2007 Honda Odyssey Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Odyssey.

20062008
Complaints
1,036
Crashes
62
Fires
23
Injuries
91
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2007 Honda Odyssey Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1116 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:33,133 mi
Crash-related:9
#2104 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:64,150 mi
Crash-related:1
#383 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:101,361 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Honda Odyssey.

Hydraulic Brakes
116
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
33,133
Steering Defects
104
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,150
Brakes
83
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
101,361
Body Structure
69
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
103,276
Electrical Faults
59
complaints
Crashes
Fires
10
Avg Miles
107,016
Engine Problems
58
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
104,173
Transmission / Drivetrain
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,561
Automatic Transmission
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,550
Electronic Stability Control
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
93,245
Unintended Acceleration
33
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
79,420
Airbags
30
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
Avg Miles
103,602
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,222
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,324
Structure:Body:Door
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,964
Wheel Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
85,039
Engine & Cooling
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,593
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,033
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,340
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,258
Structural Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,177
Latches / Locks
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,600
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
86,476
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,919
Service Brakes, Electric
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,880
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,313
Other Equipment
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,970
Service Brakes, Air
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
35,525
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,505
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,752

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Recalls for 2007 Honda Odyssey

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,114,822 vehicles.

14V112000Fuel Pump
~886,815 affected

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.

13V500000Electrical System:software
~344,187 affected

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.

10V504000Brake Master Cylinder
~471,820 affected

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.

10V098000Service Brakes, Air
~412,000 affected

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.

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2007 Honda Odyssey — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Honda Odyssey reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Honda Odyssey has 1,036 NHTSA complaints, 62 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 116 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (116 complaints, avg 33,133 mi); Steering Defects (104 complaints, avg 64,150 mi); Brakes (83 complaints, avg 101,361 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 73,148 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Honda Odyssey include 62 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 91 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,114,822 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Honda Odyssey?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (hydraulic brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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