2012 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 60 brake complaints for the 2012 Honda Odyssey, 24% of all complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 22,000 miles, and no related recall has been issued for this brake problem.
- Brakes complaints
- 60
- 24% of 245
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 22,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report warped front rotors causing steering wheel and vehicle vibration during braking, often recurring after dealer resurfacing or pad replacement.
- Some drivers describe sudden brake failure or reduced stopping power while moving at low speed, leading to collisions.
- One owner reported the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating instead of stopping when shifting between reverse and forward on an incline.
- A complaint describes a complete electrical shutdown while driving, including loss of brakes, lights, and power steering assist.
- Vibration during braking was reported as more noticeable after highway driving or in hot weather, with rotors diagnosed as warped multiple times on the same vehicle.
When 2012 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 6, 2013, latest Nov 23, 2022.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA lists 60 brake complaints for the 2012 Odyssey, which is 24% of the 245 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brake issues reported on the 2012 Odyssey.
- At what mileage do 2012 Odyssey brake problems usually appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 22,000 miles at the time of the reported brake failure.
- Do 2012 Odyssey brake complaints involve crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2012 Odyssey, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2012 Odyssey compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2012 Odyssey's 60 brake complaints and 24% share are higher than the 2010 (47 complaints, 18%) and 2011 (46 complaints, 20%) model years, though close to 2013 (57 complaints, 27%).