91 of the 3,165 complaints about the Honda Odyssey (2.9%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
91Complaints · Brakes
2.9%Share of complaints
0.47×vs. all vehicles
22Last 12 months
8.8%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (28, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (4). 22 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 17 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “van”, “braking”, “collision mitigation” and “system”. 8 of these reports (8.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 7 injuries and 3 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 19V213000 (2019-03-20, model years 2018 and 2019).
On 8.1.26, while operating my 2019 Honda Odyssey, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, un-commanded automatic emergency braking event followed by a total failure of the brake-release fail-safe mechanisms.
Brakes · 2026-08-03 · ODI 11754477 · Crash
The vehicle was in reverse and started to accelerate uncontrollably in reverse. The car came to a stop after hitting a wall and a car. The uncontrolled acceleration happened when we went about 1 foot onto grass while in reverse.
Brakes · 2026-05-01 · ODI 11735235 · Crash
When I was at the set of lights my vehicle put itself in park and refused to go back in drive. The dashboard started to flash "shift to park" cars were honking at us people we screaming because we weren't driving when the light turned green.
Brakes · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761261
My Odyssey randomly began displaying all of the ADAS warning messages: The Brake System indicator light comes on, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-Keeping Assist, Auto High Beam System error, etc.
Brakes · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758636
My car slammed on the brakes on its own. I was almost rear ended. I was going 45-50 miles an hour. I think it saw a shadow. Previously it has alerted me to brake because of shadows. This is the first time it braked hard on its own.
Brakes · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11758011
2025 Honda Odyssey with 21.5k miles. Noticed the van shaking when braking. Took it to the dealer for warranty service and they claim that warped rotors were the issue. Declined to provide warranty service claiming brakes are only covered for 12 months.
Brakes · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11756066
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR Campaign 19V213000 · 2019-03-20 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: 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."
Remedy: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 18V777000 · 2018-11-01 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: 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."
Remedy: 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.
How common are Brakes problems on the Honda Odyssey?
91 of the 3,165 complaints about the Honda Odyssey (2.9%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Odyssey model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2018 model (28, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (4).
Is there a recall for Honda Odyssey Brakes problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 19V213000 (2019-03-20, model years 2018 and 2019).