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
830 reports, newest first.
Structure, Apr 9, 2011
THE STABILUS STAY ASSEMBLE TAILGATE OPEN NUM 74820-SJU-A012 FAILED AND LET THE TAILGATE DOOR FALL. IT ALMOST HIT ME ON THE HEAD. SINCE THEN IT FAILS TO HOLD THE TAILGATE DOOR OPEN ON THE HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L .2007. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 6, 2011
THERE HAS BEEN A NUMBER OF RECALLS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. BUT, THERE CONTINUES TO BE AIR INTRODUCED INTO THE SYSTEM CAUSING A SOFT PEDAL. THIS LEADS TO REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
Steering, Apr 5, 2011
THE FILTER IN POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR CLOGGED. THIS CAUSED THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO AERATE. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AERATED FLUID WILL CAUSE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO FAIL, LOSING POWER STEERING.
Visibility, Apr 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE WHILE IN OPERATION AND WERE NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Structure, Mar 21, 2011
OUR 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY LIFTGATE GAS STRUTS BOTH FAILED WITH NO WARNING ON MARCH 1, 2011. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT SLAMMED DOWN AND COULD HAVE HURT SOMEONE. SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH ODYSSEYS MADE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. I HAVE HAD OTHER VEHICLES WITH LIFTGATES AND NONE HAVE FAILED. HONDA SHOULD FIX THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 16, 2011
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH FAULTY MODULATOR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2011 HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE VSA LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THEY DETERMINED THE VSA MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1221.00 PLUS TAX. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VSA MODULATOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY UNDER RECALL. *JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER OPERATED REAR LIFTGATE WOULD CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND COULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Steering, Mar 15, 2011
MY 2007 ODYSSEY WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER AT 35,000 MILES FOR A PROBLEM WITH A CLICKING NOISE AND STEERING ISSUE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER ATTRIBUTED THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING TO A POWER STEERING SERVICE BULLETIN AND THE CLICKING WASN'T EVIDENT OUT OF THE ORDINARY. AS THE STEERING SEEMED TO BE BETTER, AND THE CLICKING WAS 'NORMAL" I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AND DROVE IT LIKE IT WAS FOR MANY MORE MILES, UNTIL THE CLICKING NOISE AT AROUND 68000 MILES SEEMED REALLY LOUDER AND MORE PRONOUNCED. THE DEALER NOW ATTRIBUTED THE NOISE TO A FAULTY AXLE AND REPLACED IT AT A COST TO ME OF AROUND $200.00 (1/2 PRICE). NOW, ABOUT 5000 MILES LATER, THE STEERING IS EXTREMELY BAD AT LOW SPEED AND NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEEKING AND THE COST TO REPAIR IS NEARLY $1500.00. THIS ISSUE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AS IT HAS BEEN NOTICIBLE ON MINE AND OTHER PEOPLE'S VEHICLES WHICH IS EVIDENT BY THE COMPLAINTS ALMOST EXACTLY LIKE MINE. HONDA SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE FOR A FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER BRAKING TO A STOP, THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING A SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE AND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE PADS BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Steering, Mar 11, 2011
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 AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR AT LEAST APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES, THE POWER STEERING PUMP MADE AN AUDIBLE HUM OR WHIRRING THAT COULD BE HEARD AT LOW SPEEDS. THE NOISE WOULD CHANGE PITCH ALONG WITH THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES, THE LOW-SPEED STEERING WOULD AGAIN BE DIFFICULT, BUT NOT TO THE SAME EXTREME AS BEFORE AND FAR LESS OFTEN. WHEN WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY REPORTED THAT A SEAL WAS BROKEN IN THE STEERING RACK AND THAT THE PUMP ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE WERE TOLD THAT NOT REPLACING BOTH THESE ITEMS, AT A COST OF $2500.00, COULD LEAD TO POWER STEERING LOSS AND CAUSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. SO WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE THESE ITEMS EVEN THOUGH THE VAN ONLY HAD 50,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST BECAME NOTICEABLE. *TR
Steering, Mar 4, 2011
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY: CAR CONTINUALLY PULLS TO THE LEFT DURING ALL SPEEDS. CORRECTS ITSELF AFTER STEERING HARD RIGHT (DRIVES STRAIGHT). WHEN I THEN TURN LEFT, CAR RETAINS "MEMORY STEER" AND CONTINUES TO PULL TO THE LEFT. HAD CAR INTO HONDA SERVICE FIVE TIMES. CHANGED A TIRE, DID ALIGNMENT, THEY NEVER NOTICED PULL, ETC. TIRED OF REPEAT VISITS TO HONDA WITHOUT RESULTS. MANY OTHER PUBLISHED COMPLAINTS WITH SIMILAR ISSUE BY OTHERS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 1, 2011
SOFT BRAKE PEDAL IN HONDA ODYSSEY. I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VAN. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL APPOINTMENT AND DONE ALL THE RECALL BY HONDA BUT STILL MY PROBLEM IS NOT FIXED. EVERY TIME I GO TO DEALER THEY TELL ME EVERYTHING IS OK AND I STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT SHOULD BE DONE. *TR
Steering, Feb 24, 2011
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 THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHILE DRIVING IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL CARS HAVE THERE ISSUES BUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE PUBLIC SHARING THE ROAD THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND RECALLED. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS FOUND ONLINE (EX. EDMUNDS.COM TOWN HALL), IT SEEMS HONDA IS IGNORING THIS ISSUE AND NOT TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE POSSIBLE HARM THAT CAN BE CAUSED. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Equipment, Feb 23, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY AND THE SLIDING DOORS DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY, WHICH COULD OPEN WHILE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN SITTING IN THE CAR. I GET AN AUDIBLE CHIME TELLING ME "A" DOOR IS AJAR, BUT NO WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. WHEN I COME TO A STOP BY HITTING THE BREAKS I HEAR THE DOOR FINALLY CLOSE. THIS IS A VERY SCARY KNOWING THAT I COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND MY DOORS COULD SLIDE OPEN AT ANYTIME. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES IN WHICH THEY HAVE REPLACED A FAILED DOOR LATCH AND TIGHTENED THE CHAIN AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. I HAVE SEEN MANY ISSUES WITH THIS IN OTHER FORUMS AND I WONDER WHAT IT IS GOING TO TAKE FOR A RECALL TO BE ISSUED. *TR
Steering, Feb 21, 2011
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILING ON 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY 50,000 MILES. HAVE DONE SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND APPARENTLY THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL YEAR. *TR
Steering, Feb 18, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RESERVOIR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HAD THE POWER STEER PUMP NOR THE RESERVOIR REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,298. UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF UPDATED 03/30/11
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Feb 16, 2011
AIR CONDITIONING UNIT STOPPED WORKING.VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A SERVICE WAS TOLD THAT A ROCK WENT THROUGH A CONDENSER WHICH IS PLACED UNPROTECTED UNDER THE RADIATOR. POOR DESIGN PLACEMENT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 8, 2011
CONSUMER STATES ONGOING PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH A HONDA ODYSSEY CONCERNING FRONT WHEELS WOBBLING AND VEHICLE JERKING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE WOBBLE FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WAS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOW SPEED TURNS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE HIT THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE WOBBLE COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER TURNING A CORNER, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS RELEASED, THE STEERING WHEEL RETURNED TO STRAIGHT FORWARD WITH A SERIES OF JERKS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE RETURNED TO THE DEALER REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A WEAKNESS IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A RECALL, BUT RECORDS SHOWED IT WAS NEVER REPLACED. ON MAY 21, 2010, THE MODULATOR AND SEALING CAPS WERE REPLACED. ON JANUARY 19, 2011, THE DEALER INSTALLED A MASTER CYLINDER REPAIR KIT. THE REMEDIES SHOWED LITTLE TO NO IMPROVEMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER NOT USING THE BRAKES FOR A FEW MILES, HE WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, IN ORDER TO STOP, BECAUSE THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 1, 2011
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS DISCONTENT WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING DISPUTE OVER BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE ENCOUNTERED CONSTANT ISSUES WITH A SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER BLED THE BRAKES AND PRONOUNCED THE PROBLEM AS SOLVED. HOWEVER, HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS MADE ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A DENIAL LETTER FROM HONDA STATING THE INFORMATION THAT WAS SUBMITTED DID NOT SUPPORT THE DEFECT RELATED TO THE RECALL. *JB
Steering, Feb 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 14 MPH WHILE MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE POWER STEERING MADE A GROANING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY AND POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR ONE MONTH. THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 5/9/11 *CN UPDATED 05/18/11
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 17, 2011
RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY, AND THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL. THE PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT STOPPED SO POORLY. IT TAKES TWICE THE EFFORT OF MY OTHER CAR TO GET THE VAN STOPPED. NOT A VERY SAFE FEELING AT ALL. SO FAR NO INCIDENTS BUT IN AN EMERGENCY I COULD SEE A FUTURE PROBLEM DEVELOPING. I DID HAVE THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT LOOK AT THE BRAKES AND THEY SAID THEY WERE FINE, NO AIR IN THE LINES. BOTH MY WIFE AND I AGREE THE BRAKES ARE REALLY BAD. *TR
Tires, Jan 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING WITH MICHELIN PAX TIRES, LINE SIZE P235/710/R460A 104 TM+S (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SKID ABNORMALLY DURING ANY TYPE OF WEATHER CLIMATE. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AT 6,000 MILES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRES MUST BE USED WITH A CERTAIN VEHICLE AND ANY OTHER TIRES WOULD NOT SUPPORT THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO STATED THAT IF SHE WERE TO DISMOUNT THE TIRES, IT WOULD VOID HER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE ALL SEASON BUT NOT MADE FOR DRIVING IN THE SNOW. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,910.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 6, 2011, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH DID NOT RESPOND OR SLOW THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES (RECALL 10V504000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: MASTER CYLINDER). AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER AND THEY DID INSPECT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Other or unspecified, Jan 1, 2011
MY 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY HAS A PROBLEM WITH "MEMORY STEER". WHEN YOU MAKE A TURN TO THE LEFT THEM THE CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH PULLING TO THE LEFT. WHEN YOU MAKE A TURN TO THE RIGHT THEN THE CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THIS CONDITION SEEMS TO BE WORSE TO THE LEFT. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL CHANGE LANES INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR HEAD TOWARD THE DITCH VERY QUICKLY. THIS CONDITION CAUSED DRIVER FATIGUE IN THAT YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTLY FIGHTING AGAINST THE PULL OF THE CAR CAUSING YOU WRIST AND HAND TO HURT ON LONGER DRIVES (OVER 30 TO 60 MINUTES).
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 1, 2011
WE BOUGHT A USED 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L FROM A DEALERSHIP, AND NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE SPONGY. THE VAN STOPS SLOWER THAN OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD UNDER NORMAL FOLLOWING DISTANCE, AND CREATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION EVERY TIME SOMEONE IN FRONT MAKES A HARD BRAKING AND WAITS FOR LEFT TURN AT THE LAST MINUTE. ONCE I OVERSHOT A STOP SIGN BEFORE MAIN ROAD BUT FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS. I FOUND HONDA TSB 07-045 AND BROUGHT THE VAN TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP TODAY, BUT THEY SAID THAT IT IS A HEAVY VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE BEHAVIOR IS NORMAL. PLEASE RAISE HONDA'S AWARENESS BEFORE SEVERE ACCIDENTS AND BAD PR HAPPEN. *TR