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2020 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

11 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2026Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (11)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Dec 2025

Multi-Purpose camera has failed according to Honda dealership. No safety features work in the car. You pay for the car to have these features and then they fail after only 3 years?

NHTSA #: 11706710
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jun 2025

The front camera/sensor broke and is not covered under Honda’s warranty. This affects the adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation system, road departed mitigation, and auto high-beam.

NHTSA #: 11664462
criticalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Aug 2023

This event happens intermittently, and has occurred approximately 4 times. When the issue occurs it happens as follows: 1. Vehicle comes to a complete stop, and driver's foot has depressed brake pedal 2.

NHTSA #: 11539319
highSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2019

When pulling into a parking space this morning and applying the brakes, the brake pedal did not engage. Pedal went to the floor with no resistance while making a grinding/slipping sound. I was going straight, less than 5 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11288730
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jan 2026

Multiple warning lights, all for the safety system: ACC, automatic emergency braking, etc. I am told by the dealer that this is due to a faulty forward camera. Looking at the NHTSA site and other forums, this is a VERY common issue and should be addressed.

NHTSA #: 11710727
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Nov 2024

Car was operating fine on the way to a game on 11/25/2024. Parked and went inside to watch game. After the game I went to my car and when I cranked it all the warnings below came on.

NHTSA #: 11628036
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Oct 2024

This is the second time I’ve had to bring my car in. I have a variety of different warning signs popping up and I see that I’m not the only person that this is happened to when I look at Reddit online the malfunction is somewhere within the car system and it’s because of a windshield camera, which has nothing to do with the, warning signs that I am getting on my car.

NHTSA #: 11617766
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Feb 2023

First instance of the problem: Upon approaching a stop sign I pressed the brake pedal, the 2020 Honda Odyssey van started to shake, and no matter how hard I pressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. I intended to make a right turn at the stop sign, but since the vehicle would not stop, I had to swerve to get back into the appropriate lane. The brakes worked properly on the next stop.

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NHTSA #: 11505723
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Feb 2022

While parking and approaching another car in a parking lot, the van automatic braking system randomly started blinking and the brakes automatically applied, pulsating and grinding loudly for several seconds for no reason. I believe my safety and my passengers safety was at risk. The problem was random and not reproduced since it happened.

NHTSA #: 11454070
mediumSERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11427440
mediumSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Dec 2020

Major safety concern (brake fail during driving) with new 2020 honda odyssey with 2618 miles driven. Brake made loud squeak noise right after purchase and took it to local honda dealership where car was purchased 4 times. Honda dealership resurfaced rotor 2 different times.

NHTSA #: 11378406

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