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Suspension complaints
20 reportsClear category filter68,700 miles · Dec 8, 2011
SteeringSuspension
2007 - 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS ARE TARGETED TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF A "WARRANTY EXTENSION" TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. I RECEIVED THE NOTICE FOR MY 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY, SUFFERED WITH THE "HARD TO TURN" CONDITION (SEE TSB 10-076) AND ASSOCIATED PUMP WHINING NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED IN TSB 07-00…
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2007 - 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS ARE TARGETED TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF A "WARRANTY EXTENSION" TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. I RECEIVED THE NOTICE FOR MY 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY, SUFFERED WITH THE "HARD TO TURN" CONDITION (SEE TSB 10-076) AND ASSOCIATED PUMP WHINING NOISE THAT IS DESCRIBED IN TSB 07-005 (DEFECTIVE PUMP RESERVOIR). ALTHOUGH THE PUMP WAS EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED AT UNIVERSITY MOTORS (MISSOULA) I WAS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RESERVOIR ($66.08). MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE RESERVOIR DEFECT IS WHAT CAUSES THE PUMP TO FAIL. I BELIEVE THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE REQUIRED AND ALL OWNERS THAT HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE RESERVOIR (OR PUMP) SHOULD BE 100% REIMBURSED. AMERICAN HONDA AUTOMOBILE REFUSED TO REIMBURSE FOR THIS REPLACEMENT STATING THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE PUMP. PLEASE REVIEW HUGE COMPLAINT DATA BASE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10439069
33,000 miles · Oct 15, 2011
StructureSuspension
WHEN I OPEN THE LIFTGATE IT DOES NOT HOLD UP. THE TAILGATE GAS STRUT HAS FAILED I ONLY HAVE 33,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430327
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspension
CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH A HONDA ODYSSEY CONCERNING FRONT WHEELS WOBBLING AND VEHICLE JERKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE WOBBLE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WAS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEED TURNS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE HIT THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE WOBBLE COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER TURNING A CO…
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CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH A HONDA ODYSSEY CONCERNING FRONT WHEELS WOBBLING AND VEHICLE JERKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE WOBBLE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WAS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEED TURNS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE HIT THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE WOBBLE COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER TURNING A CORNER, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS RELEASED, THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNED TO STRAIGHT FORWARD WITH A SERIES OF JERKS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A WEAKNESS IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A RECALL, BUT RECORDS SHOWED IT WAS NEVER REPLACED. ON MAY 21, 2010, THE MODULATOR AND SEALING CAPS WERE REPLACED. ON JANUARY 19, 2011, THE DEALER INSTALLED A MASTER CYLINDER REPAIR KIT. THE REMEDIES SHOWED LITTLE TO NO IMPROVEMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER NOT USING THE BRAKES FOR A FEW MILES, HE WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, IN ORDER TO STOP, BECAUSE THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10380682
38,000 miles · Dec 31, 2010
SteeringSuspensionWheelsCrash
AFTER INSTALLING NEW SET OF 4 TIRES FOR MY HONDA ODYSSEY AND HAVE THE TIRES BALANCE AND ALIGN BY PROFESSIONAL GOODYEARS SERVICE MECHANICS. I CAN FEEL THE MINI VAN KEEP PULLING TO THE LEFT PRETTY FAST AND DANGEROUSLY. I TALK TO THE WHEEL SHOPS MANAGER, AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO SINCE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS FINE. AFTER L…
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AFTER INSTALLING NEW SET OF 4 TIRES FOR MY HONDA ODYSSEY AND HAVE THE TIRES BALANCE AND ALIGN BY PROFESSIONAL GOODYEARS SERVICE MECHANICS. I CAN FEEL THE MINI VAN KEEP PULLING TO THE LEFT PRETTY FAST AND DANGEROUSLY. I TALK TO THE WHEEL SHOPS MANAGER, AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO SINCE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS FINE. AFTER LOOKING AT THIS ISSUES ONLINE, I SEE LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO OWN 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES AND TURN OUT TO BE ISSUES WITH THE FACTORY INSTALLED SPRING AND STRUT THAT NEED TO BE ALIGNED AND FIXED. I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE CAR SUDDEN TURN TO THE LEFT WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING ON HWY 85. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373652
26,005 miles · Nov 19, 2010
SteeringSuspension
STRONG PULLING/DRIFTING TO RIGHT. DRIVER MUST USE CONSTANT STRENGTH TO KEEP CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT OR WILL END UP IN THE NEXT LANE WITHIN ABOUT 6 SECONDS. CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN USUAL TO KEEP VAN STEERING STRAIGHT WHEN LOOKING OVER SHOULDER TO SWITCH LANES. HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PULLED CLOSE TO OTHERS, CAUSING THEM TO HONK FOR …
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STRONG PULLING/DRIFTING TO RIGHT. DRIVER MUST USE CONSTANT STRENGTH TO KEEP CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT OR WILL END UP IN THE NEXT LANE WITHIN ABOUT 6 SECONDS. CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT THAN USUAL TO KEEP VAN STEERING STRAIGHT WHEN LOOKING OVER SHOULDER TO SWITCH LANES. HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PULLED CLOSE TO OTHERS, CAUSING THEM TO HONK FOR FEAR WE WERE COMING INTO THEIR LANE NEXT TO THEM. HAD VAN IN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES AND THEY WILL ONLY CHECK TIRE POSITION, BRAND, TREAD, AND ALIGNMENT AND HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. HUNDREDS OF OTHERS TALKING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM ONLINE WITH SAME LACK OF FIX FROM DEALERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10366824
56,000 miles · Sep 1, 2010
SteeringSuspension
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY PULLS HARD RIGHT AFTER RIGHT TURN AND HARD LEFT AFTER LEFT TURN. THIS IS A MAJOR DRIVING HAZARD AS THE VEHICLE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PULL OFF THE ROAD VERY QUICKLY OR INTO OTHER VEHICLES IF THE STEERING IS NOT CONSTANTLY CORRECTED. I BOUGHT A USED CPO HONDA ODYSSEY IN AUGUST OF 2010, AND WE NOTICED THIS PULL…
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2007 HONDA ODYSSEY PULLS HARD RIGHT AFTER RIGHT TURN AND HARD LEFT AFTER LEFT TURN. THIS IS A MAJOR DRIVING HAZARD AS THE VEHICLE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PULL OFF THE ROAD VERY QUICKLY OR INTO OTHER VEHICLES IF THE STEERING IS NOT CONSTANTLY CORRECTED. I BOUGHT A USED CPO HONDA ODYSSEY IN AUGUST OF 2010, AND WE NOTICED THIS PULLING PROBLEM RIGHT OFF THE LOT. ON A FLAT SURFACE AFTER A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE WILL CHANGE LANES IN 3 SECONDS IF NOT CORRECTED. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES, AND THEY TRIED MANY THINGS TO NO AVAIL (TIRE ROTATIONS, ALIGNMENT, TIRE DEFLATIONS, ETC...). I ASKED THEM TO CHECK THE SUSPENSION AND STRUTS BECAUSE A PERSON POSTED AN UNOFFICIAL FIX ONLINE THAT DEALS WITH IMPROPERLY ALIGNED STRUTS THAT WORKED. THE SERVICE ADVISOR CLAIMED THAT THEY REMOVED THE STRUTS AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED, AND ACTUALLY THE PROBLEM SEEMS WORSE NOW. I AM PRETTY SURE THEY DID NOT REMOVE THE STRUTS AT ALL SINCE I REQUESTED TO SEE THE STRUTS WHEN THEY WERE REMOVED AND THEY DID NOT SHOW THEM TO ME AT ALL. THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND TWO TECHNICIANS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WHEN THEY RODE ALONG ON TEST DRIVES WITH ME, BUT THE ARE CLAIMING THAT THE ISSUE WELL WITHIN THE SPECS DEFINED BY HONDA. THEY CONTINUE TO EXCLAIM THAT THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO. THERE HAS TO BE A WAY TO FIX THIS, BUT IT SEEMS THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM PROPERLY. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD, AND I AM WORRIED THAT MY FAMILY OF FIVE MAY BE INVOLVED IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE PULLING PROBLEM IS SO BAD. PLEASE HELP MY FAMILY AND ALL THE OTHER HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THIS PULLING / ALIGNMENT PROBLEM GET A PROPER FIX BY ISSUING A RECALL THAT REQUIRES HONDA TO CONFESS TO THE ISSUE OFFICIALLY AND FIX THE PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL BEFORE SOMETHING CATASTROPHIC HAPPENS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10353430
40,206 miles · Aug 18, 2010
SteeringSuspension
VEHICLE HAD MEMORY STEER. WANDERED LEFT QUICKLY IF WHEEL IS NOT HELD TIGHTLY. MAY PULL RIGHT IF LAST TURN WAS TO THE RIGHT. HARD STEERING IN GENERAL. SORE WRISTS AFTER DRIVING 60 MINUTES ON FREEWAY DUE TO HOLDING ON TO WHEEL TIGHTLY TO STAY IN LANE ON FREEWAY. OWNED THE VAN LESS THAN 1 MONTH AT TIME OF TRAVEL. PURCHASED USED. TW…
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VEHICLE HAD MEMORY STEER. WANDERED LEFT QUICKLY IF WHEEL IS NOT HELD TIGHTLY. MAY PULL RIGHT IF LAST TURN WAS TO THE RIGHT. HARD STEERING IN GENERAL. SORE WRISTS AFTER DRIVING 60 MINUTES ON FREEWAY DUE TO HOLDING ON TO WHEEL TIGHTLY TO STAY IN LANE ON FREEWAY. OWNED THE VAN LESS THAN 1 MONTH AT TIME OF TRAVEL. PURCHASED USED. TWO ALIGNMENTS PERFORMED AND NO CHANGE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND UPPER STRUT RUBBER COMPONENTS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED ON OEM STRUTS ON VEHICLE. DISASSEMBLED STRUTS AND RE-INSTALLED COIL SPRING RUBBER ON STRUTS CORRECTLY, REALIGNED TIRES AGAIN, AND PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. NO NEW PARTS NEEDED TO CORRECT AS OLD PARTS WERE FUNCTIONAL BUT HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY ACCORDING TO HONDA TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10350209
35,000 miles · Feb 19, 2010
SteeringSuspensionTires
2 COMPLAINTS, FIRST ONE IS THE POWER STEERING PUMP WENT AT 35000 MILES. HONDA DID REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. BUT THE PUMP IN NOW AT 60,000 MILES IS GOING BAD. SECOND COMPLAINT, THE FRONT LEFT HUB BEARING WENT BAD WAY TOO EARLY, 50,000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. CALLED HONDA AND THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP SEVE…
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2 COMPLAINTS, FIRST ONE IS THE POWER STEERING PUMP WENT AT 35000 MILES. HONDA DID REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. BUT THE PUMP IN NOW AT 60,000 MILES IS GOING BAD. SECOND COMPLAINT, THE FRONT LEFT HUB BEARING WENT BAD WAY TOO EARLY, 50,000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. CALLED HONDA AND THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND RECEIVED NO HELP AT ALL. THEY WOULD NOT COVER THIS PART OR THE WORKMANSHIP TO REPLACE IT. NOW AT 65,000 MILES THE VAN IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE SO I AM ASSUMING ANOTHER HUB BEARING IS GOING BAD. I HAVE NEVER PURCHASE A HONDA BEFORE THIS ONE, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10312155
41,000 miles · Jan 25, 2010
Power TrainSteeringSuspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. IN MARCH 2009, SHE NOTICED A NOISE AROUND THE WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPAIRED. IN DECEMBER 2009, SHE NOTICED THE SAME SOUND ALONG WITH A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH SHE NOTED AS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. SHE STATED THAT AT LOW SPEEDS, SHE ACTUALL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. IN MARCH 2009, SHE NOTICED A NOISE AROUND THE WHEEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPAIRED. IN DECEMBER 2009, SHE NOTICED THE SAME SOUND ALONG WITH A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WHICH SHE NOTED AS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. SHE STATED THAT AT LOW SPEEDS, SHE ACTUALLY LOST POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE; THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AS WELL IN REFERENCE TO THE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE FOR THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ASSIST WITH THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS SINCE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY; HOWEVER, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE POWER STEERING AT NO CHARGE. THEY OFFERED HER 25% OFF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. UPDATED 02/13/10 *BF UPDATED 02/16/10.*JB UPDATED 02/18/10.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10302211
16,450 miles · Aug 26, 2008
Suspension
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY WITH 16,450 MILES HAD BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL- NOISE AND GRINDING FEEL TO VEHICLE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY. FAILURE OF BEARING COULD HAVE RESULTED IN WHEEL SEIZING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239845
Official recalls
4Mar 14, 2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Nov 1, 2013
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Remedy: Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
Oct 22, 2010
HONDA 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 BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Mar 16, 2010
HONDA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 ODYSSEY AND ELEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 28, 2006 AND AUGUST 21, 2008. AIR CAN ENTER THE VSA MODULAR PUMP DURING AN INITIAL SELF-CHECK PROCESS THAT OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER EACH TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ENOUGH AIR TO ENTER THE SYSTEM TO RESULT IN A BRAKE PEDAL THAT FEELS SOFT OR LOWER TO THE FLOOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND HONDA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VSA MODULATOR BY REMOVING ANY EXISTING AIR IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM THEN APPLY SEALANT AND CAPS TO PREVENT AIR FROM ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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NHTSA investigations
3PE13024 · Inappropriate Autonomous Braking
Opened Jun 25, 2013 · Closed Nov 4, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electronic Stability Control
In a letter dated October 31, 2013, Honda Motor Company (Honda) submitted a recall notice to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation describing a defect in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system in approximately 344,187 model year (MY) 2007 and 2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles produced from August 8, 2006 through September 8, 2008 (NHTSA Recall 13V-500, Honda Recall JC5).The report describes a defect condition caused by a combination of VSA system components and software that is unique to the MY 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles.The condition may result in unexpected brake application by the VSA system with no brake lamp illumination.The braking forces resulting from the condition can approach the maximum braking capability of the vehicle.Honda's investigation determined that (1) if the yaw rate sensor off-set exceeds a certain value, (2) the sensor calibration is not completed before the vehicle starts moving after start-up, and (3) the vehicle is driven in a specific manner; the VSA system may build hydraulic pressure in the brake system resulting in heavy, unexpected braking without the driver applying the brake pedal.Honda estimates that the parts necessary to correct this condition will not be available until March 2014.Pending part availability, Honda will send interim letters to affected owners including instructions to avoid the defect condition using a procedure to ensure proper VSA system calibration after each vehicle start-up, as well as instructions about what to do if unexpected brake application occurs while driving.Once the remedy parts are available, Honda will send a second notice advising owners to bring their vehicle to their dealer for installation of a redesigned yaw rate sensor.This investigation is closed.
EA09014 · Air In Brake System
Opened Oct 19, 2009 · Closed May 11, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
By letter dated March 15, 2010, American Honda Motor Corp. (HMC) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-098) to address a defect in approximately 412,000 model year (MY) 2007 and 2008 Honda Odyssey and Element vehicles equipped with an ABS/VSA/TCS modulator. The recalled Odyssey vehicles were built from August 2006 August 2008.The recalled Element vehicles were built from July 2006 to July 2008. According to Honda, during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each engine ignition cycle, the self-diagnostic software for the VSA modulator allows a vacuum condition that can exist for several hours, allowing air to enter the VSA modulator pump.Over time, and thousands of engine ignition cycles, it is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.If the customer does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance.To correct the safety defect, Honda dealers will remove existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to the VSA modulator to prevent air from entering the brake system, free of charge. The action taken by Honda is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
PE09024 · Air In Brake System
Opened May 13, 2009 · Closed Oct 19, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS RECEIVED 69 COMPLAINTS, AND HONDA HAS RECEIVED 613 COMPLAINTS AND FIELD REPORTS, ALLEGING LOW/SOFT/SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2006 THROUGH 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVANS.TWENTY-SIX ODI COMPLAINTS WERE ALSO REPORTED TO HONDA, RESULTING IN A TOTAL COMPLAINT COUNT OF 656.SOME COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE CONDITION RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCLUDING SOME REPORTS OF ROLLING PAST STOP SIGNS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS.THERE ARE 14 ALLEGED CRASHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION RELATED TO LOW/SOFT PEDALS. IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-024, HONDA INDICATED THAT SMALL AMOUNTS OF AIR MAY ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM DURING INITIAL DIAGNOSTICS OF THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) MODULATOR WHILE THE PUMP IS BRIEFLY ACTUATED FOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED.THE AMOUNT OF AIR GRADUALLY INCREASES WITH EACH SUCCESSIVE ENGINE START CYCLE, RESULTING IN PROGRESSIVELY INCREASING BRAKE PEDAL STROKE.ACCORDING TO HONDA, THE CONDITION DOES NOT PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BECAUSE THE PEDAL STROKE GRADUALLY INCREASES, PROVIDING THE DRIVER WITH INFORMATION THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT IS CHANGING AND REQUIRES ATTENTION.HONDA HAS FURTHER INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO DETERIORATION OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE CAUSED BY THE SUBJECT CONDITION, EVEN THOUGH THE PEDAL HEIGHT AND FEEL ARE DIFFERENT, UNTIL PEDAL STROKE HAS REACHED THE END OF TRAVEL AND THE DRIVER CANNOT PRODUCE ANY ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE PRESSURE.HONDA STATES THAT IT IS UNAWARE OF ANY VEHICLES THAT HAVE REACHED SUCH A CONDITION AND HONDA TESTING USING A LEAKING FIELD RETURN MODULATOR INDICATES THAT IT WOULD TAKE OVER A YEAR BEFORE THE PEDAL TRAVEL WOULD REACH ITS LIMIT DURING HARD STOPS WITH 200 N (45 LBF) OF PEDAL EFFORT - THE NOMINAL FORCE REQUIRED TO REACH ABS BRAKING MODE. ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA INDICATES THAT THE MY 2007-08 ODYSSEY VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT AT A RATE OF 0.67%.THE MY 2006 ODYSSEY VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT AT A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER RATE (0.04%) THAN THE MY 2007-08 ODYSSEY.HONDA IMPLEMENTED A DESIGN CHANGE IN THE MY 2007 VEHICLES TO CHANGE THE VSA DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM. THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-014) FOR THE MY 2007-08 ODYSSEY VEHICLES TO CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.
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