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
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 nhtsa please take necessary action against american honda because of their negligence. *tr
ODI 10325849
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10317781
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
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. *tr
ODI 10304682
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was driven 40 mph and over, the vehicle would shake abnormally with an accompanying rattling sound when applying the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the dealer was unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The contact was concerned that the brakes would fail at some point.…
ODI 10395993
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. *tr
ODI 10300195
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10298582
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10317184
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10294632
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated while accelerating from a traffic stop at 15 mph, the vehicle ahead of him abruptly applied the brakes causing the contact to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated he applied the brakes but they did not engage. There were no injuries. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. There were no repairs. On a separate occasion while…
Crash reported
ODI 10342954
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Very poor braking action and low and spongy brake pedal on 2008 honda odyssey le. Vehicle purchased on 9/12/08. Due to low spongy pedal the abs modulator was replace on 3/10/08 at 3416 miles. On 6/3/09 at 5279 i complained about the brakes again for same reasons and was advised that was "normal for an odyssey" and "pedal feels normal at this time". On 10/26/09 while descending a hill traffic came to sudden stop.…
ODI 10290183
Automatic Transmission · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Air · Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10293039
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. *tr
ODI 10291661
Service Brakes, Electric · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In november of 2008 i purchased a new 2008 honda odyssey from apple honda of york, pa.. Several weeks later going down a fairly steep hill into the lincoln highway, i had no brakes at all i could not even feel the brake peddle. Fortunately it was early in the morning and highway traffic was light. I was able to make a left turn into the highway and roll to s stop in a business parking lot. I shut off the engine…
ODI 10289167
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.…
Crash reported
ODI 10320200
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10317440
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes on my 2008 honda odyssey are terrible, very soft, sometimes it is very difficult to stop. I have taken it to the dealer twice and they tell me there is nothing they can do, they say the brakes are operating properly. When i looked into this problem online i found many others having the same problem. Why is it going to take a death to solve this problem! *tr
ODI 10280928
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 25 mph on an incline, he had to exert great force to decelerate. An authorized technician was unable to duplicate the failure or find an error code; therefore, he could not provide a remedy. He was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 13,500 and the current mileage was 18,500.
ODI 10285609
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Almost in accident when brakes on 2008 honda odyssey went to floor, brakes are very soft. I noticed that the brakes felt soft few weeks ago, took the dealership they said that is normal for honda vans. I don't think so this is a very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10277366
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Soft/spongy brake pedal that when pressed longer it will sink to the floor making it ineffective. *tr
ODI 10284915
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Soft/spongy brake pedal that when pressed longer it will sink to the floor making it uneffective. *tr
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10284914
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2008 odyssey brakes feel changes and does not feel like it is stopping. Caused the van to hit washer in garage. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10299102
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake pedal has always been"soft". It has just been getting worse.on numerous occasions after jan 2010 the pedal almost reaches the floor of the vehicle. As a result of a honda recall in may 2010, i had the vehicle checked at a honda dealer in sandusky, oh. Since then i have taken the vehicle to my local honda dealer in deland, fl three (3) times. On no occasion has the brake pedal been adjusted to prevent the…
ODI 10436338
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 25 mph in rainy weather conditions the brakes were applied but the vehicle did not stop resulting in a crash. Two passengers in the other vehicle were injured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the brakes were replaced. The body damage was not repaired. The failure had not recurred. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10341250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt soft and made a grinding noise when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The rotors and the drive shaft was replaced. The failure was not corrected. The brake pedal still felt soft and continued to make a grinding noise. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10456881
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the abs braking system activates by itself. When stopping the vehicle it makes a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that the failure is known to the manufacturer, but they do not have a repair for it at this time. His vehicle is included in nhtsa campaign id number:…
ODI 10356956
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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