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26th of October 2009 | 09:04 GMT | Daniel Patrascu
NHTSA Looking Into Honda Odyssey Brake Problems
STORY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Honda, NHTSA looking into brake problems on the Odyssey
- There are some 343,000 07-08 models being looked into
- It would make the second large recall for Honda
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So far, there have been some 600 complaints filed with the body in the US, with some 10 confirmed crashes which may have been caused by this issue. According to Reuters, some 343,000 minivans are subject to the investigation. The first problems began being reported since February, when only 421 units were recalled.
The complaints claim the brakes on the Odyssey feel "soft" and "spongy", with several vans having problems stopping and even running red lights as a result. None of the accidents reported so far have resulted in people getting killed.
According to NHTSA, the problem may be caused by air finding its way into the braking system, causing the problem. Honda acknowledged that air may build up when the engine is started, but said the problem will not cause a diminished braking performance, even if the height and feel of the brake pedal are different than usual.
Honda is already undergoing a huge recall in the US, with 440,000 Accord, Civic, Acura being sent to service because of airbags manufactured by Takata Corp. The fault concerns the driver's airbag inflator, which could "produce excessive internal pressure" and "if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture."
According to one report, one driver was killed during an accident in which the airbag deployed. The news was confirmed by Honda, but the driver's cause of death is still under investigation, according to a company spokeswoman.
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02.11.2009 | 20:47 GMT
we have 2007 odessey with brake issues - is this sometning honda should fix?
06.02.2010 | 21:39 GMT
I own a 2005 Hoda Odyssey. In 2006 traveling across country, any time I tried to break suddenly the front end would vibrate violently. I stopped in Amarillo, TX at a Honda dealership and was told my rotors were warped. I had them turned and continued on my trip without further problems. About a year later the same problem same answer. Had them turned again and now there is a squeal when I turn at a slow speed. I know several people with Odysseys and some are having the same problem. I have been told that Honda has put a really cheap rotor on that vehicle. Any comment would be welcome.
Thanks
11.02.2010 | 03:08 GMT
My 2006 Honda Odyssey has a problem with the brake pedal going down lower than the accelerator pedal, allowing my foot to contact both the brake and the accelerator at the same time, causing the vehicle to lurch forward while braking. My concern is that I may go through a store front or something while parking. If I pump the brake 1 or 2 times, I don't have this problem. As far as I know, Honda has not addressed this issue. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
12.02.2010 | 00:57 GMT
I have Honda Odessey 2007. I had problems with the brake just after two weeks of purchase. When brake is applied, the vehicle used to vibrate. Went to dealer to get it fixed, they replaced the VSA module for 3 times sofar and also master cylinder. But still the problem is not fixed, the vehicle does not stop until the brake is completed pressed till the floor, if speed around 45-50miles / hour. Not sure what should to do... can we file any complaint...?