Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly braked hard. The contact stated that the Vehicle Stability Assistance (VSA) warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V500000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while parked on several occasions the vehicle did not start. The contact stated that she turned the key fob forward and slowly turned it back the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred after approximately three weeks. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the mechanical part to the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the contact has yet to take possession of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear cargo window exploded and shattered into pieces. The contact also stated that while driving on a service road at 35 MPH, the rear driver's side window exploded and shattered into pieces. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the air conditioner had been replaced 4 times due to constant failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 147,279. It was later discovered that the mileage was 138,556. However, based on a Carfax report the actual mileage was 176,401.
I was driving to a supermarket, I pulled into parking lot and then I saw a lot of smoke coming under the hood, I had my three children inside the car and in minutes my car was totaled completely burned. Honda should pay my van, none noticed any problem before. Side doors won't open at the moment of the fire, very dangerous design for an emergency like this, imagine I mother with child on a car seat and not having access to the rear seats, when this dangerous situation takes minutes to burn the entire vehicle.
Purchased 6/8/15 from cos central auto, meriden, ct. On 6/18/15 at 9:00 am vehicle was left at central parking sp garage at 800 avenue of the americas (corner of 28th and 6th) ny manhattan, ny. At approximately 6:00 pm. Owner [redacted] went to pick up vehicle and was informed that vehicle had caught on fire while being parked (stationary) there for the day. '
As coning from the store one afternoon June 20 2020 smoke stared to came out from the engine compartment later ones open hood fire stared to come from alternator quick when to get water and dump rigth at it this was the first time very concern because childrens where at van at that moment which is a big concern after replace alternator totally burn we replace now in 11/27/20 it happen again
Not sure of recalls but what I fo know is danbury auto of danbury ct. Sold me this Mini van at tge rnd of novrmber 2017 almodt immediately I needed power steering pump which bn I replaced in the process I had a diagnostic test done at Honda of hartford ct. Which thry told me th as t I had a rack and pinion leak they slso told thisis a problem for this van a week later my my driver side passenger side sliding door stop working also my passenger side back sliding door was partially working which I feel is hazardous if you are in a accident I went to a couple places they couldnt fix it each one said this is a problem has been a bad problem for the 2004-2010 models then I contacted dealership they also said the same thing I asked about replacing rollers and motof they told me its a deeper issue dont wate your money on it ! …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH there was a fire on the passenger interior side of the vehicle underneath the carpet. The air bag warning lights and all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness throughout the interior of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,105....updated 08-26-14- the consumer stated as the fire was taking place the airbag warning light illuminated, then the dash and panel control lighting flashed intermittently. The consumer removed the passenger side door panel and pulled the wiring harness. Updated 09/04/2014
My Honda Odyssey shuts off completely while driving, at that time you can't turn the steering wheel (or it is very very hard to turn). This is preceded by usually the lights on dashboards flashing. Sometimes it will shut off (dashboard will go black) and come right back after few seconds. Other times the I have to stop and turn it on again and it works. Yesterday it turned off and the car came to stop then I moved the battery little and the hazard light started flashing. When it's completely dead even hazard light would not blink. Today it happened again and even after moving the battery it did not get power back. I had left the hazard light on but it was not blinking. However after around 5 minutes or so on it's own the hazard light started blinking and I could drive off.
Related recalls
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.
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.
Electrical complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Honda Odyssey, 8% of the model year's 830 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Odyssey electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 13V-500 (software, Nov 1, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Odyssey electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 104,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 10 fires and 2 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.