2005 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 9%of 830 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 9% of the 830 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS brakes perform normally 90% of the time . However at least once during a trip usually at 5 or 10 MPH speed I step on the brakes and must floor them with extreme pressure to get them to work .I end up stopping 5 to 10 feet past where I should . The remainder of a trip the brakes seem to behave normally . No brake warnings appear on the dash and my fluid level is normal with no visible leaks .”
NHTSA complaint #10721342, filed 2015-05, 25,000 miles“The brakes on this car never worked well. They screeched and squealed and were slow to respond. Despite many trips to the dealer and mechanics, they insisted nothing was wrong. I rear ended someone coming down a hill because I was unable to brake. The difference in speed must have been at least 35 MPH. My airbags did not go off. I hit the seatbelt way too hard. The car in front of me did have his airbags go off.”
NHTSA complaint #10523497, filed 2013-07, 90,000 miles“My 2005 Honda Odyssey van did not stop while I was braking during a stop at a traffic light. The brakes got to the floor and I hit the car in front of me causing a minor traffic accident. I have not taken it to the dealer yet but I have scheduled an appt. I was found at-fault and the vehicle I hit received compensation for collision. The owner of the vehicle also claim he was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10321136, filed 2010-03, 69,500 miles“Yes when I purchased the vehicle I was missing a few fuses, my back left door won't open or close on my car display it always shows that the back left door is always open. Also the car was missing a break pad on the front left wheel. It's also missing the passenger airbag. The dvd player doesn't work it always says error. And the car is missing all motor mounts so basically my motor is just hanging on top of cables in my car. The GPS display was also missing and my front right window doesn't close all the way up. The major #1 issue is the electrical problems in my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11382811, filed 2020-12, 224,789 miles“While driving during rush hour traffic the vehicle suddenly without warning began to apply the brakes and the engine idled down then temporarily seemed normal only to have it reoccur in a matter of seconds. The vsa light including the symbol and the initials vsa became illuminated. I turned the car off and restarted it multiple times only to have it reoccur over and over again. I had just had the catalytic converter replaced for a second time two weeks prior to this happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586317, filed 2014-05, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V504000Oct 22, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2005–2007, Acura RL 2005–2007
- 04V536000Nov 15, 2004On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (abs) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed…Covers: Honda Odyssey 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10018008Aug 1, 2005Grinding or growling when braking at low speeds. Honda servicenews.
- 10013620Nov 19, 2004Rear wheel speed sensors.
Brakes: 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 2005 Honda Odyssey
138 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsSteering
99 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsEngine cooling
87 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsEquipment
40 complaintsTires
33 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Odyssey
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology