Problems with 2005 Honda Odyssey SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

May 2005- right front wheel bearing replaced. may 2006 left front wheel bearing replaced due to complaint of excessive steering wheel vibration when braking and when driving at highway speeds. problem not resolved. july 2006 front brake pads replaced and front rotors replaced. steering wheel vibration still exists at highway speeds. *jb

Grinding, pulsating hard to stop brakes at 8500 miles. honda stated not a safety issue. issue got worse and finally after 13 attempts through 2 dealers and their customer relations line, i filed with the better business bureau. it was deemed in the arbitration hearing that these brakes were indeed a safety issue. poor brake pads which caused warped rotors are dangerous. vehicle does not stop timely. someone will get killed. honda is well aware that there is a problem with the braking system on the 2005 and 2006 odyssey (my parents have a 2006). when i first reported in april 05, honda said they new of the problem, but continued to sell dangerous vehicles. supposedly as of march 06 they have the new pads. it should be mandated that they notify every 05 & 06 odyssey owner and advise them of the potential problem. please make honda do this because they won't on their own. according to honda's own website "honda genuine brake pads your honda's ability to brake properly and reliably is obviously of the utmost importance for the safety of you and your passengers." they advertise that the vehicle is the safest, but it is a dangerous family vehicle. does a family have to die before honda does the right thing? *nm

I purchased a new 2005 honda odyssey ex-l in october 2004, and i have experienced multiple incidents in which the brakes make a very loud grinding noise with medium hard braking. the grinding occurs more frequently with prolonged stops, such as when driving downhill. the grinding has not resulted in any apparent loss of braking ability or loss of control, but i am aware of quite a few other new odyssey owners who have complained of the same problem.*ak

I just purchased a 2005 honda odyssey about a month ago, it currently has 500 miles on it. last week, the abs, vsa, and brake light came on. i had it towed into the koons honda dealership in manassas for repair. i was notified that the vsa control unit was bad, however they could not repair it because the part is on indefinite backorder from honda. they stated that they had no idea if the part would take day, weeks, or months to get in. the did state that my car was 'safe' to drive, however it would not have abs, vsa, braking assist, or traction control until the vsa module is replaced. this does not reflect 'safe' in my eyes, especially given the weather we are supposed to have tomorrow. could this not pose some type of liability issue for honda if there was an accident that could have possibly been prevented if the safety features were active. i asked the dealership if there was any problems getting new odysseys for sale and they said 'no', that they had a regular flow of them coming in. so honda, obviously prioritizes that the vsa control units are first slated for new vehicles, and has not allocated enough for possible issues on sold vehicles. i have contact honda through there 1-800 number and the case has been escalated to a call manager that i am waiting to hear from. *ak

I purchased a 2005 honda odyssey october 2004. within weeks and to this day i have problems with the braking system; this is after numerous replacements of brake pads and rotors. the front brakes repeatedly make a grinding noise when making a hard stop or stopping on a downward slope, noticed more in the summer. the defect in the brakes feel as if the brakes are going to fail; i have to take my foot off the brake because i feel the pedal going all the way to the floor. the rear brakes also are defective and are noisy when applied and the car is making a turn. i have addressed the issue on multiple occasions with the dealer. initially, i was told that the brake pads were faulty and would be replaced. after they were replaced, the problem started again. the dealer has admitted that the odyssey as braking problems, but no recall has been issued so their hands are tied, i have also been told that they cannot duplicate the problem, to being told my brakes must have been dusty, and/or that they just needed an adjustment. one thing though, the brakes have never been replaced being they were worn to the point of needing replacement. i know i am not the first to complain in regards to this specific issue. why doesn't the nhtsa enforce its authority and demand that this problem is resolved in the 2005 odyssey minivans? *tr