2012 Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey 2012

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2012 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (9%)

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2012 Honda Odyssey brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD

56000 mi

US $364
Brakes were pulsating when decelerating from freeway speeds. Replaced brake pads and rotors with EBC BF004 kit. Bled brake fluid. 
40600 mi

US $500
Brakes not operating correctly, spongy 
83000 mi

US $650
Age, wear 
53000 mi

US $643
new pads and rotors 
27000 mi

US $337
Chirping in front brakes 
60000 mi

US $1300
Loud creaking/binding noise when braking from highway speeds. Advised the aftermarket rotors were to blame. Rotors were warped and had grooves. Rotors were replaced with new style OEM rotors with extra venting to reduce heat buildup and warping. Loud creaking/binding noise when braking at highway speeds. Prior service of replacing rotors did not resolve the issue. Dealer suggested replacing aftermarket brake pads with OEM brake pads. Pads replaced. 

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2012 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $300
New front pads and machined rotors 
94000 mi

US $700
Brake replacement - rotors and pads 
69000 mi

US $424
Replaced Brake Pads and Rotors because of vibration while braking. The rotors were not machined because they were previously machined at ~30k miles. 
50000 mi

US $250
shaved rotors to eliminate vibrations while driving at freeway speeds 
63000 mi

US $280
Car shook while breaking, especially at higher speeds. Front rotors were warped. 
100000 mi

US $420
Replaced brake rotors and pads on all 4 corners. Did not use OEM components in an effort to get a better brake feel and have better parts warranty (OEM offers only 90 day warranty on parts, aftermarket is 3 years). Used EBC Green brake pads and Autozone Duralast high carbon rotors. 
171000 mi

US $280
Replaced rear pads and rotors. Used Napa rotors and EBC Greenstuff pads. No brake hardware needed. Hardware required: left rotor retaining screw head was stripped and needed to be replaced. Removed hand impact driver. 
171000 mi

US $290
Replaced front brake rotors and pads. Used EBC brake kit that included EBC rotors and EBC Greenstuff pads. No brake hardware required for repair. 

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