Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Honda Odyssey - part 1

Brake pedal is soft and goes almost to the floor. Have had the master cylinder, brake pads, and calipers replaced at david mcdavid in 2018. Brake pedal remained soft and goes almost to the floor. Had master cylinder replaced again in 2021 at a private facility and brake pedal is still not firm as it should be.

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The contact owns a 2005 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the brakes failed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lynnwood Honda (22020 hwy 99, edmonds, wa 98026) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

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Dangerous braking due to soft brake pedal; relative to NHTSA campaign number 10v098000. This recall has been previously addressed on this vehicle, however, the problem persists. Increased stopping distance, vehicle has a tendency to roll through stop signs or stop lights if driver is not careful to begin stopping earlier than normal. Vehicle has a new master cylinder installed yet the problem remains. Elevated vehicle on jack stands to check caliper function. Discovered only two wheels are braking. With engine running, while on jack stands, I had my wife press and hold the brake pedal while I attempted to roll each wheel; the left front and right rear wheels rolled freely with brake pedal pressed, and the right front and left rear were unable to be rolled with brake pedal pressed. With brake pedal pressed and a proper bleeding sequence, I opened the bleeder valve on the calipers. The left front and right rear calipers exhibited no fluid pressure. It is known this vehicle braking system is made up of two hydraulic circuits linking the left front with the right rear, and linking the right front with the left rear. Something linked to the previous recall is causing the brake system to fail and continue to exhibit the same problem as before.

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Soft brake pedal goes to the floor. Took to shop brake system had to be reveled. After 2 weeks doing same problem. Master cylinder been checked with no issues.

2007 Honda Odyssey abs braking system is soft with low pedal. Difficult to stop the vehicle at times, frequent problems for last several years. Even after recalls for faulty seals in the brake master cylinder years ago and then the recall for the vsa modulator . Bumped garage door while pulling in! dealer said: faulty abs modulator.

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I have read that a lot of 2008 Honda Odyssey have a brake pedal that goes to the floor and my brake pedal does the same. I had to drive very slow so the car will stop, pedal goes to floor before slowly stopping. Honda dealer replaced the master cylinder $600. 00 drove home, went back next day because it was not the right fix. Dealer had it all day, said he talked to Honda tech dept. On phone checked computers and other things as per tech advice, every thing is working as it should, no cost to me but brake pedal still goes to the floor. My wife can not drive this car, it is parked till you can tell me how it can be fixed and safe for us to drive and every one on the road. I could not live with myself if my family were hurt or if this 2008 Honda Odyssey could not stop and hurt or killed other people. Please make Honda fix these brakes.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced for an unknown recall, the check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 114,256.

The brakes suddenly hardened and would not engage while going downhill. This problem was first noticed in . I took the vehicle to woodland hills keyes Honda and learned that the brake power booster was defective. This same vehicle was the subject of a recall of the master cylinder. Based on Honda's recommendations, the power brake booster is to be replaced if there is any leak. It is my position, that the master cylinder upon determining that it was leaking as implicit in the recall required that the power brake booster be replaced. Had this been replaced there would not have been a failure to the power brake booster.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey brakes failed when applied when the van was placed in reverse. The brake pedal traveled all the way to the floor on application of the brakes and did not return back. As the pedal did not return back was unable to pump the brake to build any hydraulic pressure. The vehicle was brought to a halt using the parking brake. Subsequently the brakes started working again. The dealership on inspection reports a brake master cylinder failure. Honda when contacted directly does not acknowledge any such prior incident reports. However at least two such failures have been reported on the same make, model year by other owners on Honda owner forums. I humbly request that you investigate this issue before any fatalities occur. Honda is unwilling to acknowledge a systemic failure.

I have had 2 brake recalls on my 2007 Honda odessey. During my last visit to a Honda auto center they changed the brake master cylinder and upon a "visual" inspection advised me that my brake pads were at 3mm each which is sufficient. I know for a fact this was wrong because my car mechanic advised me that I needed new brake pads. I believe that the 2 recalls for different brake issues have compromised my brake performance and prematurely deteriorated my brakes. I also feel that it is a huge safety concern to tell someone that their brakes are fine when they are clearly not!.

The van I bought was on 3/28/2010, the brake pad was very soft, I had to press very deep down ,I have been to the Honda dealer 3 times already for the same problems, but every time they found something wrong/broken , I had to pay out of my pocket. First was masterly cylinders has internal failure, , they replaced master cylinder on the date of 01/03/13, then they found air in brake fluid line and front rotors to be badly rusted, so they replaced front pads and machined front rotors on the date of 03/15/13, and then they found rear pads and rotors to be warped, they replaced the rear pads and rotors. Also the check engine light kept going on and off , I went to the dealer as well, this is they found code p0171 fuel system too lean , on the date of 05/28/13, and 06/14/13. , I took my car there again today the dealer still holding my car. The automatic door sometime doesn't closed all the way.

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Bought vehicle used & noticed a soft pedal from the go! saw where master cylinder was rebuilt & front pads put on before my purchase. Took to Honda to get serviced on 7/18/2012 at 118,647 miles & told them it still felt a little soft with the pedal going lower than normal. They checked it out in service & put new rotors & pads on the rear. We took it on a trip to florida & the brakes felt good. Seems better now however it's beginning to feel a little soft again but appears to be braking ok. I told [xxx] in service at Honda & I told him I will keep an eye on it to see if there are any differences in the oncoming miles. He said ok. Thanks! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise" took the minivan for scheduled recall service. Per service person, they replaced the caps of brake master cylinder. Driving back home @ 70 miles, felt like the steering loosing control, stopped at the near by Chevrolet service center: they didn't felt any major issues with the steering but felt like the service wasn't done as they said. All the dust was evenly there all over the master cylinder: all over the bonnet. I feel no change with the friction noise from the brakes: " a little worse?" how do I ensure that a genuine service was done? now I feel insecure to drive on this, like driving on black ices. The electronic system was rest last time, but not it is back to not working good: resulting with trouble with the a/c knob not working smoothly.

Consumer states ongoing problem/defect with a Honda Odyssey concerning front wheels wobbling and vehicle jerking the consumer stated the wobble from the front wheels was most noticeable at low speed turns. The consumer stated when he hit the slightest bump, the wobble could be felt in the steering wheel. After turning a corner, and the steering wheel was released, the steering wheel returned to straight forward with a series of jerks. The dealer was unable to provide a remedy even though there were complaints from other customers. The consumer stated he returned to the dealer regarding problems with the brakes. The service writer informed the consumer there was a weakness in the hydraulic brake system and the master cylinder would have to be replaced. The consumer learned of a recall, but records showed it was never replaced. On may 21, 2010, the modulator and sealing caps were replaced. On January 19, 2011, the dealer installed a master cylinder repair kit. The remedies showed little to no improvement. The consumer stated after not using the brakes for a few miles, he would have to pump the brakes several times, in order to stop, because the pedal would go to the floor.

The contact owns 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while trying to park the vehicle, she applied the brakes which did not respond or slow the vehicle which resulted in a crash. The vehicle was recently repaired under a recall for the brakes (recall 10v504000: service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder). After the accident, the vehicle was taken into the dealer and they did inspect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 37,000.

This concerns a 2010 Honda Odyssey braking system. I have had numerous occurrences of the brake pedal, on initial application, going so low that I also hit the accelerator, causing the vehicle to lunge forward vigorously. When I continue to apply pressure to the brake pedal it goes all the way to the floorboard. When I release the pedal and reapply it, it gives me a harder pedal in which to get stopped. I have had the vehicle into the dealer service, and was told that they replaced the master cylinder, but the problem continued to occur. The service people at this facility do not show the concern for this as I feel they should, since this involves a condition that is of my grave concern, and I hope that I don't go there because of this defect. Please help me with this. I have also talked with Honda America and they haven't been any help.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph, and when pressure was applied to the brakes there was an extremely slow response. The rear brakes were replaced twice by an independent mechanic. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). The contact stated that the VIN was included and the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. In addition, the battery was defective, and the rear license plate light failed to function. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer previously for the failures. The failure mileage was 30,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving 40 mph in traffic the vehicle in front of her crashed into another vehicle. When she engaged the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate causing her to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The vehicle was damaged on the front end. She did not sustain any injures. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The entire front end of her vehicle was repaired. She referenced recall 10v504000, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder and stated that the recall was directly related to her failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. Updated 3/14/11 the consumer stated the vehicle had to be taken back to the repair shop, because the vehicle would not stop. It was discovered air was in the brakes. Updated 05/05/11.

The contact owns 2010 Honda Odyssey. While the contact was driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when pressure was applied. The failure occurred whenever the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different times for the identical failure. The master cylinder was replaced on the first occurrence. On the second and third occurrences air was bled out of the brake system. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 1,200.

I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey which has had the same reported stopping issue as reported by newer models. The article describes the pending recall for 2007-2008 Honda Odysseys, and it described the exact problem I am having with my 2005 Odyssey with only 45,000 miles. When the breaks are heated from full load or multiple stops we have to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get it to stop. Once the pedal hits the floor then there is a metal on metal grinding sound. We have had this checked multiple times at Honda dealer and they have heard of this and speculate master cylinder but under cold conditions there are no problems. I called Honda this morning and reported it, and I was told that since my Odyssey is out of warranty, I would have to take it in to the Honda dealership, have them inspect it, and pay for the repair myself. I don't think this is right.

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 30 mph and coming to a stop the brake pedal fell to the floor slightly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic and that the master cylinder lost pressure which caused the failure to occur. The contact received a recall notice for repairs of the master cylinder (NHTSA campaign id number: 10v504000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and stated that the repairs should include replacing the master cylinder brake pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, she applied the brakes and the brake pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle continued to move until rolling to a stop. The contact noticed premature wear of the brakes and stated that the brakes had been replaced numerous times in the past. An authorized dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the contact was advised to replace the master cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately six months later, the failure recurred and the contact was again advised to replace the master cylinder. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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We purchased our 2008 Odyssey on 7/5/08. After driving it a while we noticed the brakes appeared to be soft and spongy. When I finally took it in for service, I was told it needed a new master cylinder (at 2800 miles), which they replaced. After I picked it up, I drove it a few miles and the brakes still felt soft and spongy, so I drove back to the dealership. The service manager then drove the car and told me 'that's the way the Odyssey brakes are. ' while on a trip we took it to another Honda dealer and was told the same thing. We have a ridgeline and those brakes are not soft and spongy. It appears that many other Odyssey dealers have the same problem.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. She experiences soft-pedal during brake application. Increased stopping distances may eventually lead to a vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated the brake cylinder for her model type was not sufficiently designed. The technician drained the excess fluids. The repair did not remedy the failure. She filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and was advised that they were investigating the failure. The current mileage was approximately 45,000. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

2007 Honda Odyssey lx brakes do not stop vehicle quickly enough. Dangerous. My wife coasted through an intersection while applying all the pressure she could to brakes. Has been to dealer and they say Honda denies there is a problem. I have read online that this vehicle has brake problems due to abs and master cylinder issues, and also due to poor stock brake pads. But Honda apparently denies any issues. This vehicle is dangerous.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The vehicle was purchased on September 15, 2008 and has logged 2800 miles. The vehicle exhibits soft brakes with excessive pedal travel of 3 inches with a spongy feel at the end and required excessive force to produce an abrupt stop. He has had difficulty stopping before crossing a line at an intersection and almost broad sided a vehicle at 15 mph because it took so long to come to a complete stop. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder, checked the abs and bled the brake line with no change in performance. The dealer also stated that the brakes are operating normally. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer; however, no assistance or refund was received from them or the dealer. He is forced to drive an unsafe vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 2800.

Just purchased a used 2006 Honda Odyssey ex on 8/14/08 which had passed safety inspection as required by state of missouri on 8/13/08. The brakes feel very soft and even on a normal straight road, it requires a lot more travel and pressure to be applied before it will come to a stop. Just today on 8/16/2008, was in a near accident along olive blvd and fee road due to the brake travel was more than necessary. Will be traveling out of country on 8/19/08 for 10 business days. Once back, will seek out huey's Honda advise. But from what see from consumers report, edmunds, odyclub, etc, there seems to be an issue with the abs modulator unit and/or master cylinder, I wonder what no recall has yet to be done on these vehicles. Very disappointing especially if the aftermath would be an accident.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes she noticed that their was a grinding feeling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed recall NHTSA campaign id number 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). The vehicle was repaired and shortly after having the recall performed the grinding returned. The dealer was contacted and they advised her there was nothing wrong with the brakes. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 83,000. Tb.

I bought a 2008 Honda Odyssey Feb 27 2008 and the brakes were working right, after 2000 miles the brake pedal started going to the floor with light pressure. The dealer replaced the modulator. This did not help. Three hundred miles later they said the master cylinder was defective. The replaced it. That did not help. They bled the system according to Honda engineers. This did not help. The dealer now says it is normal under Hondas specs. The pedal still goes to the floor and at times I have to pump the pedal. It takes a longer distance to stop the van.

2007 Honda Odyssey minivan. Brake pedal began going all the way to the floor after 10,000 miles. Dealer has replaced the master cylinder and module (twice), as well as bleeding the lines over 4 attempts to fix. Now they are beginning to explain that this is normal behavior, even though the change was sudden and dramatic and the vehicle is obviously unsafe to drive.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. While driving at speeds of 35 mph and approaching a traffic light, the contact noticed that the brake pedal became unusually soft. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to depress the brake pedal farther into the floorboard than usual. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the master cylinder was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 14,212 and the current mileage is approximately 30,000. Updated 5/20/2010 updated 07/19/jb.

7 times(3 times on highway, 4 times on small roads) my 2007 Honda Odyssey exl failed to stop when brakes were applied. I would apply brakes and the van would keep going. Most of these times when the brakes are applied again the van would stop. I took the car numerous times to the dealership and they said they couldnt reproduce the problem. But they replaced the brake master cylinder 2 times(once for defective master cylinder and once for incorrectinstallation). Finally they asked me to trade the van for a different one. They paid $2500 for the hazzle and I had to pay $5500. . Beacuse of the safety concern I traded my van to get a new one.

Honda Odyssey-07- has a brake problem. Vehicle's brake pedal feels weak and pedal goes to the floor. Dealer replaced the brake master cylinder,but that problem has not been resolved yet. Odyssey has only 1,400 miles.

Soft, spongy brake pedal. Dealer replaced master cylinder, bled brakes twice on advise of tech line without noticeable improvement. Brake pedal can be depressed below height of accelerator pedal, have twice caught the edge of my foot on accelerator pedal when braking causing unintended acceleration. Have case open with Honda office in torrance, CA. . . They cannot tell me if or when there will be a fix. Do not have confidence in these brakes.

The car will not stop unless the driver exert a lot of pressure on the brake pedal. The car was brought into the dealership on multiple occasions. The dealership changed the master cylinder and stated that is the characteristic of the car for the remaining visits. Honda posted a fix on January 14, 2009 on service bulletin 07-045. The fix should be a recall because it reduces the stopping distance of the vehicle.