2007 Honda Odyssey
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 830 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Odyssey model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 38 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 71 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJul 28, 2014
Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC (Delphi) is recalling certain replacement fuel pump modules, part number FG1155-11B1, sold for use in 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level.
A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
Delphi has begun notifying dealers and distributors, and will replace the fuel pump modules, free of charge. Owners may contact Delphi customer service at 1-877-411-8770. Delphi's number for this recall is GL14-004.
Campaign 14E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpMar 14, 2014
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.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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).
Campaign 14V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareNov 1, 2013
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.
The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
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.
Campaign 13V500000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderOct 22, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 10V504000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, airMar 16, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 10V098000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
134 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 9, 2010
WHEN I OPENED THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE, IT GOT ALMOST COMPLETELY OPEN AND THEN UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED WHILE MAKING A BEEPING SOUND. IT WOULD HAVE CLOSED ON MY HEAD IF I DIDN'T JUMP OUT OF THE WAY FAST ENOUGH. I TRIED IT AGAIN USING THE REMOTE AGAIN AND THEN W/ THE LIFTGATE BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD AND IT CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION. *TR
Structure, Mar 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. UNEXPECTEDLY, BOTH REAR INTERIOR DOORS AJARED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE DEFECTIVE DOORS WERE CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CLOSURE MOTORS. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $1,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 24, 2010
THE REAR HATCH OF MY 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING VAN SUDDENLY FELL ON MY 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AS SHE WAS LEANING INTO THE CARGO AREA OF THE VAN. THE IT APPEARS THAT THE STRUTS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE DOOR OPENED FAILED. THE DOOR WEIGHS AT LEAST 50 POUNDS. *TR
Structure, Jun 4, 2009
THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS OF THE 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L ENTRAPPED MY 5 YEAR OLDS LEFT HAND AT THE BACK OF THE DOOR. HE HAS SWELLING, BRUISING, AND ABRASIONS. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THERE IS PERMANENT DAMAGE. HOWEVER, THE PROXIMITY OF THE SEAT AND SEAT BELT TO THE REAR DOOR JAM IS CONDUCIVE FOR THIS TYPE OF INJURY. THE DOOR SHOULD IMMEDIATELY REVERSE IF IT ENCOUNTERS ANY RESISTANCE TO CLOSING AT ANY PART OF THE DOOR. IT CURRENTLY ONLY STOPS IT'S MOTION IF THE FRONT PART OF THE DOOR ENCOUNTERS SIGNIFICANT FORCE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Mar 12, 2009
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS ONGOING BRAKE PEDAL PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND IT WOULD DROP FROM UNDER HER FEET. THE DEALER BLED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE REAR HATCH DID NOT STAY UP ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STRUTS ON THE HATCH. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Mar 8, 2008
HONDA ODYSSEY 2007 EXL: BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT REQUIRING PRESSING ALMOST TO THE BOTTOM TO STOP THE CAR. DEALER DID REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER BUT NO DIFFERENCE, THE SAME SCARY FEELING ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY. COUPLE TIMES I EVEN MANAGE TO PRESS BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE TRYING TO STOP A CAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED (IT WAS IN CANADA AND ROAD WAS SLIPPERY) I HAD TO USE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP A CAR. *TR
Structure, Feb 28, 2008
MY 3 YEAR OLD SON'S ARM AND HAND BECAME TRAPPED IN THE LEFT REAR AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOOR. THERE IS A SAFETY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CLOSURE, HOWEVER THERE ARE NO SAFETIES IN PLACE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT A CHILD'S ARM AND/OR HAND/FINGERS FROM BEING CRUSHED OR TRAPPED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM! *TR
Structure, Feb 16, 2008
MY DAUGHTER WHO IS 5 GOT HER HAND CAUGHT IN THE SLIDING DOOR OF OUR 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. SHE GOT IT CAUGHT IN THE REAR END OF THE DOOR AND THE DOOR DID NOT REOPEN. SHE SCREAMED AND I RAN TO THAT SIDE OF THE CAR AND OPENED THE DOOR TO RELEASE HER HAND FROM THE DOOR. SHE WAS IN A LOT OF PAIN AND HAD VISIBLE MARKS ACROSS HER HAND. *TR
Structure, Jan 11, 2008
AFTER A FREEZING RAIN AND SNOW STORM, WHEN THE REAR HATCH OF A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY WAS OPENED, THE WIND DEFLECTOR ATTACHED TO THE HATCH BROKE OFF. *TR