2012 Honda Odyssey Service Brakes Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 13 records
- brake pads · 8 records
- front rotors · 7 records
- rotors warped · 7 records
- highway speeds · 6 records
- down hill · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering
Whenever you press the brakes the steering wheel shakes a lot. *tr
ODI 10627686
Service Brakes · Steering
When driving at highway speeds the steering begins to shake as soon as brakes are applied (even lightly). This is my second honda minivan and i did not have this problem with my previous one. I've only had the car for 2 years. *js
ODI 10617390
Service Brakes
While driving the steering was shaking. So took it to the dealer who stated that the rotors had warped and need to be resurfaced. It appears to be too soon since the brake pads were fine. So i did pay for the resurfacing. Any one else having the same problems please report it. The rotors should not warp at 30000 miles. *tr
ODI 10650032
Service Brakes
We are on our way to ft. Jackson south carolina to attend our daughters basic combat training graduation, with 4 adults and 2 children on board with bags at cargo rear. When driving at the speed of 70mph and every time i applied the brakes i felt a pronounce shaking, vibration and pulsation of the steering wheel, and front part of the vehicle, and also my seating infront notice it and she was terrified of what gonna…
ODI 10610571
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. While driving approximately 65 mph and when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle made a loud noise, shuttered, and vibrated intermittently without warning. The failure recurred. The dealer diagnosed that the front and rear rotors were warped. The front and rear rotors were shaved, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10946190
Service Brakes
Like many others here, i have had problems with my rotors warping. I had my first problem right after the warranty expired. I had taken a long road trip over the summer, and the miles pushed me out of warranty. I had to pay the local honda dealer to resurface the rotors(over $200!). Less than one year later, i experienced the same shaking etc when applying the brakes. Honda did resurface them a second time at their…
ODI 10865168
Service Brakes · Steering
Steering wheel vibrates severely when brakes are applied at highway speeds. The brakes were hot due to steep descents while mountain driving. Steering was seriously impaired due to extreme shimmying effecting the entire front end. Braking was nearly impossible. *tr
ODI 10587166
Service Brakes
Vehicle shuddered while braking at 30-70 mph especially when going downhill, also causing steering wheel to shake back and forth. Took vehicle to the dealer today and they found warped rotors which seems unusual in this low mileage vehicle. The dealer resurfaced the rotors and re-installed with new brake pads at no charge. *tr
ODI 10561095
Service Brakes
At around 5:20pm on 11/15/13, i was on santomas expwy @ monroe and the traffic light had just turned green. Vehicles had started moving including mine. Suddenly one of the cars ahead of me stopped suddenly (not sure why). The card in front of me was successful in stopping. But, my car (honda odyssey touring 2012) did not stop. I applied brakes, but the brakes were not successful in making the car stop. I didn't have…
Crash reported
ODI 10554188
Service Brakes
I have 22k miles on my odyssey. A few months ago i started feeling shaking upon braking with steering wheels also shaking badly. Finally took it to the dealer who after a drive test said "front brake vibration - recommend brake pads and resurface rotors". However the honda courtesy inspection report says 8mm left in brake pads which is more than 60% life. I strongly feel this is too soon for rotors or brake pad…
ODI 10550997
Service Brakes
This is the second honda odyssey. The first was a 2005 that i owned for 7 years and did not need the rotors resurfaced until the van had 70000 miles on it. I now own a 2012 and with only 20000 miles on it they need to be resurfaced. Honda is not covering stating that it is driving habits, however i drive the same as i did with my 2005 honda odyssey. When i google a 2012 honda odyssey there are several other…
ODI 10549380
Service Brakes · Steering
My 2012 honda odyssey shakes violently when you brake at high speed including the steering wheel as if you will lose control of the vehicle. This was reported to the hamilton honda dealer for first time in 28 sep 2013 who re-surfaced the front rotors under warranty at 12428 miles. The issue went away for about 7000 miles and reappeared at 19963 miles in july 2014. When i reported this to the same dealer they again…
ODI 10652182
Service Brakes
After 12k miles my vehicles brakes were completely warped despite no brake abuse or abnormal driving. High speed stopped is affected by lack of stability. Reviewing numerous publications, online publications etc i have found that this particular model car has extremely high rates of severe brake warpage with normal use. The manufacturer is aware of the problem but has not changed their brake design or material to…
ODI 10731968
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, she applied the brakes and felt a vibration in her foot. The vehicle did not decelerate properly and there was an increase in stopping time. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the front rotors would need to be resurfaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10513259
Service Brakes
Brakes vibrate after a few stops or when the weather is very hot. More noticeable on normal freeway driving. *tr
ODI 10511546
Service Brakes
The vehicle shakes violently during highway speed braking when going downhill. Took it to dealer, and they were able to verify the problem, but claimed that this is wear and tear. The brakes have 8mm on both front brakes. *tr
ODI 10507363
Service Brakes
At highway speeds while applying the brakes the car has extremely bad vibration and the car has trouble slowing down. I first noticed this was occurring at about 22000 miles. When the brakes got warm and while going highway speeds or driving down hill the car would vibrate so bad it shakes the steering wheel and my arms. I took it to the dealer and they said the breaks were warped, but that it was ok to drive. I…
ODI 10559462
Service Brakes
My car started to vibrate a little driving on the freeway and down hill around 18,000 miles. I drove it and finally at 22,000 miles i took it to a honda dealer to check it out. The service advisor told me that the rotors were warped and that i needed a brake job. I feel that the rotors are either not the proper size or thickness for the car. I've checked on line and many same car owners are seeing the same problems.…
ODI 10502025
Service Brakes
The mini van started to vibrate (the steering wheel) when i was braking at freeway speeds (65 mph) and down hill. I took it to a dealer for inspection and they told me that the front rotors was bad. The dealer recommend that a brake job was needed. The brake pads, rotors, and any braking matters should not be an issue until 50,000 miles. I asked why the rotors went bad so quickly and the both speaking with the…
ODI 10512334
Service Brakes
Front disc rotors and brake pads cause extreme shaking of vehicle that the driver can detect through the steering wheel. First detected in ~early 2013 at low miles (~20000-25000). Took to dealer and they instructed we had warped rotors. They refinished for free, but i suspected that the rotors must be bad quality and asked to replace. They did not and said the refinishing should work. It temporarily worked (now at…
ODI 10574030
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The front brake rotors are undersized and will warp with use causing vibration during braking. The homelink stays on even after the car is turned off with key removed causing thief to open your garage door when they break into the car and having access to homes because the homelink stays on constantly.
ODI 10818616
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I have had the same problems that everyone has since i bought this van new (may 2012). Around 41,000 miles (aug 2014) had warning lights & codes come up. Honda replaced cylinders 1-3 & work order also showed service bulletin 13-081, replaced under warranty. Then i smelled oil & saw a small leak in sept 2014. Honda found leaking valve cover gasket, replaced under warranty. Took van to florida. When we got there we…
ODI 10670336
Power Train · Service Brakes
I bought a brand new '12 odyssey exl-nav (5-speed automatic transmission) and from the day i picked it up, i noticed a shuddering when the transmission was at a shift point, especially from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th. I am submitting this complaint because i see a registered compliant for odyssey touring and touring elite models with 6-speed transmissions but not for the ex or exls with 5-speed transmission [nhtsa…
ODI 10491607
Service Brakes · Steering
Car vibrates and shakes when on highway and decelerating from about 65 mph to even just 50 mph, continuous problem. *tr
ODI 10633452
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake when the vehicle would reach highway speeds or when depressing the brakes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was determined that the rotors needed to be replaced. The rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle still had not been repaired. The dealer stated that the failure was…
ODI 10526056
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