2013 Honda Odyssey: Shakes when braking
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Odyssey report: shakes when braking. CarComplaints.com lists 20 owner complaints, average mileage 35,600 miles.
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints for the 2013 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11634622 (filed 01/07/2025): “We have taken our 2013 honda odyssey several times to the shop because the brakes don’t feel safe. they seem to work fine but the brakes pedal is spongy. keeping the brake pedal slightly pressed with the engine running, the pedal continues to sink almost to th…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11311056 (filed 02/24/2020): “Front brake rotors warp causing steering wheel vibration and brake pedal thumping. rotors have been resurfaced 3 times only to happen again after a few thousand miles. at higher speeds almost lost control of steering. honda won't upgrade to better performing r…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace rotors (7 reports) resurfaced rotors (7 reports) replaced brake pads and resurfaced rotors (2 reports) replaced pads (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $340 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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