KnownCarProblems2007 Honda Odyssey Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 830 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Honda Odyssey, most often about the brakes (28% of complaints, typically around 35,500 miles). It is 6th of 27 Odyssey model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Honda Odyssey problems
Brakes
232 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. She experiences soft-pedal during brake application. Increased stopping distances may eventually lead to a vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated the brake cylinder for her model type was not sufficiently designed. The technician drained the…
I own a 2007 Honda Odyssey and have been having problems with my brakes for some time. They feel very soft and "spongy" when I step on them; my foot sinks all the way to the floor. There have been numerous instances where I have almost hit another vehicle because the brakes do not respond. The brakes also grind very…
Body and structure
134 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
While driving in heavy raining conditions or flow of water pool, on roadway or hwy, vehicle wants to shut off displaying no charging, like I have no power for a few seconds. Twice this occurred on hwy speed 70+ or 25-30 +, on roadway with heavy rain and flow of water pool splash during turn vehicle shut off and power…
The power liftgate on my 2007 Honda Odyssey touring minivan started opening partially, and within three days the liftgate would not hold door open. Power struts failed and hit my son and daughter in back as they were climbing into van. No recalls on file for my year model, but have seen several other complaints for…
Steering
109 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, rack and pinion, column.
2007 Honda Odyssey has memory steer, after making a left hand turn the car pull dramatically to the left, this could possibly cause a head on collision with oncoming traffic. Had Honda dealer align, said the van is in all of Honda's specs and all front components are in good shape. This is a family car and I fear for…
We first became aware of the problem with our Odyssey when the low-speed steering (e.g. Navigating parking spaces) became very difficult, as if the power steering were off. We took it to the dealer and they said they cleaned the power steering system as per a service bulletin. About two months later we noticed that…
Engine
93 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine, exhaust system.
The vehicle is burning 1 quart of oil in between 600 and 800 miles. I now change the oil every 3000 miles. The computer still shows that I have upwards of 40% of the oil life remaining when changing the oil.my mechanic(not Honda dealership) has tried contacting Honda but gets no solution. I have tried contacting…
Dera sir: we bought this vehicle (Honda Odyssey, 2007) in may 2007 in michigan. Since last 18 months, we have been experiencing serious issues with this vehicle. One issue was power steering (not able to maneuvering), I went to Honda. They changed the power steering unit twice in the last 12 months (I purchased…
Transmission
78 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Power steering issue on 2007 Honda Odyssey. No power steering ability in parking, k turn or parallel park. Faster speeds it kicks in, slower speeds you have to muscle it through. Told by Honda service department that no recall to date, need to replace pump and reservoir. It's only 3 yrs old... This is not a normal…
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact received a notification of an unknown recall and had repairs made to the vehicle at an authorized dealer. After repairs, when driving at minimum low speeds and driving uphill, the vehicle would violently jerk. The dealer advised the failure was due to the…
Electrical
63 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, alternator/generator/regulator, instrument panel.
My 2007 Honda Odyssey windows won't work. The driver side window works but all other windows only make a clicking sound. It is not window locked! The windows just stopped working!
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled as all of the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. The vehicle restarted after a few minutes but the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician…
Other or unspecified
37 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
My tailgate is powered. It opens up and than it closes on its own. It almost injured my wife. It looks like Honda has recall for 2008 and 2009 Odyssey but it is the same problem on 2007 Odyssey touring.
The car is a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The rear tailgate struts failed to hold the tailgate open and hit my wife's back.this issue happened on jan. 2013.
Stability control
35 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles.
Approx 10/2/13 was driving on a road I travel frequently and was accelerating when suddenly my car lost power and slowed rapidly. I thought it was a fluke then on 10/11/13 I was driving a road I travel on daily when suddenly my car slowed by about 30 MPH in just a few seconds. I put my foot on the brake and realized…
Owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the entire instrument panel warning indicators remained illuminated. The transmission began to slip gears with slight hesitation & stopped in the middle lane with no power (no lights, no beeps nothing new better was installed on 11/13).…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Honda Odyssey recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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) an
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: master cylinder
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes, air
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Inappropriate autonomous braking
Summary
In a letter dated october 31, 2013, honda motor company (honda) submitted a recall notice to NHTSA's office of defects investigation describing a defect in the vehicle stability assist (vsa) system in approximately 344,187 model year (my) 2007 and 2008 honda odyssey vehicles produced from august 8, 2006 through september 8, 2008 (NHTSA recall 13v-500, honda recall jc5).the report describes a defect condition caused by a combination of vsa system components and software that is unique to the my 2007-2008 honda odyssey vehicles.the condition may result in unexpected brake application by the vsa system with no brake lamp illumination.the braking forces resulting from the condition can approach
Air in brake system
Summary
By letter dated march 15, 2010, american honda motor corp. (hmc) notified the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 10v-098) to address a defect in approximately 412,000 model year (my) 2007 and 2008 honda odyssey and element vehicles equipped with an ABS/vsa/tcs modulator. The recalled odyssey vehicles were built from august 2006 august 2008.the recalled element vehicles were built from july 2006 to july 2008. According to honda, during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each engine ignition cycle, the self-diagnostic software for the vsa modulator allows a vacuum condition that can exist for severa
Air in brake system
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 69 complaints, and honda has received 613 complaints and field reports, alleging low/soft/spongy brake pedal travel in model year (my) 2006 through 2008 honda odyssey minivans.twenty-six odi complaints were also reported to honda, resulting in a total complaint count of 656.some complaints allege that the condition resulted in extended stopping distances, including some reports of rolling past stop signs or traffic lights.there are 14 alleged crashes in the subject vehicle population related to low/soft pedals. In response to odi's information request for preliminary evaluation pe09-024, honda indicated that small amounts of air may ente
Questions about the 2007 Honda Odyssey
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (232 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles); body and structure (134 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); steering (109 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 14, 2014 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Honda Odyssey?
- It is 6th of 27 Odyssey model years by number of complaints, with 830 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.