2013 Honda Odyssey Service Brakes Problems
- 53
- 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 53 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 26 records
- brake rotors · 15 records
- highway speeds · 8 records
- front rotors · 6 records
- slowing down · 5 records
- front brake · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was in a parking lot going less than 5 miles an hour and was turning right into a parking space. My foot was on the brake, but the car lurched forward and accelerated over the cement chock block, hitting a pole in front of the store.
Crash reported
ODI 11280308
Service Brakes · Steering
We purchased this vehicle brand new. Overall it has been excellent, but it does have one horrible safety flaw. The brakes heat up and warp on even a small hill and cause the steering to shake terribly when breaking. The dealer will fix the problem, for a premium of course, and you are good to go for several months. Then it comes right back. This is a known problem, and i'm really surprised that honda hasn't been…
ODI 11132176
Service Brakes
Pulsation/shaking of the steering wheel and brake pedal to the point of feeling like going to lose control of the vehicle when braking at speeds higher than 45 - 55 mph. Have had to have rotors resurfaced twice to take care of the problem (1st in 2015 at 24,177 miles but under warranty, 2nd in 2017 at $204 and the problem came back again at 51,542). Now being told to resurface them once more or replace front brakes…
ODI 11131798
Service Brakes
2013 honda odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to defective brake rotors being use by manufacturers and repair process. *as *tr
ODI 11132531
Service Brakes
Before my car reached the 20,000 mile age the car starts to shake when hitting the brakes when decelerating at 50-30 mph speed. Asked the dealership if they can check what is wrong. They said the brakes are fine. I thought it was a wheel balance issue but the car is new. Not until i read all of the complaints about this car. Now my car is 57,000 miles old and will need the rotor and pads replaced. Outside mechanic…
ODI 11123142
Service Brakes · Steering
My brakes vibrate when slowing down on the freeway, occasionally while driving on surface streets when slowing down for lights. I first noticed this several months after purchase. I took the van in asked for the brakes to be checked. The vibrating stopped for several weeks then started back up. I returned to the dealership and they checked the tires. It stopped again for several weeks then started back up again. I…
ODI 11061058
Rotor · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda odyssey. The contact stated that the brake rotors were damaged because the vehicle shook with great force. The vehicle was taken to long beach honda (1500 e spring st, signal hill, ca 90755, [redacted]), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake rotors failed…
ODI 11101724
Service Brakes · Steering
Original owner of 2013 honda odyssey, noticed significant steering wheel vibration at 35k miles while going down or at highway speeds while slowing down unexpectedly. It made me grab the steering wheel harder to try to steady the wheels so we don't drive off the cliff. I believe it poses a danger as it creates a situation where such steering wheel vibration and tires vibration can cause a dangerous situation in…
ODI 11000062
Service Brakes
My front brake rotors were unsafely shuddering at 31,000 miles and i had them repaired on 6/29/2016. Now, they are shuddering again at 44,341, on 6/7/2017. There are many similar complaints easily found on the internet were drivers, similar to me, are alarmed by a seeming unsafe and defective overall brake system on the 2013 honda odyssey, and similar year models. The shuddering can be severe when braking between 50…
ODI 10993860
Service Brakes
I was inside the vehicle at the back seat, vehicle was stationary on park, and foot break was on. I was on my sister in laws driveway which is slightly inclined, i was waiting for my husband who went inside the house, however i decided to follow him. I went out of the vehicle, and went to open the driver's side door to reach the key and turn off the vehicle; unfortunately, when i turned off the engine, the vehicle…
1 injury
ODI 10983322
Service Brakes
Purchased vehicle new in may 2013. Vehicle shakes violently whenever braking. All 4 rotors replaced at 15,900 miles with after market. Happened again at 48,000 miles and the front rotors were replaced with aftermarket again. Happened again at 72,000 miles and front rotors were resurfaced. Currently have 72,300 miles on vehicle.
ODI 10983914
Service Brakes
Rotars warp prematurely. My vehicle has 124,000 miles on it and around every 25,000 or so the front rotars have symptoms of being warpied. Then the brakes and rotars need replacing.
ODI 10979860
Service Brakes
When pulling out of my driveway, my brakes would not engage. It was simply as if they were not there.
Crash reported
ODI 10966221
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes
While driving in the mountains of colorado while on vacation our steering wheel was violently shaking and vibrating while braking downhill. This was very scary for our family from illinois to experience. We scheduled immediate repairs at the shop nearest us on 6/22/2015 with 36,206 miles on our honda odyssey. We had new rotors on front and rear replaced and front brakes $685. Unfortunately, while on a road trip to…
ODI 10934784
Service Brakes
2013 honda odyssey taken to shop in 8/14 with 11,000 miles. Told dealer was shaking when slowing down. Resurfaced rotors. Started again in 8/15 at 18,000 miles. They balanced tires. Started again in 5/16 at 26,000 miles. Was told it was brake rotors but don't need to resurface as is not dangerous and can wait until replace completely.
ODI 10887996
Service Brakes
Steering wheel vibrating when hitting brake on highway. My car mileage is 36642. The honda dealer said it's front rotors issue before checking. I guess it's common for this year model. I also got the 2nd opinion from the wheelworks shop and they said "the front rotors have heat rings", but the front brake pads both are "8mm"(green meaning good condition).
ODI 10897726
Service Brakes · Steering
From reading forums and blogs on this particular odyssey year and experiencing first hand, i'm just in disbelief that honda won't recall this situation! The van only has 21000 miles on it (bought it certified) and i'm hoping that when i call honda they'll do the right thing for this is a safety issue in plain sight! Breaking when coming down a steep grade of highway and suddenly getting a violent shaking on the…
ODI 10874412
Service Brakes
When braking at highway speeds (for example, using an exit ramp) the steering wheel began to shake. Also experienced rhythmic lurching when braking at low speeds. Average driving conditions, and i would say i'm a gentle driver. The dealer machined the rotors at about 24k miles, which temporarily resolved the issue. Now at 38k miles, the problem is recurring. Something in the braking system is faulty.
ODI 10875271
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact lost control and crashed into five vehicles. The contact sustained chest and neck injuries and nose bleeding that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10870406
Service Brakes
Front disc rotors warped at 31,000 miles and had to be resurfaced (out of warranty). At 50,000 miles repeat of the same problem, no hard braking and or stopping. Highway driven miles, no stop and go. Premature rotor wear, a repeated costly safety-issue problem. Over 61,000 google notations of similar unusual rotor wear problems. Honda needs to recognize the issue and cover repairs and or issue replacement part(s) to…
ODI 10836663
Service Brakes
After ~20k miles, while braking at highway speeds there is a violent shaking in the vehicle and steering wheel. Mostly prevalent going downhill where this is even more dangerous.
ODI 10873636
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My odyssey is 19,600 miles. I'm experiencing vibrations in brake paddle, accelerator paddle and steering wheel when braking and while accelerating between 35-40 miles. Took this vehicle to service center, they wrap rotors. So, braking vibrations are gone, but accelerator vibration is on. Honda service center cannot resolve it as vibration is not heavy. This seems to be common problem with many honda odyssey owners.…
ODI 10881845
Service Brakes
When braking, steering wheel rapidly shakes/vibrates back and forth and feel like brak is not working as it should be. I had complained this to my previous service at dealer . They said rotor needs to resurface and they did . It last only 4 months and again i feel like the same problem. It is 2013 van and ran only 40k used and drove only by me .searches on internet reveal this is an extremely common defect on…
ODI 10790573
Service Brakes
I own a honda odyssey 2013 and have had the rotors turned twice already at a cost of over $400 each time. I now need it again because of vibration when you try to brake at higher speeds and just see that i am not the only person complaining about this. Why isn't there a recall on these rotors?
ODI 10980017
Service Brakes
When going downhill in the mountains of colorado, the van began shaking excessively and would not respond to braking at about 20,000 miles. The van drove fine at lower speeds or on flat stretches but felt like braking control was lost at higher loads (fast speed going downhill with multiple passengers). Took to local dealer who said rotors needed resurfacing. That lasted about 1 year and the problem has reoccurred.…
ODI 10762561
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 Honda Odyssey.
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