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243 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 7:57 AM
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Replying to: jenrodgers (Oct 05, 2009 10:33 am) |
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Replying to: honda_owner (Sep 11, 2009 8:01 am) The current owner has told me that he's heard grining in the brakes when he really gets on them but that he doens't think its anything to be alarmed about. Is that the ABS or should I be concerned? Also, these spongy pedal comments have me a little concerned to say the least....on the other hand I've always owned Hondas (81 Accord, 85 Accord, 89 Accord, 95 Prelude, 2002 Accord) and have never had a single problem. Should I not buy an Odyssey because of the grinding/soft brakes or is this something, that once addressed, will be gone forever.....?????? Third child on the way and in the midst of a serious buying decision. Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated. |
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Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am) Do yourself a favor and go find a Toyota. I bought the Honda based on price compared to the Sienna equipped the same. Boy do I regret that decision. |
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Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am) Our brakes went out and the car was brand new with only 5,000 miles on it and we had a horrific accident. Be cautious, as the brakes can kill you. |
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Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am) |
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Replying to: mariettadawg (Oct 19, 2009 10:02 am) |
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Replying to: pdobrott (Sep 30, 2009 8:50 pm) Now get this. Honda Canada does not read service bulletins issued by Honda USA. In fact when I called back the service manager at the dealership they told me he does not bother to read the internet because because "cannot trust" the internet. I do not know what to do next. Canada does not have a Lemon Law.
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Replying to: emerchant (Oct 21, 2009 7:44 pm)
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Replying to: bigdadi118 (Oct 22, 2009 6:34 pm) |
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FYI the NHTSA on Oct. 19, 2009 upgraded the status of an inquiry it is doing into 2007/08 squishy odyssey brakes, citing several reports of people being unable to stop their odyssey b/c the brake pedal hits the floor before the vehicle stops (link to upgrade notice below). This upgrade in the status require Honda to produce a lot of documentation. I talked w/ a guy from NHTSA and he said a decision would be made on a safety recall certainly within a year from Oct. 19, but likely much sooner. What you should know: 1) If you have squishy brakes on your 07/08 odyssey, know that these are not your garden variety squishy brakes. This is because typically squishy brakes do not get progressively worse, but according to Honda a startup routine introduces small amounts of air into the brake lines which will cause the situation to get progressively worse. 2) The gentleman NHTSA doing the probe seemed eagar to get more reports, as they exist, of MY 07 / 08 squishy brakes. If you're brakes feel squishy speak up, and do so now so your data can influence the recall decision! It only takes a couple min. Link here to make a report: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/Complaint.cfm 3) Know how to use the safety emergency brake if the brakes fail! Read through a few of the public reports from NHTSA website and you'll see a few bad accidents alleged on this problem (and a lot of accidents narrowly avoided). Link to Oct. 19 upgrade notice: http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Pursuits/20- - 09/EA/INOA-EA09014-37221.pdf |
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