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2007 Honda Odyssey electrical system problems

63 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2007 Honda Odyssey cite electrical system, 8% of all 830 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 1 recall on this component.

Complaints
63
8% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
10
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 8, 2026Electrical systemODI 11736533
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 19, 2026Electrical systemODI 11719169
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 27, 2025Electrical system, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11683493
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 7, 2025Electrical system, Visibility, EquipmentODI 11679173
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 27, 2020Electrical system, Unknown or other, EngineFire reportedODI 11376743
“THE VSA WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON ALONG WITH AN EXCLAMATION SIGN. IT PREVENTS ACCELERATION AND CAUSES TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, PREVENTS USE OF CRUISE CONTROL. IT TEMPORARILY RESETS WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF BUT THEN TURNS ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 7, 2020Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11373585

Showing 6 of 63 reports. Read every report on NHTSA.gov.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

1 recall on this component

Electrical system: software

Remedy pending

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.

Electrical systemReported Nov 1, 2013NHTSA 13V500000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.