2008 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 499 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 37 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 44 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJul 28, 2014
Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
Campaign 14E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Campaign 14V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareNov 1, 2013
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
Campaign 13V500000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, hatchback/liftgateFeb 16, 2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THE GAS-FILLED STRUTS THAT HELP TO RAISE AND SUPPORT THE LIFTGATE OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM MAY BE PRONE TO EARLY LIFE FAILURES DUE TO A MANUFACTURING FLAW. THE FLAW CAN RESULT IN A LEAK OF THE PRESSURIZED GAS, LEADING TO REDUCED STRUT PERFORMANCE.
STRUTS WITH DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED CLOSURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH POWER LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V062000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, airMar 16, 2010
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA 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.
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.
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.
Campaign 10V098000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: hydraulic
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 18, 2010
VERY "SOFT" BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WHEN IGNITION BEGINS. MUST "PUMP" WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DLR SAYS (HONDA SAYS) NORMAL, BALONEY!! HAVE CHANGED MAS. CYL. TWICE, ABS MODULATOR ONCE. NO JOY. DLR SAYS "JUST HAVE US BLEED/ADJUST EVERY TIME I BRING IT IN". I'M ON RECORD THAT I'LL SUE IF I HAVE A BRAKE RELATED ACCIDENT (ASSUMING I'M ALIVE). THE BRAKES HAVE CONTINUED TO BE SOFT, SOMETIMES GO TO FLOOR, SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BLEEDING/ADJUSTING HELPS FOR ABOUT A WEEK. ON SECOND MAS. CYL. REPLACEMENT, DLR. SAID THE BRAKING OPERATION WAS "BYPASSING THE MAS. CYL.". THAT'S CERTAINLY NOT "NORMAL". SOMEBODY NEED TO DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!!! *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 3, 2010
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 21, 2010
07/22/08 - SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED TO 1/2 INCH OF FLOOR WITH MODERATE PRESSURE AND CAN BE PUMPED TO RESTORE HEIGHT AND EFFECTIVENESS. HONDA DEALER SERVICE TECH "DID NOT REALLY FEEL ANY ABNORMALITY - BUT BRAKES WERE BLED TO ADDRESS CLIENT CONCERN AND BRAKES FEEL BETTER" 07/09/09 - BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SOFT. HONDA DEALER SERVICE "BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SOFT - SEE BULLETIN 07-045 VERIFIED AND ORDERED ABS MODULATOR" 07/23/09 - HONDA DEALER SERVICE "CLIENT STATES BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SOFT. INSTALL SOP ABS MODULATOR - DEFECT CODE=03214, SYMPTOM CODE=04907 REPLACED ABS MODULATOR UNIT MANUALLY BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM" COMMENT: THIS REPAIR RESTORED BRAKES TO NORMAL - NOT SPONGY, AND HIGH PEDAL. 01/21/10 - HONDA DEALER SERVICE "CLIENT STATES BRAKES ARE FEELING SPONGY AGAIN. PLEASE CHECK AND ADVISE. CANNOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN AT THIS TIME. MAY BE DUE TO A/C SYSTEM CYCLING IN AND OUT" COMMENT: WAS TOLD THIS IS "NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL FEEL" FOR THIS CAR, WHICH IS AN UNSATISFACTORY RESPONSE, AS THE ABS MODULATOR REPLACEMENT AND BRAKE BLEEDING ON 07/23/09 TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THIS SYMPTOM. THE SPONGY PEDAL SYMPTOM WAS TEMPORARILY REPAIRED BY REMOVING TRAPPED AIR FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPLACING THE PART (ABS MODULATOR) THAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR . HOWEVER, THERE IS A FLAW IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM BECAUSE THE SPONGY/LOW PEDAL RECURS WHEN AIR AGAIN BECOMES ENTRAPPED WITHIN THE SYSTEM. THE RESULT IS AN UNSAFE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED.. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 18, 2010
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2010, crash
2008 ODYSSEY BRAKES FEEL CHANGES AND DOES NOT FEEL LIKE IT IS STOPPING. CAUSED THE VAN TO HIT WASHER IN GARAGE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 7, 2010, crash
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 SHAKE. WE'VE HAD MANY VEHICLES AND HAVE NOT HAD THIS ISSUE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 6, 2009
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 VERY CONCERNED WITH THE BRAKES IN THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE BECOME AWARE THAT A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN MADE. WE ENCOURAGE AN INVESTIGATION AND RECALL SO THAT THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION CAN BE FIXED. WE WILL RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND POTENTIAL REPAIR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 28, 2009
BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPS. PEDAL CONTINUES TO GET SOFTER AND SOFTER. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, YOU CAN PUMP THEM UP IF YOU HAVE TIME BEFORE YOU STOP. IT NOW REQUIRES YOU TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL LOWER THAN THE GAS PEDAL TO STOP. THIS CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS SITUATION IF THE GAS PEDAL IS ALSO HIT WITH THE SIDE OF YOUR FOOT WHEN PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN A PANIC STOP. HONDA SAYS ALL OF THIS "NORMAL AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING TO FIX IT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 25, 2009
HONDA 2008 ODYSSEY BRAKES FEEL LOW AND SQUISHY AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING. A GRINDING SOUND IS HEARD FROM THE FRONT BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY. OWNED A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY AND EXPERIENCED THE GRINDING NOISE ONLY. HONDA REPLACED FRONT PADS AT 7000 MILES AND AFTER ANOTHER 4,000 MILES GRINDING SOUND RETURNED. HONDA DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Air, Parking brake, Power train, Service brakes, Electric, Nov 20, 2009, crash
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 10, 2009
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 8, 2009
BRAKES NOT STOPPING ACCURATELY. I AM GETTING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. AT TIMES THEY ARE SPONGY, DON'T SEEM TO STOP PROPERLY, AND MAKE ME FEEL UNSAFE. I HAVE TOLD THE DEALER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. THEY ACT AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW 4/6/2008. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 28, 2009
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. ODYSSEY PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ACTIVATING ABS OR SKIDDING THE TIRES. CAR STOPPED BUT NEARLY HIT CAR IN FRONT. CAR IS GOING IN TO DEALER TOMORROW FOR FURTHER WORK. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 27, 2009
BRAKES ARE SOFT ON VEHICLE, TSB WAS PERFORMED, BUT BRAKES REMAIN SOFT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Electric, Oct 20, 2009
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 UNTIL I RECOVERED FROM THE FRIGHT. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE TO MOVE AN ACTUAL PARKING PLACE. THEN I DISCOVERED THAT I HAD BRAKES. I ASSUMED THAT BEING NEW TO THE ODYSSEY, THAT I HAD SOME HOW MISSED THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THAT IS WHY I DID NOT EVEN FEEL IT. THIRTY THOUSAND MILES LATER WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING PLACE IN A WAL-MART LOT I THINK THE BRAKES DID THE SAME THING BUT MY SPEED WAS SO SLOW I WAS NOT SURE. I DROVE THIRTY MILES THAT DAY AND HAD NO CONCERN OR PROBLEM. THAT EVENING I RETURNED TO THE SAME STORE AND WAS PARKING IN A REMOTE AREA OF THE LOT AND HAD NO BRAKES. EXACTLY LIKE THE HILL INCIDENT A LONG TIME AGO. I MANAGED TO STEER AWAY FROM EVERYTHING UNTIL I GOT THE ODYSSEY STOPPED. AGAIN I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND UPON RESTARTING HAD BRAKES. I DROVE VERY FEARFULLY TO THE NEAREST HONDA DEALER AN GOT THERE AT 6AM ONE HOUR BEFORE THEY OPENED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LIGHT TRAFFIC. I TOLD THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT FRONT RANGE HONDA IN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; THAT ON AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS I HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL AND AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING I HAD BRAKES. THE SERVICE ADVISOR WROTE IT UP AS MY STATING SOFT BRAKE PEDDLE. THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM AND NOT WHAT I STATED. IS HONDA DOWN PLAYING A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM? WHILE IN THE SERVICE WAITING AREA I USED MY LAPTOP TO RESEARCH ODYSSEY BRAKE PROBLEMS AND FOUND A GREAT MANY. THEY REPLACED THE ABS MODULE. I AM SHOCKED THAT AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT CAN HAVE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 16, 2009
SOFT BRAKE AND FADING BRAKE PEDAL X 3. JAN 2009 DEALER REPLACED MODULATOR, JUNE 2009 DEALER BLED BRAKE SYSTEM, OCTOBER DEALER BLED SYSTEM WHILE ENGINE RUNNING. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 13, 2009
THE BRAKE PEDAL ON THE 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY FEELS SOFT AND SPONGY. THE BRAKES ARE NOT ENGAGED UNTIL THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ALMOST HALF WAY THROUGH AND IT FEELS AS IF IT WOULD HIT THE FLOOR IF DEPRESSED FORCEFULLY IN A PANIC BRAKING SITUATION. DRIVING THIS CAR WITH THIS BRAKE ISSUE DOES NOT MAKE ME FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED BY HONDA AND THEY HAVE ISSUED A TSB (09-053) TO ADDRESS IT. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER THE SAID FIX IS MADE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE TSB, THE CAR RETURNS TO ORIGINAL SYMPTOMS AFTER DRIVING A FEW HUNDRED MILES. MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE NOW, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AS THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT FEEL ANY BETTER THAN BEFORE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 29, 2009
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.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 22, 2009
SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL THAT WHEN PRESSED LONGER IT WILL SINK TO THE FLOOR MAKING IT INEFFECTIVE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 22, 2009, crash, fire
SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL THAT WHEN PRESSED LONGER IT WILL SINK TO THE FLOOR MAKING IT UNEFFECTIVE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 10, 2009
THE BRAKES ON OUR 2008 HONDAY ODYSSEY VAN ARE CLEARLY FAILING AND WE'VE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES AND THEY REPLACED TONS OF PARTS BUT THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THEY ARE SPONGY AND YOU HAVE TO FLOOR IT TO GET THE VAN TO SLOW DOWN. THEY ALSO GRIND AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 18, 2009
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 17, 2009
BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT/SPONGY AND OFTEN REQUIRES PUMPING TO GET AN ADEQUATE FIRM FEEL. WHEN VAN WAS NEW, LESS THAT 1000 MILES, I TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE BRAKES ARE NORMAL. WAS OFFERED TO DRIVE ANOTHER 2008 DEMO VAN WHICH THEY SAID WAS NORMAL. IT ALSO HAD A SOFT/SPONGY PEDAL. I THINK THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 19, 2009
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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 4, 2009
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY 5 DOOR TOURING MODEL FAILED TO STOP WHILE AT SLOW MANEUVERING SPEEDS, FORCING THE DRIVER TO JAM ON THE BRAKE AND SWERVE TO MISS VEHICLE IN FRONT, LANDING UP ON THE MEDIAN STRIP OF A BUSY SIX LANE HIGHWAY. SOME ENGINE ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED DURING THIS MANEUVER, ADDING TO THE BRAKING FORCE THAT WAS REQUIRED. THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT ENGAGED DURING THE INCIDENT. A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED A MONTH LATER IN A PARKING LOT, WITH A SUBSTANTIAL REVVING OF THE ENGINE AS THE CAR ENTERED A PARKING SPOT REQUIRING HARD BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT ENGINE SHUT DOWN. FINALLY A SIMILAR, BUT LESSER ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED BY ANOTHER DRIVER (SAME CAR) WHILE BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO REST IN ITS PARKING POSITION IN THE GARAGE. ALL INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR HAD BETWEEN 5,000 AND 6,000 MILES. THE DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND NO INDICATION OF A FAULT IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (RECORDS OF SEVERAL ELECTRICAL FAULTS WERE FOUND BUT BELIEVED TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCIDENT WHEN ANOTHER CAR WAS STARTED WITH JUMPER CABLES FROM THE ODYSSEY.) BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS BELOW THAT REQUIRED TO ENGAGE THE SPEED CONTROL FUNCTION. THE DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER ACKNOWLEDGED THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE COMPLAINT, BUT INDICATED THERE WAS NOTHING FURTHER HE COULD DO WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF A FAULT. *TR