general problems of the 2013 Honda Odyssey - part 1

We have taken our 2013 Honda Odyssey several times to the shop because the brakes don’t feel safe. They seem to work fine but the brakes pedal is spongy. Keeping the brake pedal slightly pressed with the engine running, the pedal continues to sink almost to the floor. So far we have spent over $1000 for a new brake booster, new master cylinder, brake fluid flush and brake bleeding. The shop bled the brakes several times, manual and computer bleeding but the brakes are still spongy.

The following link describes exactly what's happening to the car, and it happens almost every day (sometimes multiple times a day)! https://. . Read more...

I was in a parking lot going less than 5 miles an hour and was turning right into a parking space. My foot was on the brake, but the car lurched forward and accelerated over the cement chock block, hitting a pole in front of the store.

We purchased this vehicle brand new. Overall it has been excellent, but it does have one horrible safety flaw. The brakes heat up and warp on even a small hill and cause the steering to shake terribly when breaking. The dealer will fix the problem, for a premium of course, and you are good to go for several months. Then it comes right back. This is a known problem, and I'm really surprised that Honda hasn't been forced to do a recall since they won't do one on their own. They call it "wear and tear". Yeah, right. It's so common that the dealer specifically asks about it every time we come in for an oil change or whatever. "any issues with shaking during breaking?" sorry, but you will never get me to believe that this is a normal question every time a car comes in for service. We've paid for the "repairs" a few times, but I can't afford to keep paying for the same parts over and over again. So now I just answer yes, but that it's not shaking enough to pay for the temporary repairs again. Really, it's kind of scary and horrible. This seems like it's a serious safety issue, but no one seems to care. This is a minivan. Minivans are usually filled with kids. Hopefully someone at Honda or the us government will finally realize that parents shouldn't be struggling to hold onto their steering wheels just so that Honda can sell new brakes every few months. I'm only bringing it up now because it's so common that I'm starting to receive letters from attorneys about class-action suits. I'd rather Honda just issue a recall and fix the problem. Do the rotors simply need to be better quality steel? I would even be fine if I had to pay for the brakes yet again, as long as the problem is actually fixed once and for all. The minivan only has about 59k miles on it.

2013 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to defective brake rotors being use by manufacturers and repair process.

My brakes vibrate when slowing down on the freeway, occasionally while driving on surface streets when slowing down for lights. I first noticed this several months after purchase. I took the van in asked for the brakes to be checked. The vibrating stopped for several weeks then started back up. I returned to the dealership and they checked the tires. It stopped again for several weeks then started back up again. I took the van in and asked for the rotors to be turned. That again helped for a few weeks and the vibrating returned. It is frustrating and scary to feel the vibration in my steering wheel and if I brake hard to feel the van pull to the right. I have explained this problem to the service technician but there seems to be nothing they can do to fix this problem. I complain about it but cannot afford to continue to take it in and get no satisfactory repairs. At one point I came home and aired up my tires and that seemed to help for about 3 months. Then the vibration is back again. This problem has been going on since I purchased the van in December, 2014 and continues to this day. Is there any solutions that have been found for this problem???.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the brake roaters were damaged. The vehicle began to shake with great force. The vehicle was taken back to the contatcs home. The vehicle was taken to long beach Honda and they denied that the vehicle needed servicing. The vehicle was taken back to long beach Honda at (562) 426-4444 1500 e spring st, signal hill, CA 90755 for a second opinion and they informed them that the roaters were failed due to warped breaks. The vehicle is being repaired as of now and the manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 27,000. Jw.

Original owner of 2013 Honda Odyssey, noticed significant steering wheel vibration at 35k miles while going down or at highway speeds while slowing down unexpectedly. It made me grab the steering wheel harder to try to steady the wheels so we don't drive off the cliff. I believe it poses a danger as it creates a situation where such steering wheel vibration and tires vibration can cause a dangerous situation in which the control over vehicle could be lost along with lives of those in the car. I have just replaced the tires, which was not the cause of the vibration. The car is in good standing as all recommended services were completed timely. When contacted the local Honda dealer, they said that rotors needs to be resurfaced. But as I am reading on this site and others, this could be an endless and expensive recurrent service. This vehicle is designed to be a family vehicle, therefore it shouldn't be a standard when rotors come out of functionality as soon as vehicle is out of factory.

My front brake rotors were unsafely shuddering at 31,000 miles and I had them repaired on 6/29/2016. Now, they are shuddering again at 44,341, on 6/7/2017. There are many similar complaints easily found on the internet were drivers, similar to me, are alarmed by a seeming unsafe and defective overall brake system on the 2013 Honda Odyssey, and similar year models. The shuddering can be severe when braking between 50 to 70 mph. There are many other cases similar to mine where people are repairing them and then the unsafe shuddering reoccurs again in just a few thousand miles. The van has been adult drive for its entire history, with 4 small children and adults as occupants.

I was inside the vehicle at the back seat, vehicle was stationary on park, and foot break was on. I was on my sister in laws driveway which is slightly inclined, I was waiting for my husband who went inside the house, however I decided to follow him. I went out of the vehicle, and went to open the driver's side door to reach the key and turn off the vehicle; unfortunately, when I turned off the engine, the vehicle starts rolling, I was knocked down by the opened door and fell on the driveway, with my left leg/ more on the ankle area was run over by the front wheel. These resulted with severe bruise on my ankle, and huge bump on my head. There was no witness, however there was a car that passed and I I asked for help, the driver called by husband who is inside the house, also a neighbor came to help and called 911. By husband looked inside the vehicle which slide towards the front neighbors driveway, the vehicle stopped, still on "p" mode and foot break is still on. The vehicle on p and foot break on should not move or roll.

Purchased vehicle new in may 2013. Vehicle shakes violently whenever braking. All 4 rotors replaced at 15,900 miles with after market. Happened again at 48,000 miles and the front rotors were replaced with aftermarket again. Happened again at 72,000 miles and front rotors were resurfaced. Currently have 72,300 miles on vehicle.

Rotars warp prematurely. My vehicle has 124,000 miles on it and around every 25,000 or so the front rotars have symptoms of being warpied. Then the brakes and rotars need replacing.

When pulling out of my driveway, my brakes would not engage. It was simply as if they were not there.

While driving in the mountains of colorado while on vacation our steering wheel was violently shaking and vibrating while braking downhill. This was very scary for our family from illinois to experience. We scheduled immediate repairs at the shop nearest us on 6/22/2015 with 36,206 miles on our Honda Odyssey. We had new rotors on front and rear replaced and front brakes $685. Unfortunately, while on a road trip to see family in michigan we again experienced shaking of the steering wheel upon braking. On 12/2/2016 57,428 miles we again had to pay for rear rotors and brakes. We have never experienced the frequency of repairs (we trust our repair guy) in any of our other vehicles (fords and chevys). Our van is usually driven around town with kid's activities. Expressway and high speed driving is limited. This is our first Honda. Then on 12/10/2016 with 57,569 miles the engine light and vsa (vehicle stability assist) light stays on. Turns out spark plugs 1 and 2 fouling. . I'm seeing there are complaints here about these same issues. I contacted Honda regarding the spark plugs and they said there is an extension to cover this if I went to an authorized dealer. I hope this is true and it works out, repairs are expensive and we want to be safe!.

2013 Honda Odyssey taken to shop in 8/14 with 11,000 miles. Told dealer was shaking when slowing down. Resurfaced rotors. Started again in 8/15 at 18,000 miles. They balanced tires. Started again in 5/16 at 26,000 miles. Was told it was brake rotors but don't need to resurface as is not dangerous and can wait until replace completely.

From reading forums and blogs on this particular Odyssey year and experiencing first hand, I'm just in disbelief that Honda won't recall this situation! the van only has 21000 miles on it (bought it certified) and I'm hoping that when I call Honda they'll do the right thing for this is a safety issue in plain sight! breaking when coming down a steep grade of highway and suddenly getting a violent shaking on the steering wheel and feeling the tires skip and bounce. . . How can that not be a recall issue?! especially having family in the vehicle! I'm going to call Honda customer service line (like others have) and voice it out too. Hopefully they will see the importance of this situation and stand by their quality and name. They do have the best vans, believe me I've had 4different makes, but to read and experience the breaking issue and Honda not recalling it. . . That's not right especially if families lives are at hand! Honda, please do the right thing!.

When braking at highway speeds (for example, using an exit ramp) the steering wheel began to shake. Also experienced rhythmic lurching when braking at low speeds. Average driving conditions, and I would say I'm a gentle driver. The dealer machined the rotors at about 24k miles, which temporarily resolved the issue. Now at 38k miles, the problem is recurring. Something in the braking system is faulty.

The contact owned a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact lost control and crashed into five vehicles. The contact sustained chest and neck injuries and nose bleeding that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

Front disc rotors warped at 31,000 miles and had to be resurfaced (out of warranty). At 50,000 miles repeat of the same problem, no hard braking and or stopping. Highway driven miles, no stop and go. Premature rotor wear, a repeated costly safety-issue problem. Over 61,000 google notations of similar unusual rotor wear problems. Honda needs to recognize the issue and cover repairs and or issue replacement part(s) to correct the problem. Speaking with Honda corporate customer relations personnel was a very unsatisfying experience. They state no awareness of any rotor problems and take no responsibility/ownership or need to address.

After ~20k miles, while braking at highway speeds there is a violent shaking in the vehicle and steering wheel. Mostly prevalent going downhill where this is even more dangerous.

My Odyssey is 19,600 miles. I'm experiencing vibrations in brake paddle, accelerator paddle and steering wheel when braking and while accelerating between 35-40 miles. Took this vehicle to service center, they wrap rotors. So, braking vibrations are gone, but accelerator vibration is on. Honda service center cannot resolve it as vibration is not heavy. This seems to be common problem with many Honda Odyssey owners. I request you to help resolving this issue for me and all owners for once and all.

When braking, steering wheel rapidly shakes/vibrates back and forth and feel like brak is not working as it should be. I had complained this to my previous service at dealer . They said rotor needs to resurface and they did . It last only 4 months and again I feel like the same problem. It is 2013 van and ran only 40k used and drove only by me . Searches on internet reveal this is an extremely common defect on Odysseys. People have complained about Odyssey rotors warping. But still Honda is not serious about it . I think Honda should take care for this and correct all the vehicle which has the problem . It is very serious safely issue and should be taken care seriously.

I own a Honda Odyssey 2013 and have had the rotors turned twice already at a cost of over $400 each time. I now need it again because of vibration when you try to brake at higher speeds and just see that I am not the only person complaining about this. Why isn't there a recall on these rotors?.

When going downhill in the mountains of colorado, the van began shaking excessively and would not respond to braking at about 20,000 miles. The van drove fine at lower speeds or on flat stretches but felt like braking control was lost at higher loads (fast speed going downhill with multiple passengers). Took to local dealer who said rotors needed resurfacing. That lasted about 1 year and the problem has reoccurred. Multiple others are posting the same experience all over the us with this van model.

We purchased a 2013 Honda Odyssey exl 1 year ago (7/18/16). We immediately experienced excessive vibration of the steering wheel while driving, and also braking at highway speeds. The dealer replaced the front tires about 4 months out to correct the problem. I didn't work. We asked them to consider the rotors as the issue, but they were reluctant since they were just resurfaced them before we bought the vehicle. Eventually, they did agree, and all four rotors needed resurfacing. The service dept told us our 8 month old tires had wear beyond the normal amount, and suggested it was probably caused by the vibration problems. We're getting another set of tires from the dealer, but are concerned that we will soon be having to resurface the rotors again based on the history I've already spoken of here, and other complaints that have been filed. We feel Honda should be forced to recall and replace the rotors on the 2013 Honda Odyssey. There is certainly enough documentation of the problem.

When braking, steering wheel rapidly shakes/vibrates back and forth. Dealer says the cause is warped rotors. Searches on internet reveal this is an extremely common defect on Odysseys for many years. People have complained about Odyssey rotors warping at very low mileage (some as low as 10,000 miles) for many years; yet Honda will not fix the problem. Honda's only solution to customer is to resurface or replace rotors - at customer's expense.

Steering wheel shake violently when brake is applied at speed above 60 mph.

While reducing speed with brake, steering shaking badly. It happens especially when reducing speed by braking from highway speed like 5,60mph or higher. This feels me dangerous especially braking while not in straight road. Especially suddenly reaching to the end of traffic jam in curved road, hard to control driving along the curve with such steering shaking. This shake is that much bad. I researched online and many people claiming about this issue of this make of this model but how the dealer deal with this issue is different depends on dealer.

Front brake rotors warp causing steering wheel vibration and brake pedal thumping. Rotors have been resurfaced 3 times only to happen again after a few thousand miles. At higher speeds almost lost control of steering. Honda won't upgrade to better performing rotors. Need a safety recall. Long time issue.

Honda Odyssey 2013 touring with 22k mileage brakes warped. Heavy vibration unsafe when braking at high speeds 60+ mph. Vibration when braking at lower speeds. Vehicle is still new under b2b 36/3 warranty. Large number of other consumers complaining about the same issue. Honda appears to have a brake design flaw. Submitting complaint in order to support Honda recall on brake issues. Vibration started around 10k miles has progressively gotten worse. Very unsafe vibration at highway speeds. This is a true safety issue and should be looked into by the NHTSA dot. . Read more...

Since 15,000 miles noticed shaking/pulsation when brakes are applied, worse at higher speeds. Now, at 25k, shaking is dangerous. The problem is premature warping of front brake rotors. Honda knows of this problem and redesigned the front rotors to a corrected vein design to dissipate the heat build up causing pulsation. Contacted two Honda dealers for confirmation and they confirmed there are new part #'s to solve this problem and there is no warranty, extended or otherwise. I would hope Honda as a responsible manufacturer would warranty the brake rotors as this is a faulty design and is a major safety concern thus decreasing stopping distance and emergency stopping. Thank you.

Braking at freeway speeds caused a significant vibration in the steering wheel. Brake rotors required resurfacing. I stated to the Honda dealer that I have owned a 2002 and 2008 Odyssey and have essentially driven each the same way, so what is wrong with the 2013. He told me the 2011,2012 and 2013 pilots and Odysseys have shown this tendency. It was repaired under warranty, but with such an early failure, it would seem likely to happen again. A recall should be considered in the interests of highway safety.

Brake rotors needed to be resurfaced after 20,000 miles and only 16 months.

Violent shaking through steering wheel when braking from high speed (50 to 70 mph).

Front end began to shake on braking, more noticeable at higher speeds and going downhill, very dangerous condition, dealer said it was warped brake rotors and the alignment was off, rotors were ground car was aligned to fix problem even though it was almost new and one of the more expensive models, after 12000 more miles the same problems have reoccurred , again no sympathy from the dealer, he blamed it on normal wear and potholes.