Is the 2007 Honda Odyssey a bad year?
830 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Odyssey years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Honda Odyssey are in line with other Odyssey years. Brakes, steering and body structure stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Odyssey owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 36,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 240 (29%) | 15k–68k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 109 (13%) | 35k–88k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 134 (16%) | 46k–100k miles · ahead | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 78 (9%) | 34k–71k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Equipment | 29 (3%) | 12k–38k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 20 (2%) | 33k–100k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Tires | 19 (2%) | 27k–80k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Latches and locks | 18 (2%) | 30k–90k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 13 (2%) | 10k–70k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine and cooling | 12 (1%) | 13k–47k miles · around this mileage | Water pump replacement $400–$1,106 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Engine | 81 (10%) | 55k–114k miles · ahead | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 63 (8%) | 68k–160k miles · ahead | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Stability control | 35 (4%) | 50k–137k miles · ahead | — |
| Speed control | 33 (4%) | 39k–93k miles · ahead | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 36,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 830 complaints: 38 mention a crash · 15 mention a fire · 48 report an injury · 8 say the car was towed.
5 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Aug 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Bought a Honda odyssey 07. At 2722 nostrand ave, brooklyn. Ny. 11210.
The front and right side engine mounts for this vehicle were broken around 78,000 miles. The engine mounts should not broken within this short mileages and years.
My catalytic converter shields (Front cover a and b) were replaced on 6/19/2012. On 6/22/2015 the front (A and b) catalytic converter shields were replaced again and the the rear shields (A and b) were replaced as well.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 36,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Honda Odyssey: 5
The affected fuel pump may send an incorrect fuel reading to the fuel gauge possibly causing the vehicle to run out of fuel. The fuel gauge will always read 3/4 full to full regardless of the actual level. A vehicle that runs out of fuel and stalls has an increased risk of a crash.
In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump strainer cover may deteriorate allowing fuel to leak out. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Due to a combination of system components and software, the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) may apply the brakes unexpectedly. The vehicle may suddenly and unexpectedly brake hard, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash from behind.
Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as a lubricant for certain brake system components. 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.
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. If the owner does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Honda: 29
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Honda Odyssey. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2007-2010 odyssey lxs and exs that return with a repeat complaint of the check engine light on and the DTC code…
Engineering request for investigation on certain vehicles with issues of check engine light on and engine knocking or pinging after knock sensor was replaced…
Some vehicles are experiencing check engine light on, engine knocking or a ping, after knock sensor is replaced and an investigation is being done…
Some vehicles may have a repeat complaint of the check engine light being illuminated
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Inappropriate autonomous braking
Air in brake system
Air in brake system
Neighbouring years
2006 Odyssey: 703 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2008 Odyssey: 500 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Honda Odyssey a bad year?
830 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Odyssey years. At 36,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: brakes (240), steering (109), body structure (134), transmission and drivetrain (78), equipment (29).
How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Odyssey have?
5 recall campaigns list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 14E049000), Fuel system (NHTSA 14V-112), Electrical system (NHTSA 13V-500), Brakes (NHTSA 10V-504) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.