2012 Honda Odyssey: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11494717 (filed 11/23/2022): “My break petal went soft - as in goes all the way to the floor - it has been looked at by 2 different mechanics - no warning lights, no sounds, just all of a sudden no breaks - it has all new break pads, master cylinder, rotors, etc… the break petal is as soft as can be. i can not stop suddenly.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11483844 (filed 09/10/2022): “My 2012 honda odyssey brake suddenly failed today. i felt the brake paddle was very soft and had to push all the way to the floor and the vehicle would slowly stop. i had to push very fast repeatedly to feel enough pressure on the paddle to stop the vehicle quickly. there is no indications on the in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11483187 (filed 09/07/2022): “Without warning the breaks will not work. you have to push them all the way down and it sometimes lurches forward after breaking. i’ve had it looked at and they can find nothing wrong. this is a serious problem and needs recalled.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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