2000 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

“I am on my second set of brake pads in the just under 45000 miles. I took my van to two local brake stores and the dealer. I told them all the same information I was hearing grinding when I stop. Just brakes told me the calipers on my van were not retracting. This caused my brake pads to glaze because it was like I was always applying my brakes. They also discovered my brake pads were cracked. They also had a list of other things that had to be resurfaced because of wear. Their estimate for this work was just over $400. …”

“Rear bucket seat buckle unbolted from its structure without any impact or force being applied. There were problems with the temperature control knob. (the entire heat A/C control panel was replaced), the front brake pads had to be replaced and the rotors had to be cut, the check engine light had come on, and gasoline was smelled each time the engine was shut off.”

“While driving down the road (route 20, traveling east, down town northborough, ma, speed ~20 MPH) as vehicle passed over a railroad expansion type joint, the left front coil spring broke. Approximately .5 to 1 second after loud metallic noise ABS light came on. Pulled car over to side of road and could not find anything obviously wrong, continued home cautiously ~ 1/2 mile. Upon further investigation found a piece of the broken coil spring hanging down from the left front half shaft. Disassembly of the front left wheel allowed for the evaluation of the damage caused by the broken coil spring. …”

“Dt: 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. …”

“I am a sharp 62 year old with a perfect driving record. I was pulling onto an off-street parking space at a slowed crawl pace. My foot was already on the brake because I had slowed to enter the parking space and I applied more pressure to the brakes to come to a complete stop. The vehicle jumped into a high acceleration moving the parked car in front of me 5 feet which slowed me down. I came to a complete stop only when I turned off the key and removed my foot from the brake. Do not discriminate because I am 62 - this was not operator error.”