2007 Honda Odyssey Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Honda Odyssey has a complaint index of 85, ranks 4th worst out of 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Brakes account for 32% of its 830 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,500, backed by two separate brake recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Odyssey years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 830
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 38
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 15
- Injuries
- 71
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 71 / 0
Top 2007 Honda Odyssey problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes265 (32%)
- Structure & Body148 (18%)
- Engine120 (14%)
- Steering109 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain78 (9%)
- Other69 (8%)
- Electrical System67 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires49 (6%)
- Airbags32 (4%)
- Fuel System23 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe brakes that feel soft, spongy, or mushy and fail to bring the van to a full stop even when pumped repeatedly.
- Some report the brakes engaging on their own at low speed along with a popping sound and vibration from the pedal.
- Several describe crashes after the vehicle failed to slow down in time despite adequate stopping distance.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed collisions, and in at least one case a driver seat belt failed to hold during a crash.
- One owner reported an alternator that froze, overheated, and caused a fire in the plastic casing.
- A steering complaint describes the van pulling hard to one side after a tire change and alignment, with no cause found by a shop.
2007 Honda Odyssey recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V112000Mar 14, 2014Fuel System886,815 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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. 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).
- NHTSA 13V500000Nov 1, 2013Electrical System344,187 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Risk: The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
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. 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.
- NHTSA 10V504000Oct 22, 2010Brakes471,820 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
2007 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- It ranks 4th worst among 21 model years of the Odyssey based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, with a complaint index of 85 and an Avoid verdict relative to other Odyssey years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
- Brakes are the top problem area, making up 32% of complaints (265 of 830), with a median failure mileage of 37,500 and two related recalls.
- Does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have a brake recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two brake-related recalls: one for brake fluid affecting the master cylinder seal and one for air entering the VSA modulator pump, both covering the 2007 model year.
- How many complaints does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have?
- NHTSA lists 830 complaints for the 2007 Odyssey, including 38 crashes, 15 fires, and 71 injuries, with no deaths reported.
- Which Odyssey years are better than 2007?
- Years like 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 all carry a Best verdict with much lower complaint indexes (20, 10, 5, and 0 respectively), making them lower risk than 2007.