Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while reversing, a yellow warning light illuminated, indicating a bearing malfunction. The contact stated that the failure was ongoing. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Most times when I press on the brake and shift into drive or reverse, the dash will register a flashing D3. I have no idea what this is but I do know that the stopping is more responsive at this time. Also, I will go to start the vehicle but it doesn't start. Interior lights and dash would be working but no way to turn over. If I engage my brake and jiggle the shifter, it will do something that finally allows me to start it. This had left me stranded more times I would like but finally a helpful citizen showed me how to jiggle the shifter to get it to engage. I shouldn't have to do this at least once a week.
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.
I bought my 2007 Odyssey in 2014. It had 55000 miles on it and appeared to be in very good condition. It ran very well except that the emissions light would come on and usually stay on. It did pass during one short period. Noticed as it went over 60,000 it had more and more transmission problems. Would not back up; wouldn't go into eco mode; shuddered during driving, until it was undriveable. There were no conditions under which the transmission worked well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. When the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle still moved. The failure was intermittent and occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the range switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,917.
The "d" / drive LED started blinking several times at around 104.660 miles. So far no other fault LED was flashing. However I discovered since a while that the transmission shifts very hard when driving slower and the transmission shifts from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. The Honda technician however told me that this rough shifting is not an issue.
I started up my vehicle and the engine lighy came on and the "d" for dtive began flashing. When I put the van in reverse and nuetral it appeared to be fine. However it shifted int drive hard made a loud clunk dound then started ratteling. Also the vhehcile lunges forward when the brake is applied. It also doesnt start or turn over at times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. After the vehicle was shifted into park, it still continued to move. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was depressed. All of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,640.
Transmission complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 78 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Honda Odyssey, 9% of the model year's 830 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (38 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Odyssey transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain 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.