a semi hard stop, the brakes sound like they are grinding metal on metal…
ODI 10331310
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving between 30-35 mph, the contact engaged the brake pedal and the vehicle would not respond. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle causing that vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs to the brakes and body damage. The contact stated…
Crash reported
ODI 10351288
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Car crashed on 4/30/2010 due to brake malfunction in honda odyssey 2008 i was driving the car slowly approaching a bank atm at 5-10 mi/hours. I was applying pressure on the brake with my foot. When i attempted to stop the car by pressing more on the brake, the car did not stop but continue forward. The car crashed into a iron stopper on the right front end. This is third instance of similar fashion with this car…
Crash reported
ODI 10328302
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 15 mph, she applied the brakes and there was a delay in brake engagement. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Upon impact, the steering columns exhibited smoking. The police were called to the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. There was one unknown injury reported. The…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10327787
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10326307
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10326180
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2008 honda odyssey and have experienced an extremely soft brake pedal. On a number of occasions as my right foot put normal pressure on the brake pedal, the pedal went almost down to the floor of the vehicle, causing my toe to put pressure on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lurched forward. This has happened numerous times. I did receive a recall notice from honda in may 2010 pertaining to the soft…
ODI 10434305
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
ODI 10321541
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10320518
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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