What are known 1998 Honda Odyssey brakes problems?

There are 6 owner-reported brakes complaints for the 1998 Honda Odyssey. Common issues include: Your brake pedal sank all the way to the floor when you tried to brake from a stop, and your son found brake fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle; CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPLY THE BRAKE AND A LOUD GROUNING SOUND CAME OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND OWNER CHECK THE VEHICLE AND REALIZE THE MOUNT FOR THE CALPIPER WAS BROKEN; BRAKE PROBLEMS, LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED.

Is there a recall for 1998 Honda Odyssey brakes?

As of the latest NHTSA data, there are no open recalls specifically for the 1998 Honda Odyssey brakes system. However, there are 6 owner complaints related to this system.

1998 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

6 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

Complaints

Jan 2002 – Sep 2002

Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE

Filed: Jun 2024

Your brake pedal sank all the way to the floor when you tried to brake from a stop, and your son found brake fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. When he added brake fluid, it leaked back out immediately. A mechanic discovered severe rust on the subframe, which likely caused the brake fluid leak and brake system failure.

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NHTSA #: 11596160

mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Filed: Sep 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPLY THE BRAKE AND A LOUD GROUNING SOUND CAME OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND OWNER CHECK THE VEHICLE AND REALIZE THE MOUNT FOR THE CALPIPER WAS BROKEN. NLM

NHTSA #: 8019325

mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Filed: Jan 2002

BRAKE PROBLEMS, LOUD NOISE WHEN APPLIED. PURCHASED 8/98 AND HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERS FOR REPAIRS, 7 TIMES, FOR THE VERY SAME PROBLEM. HAD THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED, AND ROTORS MACHINED, MILEAGE 22,201, 4/10/00. RETURNED 7/13/00, 3 MONTHS LATER, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM,MILEAGE 25,262 WAS TOLD FRONT BRAKES 65%. THEN TODAY, 1/22/02 RETURNED, SAME PROBLEM, MILEAGE 38,444, AGAIN, TOLD NEED TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACE THE ROTORS. HOW MUCH LONGER DO WE HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS? WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE WHAT THE DEALER SUGGESTED NOW WHAT?.*AK

NHTSA #: 757210

mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Filed: Mar 2001

BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 15 TIMES FOR BRAKES. IT HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND. WOULD HAVE SQUEAKING NOISE BEFORE BRAKES GRAB AND THEN RELEASE.*AK

NHTSA #: 883417

mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Filed: May 2000

NOISY BRAKE DRUMS AND ROTORS GETTING HOT. *AK

NHTSA #: 722769

mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Filed: Mar 2000

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES A GROWLING AND A THUMPING SOUND SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE WHEELS; SOUNDS LIKE AN IMPACT IS OCCURRING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REMAINS UNRESOLVED. CONSUMER HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION--KEY WILL NOT TURN TO ALLOW CAR TO START, EVEN AFTER NEW KEYS WERE TRIED. *AK *ML

NHTSA #: 858717

Other 1998 Honda Odyssey Issues

Electrical System (31)Power Train (13)Air Bags (6)Visibility (3)Vehicle Speed Control (2)Tires (2)Structure (3)Suspension,equipment (1)Engine (4)Interior Lighting (1)Seats (1)Latches/locks/linkages (1)

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