2016 Honda Odyssey Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Honda Odyssey, about 6% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 18,500 miles and no related brake recall on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 6% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 18,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal going to the floor with no warning light and reduced or no stopping power, in one case leading to a crash.
- Several drivers report the steering wheel and whole vehicle shaking or vibrating when braking at highway speeds, sometimes starting under 12,000 miles.
- Some owners say a brake sensor or ABS/VSA system behaved erratically or faulted after light braking at low speed, disabling traction control and lane-departure warning.
- A few complaints describe the engine seeming to accelerate or the car pushing forward while the driver applied the brakes at a stop or red light.
- One owner noted a clicking/popping sound in the steering wheel at slow turning speeds, which a dealer linked to a service bulletin rather than a safety defect.
When 2016 Honda Odyssey brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 21, 2017, latest Oct 10, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 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 common are brake problems on the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA has 15 brake complaints for the 2016 Odyssey, making up 6% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Honda Odyssey?
- No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for the Brakes area on the 2016 Odyssey.
- At what mileage do brake issues typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2016 Odyssey is 18,500 miles.
- Did brake complaints lead to any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2016 Odyssey.
- How does the 2016 Odyssey compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2016 Odyssey's 15 brake complaints (6% share) are lower than years like 2012 and 2013, which had 24% and 27% shares respectively.