Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Honda Odyssey

This complaint is about the raybestos's advanced technology rotors (model #980290) that I brought at o'reilly auto part store and installed on my 2007 Honda Odyssey in 06/26/2011. Last week on 06/23/2013 while inspecting the pulsation issues, I found fine cracks on both rotors. With curiosity I searched "raybestos rotor cracks" over the internet and I found the brake rotor safety public awareness published at the raybestos site. Based on the information from raybestos, certain imported brake rotors including raybestos brand have this issue. I checked the box and found the rotors were made in china. Their site provided NHTSA link to file complaint.

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The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mpd, the power steering failed and he heard a screeching and winding noise. He took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. Furthermore, he also noticed that when driving down hill and trying to apply the brakes, the steering wheel would shake violently. He took the vehicle to the dealership and the dealer told him that the rotors were warped and there was nothing they could do. He had not called the manufacturer to-date. The power steering pump was being repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 41,000. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

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Very hard transmission downshift upon slowing the van. After downshift the van has a sharp jerk and seems to have to catch the transmission before going into a lower gear. Transmission has been replaced twice since purchased new an may 28, 2007. Now dealer and Honda factory service rep is saying this is a "normal characteristic" of this van, even after replacing the transmission twice for the same issue. The first new transmission was at 3321 miles and second was at 12,281 miles. Brakes: sloppy and weak brakes since purchase. Rotors turned and pad replaced at 166 miles, three days after buying new. Still soft and vibrating upon stopping. Dealer says this is also normal. Between the transmission and brake problems, we do not feel that this is a safe van for our children to ride in. American Honda has been more than uncooperative. There is a very dangerous defect with this van and we are afraid to drive it.

Soft brake pedal and brake chattering when braking at high speeds.

2006 Honda Odyssey ex-l. Has soft brakes and occasional severe grinding sound from front brakes. Dealer checked the brakes and said there is no problem.

Purchased 2006 Odyssey touring edition new in February 2006. At about 10,000 miles started hearing intermittent grinding noise and feeling steering wheel vibrate while braking. Vehicle taken to Honda dealers three times. First two times dealer stated they could not duplicate problem. Took car to dealer at 30,472 miles. And the dealer stated the problem was with warped rotors, and that I could pay to have them machined smooth. Took car to different dealer at 33,691 miles. They replaced front pads and machined rotors under warranty due to service bulletin being issued for brake noise.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving 45-65 mph, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The dealer stated that warped rotors caused the failure and they replaced the front brakes and rotors. Approximately three months later, the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. As of November 20, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 20,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the brakes engage by themselves while driving 5 mph. She can feel the abs as she drives and hears a popping sound when she depresses the brake pedal. The vehicle will slow down, but it fails to come to a complete stop. The failure only occurs after driving for a long period of time. The contact also feels a vibration, which she believes is due to the rotors. The current and failure mileages were 2,100. The consumer stated smoke was coming from the tires at the time she tried to stop the vehicle. Updated 08/29/07.

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the front of the vehicle shook when the brakes were applied. No warning signal illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel pads were worn out and the two front rotors were machined. After 4000 miles, the problem recurred and the dealership determined the front wheels brake pads were worn out and replaced them again. The problem persisted and the front shaking was noticed nine times. The manufacturer was contacted who opened a case with the commitment of calling back promptly which has not happened. There was a wind noise coming from the windshield and the left sliding door. The rear seat belt was ripped. Updated 11/14/06.

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The contact stated the brakes made a bad noise. The noise become more frequent with time. The vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times, and they determined it was causing grooves in the rotors. The noise came from the brake pads. However, the manufacturer has not redesigned the pads. The dealership stated the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to another dealership for a second opinion. This has not been done.

Front brakes make a loud grinding noise and pulsation under moderate braking. Most noticeable on down-hill stops in warm weather.

The caller said the passenger side sliding door opens without warning. It happens when driving. The indicator light comes on , and the alarm goes off. The caller says the door does not open all the way. Had it to the dealer 10 times for this problem. Dealer said it was dirty connections and did not do anything to fix it. Manufacturer will offer no help for free. Also, the caller received a recall letter concerning gas recirculation valve ( egr valve). The manufacturer will not approve the recall work. Also wanted to take vehicle to the dealer. The rotors were resurfaced, the seat reclined when the consumer exited the vehicle.

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While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced.

Consumer stated that brake rotors are wearing and when applying the brakes the vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts.

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Consumer stated the rotors started to warp at 12,000 the rotors were never replaced only cut down to reduce warpage, consumer stated when the rotors are cut it would only shorten the life of the rotors, also the rear hatch spoiler was replaced due to it being cracked. Ts.

Noisy brake drums and rotors getting hot.

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