How common are brake problems in the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

NHTSA shows 46 brake complaints for the 2011 model year, accounting for 20% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint area.

At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 30,500 miles, though individual reports range from lower to much higher mileage.

Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2011 Odyssey, and no fires.

What brake symptoms do owners report most?

Owners most often describe warped rotors causing steering wheel shake during braking and a soft or sinking brake pedal.

2011 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 46 brake complaints for the 2011 Honda Odyssey, 20% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 30,500 and one crash reported. There are no related recalls for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints: 46; 20% of 233
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report warped rotors causing steering wheel and pedal vibration or shaking during braking, sometimes severe enough to feel unsafe.
Several owners describe the brake pedal going soft or sinking toward the floor even after the master cylinder was replaced.
Some report the pedal shaking or pulsating specifically at highway speeds when slowing down or braking abruptly.
A few owners describe rotors warping repeatedly even after replacement, requiring multiple repairs for the same shaking or vibration.
One complaint describes a low-speed brake failure that led to a crash into an object while parking.

When 2011 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2011, latest Mar 25, 2021.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Mar 2021; peak Sep 2013 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Honda Odyssey

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Odyssey model year

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

201047 (18%)
201146 (20%)
201260 (24%)
201357 (27%)
201460 (20%)
201512 (6%)
201615 (6%)
20174 (10%)
201847 (5%)
201954 (6%)
202020 (4%)
20211 (1%)
20229 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20246 (6%)
202515 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake problems in the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: NHTSA shows 46 brake complaints for the 2011 model year, accounting for 20% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Honda Odyssey?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this brake complaint area.
At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 30,500 miles, though individual reports range from lower to much higher mileage.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2011 Odyssey, and no fires.
What brake symptoms do owners report most?: Owners most often describe warped rotors causing steering wheel shake during braking and a soft or sinking brake pedal.