Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Honda Odyssey, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic139
- Structure134
- Steering109
- Service brakes84
- Power train78
- Electrical system63
- Engine58
- Unknown or other37
- Engine and engine cooling36
- Electronic stability control (esc)35
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 71 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 82 2007 Odyssey vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 45 people died inside them, and 4 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2007 Honda Odyssey failed the safety check 1.98% of the time — 18% less often than the average 2007 passenger car (2.42%). Median odometer at inspection: 159,960 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
6 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
816 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 87% arrived as used imports, 13% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 12.2–12.7 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 281–292 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey EX-L/Touring · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 9.7 | 12.2 |
| Odyssey · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.1 | 12.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2007 Honda Odyssey.
| 2014076 14 Mar 2014 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel pump strainer could deteriorate and crack. This could result in a fuel smell and/or fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of … |
| 2013381 4 Nov 2013 | Brakes On certain vehicles, due to a defect in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system, the brakes may apply unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven without t… |
| 2010364 22 Oct 2010 | Brakes On certain vehicles, a seal in the brake master cylinder may be susceptible to damage which can result in a leak if certain conditions exist. The polymer conte… |
| 2010079 16 Mar 2010 | Brakes On certain vehicles, during the self-check process that occurs shortly after each time the engine is started, the self-diagnostic software for the Vehicle Stabi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 2007 Honda Odyssey: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10237953 | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. |
| 10211577 | Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless transmitter ? B-pillar switch (if equipped) ? Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem. |
| 10206992 | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a result, once specific triggers are met, the navigation date and time will be incorrect. |
| 10204282 | Honda Job Aid - Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting. |
| 10193014 | Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the following? Power sliding door main switch on the dash Keyless transmitter B-pillar switch (if equipped) Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem. |
| 10186009 | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye" |
| 10177599 | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. |
| 10177598 | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. |
| 10154154 | This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for possible incorrect wiring. Incorrect VVT solenoid wiring may cause an inability of the variable valve timing system to activate. Inability to activate the variable valve timing system may cause reduced engine performance. Incorrect VVT solenoid wiring may also cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. |
| 10129509 | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external condition that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. |
| 10129503 | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must be inspected, and if necessary, repaired per S/B 14-015, Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Leak or Smell prior to sale. |
| 10129486 | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must be inspected, and if necessary, repaired per S/B 14-015, Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Leak or Smell prior to sale. |
| 10129484 | 2005?10 Odyssey Fuel Pump Module Leak Safety Recall Q&A |
| 10129483 | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must be inspected, and if necessary, repaired per S/B 14-015, Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Leak or Smell prior to sale. |
| 10129463 | Dealer message - On October 31, 2013, American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2007-08 Odyssey vehicles. Any used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired prior to sale per S/B 13-098, Safety Recall: 2007-08 Odyssey VSA System Unexpectedly Activates. Refer to VIN Inquiry status to determine which vehicles in your inventory are affected. |
| 10129309 | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. |
| 10129305 | Dealer message - On March 13, 2014 American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for all 2005-10 Odyssey vehicles. When the campaign was launched, countermeasure fuel filter sets were not available for order. As of today, June 5, 2014, the countermeasure fuel filter sets are in stock and available for dealer ordering. |
| 10129292 | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. |
| 10129277 | Dealer message - For dealers experiencing a strong fuel smell from storing the fuel pump sets replaced under service bulletin 14-032: Safety Recall: Odyssey Fuel Pump, these fuel sets may be disposed of immediately in accordance with local regulations |
| 10128559 | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to I |
| 10128557 | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. |
| 10128531 | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. |
| 10118036 | Service bulletin - Over time, the fuel filter assembly may be exposed to certain external conditions that may cause customers to notice a fuel smell. |
| 10115219 | Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. |
| 10100421 | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Inappropriate autonomous braking
Air in brake system
AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation