2007 Honda Odyssey Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Odyssey years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 830 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Honda Odyssey. That ranks 5th out of 32 Odyssey model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (139 complaints, 17%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 38 crashes, 15 fires, 71 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 830owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 38complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Honda Odyssey problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 139 | 17% | 18,000 | “soft brake” (10%) | — |
| Structure problems | 134 | 16% | 70,000 | “sliding door” (29%) | — |
| Steering problems | 109 | 13% | 54,000 | “steering pump” (30%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 84 | 10% | 85,775 | “soft brake” (7%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 78 | 9% | 50,401 | “torque converter” (15%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 63 | 8% | 104,000 | “sliding door” (8%) | — |
| Engine problems | 58 | 7% | 100,200 | “motor mounts” (14%) | $4,400 |
| Unknown or Other | 37 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 36 | 4% | 28,162 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 35 | 4% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 4% | 70,525 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 27 | 3% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 20 | 2% | 45,951 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 2% | 96,600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 18 | 2% | 30,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 18 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 17 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 2% | 52,014 | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 2% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 10 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 9 | 1% | 36,079 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 0% | 94,391 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 0% | 78,135 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0% | 61,505 | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Honda Odyssey recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 23, 2004, through September 4, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Parts to permanently repair the affected vehicles are not currently available. Honda will notify owners with an interim letter during May 2014. A second notice was mailed to owners October 6, 2014 when the remedy became available. Any vehicles that are currently leaking from the fuel pump cover will get a replacement, original cover. All vehicles, including those receiving the interim repair, will get an improved cover when they are available. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. The recall numbers associated with this campaign are JD9 (inspection and/or preliminary part replacement) and JE0 (final parts replacement).
Electrical system:software
Problem: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008. Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Risk: The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Fix: Parts to remedy these vehicles will not be available until the spring of 2014. Honda will send owners an interim letter notifying them of the issue and instruct them how to prevent unintended braking. A second notification will be sent when the parts become available. Interim notification was mailed in December 2013. The recall began on April 29, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC5.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during december 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Honda has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2007 and 2008 odyssey and element passenger vehicles manufactured between july 28, 2006 and august 21, 2008. Air can enter the vsa modular pump during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started. It is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Honda will notify owner and honda dealers will repair the vsa modulator by removing any existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to prevent air from entering the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on may 3, 2010. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inappropriate autonomous braking (PE13024) — opened Jun 25, 2013, closed Nov 4, 2013, led to recall 13V500000.
- Air in brake system (EA09014) — opened Oct 19, 2009, closed May 11, 2010, led to recall 10V098000.
- Air in brake system (PE09024) — opened May 13, 2009, closed Oct 19, 2009, led to recall 10V098000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When I stop at the red light with my brake pressed, all in a sudden the brake drop lower and the vehicle move forward. When I look up the safety recalls on my type of vehicle, there is a brake master cylinder safety recall in 2010. However, when I look up my VIN, my vehicle is not on that list…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked on several occasions the vehicle did not start. The contact stated that she turned the key fob forward and slowly turned it back the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition…
I am reporting a safety issue with my 2007 Honda Odyssey. The left power sliding door latch assembly has failed, causing the sliding door to open while driving. The door does not consistently register as securely closed, and the vehicleâs alarm activates continuously, which has made the vehicle…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 147,279. It was later discovered that the mileage was 138,556. However, based on a…
I took this car for a test drive. The dealer said they had repaired a number of issues such as front end work, power steering hoses, and power steering fluid. They said it had passed a safety inspection. The dealer handed me a list of all the issues with the vehicle which they chose not to repair…
Other Honda Odyssey years
← 2006 Odyssey · 2008 Odyssey →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Odyssey | 48 | 2 |
| 2025 Odyssey | 417 | 2 |
| 2024 Odyssey | 117 | 3 |
| 2023 Odyssey | 102 | 5 |
| 2022 Odyssey | 138 | 9 |
| 2021 Odyssey | 146 | 8 |
| 2020 Odyssey | 481 | 14 |
| 2019 Odyssey | 984 | 20 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 1,000 | 16 |
| 2017 Odyssey | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 270 | 6 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 206 | 6 |
| 2014 Odyssey | 310 | 5 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 210 | 6 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 245 | 5 |
| 2011 Odyssey | 235 | 5 |
| 2010 Odyssey | 255 | 1 |
| 2009 Odyssey | 198 | 3 |
| 2008 Odyssey | 499 | 4 |
| 2007 | 830 | 4 |
| 2006 Odyssey | 703 | 3 |
| 2005 Odyssey | 830 | 8 |
| 2004 Odyssey | 585 | 13 |
| 2003 Odyssey | 914 | 15 |
| 2002 Odyssey | 960 | 10 |
| 2001 Odyssey | 619 | 1 |
| 2000 Odyssey | 675 | 6 |
| 1999 Odyssey | 518 | 9 |
| 1998 Odyssey | 73 | 3 |
| 1997 Odyssey | 20 | 2 |
| 1996 Odyssey | 70 | 0 |
| 1995 Odyssey | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 139 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Honda Odyssey a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Odyssey model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.