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.
Equipment, Oct 22, 2007
I HAVE A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. MILEAGE IS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONING WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A ROCK HAD FLOWN INTO THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER AND PUNCTURED IT. THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY AND SAID THAT I COULD MAKE A CLAIM UNDER MY AUTO INSURANCE POLICY. THEIR CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE IS $700. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 13, 2007
SOFT BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE CHATTERING WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *JB
Air bags, Sep 28, 2007
WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING A BRAND NEW 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ILLUMINATED (OCCASIONALLY TURNING OFF). WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE ON 7/16/07 BUT A FEW DAYS OF USING THE CAR (WE ONLY USE IT ONCE A WEEK, SOMETIMES LESS) THE WARNING LIGHT TURNED ON AGAIN. ALSO, NOW THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT NOW OCCASIONALLY TURNS ON, EVEN WHEN THERE'S AN ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT (THIS LIGHT IS SUPPOSED TO ILLUMINATE ONLY WHEN THERE'S A CHILD-SIZE OBJECT OR PASSENGER). WE ARE GOING TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 19, 2007
WE CURRENTLY HAVE AROUND 7,000 MILES ON A 2007 AND THERE HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE ODYSSEY'S BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKES HAVE A VERY SOFT FEEL AND NEED TO BE DEPRESSED AT LEAST 3/4 OF THE WAY FOR THE BRAKES TO FEEL LIKE THEY ARE BITING. THE BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS HAD A RELATIVELY SOFT FEELING TO THEM AND IT HAS CAUSED SOME DICEY SITUATIONS WHERE YOU NEED TO ATTEMPT TO SWERVE AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE SINCE THERE IS A DEFINITE LACK OF CONFIDENCE WHEN YOU NEED TO INDUCE A PANIC STOP. OCCASIONALLY THE BRAKES WILL HAVE A LITTLE CHATTER TO THEM WHICH YOU CAN FEEL IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. WE HAVEN'T PEGGED THIS DIRECTLY TO THE LOAD OF THE VEHICLE OR HOT BRAKES/BRAKE PADS, BUT WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THIS ISSUE LOOKED INTO WITH OUR DEALER. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 18, 2007
SEPT. 2007 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY - PURCHASED NEW IN SEPT. 2006 -DROVE VEHICLE FOR AWHILE AND FELT THE BRAKES WEREN'T OPERATING PROPERLY. - NEEDED TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET BETTER RESPONSE - JULY 6, 2007 BROUGHT TO DEALER TO CHECK BRAKES DEALER SAID NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS TO CONTACT ENGINEERS IN CA TO HELP RESOLVE THE PROBLEM - HAD CAR FOR 10 DAYS - COULDN'T LOCATE PART/OR ON B/O -DLR HAD TO REPLACE ABS MODULATOR AND BLEED THE BRAKES (DLR MECHANIC TOLD US THEY HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH ACCORD AND ENGRG HAD TO REDESIGN THE PART. - JULY 16, 2007 HAD IT FOR ABOUT 45 DAYS - AUG 30, 2007 CONTACTED DEALER SAME PROBLEM - DEALER REPLACED THE SAME PART(S) HAD IT FOR 8 DAYS THEY WANTED TO DRIVE IT FOR A 300 MILES - AGAIN , NEVER HEARD OF PBLM(OTHER THAN ABOVE MENTIONED INCIDENT) - INFORMED DLR NOT CONFIDENT IN BRAKES. DLR SAID "I UNDERSTAND. I'VE EMAILED HONDA AND THEY WILL PROBABLY DO SOMETHING FOR YOU, AS YOU HAVE BEEN PATIENT AND UNDERSTANDING." - DLR DROVE CAR FOR 300 MILES SAID VAN OK. - TOOK CAR SEPT. 7, 2007 - SEP. 14, 2007 CAR BACK TO DLR SAME PROBLEM - DLR GAVE US AMERICA HONDA TEL NUM TO CALL REGISTER COMPLAINT -CONTACTED AMERICA HONDA STATED PBLM WAS TOLD MY COMPLAINT FORWARDED TO DIST CASE MGR. I WOULD BE CONTACTED IN 1-2 BUS. DAYS -DLR SAID THAT "HONDA" SAID THAT THE 2006/2007 ODY HAVE A "SOFT PEDAL" - NEVER HEARD THIS COMMENT THE TWO PREVIOUS TRIPS WENT ON INTERNET LOOKED UP HONDA ODY BRAKE PBLM FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS W/SAME PBLM DATING FROM MARCH, 2007 - AUG. 2007 OUR DEALER NEVER HEARD OF THIS PBLM? - SEP 18, 2007 GEN'L MGR TOLD ME NEXT STEP MEET WITH THE DIST REP. AVAILABLE OCT. 3, 2007. - I TOLD GEN'L MGR. I WAS RETURNING TO FL WEEK OF9/22/07. - THE GEN'L MGR. TO CONTACT THE LOCAL DLR IN FL. TO PURSUE ISSUE FURTHER THERE. (I'M NOT TOO HAPPY WITH THAT) - ALL PARTIES AT THE DLRSHP FEEL BRAKES ARE OK. - I'M STILL NOT CONFIDENT IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2007
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING. RESULT WAS A DAMAGED CONDENSER DUE TO "ROAD DEBRIS". WARRANTY COVERAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED BY HONDA. CONDENSER PROXIMITY TO ROAD SURFACE MAKES IT PRONE TO DAMAGE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A DESIGN DEFECT. INTERNET SEARCHES REVEALED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 8, 2007
2006 ODYSSEY WITH 32K MILES. STARTING AT OR AROUND 28K NOTICED A CHIRPING OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. SOUNDS LIKE VALVES RATTLING FROM GOING UP HILL W/LOW OCTANE GAS. TOOK TO DEALER AT 30K THEY COULD NOT HEARD NOISE. NOW NOISE OCCURS AT ALL TIMES FROM IDLE TO NO A/C ON TO A/C OFF TO APPLYING A SLIGHT AMOUNT OF GAS PEDAL. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO SENSORS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR. AS A RESULT, A PASSENGER'S FINGERS WERE SMASHED BY THE DOOR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,400. UPDATED 12/12/07
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 31, 2007
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY MINIVAN AND HAVE NOTICED SINCE ITS PURCHASE THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS VERY SOFT. HARD PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH MUCH LONGER THAN EXPECTED BRAKING DISTANCES. I AM PLANNING ON SPEAKING WITH HONDA TO HELP WITH THIS SITUATION. I HOPE THAT THERE WILL BE A RESOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 20, 2007
PURCHASED A NEW 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L. VAN IS EXPERIENCING "SOFT BRAKES", I.E. HAVE TO BRAKE HARD AS IF BRAKE PADS ARE LOW SINCE DELIVERY OF VAN FROM BURNS HONDA, NJ. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 20, 2007
WE OWN A NEW 5 MONTHS 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY, AND THE BRAKES ARE VERY MUSH. WE HAVE USE LOTS OF FORCE ON THE FOOT TO GET THIS CAR STOP. I THINK THERE IS A DEFECT. I TOOK IT TO HONDA DEALER IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS. THEY SAID THERE NO SUCH PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. MY WIFE AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE MIGHT REAR END SOME ONE. PLEASE CONTACT US ANY HELPFUL INFORMATION OR WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO GET THIS FIX. I SEARCH THE INTERNET AND IT SEEM MANY OTHER HONDA ODYSSEY OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 18, 2007
BRAKES...TOO SOFT. TOOK TO DEALER, TECHNICIAN AGREED. BLED BRAKES... TOLD THAT THERE WAS AIR IN THE LINE. APPEAR TO BE BETTER. IT HAD BEEN THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE IN MAY OF 07. SERVICED AUGUST OF 07. *JB
Equipment, Aug 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SPOUSE DROVE (MPH UNKNOWN); THE AIR CONDITION WAS SLOW TO COOL DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CONDENSER AND NOTICED ANTI FREEZE LEAKED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Power train, Aug 9, 2007
WHEN I GO FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE THE CLUTCH ENGAGES. THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL DURING THIS TIME WHILE THE ENGINE REVS BEFORE THE CLUTCH ENGAGES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 8, 2007
I OWN A 2006 HONDA ODYSSEY (PURCHASED JULY 2006). LAST WEEKEND, I NOTICED BLUE FLUID (COOLANT) ON THE GRILL ACCOMPANIED BY A BURNT SMELL AND THE COOLANT FLUID WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL. JUST TWO WEEKS PRIOR, THIS CAR WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALERS FOR THE 1 YEAR MINOR TUNE-UP. THE DEALERS REPORTED THAT A ROCK HAS PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR, SO THAT IS WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS CASE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS NOT FROM THE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I FIND IT UNFAIR THAT DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE GRILL THAT I HAVE TO PAY A $500 DEDUCTIBLE TO GET THIS FIXED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 6, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ENGAGE BY THEMSELVES WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. SHE CAN FEEL THE ABS AS SHE DRIVES AND HEARS A POPPING SOUND WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, BUT IT FAILS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS AFTER DRIVING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONTACT ALSO FEELS A VIBRATION, WHICH SHE BELIEVES IS DUE TO THE ROTORS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,100. THE CONSUMER STATED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE TIRES AT THE TIME SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 08/29/07 *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 26, 2007
THE BRAKE IS WAY TOO SOFT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 18, 2007
THE BRAKES ARE NOT RESPONDING SAFELY. THEY ARE SUPER SOFT HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP RECENTLY AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 12, 2007
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL SLIDING DOORS NOISE AND CANNOT BE OPENED INSIDE THE CAR BY PASSENGER. HAD THE STREERING COLUMN REPAIRED TWICE A FEW MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 9, 2007
BRAKES SOMETIMES SEEM INADEQUATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE -- HAVE ROLLED THROUGH STOP SIGNS OR RED LIGHTS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM -- DON'T KNOW WHEN EXCESSIVE PEDAL PRESSURE WIL BE REQUIRED.*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 3, 2007
MY SIX-YEAR-OLD SON WAS REACHING FOR HIS SEAT BELT AT THE SAME TIME THE DOOR WAS BEING CLOSED BY THE DRIVER. THE CAR WAS PARKED. MY SON'S FINGERS WERE CAUGHT IN THE BACK OF THE SLIDING DOOR. EVEN MORE UPSETTING WAS THAT ONCE THE DOOR WAS CLOSE, IT COULD NOT BE OPENED AGAIN FOR 30-45 SECONDS, WITH MY SCREAMING SIX-YEAR-OLD'S FINGERS STILL CLOSED INSIDE. THERE IS A SENSOR ON THE DOOR, BUT IT IS ON THE FRONT OF THE DOOR, NOT THE BACK. FURTHER, I THINK THERE SHOULD BE AN EMERGENCY RELEASE OF THE DOOR INSTALLED.*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 28, 2007
BOUGHT A BRAND NEW HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L 2007. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WON'T LATCH AND CLOSE PROPERLY. THE OBJECT DETECTION UNIT ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER HAVE TO REPLACE MANY PARTS AND FIXED THE WIRING PROBLEMS TO GET IT FIXED. WENT THROUGH 4 REPAIRS. *AK
Power train, Jun 15, 2007
WHEN STOPPING ON AN INCLINE WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, IF THE FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 6, 2007
AT 2,666 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, MY HONDA ODYSSEY EXL, PURCHASED ON 2/28/2007, SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. WHILE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UNCLEAR ON THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, THEY FOUND THE FRONT CAM SHAFT FROZEN IN THE CYLINDER HEAD WITH THE SPECULATION THAT THERE WAS A CASTING HEAD PROBLEM WITH DEBRIS INSIDE THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. ALL FLUIDS WERE AT RECOMMENDED LEVELS. A PARTIAL LIST OF REPAIRS: - FRONT HEAD ASSEMBLY AND GASKET REPLACED - REAR HEAD GASKET REPLACED. - TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER REPLACED. - DRIVE BELT IDLER TENSIONER REPLACED. - COOLANT SYSTEM GASKET REPLACED. - FRONT ENGINE SEALS REPLACED. - OUTER HEAD ASSEMBLY REPLACED. HOW NO INJURY OR ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE MY CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, IS JUST MY GOOD FORTUNE. MY BAD FORTUNE IS HAVING TO NAVIGATE A RUDE AND UNACCOUNTABLE CORPORATE "SERVICE" DEPARTMENT AND LIVE WITH THE LEGACY OF A MAJOR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *JB
Seat belts, Apr 30, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT COULD NOT RELEASE THE 7 YEAR OLD CHILD FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT WAS CUT IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE CHILD. THE CHILD WAS BRUISED AROUND THE WAIST AREA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN , AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,200. *AK