2007 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability

1,039 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Honda Odyssey, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 81/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 36,079 miles.

Avoid this year if you can. The 2007 Honda Odyssey sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1995–1996, 1998, 2009, 2015, 2017, 2021–2022.

1,039Complaints
81/100Trouble index
5Recalls
60,000Typical trouble mileage

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Where 2007 sits among all Odyssey years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Brakes & stability 234 complaints (23%) · typically ~36,079 miles
“My vsa light wont go off and now my brake light is on also im scared my van is going to brake or stop working properly.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Odyssey
Body & structure 138 complaints (13%) · typically ~70,000 miles
“The driver side sliding passenger door came unhinged and fell off when trying to close the door”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Odyssey
Other 115 complaints (11%) · typically ~60,000 miles
“Vsa and abs light on and the car is shaking when driving on the highway, i saw it's a common problem with the honda odyssey, i don't know why my vehicle is not listed on the recall.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Odyssey
Steering 113 complaints (11%) · typically ~54,000 miles
“Power steering very stiff both stationary and while in motion, especially when turning”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Odyssey
Engine 94 complaints (9%) · typically ~78,816 miles
“Bad engine mounts for the 2007 honda odyssey exl model. Will cost over $2000 to repair.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Odyssey
Transmission & drivetrain 78 complaints (8%) · typically ~53,478 miles
“Tl-the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the entire instrument panel warning indicators remained illuminated. In addition, the transmission began to slip gears with slight hesitation. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle had not been…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Odyssey

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 814 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 60,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 32,000 and 102,810 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (5)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14E049000 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…

Fix: 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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14V112000 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.

Fix: 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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V500000 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…

Fix: 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…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10V504000 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…

Fix: 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 10V098000 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…

Fix: 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…

Federal defect investigations

Inappropriate autonomous braking PE13024 opened 2013, closed 2013

Led to recall campaign 13V500000.

Air in brake system EA09014 opened 2009, closed 2010

Led to recall campaign 10V098000.

AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM PE09024 opened 2009, closed 2009

Led to recall campaign 10V098000.

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2007peak 190 in 20102026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Honda Odyssey reliable?

The 2007 Honda Odyssey drew 1,039 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 81/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).

What are the most common 2007 Honda Odyssey problems?

The top reported problems for the 2007 Honda Odyssey are brakes & stability (234 complaints), body & structure (138), and other (115).

At what mileage do 2007 Honda Odyssey problems show up?

Owners most often report 2007 Honda Odyssey problems around 60,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 32,000 and 102,810 miles.

Does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have recalls?

5 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Honda Odyssey. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.