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2005 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 10% of all 830 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 26,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
86
10% of 830
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
26,000 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2005 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2005, latest Apr 12, 2022.

2005 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter92005 Q12006 Q32008 Q22010 Q12012 Q32015 Q22019 Q3
86 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q2; peak 2006 Q2 (9).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Honda Odyssey

  1. NHTSA 10V504000Oct 22, 2010Brakes471,820 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 04V536000Nov 15, 2004Brakes2,247 vehicles

    Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor

    On certain minivans, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) uses a sensor on each wheel to detect wheel speed. Some sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly, which means the sensor may report the wrong wheel speed to the ABS control unit.

    Risk: The driver could experience a loss of brake force and a crash could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors. If an incorrect gap is detected, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. If damage is found, the knuckle will be replaced. If no damage is found, the sensor will be reinstalled correctly. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Brakes complaints by Odyssey model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200586 (10%)
  2. 200683 (12%)
  3. 2007265 (32%)
  4. 2008170 (34%)
  5. 200924 (12%)
  6. 201047 (18%)
  7. 201146 (20%)
  8. 201260 (24%)
  9. 201357 (27%)
  10. 201460 (20%)
  11. 201512 (6%)
  12. 201615 (6%)
  13. 20174 (10%)
  14. 201847 (5%)
  15. 201954 (6%)
  16. 202020 (4%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20229 (7%)
  19. 20239 (9%)
  20. 20246 (6%)
  21. 202515 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda Odyssey have brake problems?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Honda Odyssey, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 26,000 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Honda Odyssey has the most brake complaints (265), compared with 86 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Honda Odyssey?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Honda Odyssey concern the brake: 10V504000 and 04V536000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.