1996 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,261miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Honda Odyssey, 13% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,261 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 117,000 miles the ABS warning light on our 1996 Honda Odyssey came on and stayed on. Also, at the same time ABS system would improperly engage at low speeds on dry pavement when approaching a stop. Took to Honda dealer, was given diagnosis that ABS control unit has failed. The cost of replacement is $1227 plus tax, which is prohibitively expensive. In my opinion this unit should last the life of the vehicle, it has failed because Honda provided a control unit of poor quality. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095989, filed 2004-10, 116,937 miles“July 2002, I took my Odyssey to a Honda dealer because I was having several electrical problems: 1. My srs light came on and wouldn't go off. 2. My ABS light had also begun to go on and off. 3. My power locks would lock uncontrollably and drain battery. I asked them to take a look. After $160 diagnostic charge, I was told the following: code 8-3 present on srs. Cleared code and test drove. Light remained off for drive. Suggest replacing airbag if light comes on again. Probably a sensor problem. Cost $748 code 44 present on ABS. Right rear wheel speed sensor is faulty. Suggest replacing sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185268, filed 2007-03, 105,261 miles“I believe that the dealership I bought this vehicle from didn't do a thorough inspection of the vehicle. In august 1998, the ABS light came on. I had it checked and the diagnosis was that the anti lock brake accumulator was bad. The total cost for the repair was $435. In february 1999, a front oil seal gasket blew. Repair cost were $320. Now, august 1999, the ABS light came on again. The diagnosis is the accumulator needs to be replace again. It has been almost 1 year to the date that the previous one was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #710828, filed 1999-09“Problem with ABS light illuminated on dash and ABS modulator. The ABS light had come on. The consumer was told the modulator could be reset but there was no guarantee that the light would not come back on. Within twelve miles after the repair, the light had come back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10022538, filed 2003-06“Backing out driveway; turned A/C on; put into drive & vehicle shot forward; a brick wall in front of vehicle was hit due to brakes failing. Brake pedal went to floor.”
NHTSA complaint #815499, filed 1997-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 10% |
| 2025 | 15 | 3% |
| 2024 | 9 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 22 | 4% |
| 2019 | 46 | 5% |
| 2018 | 41 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 59 | 19% |
| 2013 | 55 | 26% |
| 2012 | 60 | 24% |
| 2011 | 44 | 19% |
| 2010 | 43 | 17% |
| 2009 | 21 | 11% |
| 2008 | 163 | 33% |
| 2007 | 241 | 29% |
| 2006 | 75 | 11% |
| 2005 | 78 | 9% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 32 | 3% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 23 | 3% |
| 1999 | 19 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 10% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 9 | 13% |
| 1995 | 19 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Honda Odyssey
24 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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