Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2011 Honda Odyssey

Either the brake rotors warp or the pads deposit something onto the rotors. The car habitually goes through brakes, a single long descent will cause brand new brakes to jutter back and forth violently, which is unnerving feels like it decreases brake effectiveness. Even in light use the rotors have to be surfaced and pads are replace twice a year. This is mentioned very frequently online in forums, and when brought up to a dealership they deny any chronic brake problems. They insist drivers must be "riding the brakes".

Today, at Honda dealership, was informed that the reason our vehicle shakes and vibrates roughly at high speeds (when braking) is due to warped rotors. Was told Honda has discontinued making those rotors and would need them replaced with new rotors that have been made larger. Known issue, but not covered, cost approx $800 total with new pads, etc. Very frustrated that a part has been discontinued and deemed unsafe t be used again, but no recall or reimbursement for this.

While braking, the steering begin to shimmy. Checks by a tire/brake shop verified that the front rotors were warped. Rotors were removed and turned to remove warping. Satisfactory performance of braking was restored but at 60,000 miles problem began to reoccur . I intend to replace rotors and pads with quality material (non Honda parts) to correct the problem. I'm greatly disappointed with Honda and their poor material quality.

When I brake driving 40mph or more, the car and the steering wheel will shake and vibrate extremely violently. This started when there was only 30k miles on the car so I took it to a dealer in TN and they said they didn't find a problem. Then at 42k miles, I took it to another dealer in va and the front rotors and pads were replaced. However, this did not fix the problem. Now the car has 70k miles and the shaking when I brake, was gotten worse. It feels like the car is out of control and not safe to drive, especially with passengers in the car. There seems to be a number of the same complaints on this site, so why hasn't there been a recall?.

Shakes when braking at speeds over 45 mph, drastically increasing 45-0 mph stopping distance, rotors have been resurfaced once and pads replaced already at approximately 13000 miles. At 25968 rotors need to be resurfaced again, pads about 50%, Honda advises that rotors will need to be resurfaced about every 12000-13000 miles to maintain safe driving conditions. No mountainous driving, or hard breaking, never had to resurface or replace rotors on any of my eight previous vehicles, including a Mini van.

Noticed when driving at highway speed and then having to brake abruptly there would a pulsation and the steering would start shuttering. Dealer diagnosed it as uneven brake pad wear due warped rotors. Cost to replace pads and resurface rotors, with tax, was $219. 34. Was advised that rotors could be resurfaced one more time.

We bought the vehicle brand new in 2011. We first experienced the problem with the brakes in April 2012 (at 19,327 miles) when heavy vibration was felt during braking. The vehicle was taken to Honda for inspection, determined the rotors were warped. New pads were replaced and rotors resurfaced. Eight months later (at 30,593 miles), same issue occurred again. Rotors were warped for unknown reason; necessitating a resurfacing and replacement of brake pads for the second time. Seven months after second visit (at 38,841 miles), the same issue occured for the third time - the rotors were found warped again. Like the previous visits, the adviser was not able to articulate the cause of the issue, only this time blamed my drivng behavior. I told the adviser I have other vehicle which is driven and handled in the same way but does not need constant brake services like the Odyssey (3 times in 16 months). He then change his theory and concluded that I wasn't driving enough - not allowing the pads to properly sync with the rotors, and suggested I should drive the vehicle more. To make matter worse, I was forced by the adviser to agree that the dealer will not be warranting any more front brake job becasue I wasn't driving enough and that the issue could reappear again 6 months later. I contacted America Honda but they offered no assistance, since they indicated there were no known issue filed. I feel the vehicle was poorly made or assembled thus creating the above issue.

Sir / madam: I bought a 2011 Honda Odyssey touring elite, in December, 2010. It has a defective front brake system which causes the front rotors to warp and the brake pads to glaze over from overheating; causing all these components to prematurely ware out. I believe all Honda Odyssey¿s have this same problem. Honda says the front rotors only have a 12,000 mile warranty, since it is a wear item, I am responsible for the cost of all repairs. On two (2) occasions, while traveling on the us interstate highways, down steep mountains in colorado and north carolina, the steering wheel started shaking â±3 inches ¿ which is very frightening ¿ so much so, I started looking for the ¿runaway truck ramp�! the vehicle currently has approximately 46,000 miles and has had two (2) sets of front rotors installed, the current rotors have been turned at least three (3) times, and three (3) sets of front brake pads. The front end currently shakes when the brakes are applied because the rotors are warped again but the dealer wants to wait longer before turning them (they are almost to the minimum rotor thickness). I have documented these problems by email and in person with the local Honda dealer, Honda manufacturing and Honda USA. Honda¿s district customer service manager drove the vehicle at 46,073 miles and acknowledged the front rotors were warped. However, Honda denies there is a front brake problem. Every other automobile I have ever owned has not required brake pads before 50,000 plus miles, nor new rotors before 100,000 plus miles. There are several other non-safety related issues with this vehicle. Any and all emails and service records are available for review. If you would like to discuss this matter please do not hesitate to call.

My 2009 hoday Odyssey ex has 30,000 miles and has ongoing brake issues. The brakes are soft and goes to the floor and the van does not stop unless I pump the brakes. The brakes also make a loud grinding sound when trying to stop quickly and when going downhil:(freeway off ramps). It is not the abs braking system. There is no pulsating feeling on the brake pedal. The van does not stop when the brakes have this grinding sound. My Honda dealer has looked at the brakes and they say "no issues". They say brake pads and rotors are fine. They were check at every oil change at the dealership. I had the same soft brakes issues with my 2007 Honda Odyssey. The dealer also said no problems but there was a recall with soft brakes problems. I'm worried when I have to go up to the mountain and come back down the hill. There has to be a design flaw to have other Honda Odyssey owners complain about their brakes.