Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 116 · 14% | Recalled | Recall 10V098000 · Recall 10V504000 |
| Steering | 104 · 12.5% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 83 · 10% | Recalled | Recall 10V098000 · Recall 10V504000 |
| Structure:body | 70 · 8.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 59 · 7.1% | Recalled | Recall 13V500000 |
| Engine | 58 · 7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 829 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14E049000 · 2014 · reported 07/28/2014
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V112000 · 2014 · reported 03/14/2014
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V500000 · 2013 · reported 11/01/2013
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V098000 · 2010 · reported 03/16/2010
IF THE OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY BRAKE SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OVER A PERIOD OF MONTHS OR YEARS, THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE ENOUGH AIR TO AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V504000 · 2010 · reported 10/22/2010
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“REF PE09024 AND EA09014 FOR HONDA ODYSSEY 2007- SOFT BRAKES REQUIRED MULTIPLE DEALER SERVICE TO CHECK FOR LOW PEDAL. LAST VISIT WITH DISTRICT REP FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10293075 — filed 11/20/2009 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
“I BOUGHT MY ODYSSEY 2007 IN NOV. 2007, AND IT HAS ALWAYS HAD A VERY SOFT PEDAL, MEANING, YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE PEDAL FAR…”NHTSA complaint 10293065 — filed 11/20/2009 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
“THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE FEEL SQUISHY AND SOFT, ESPECIALLY AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE. FOR EXAMPLE, COMING TO A STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10290630 — filed 11/02/2009 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Service brakes, hydraulic issues are the most-reported category, cited in 116 of 829 NHTSA complaints (14%), followed by steering (104), service brakes (83), structure:body (70). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
829 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 38 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 71 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14E049000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
