Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
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 while driving 45-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for two hours. The contact then continued driving 20-25 MPH. The contact stated that the VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed with battery voltage, brake sensor, ECM and PCM failures. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 238,133.
Engine mounts need to be replaced and this is a known issue that Honda has not recognized to take care of the issue. The issue is caused by the vehicle going in and out of ECO mode. This causes wear on the motor mounts which now creates a safety hazard of the engine vibrating and causing more issues. Honda should be replacing these as a recall.
Driving very slowly uphill in a hospital parking deck, the principal driver of the car turned into an available parking slot applying some gas, from 25-30 feet away, only to have the vehicle accelerate uncontrollably, even with the driver's right foot fully engaged with the brake pedal. The van jumped over parking blocks at the end of the space and struck a concrete post, whereupon the engine compartment crumpled and the airbags engaged. The van bounced back approximately twenty feet. Witnesses attracted by the sound of squealing tires, revving engine noise (before impact) and the subsequent crash itself came to render assistance and call police. The driver's right's foot was severely bruised by the crash impact and her sternum fractured. The vehicle was a declared total loss.
I was picking up my son from school when I got back on the car I notice some smog coming out of the engine compartment, for a moment I though that the smog have gone away but when I open the hood there was a fire on the right hand side of the engine compartment. I tried to extinguish the file with a fire extinguisher but I couldn't contain the fire. We called the fire department and they took over. The fire destroyed the front end of the car the engine compartment. When the fire began the car was stationary I was getting ready to leave from a parking lot in my son's school.
I was driving around 20mph when I smelled smoke I pulled over. There was smoke coming out of the car around the right front tire. Within minutes my engine was on fire. My car is completely totaled. My family is safe but would love to know why this has happened and don't want it to happen to anyone else. If there is another website or agency that I should report this to, please let me know. It was very scary.
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
The engine stalls. This has occurred many times over the last year. It appears to be random but has been occurring more frequently the past few months. Last week it stalled 3 times. The stalling usually occurs during the summer months. It occurs when coming to a stop or when I am stopped. It has occurred one time while backing up. You can tell when it is going to happen. The engine seems to start running rough. When stopped, the engine will be at 800 or 900 revs and then suddenly drop then jump up and then the engine will shut off. I put the car in neutral and start the engine. It always starts fine. It happens on hot and cool days, rainy and sunny days. It happens with the ac on or the ac off. I have tried using gas exclusively from exxon and then exclusively from bp for months at ta time in each case. No difference. I have taken it to a mechanic and to the dealership multiple times. …
On 25-aug-2016, my wife was driving my vehicle Honda Odyssey on highway 210 west bound. Suddenly she started smelling very bad smell and she pulled the vehicle from highway and ride into gas station. Then I called aaa for help and towed the vehicle to nearest mechanic shop don's mobil shop. The mechanic diagnosed that my van's spark plug was broken and pieces of it went into engine's piston and damaged my engine. My vehicle has clean service record with Honda dealer and mileage on my van 56K. Then I took it to Honda dealer (rock Honda) for diagnosis and Honda dealer also diagnosed that engine has been damaged by spark plug and cost of repair is $3900. Then I opened a case with Honda north America division for help us to fix this engine as this should not happen for 56K mileage and my understanding is that this vehicle was defective spark plug which caused my engine broke. …
On 25-aug-2016 when my wife was driving my van Honda Odyssey 2007 in the highway 210 west bound, the spark plug broken into pieces and went into engine made engine damage. My car has clean maintenance history and it has run only 56K. We diagnosed with Honda dealer (rock Honda, fontana, ca) and suggested engine was damaged broken spart plug and we need fix the engine. And cost is $3900. I have asked help from Honda north America, torrence, ca and Honda na not willing to help with full price, they will pay $600 as good will. My understanding is that, Honda needs to build safety to prevent any broken pieces going into engine and spoiling engine. Also this van put our life in danger during driving on the highway. So, Honda needs to make sure customer's safety in any circumstances and they have cover full cost for repairing my engine. My VIN number: [redacted] Honda dealer address: 16570 s. …
While exiting a parking lot and accelerating to aprox. 20 MPH, the vehicle began to shudder and vibrate violently accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. We shortly afterward noticed a reduction in power. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who stated that, there were several misfire codes generated when diagnosed. The repair shop diagnosed the failure as the cylinder 5 coil having melted into the cylinder. As a result, the shop had to remove the cylinder head in order to remove the coil and spark plug from the vehicle. The repair shop stated that the failure was caused by the spark plug becoming loose and fuel leaking into the cylinder head chamber. The repair shop stated that this was the third of these failures seen by them. The dealer of purchase and the manufacturer were alerted of the failure but offered no resolution. …
Engine complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 93 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Honda Odyssey, 11% of the model year's 830 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Odyssey engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Honda Odyssey, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Odyssey engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles, and 18% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 5 fires and 3 injuries to engine & cooling 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.