2007 Honda Odyssey
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 830
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 830 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 960 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 585 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 830 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2012 | 244 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 992 |
| 2019 | 977 |
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 400 |
| 2026 | 43 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
29% · 243 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
When I stop at the red light with my brake pressed, all in a sudden the brake drop lower and the vehicle move forward. When I look up the safety recalls on my type of vehicle, there is a brake master cylinder safety recall in 2010.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Structure
17% · 138 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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The sliding door on my Odyssey fell off. It literally fell off right onto my body while I was pumping gas. Not only did this cause physical harm to my person, but it resulted in substantial body damage to the vehicle panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-02
Also filed under Power train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the rear hinge door struts fractured, causing the door to slam shut. The contact mentioned that the door impacted her on the top of her head. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12
Steering
14% · 113 reportsMost commonly citing pump and rack and pinion.
Power train
9% · 78 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while reversing, a yellow warning light illuminated, indicating a bearing malfunction. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-09
Electrical system
8% · 63 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and speedometer/odometer.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2007Complaint volume 830 complaints filed for this model year.
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2009-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-10-19 Air in brake system
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2009-10-19Engineering analysisClosed 2010-05-11 Air in brake system
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2010-05-03Service brakes, air10V098000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2010-12-31Service brakes, hydraulic10V504000 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…
Remedy: 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.
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2013-06-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-11-04 Inappropriate autonomous braking
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2014-04-29Electrical system13V500000 American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 8, 2006, through September 8, 2008.
Remedy: 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.
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2014-08-14Fuel system, gasoline14E049000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2014-10-06Fuel system, gasoline14V112000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 243 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 138 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 113 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V098000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 10V504000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 13V500000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14E049000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V112000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2007 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Honda Odyssey is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.