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2019 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

16 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

16
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2022Dec 2020
Date Range

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

Brakes Recalls (2)

RECALLCampaign #18V777000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

RECALLCampaign #19V213000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Honda Odyessy vehicles modified to be equipped with an in-floor wheelchair ramp conversion. The rear wheel speed sensor harnesses may have been routed to the incorrect rear wheels, resulting in the possibility that the anti-lock brake system will not recognize each rear wheel speed properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake System" and 404, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Fix: Braun has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the rear wheel speed sensor harnesses, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Owner Complaints (16)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Apr 2025

All the symbols related ADAS suddenly popped in my car with no rain or snow or any accidents. When I checked with Honda dealership, they said it caused due to software issue and nothing related hardware and it needed 2500$ for replacing the entire system. If it is software causing this issue why would customer had to pay for it, and it could be a recall.

NHTSA #: 11655315
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Sep 2024

The front facing monocular camera of the ADAS system has failed on this 2019 Honda Odyssey with approximately 50,000 miles. The failure of this camera has rendered the ADAS systems inoperable including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance.

NHTSA #: 11616467
criticalSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2019

Four times in last 3 months when heading into sun, 40 MPH, empty rural road,, auto braking system flashed crash warning on screen in back of steering wheel. There were no hazards. I question whether the brakes might be applied.

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NHTSA #: 11270713
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2021

I had new brakes put on my car my brakes for less 12,000 miles ago. I took my car back in today my front left brake is cracked and the caliper was blue indicating it was getting extremely hot. I have taken my vehicle in three times for an issue with the radio because I can hear others talking but they cannot hear me.

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NHTSA #: 11418806
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were also illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11666730
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Jun 2025

At restaurant on 6/1/25, backed out of parking spot. Drove about 30 ft to parking lot exit. Turned onto side street to go to light and turn on main street.

NHTSA #: 11664544
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: May 2025

About 5 warning lights came on simultaneously keeping me from driving my vehicle safely

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NHTSA #: 11658513
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced Phantom Braking” and the vehicle decelerated to 60 MPH. The contact tapped the brakes excessively causing the sudden self-braking to cease.

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NHTSA #: 11454014
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2022

When braking hard it or on hills shakes the whole vehicle bad. Has been doing this since about 10,000 miles. Was taken back to dealer for this at 12,000 miles .

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NHTSA #: 11446856
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2020

There is a vibration when brakes are applied on a downhill especially on a 6% grade. Brakes are fine on a straigt non hill and a minor downhill descent.. Vibration seems to occur only when brakes are applied frequently on a steep downhill.

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NHTSA #: 11349689
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2019

New odyssey with 3k miles my braks making grinding noise and unable to come to full stop as normal time and distance

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NHTSA #: 11196983
lowSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2023

Over 20 times our van has breaked when it was not needed. This usually happens when going up a hill and turning, or when a car slows but not enough to need to break. In several instances we have almost been rear-ended due to the sudden breaking.

NHTSA #: 11538595
lowSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: May 2021

Going 25mph. Steering wheel shook then dash read in black "brake" with orange background. Van braked on its own.

NHTSA #: 11415123
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2020

Brakes locked when I had to stop abruptly because driver in front started and then stopped. Unable to advance vehicle. Tapping brakes did not release them.

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NHTSA #: 11384195
lowSERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2020

Car accelerates or bucks when changing gears whilst driving. Returned car to honda garage twice and they claim there is no fault unless engine light illuminates. Car has only 14,000 miles, front tires have worn prematurely and car shakes when applying brakes.

NHTSA #: 11377181
lowSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2020

Hold brake releases automatically without pressing accelerator

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NHTSA #: 11309916

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