# 2023 HONDA ODYSSEY — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1984622` · 2024-04-18 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** ODYSSEY
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
I was pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake.  My 2023 Odyssey van accelerated instead of braking. There is also supposed to be an auto car warning & braking if you are about to hit a car in front of you.  None of this happened! In fact, it crashed into the car in front of me.  As soon as it started to accelerate, I released the brake and reapplied the brake as hard as I could.  It still hit the car in front of me. It didn't look like there was any damage to their car, but I was very shaken up and now I am worried this will happen again. It happened today, April 18, 2024. My mother was in the car and was as shocked and stressed as I am as the van went from very slow to fast. My body is still shaking. I haven't had it inspected yet.  I have an appointment on May 1, 2024, to go to Odonnell Honda.  The woman receptionist in the service area said I may have had my foot on the gas.  I did not because when I pull into a parking spot, I always have my foot on the brake and go in very slowly. As a brand-new van, I am very alarmed and very nervous it could happen again.
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