YearToAvoid

2006 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all 703 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 21 Odyssey model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 46,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
83
12% of 703 complaints
All complaints this year
703
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2006, latest Jun 28, 2024.

2006 Honda Odyssey brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter172006 Q32008 Q22010 Q12012 Q12013 Q42015 Q42020 Q1
83 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2024 Q2; peak 2010 Q1 (17).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 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.

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 2006 Honda Odyssey have brake problems?
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Honda Odyssey, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,000 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Honda Odyssey has the most brake complaints (265), compared with 83 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Honda Odyssey?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Honda Odyssey concerns the brake: 10V504000.

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.