2007 Honda Odyssey Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2026 · 63 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Honda Odyssey, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (8% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Sliding door: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 8%
10k–25k miles3 · 6%
25k–50k miles1 · 2%
50k–75k miles10 · 20%
75k–100k miles6 · 12%
100k–150k miles12 · 24%
150k+ miles15 · 29%

How serious are the reports?

Of 63 complaints, 10 a fire, 1 an injury.

Honda Odyssey electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2018, with 260 complaints
1995: 2519951996: 171997: 91998: 3419981999: 1102000: 382001: 2320012002: 352003: 812004: 5320042005: 542006: 442007: 6320072008: 332009: 202010: 3120102011: 662012: 372013: 1520132014: 312015: 282016: 3920162017: 62018: 2602602019: 22320192020: 1722021: 552022: 3720222023: 302024: 532025: 22020252026: 16

n = 1,958 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Odyssey1633%10,503
2025 Odyssey22052%16,000
2024 Odyssey5345%30,000
2023 Odyssey3029%—
2022 Odyssey3727%40,000
2021 Odyssey5538%33,050
2020 Odyssey17236%4,750
2019 Odyssey22323%11,244
2018 Odyssey26026%13,000
2017 Odyssey615%85,000
2016 Odyssey3914%22,350
2015 Odyssey2814%56,500
2014 Odyssey3110%12,950
2013 Odyssey157%35,500
2012 Odyssey3715%66,650
2011 Odyssey6628%2,200
2010 Odyssey3112%70,000
2009 Odyssey2010%67,000
2008 Odyssey337%99,500
2007 Odyssey638%104,000
2006 Odyssey446%85,500
2005 Odyssey547%108,000
2004 Odyssey539%108,000
2003 Odyssey819%122,000
2002 Odyssey354%99,300
2001 Odyssey234%94,000
2000 Odyssey386%108,734
1999 Odyssey11021%125,000
1998 Odyssey3447%164,000
1997 Odyssey945%119,000
1996 Odyssey1724%145,000
1995 Odyssey2526%128,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 13 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 112009: 1200912010: 772011: 1201112012: 332013: 3201332014: 13132015: 9201592016: 112017: 3201732018: 552019: 4201942020: 332021: 1202112022: 222023: 1202312025: 222026: 220262

n = 63 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Electrical system:softwareNov 1, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V500000 · 344,187 vehicles

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Received May 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736533

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…

Received Feb 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11719169

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly braked hard. The contact stated that the Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and was…

Received Aug 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11683493
Honda Odyssey
Front view of a 2025 Honda Odyssey minivan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Honda Odysseys have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Honda Odyssey (8% of the 830 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda Odyssey electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 104,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?

The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 5 of 63 complaints.

Other 2007 Honda Odyssey problems

See all 2007 Honda Odyssey problems or electrical system problems across all Odyssey years.