2007 Honda Odyssey Consumer Discussions

Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS!

• Honda needs to take responsibility

  Written by: mthomasdb on Jan 19, 2012 11:06:37 AM

  I bought a new 2007 Odyssey and have had no problems EXCEPT those Honda created by design. I am referring to the recalls on the master brake cylinder and the automatic transmission reprogram. I was contacted in regard to a class action lawsuit in which Honda agreed to pay for the ac condenser shield and $20.00 of the $95.00 installation cost. I also received an extended warranty by mail on the ... Read More

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS! [blackexv6]

  Written by: waltchan on Jan 5, 2012 2:23:19 AM

  Undersized brake rotors and undersized transmissions do count in quality control, design, and reliability. Engineers that work for Honda of America while designing the Accord and Odyssey were NOT intelligent enough to realize that larger vehicles will need larger components, and the problems exist quickly and spooked all the once, loyal Honda customers. The Honda Japanese engineers in Japan would caught this problem faster than what the Honda American engineers could ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 07 just joined the list! 1/1/2012 [buickboy]

  Written by: longo2 on Jan 1, 2012 9:04:29 PM

  Most of us older Odyssey owners thought tht HOnda had their a/t isues worked out by 2007, but your sad story tells a different tale. The last Consumer Reports I looked at showed the 2007 as having tranny problems, but not the 99's up to 2004, the worst years! Strange indeed, but Honda always did seem to get a pass from CR for some reason. I think hundreds of thousands of ... Read More

• 07 just joined the list! 1/1/2012

  Written by: buickboy on Jan 1, 2012 8:22:59 PM

  2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L. Bought brand new October 2007. No real problems until tonight. I had the recalls done on tranny (shudder etc... brake master cylinder etc..) but never experienced the problems people talked about. Tonight, I was out with my family (27 degrees F) and backed the car up and the radio went out and the navi screen went blank (never happened before). I put in D and drove 8 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Towing/Trailer Hitch Questions

• Can my odyssey handle the weight?

  Written by: tnkhoury on Dec 29, 2011 12:56:56 PM

  I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey EX, with no towing package on it at this time. I plan to be towing some ATV's that we just purchased on various trip lengths of one hour on flat ground to 4-5 hours on hilly terraine. Wtih the ATV's and trailer, the combined weight will be around 3000lbs, and we will have two adults and 3 children in the van with luggage as well...probably ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• 2012 Touring 36mo / 15k miles quote

  Written by: carsearchnj on Dec 15, 2011 6:57:44 PM

  I received the following quote from for a 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Princeton Honda in NJ and would like to know if this sounds like a good deal Selling price including destination : $38,097.00   Accessories including labor:   Moonroof visor:  $183.90 Door Edge Guards: $85.90 Roof rails with cross bars:  $496.60 All season floor mats: $209.30 Honda remote start:  $666.14   Total in accessories = $1641.84 - 15% off (246.27)   ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2002 Odyssey Transmission failure (73K) [planetarytras]

  Written by: eng2 on Dec 3, 2011 10:44:19 AM

  Are you saying till 2007 the filter position has not been changed. You indicated that they fail between 80k to 125k miles. Has that improved with the 2007 and above models? I have a 2005 Odyssey with only 21k miles on it, and hope it will service me for years to come. My daughter's 2002 had to have a transmission replace by 100,700 miles, and Honda wouldn't do anything about it. ... Read More

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2003 Transmission [blackexv6]

  Written by: stickguy on Dec 3, 2011 8:30:28 AM

  the ridgeline and I think pilot have a different tranny. And the ody switched over to that model trans in IIRC 2007? Still seemed to have TC issues, but the fatal issues of the earlier ones don't seem to be there anymore.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2012 EX-L w/ RES

  Written by: wvbr5 on Nov 28, 2011 9:12:29 AM

  My husband and I bought a 2012 Odyssey EX-L w/ RES at White Allen Honda in Dayton, OH over the weekend. We went less than 2 hours before closing, they could tell we were serious about buying and were very aggressive (in a good way) to make the deal happen. Our USAA quote said $34,010, so we were hoping to match or beat that. I just asked them straight up, what's ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [myvan9]

  Written by: claim5 on Nov 20, 2011 6:49:40 AM

  I think the sounds and vibrations you are hearing are not normal. I have a 2007 EX-L with 53,000 miles that is still running like new. The only way I know that the eco mode is working is when the eco light comes on. I'm getting 26-30mpg on the highway. I did go through the apparently common problem early on of the juddering in the transmission after an ecm update, but ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005 - knocking noise when breaking or turning

• grinding noise when braking on Odyssey 2005

  Written by: inaba2005 on Nov 16, 2011 3:18:12 PM

  I have experienced this noise for 3 years already on Honda OD 2005 (current: 75k miles). It happens on and off and always after the brake cool off. I have asked the dealership for technical explanation in the past and getting no reasonable answer. I went for second opinion to check on brake pad, rotor last year. Nothing is wrong. Recently I went to another dealership for power steering recall (warranty ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• 2012 Odyssey Touring

  Written by: quietm1006 on Nov 14, 2011 10:01:28 AM

  Garden State Honda My son-in-law is in the process of leasing or purchasing an Odyssey. The first deal worked out so far is, About the trade, 2007 Kia Sedona, App. $7400. remaining on finance, 38,000 miles, good condition, given $10,000. About the lease, $499. month, no additional money down, msrp $36,500, not allowed to negotiate, app. $21,000 buy-out. Can he negotiate a better deal?

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• 2011 Odyssey, MULTIPLE electrical problems

  Written by: bigdaddymoho on Nov 8, 2011 7:06:17 PM

  Okay, this is our third Odyssey. It will be our last. Bought it brand new in late March. By end of April, battery died with about 500 miles on it. I figured it was just a crappy underpowered battery so I replaced with $200+ Sears Diehard Platinum. Thought that would resolve the problem, but instead we have experienced ALL of the following on MULTIPLE occasions: (i) Low Battery Warning; (ii) Low ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Honda Odyssey Rated Not Reliable [gene00]

  Written by: dreyfus1 on Nov 2, 2011 7:50:40 PM

  The new year models are usually rated excellent. The 2011 Odyssey gets fair on two points namely Body Hardware and Power Equipment and good on three points Electrical, Squeaks/rattles and Audio. 2007 and 2008 are also not as good as one would hope. My take on it is that the Odyssey is still a good minivan I particularly like the 2005-2010 generation for its routine and emergency handling. If the reviews ... Read More

2011 Odyssey MULTIPLE Electrical Problems

• 2011 Odyssey MULTIPLE Electrical Problems

  Written by: bigdaddymoho on Nov 2, 2011 7:46:40 PM

  Okay, this is our third Odyssey. It will be our last. Bought it brand new in late March. By end of April, battery died with about 500 miles on it. I figured it was just a crappy underpowered battery so I replaced with $200+ Sears Diehard Platinum. Thought that would resolve the problem, but instead we have experienced ALL of the following on MULTIPLE occasions: (i) Low Battery Warning; (ii) Low ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Power steering Pump

• Honda Odyssey Power steering Pump

  Written by: preston1936 on Oct 31, 2011 1:11:15 PM

  Oct 28 2011 Honda 2007 - 2010 - Recall for hard to turn steering wheel A notice has been issued to "owners" that a reimbursement is available for replacement of the power steering pumps. I replace my pump in July 2011. Cost = $465 at Honda Dealer c brush pittsburgh

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [sreiss]

  Written by: deelee on Oct 27, 2011 3:12:24 PM

  Are you aware that the warranty on your 2007 was extended to sixty thousand miles because of this issue with the torque converter? If you bought the warranty before 60,000 it was still under warranty. Also since you had the torque converter replaced once you will be covered for this issue for the life of the car.

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [blackexv6]

  Written by: sreiss on Oct 27, 2011 5:26:41 AM

  I can 2nd or 3rd other comments here - I had this fixed (fortunately under warranty) on a 2007 Ody in January of 2010. No problems since. There have been additional software updates made when I've had it back to the dealer for other servicing. I had the broken motor mount issue fixed at the same time, and all has been well since then. Be careful that an unaddressed torque converter ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [blackexv6]

  Written by: deelee on Oct 26, 2011 5:49:11 PM

  I also had my torque converter replaced two years ago on my 2007 Honda Odyssey. It had around 45,000 miles on it at that time. I haven't had a problem since. They have also given me several software upgrades and fixed a recall on the brakes, something to do with the master cylinder. I think the software updates made it burn more gas although I couldn't prove it. I've got my ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [blackexv6]

  Written by: claim5 on Oct 26, 2011 1:08:48 PM

  My 2007 had that problem , and in September 2009 Honda replaced the torque converter. It's been 2 years and about 45,000 miles later without any evidence of the problem recurring. Maybe I just got lucky. (lucky it was still under warranty)

2007 Honda Odyssey Transmission Fix

• 2007 Honda Odyssey Transmission Fix

  Written by: redtuna on Oct 22, 2011 6:01:03 PM

  We were experiencing severe shuddering at 20-25mph as the car shifted gears. We took it to our dealer and there is a Honda Service Bulletin addressing the issue. Honda recommends draining and filling the transmission fluid 3, yes 3 times. It pulls out metal shavings that interfere with gear shift changes. It worked! Apparently there are metal shavings interfering which tells me whoever is building Honda trannies for the Odyssey aren't ... Read More

2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise

• 2007 Honda Odyssey Transmission fix

  Written by: redtuna on Oct 22, 2011 5:54:28 PM

  We were experiencing severe shuddering at 20-25mph as the car shifted gears. We took it to our dealer and there is a Honda Service Bulletin addressing the issue. Honda recommends draining and filling the transmission fluid 3, yes 3 times. It pulls out metal shavings that interfere with gear shift changes. It worked! Apparently there are metal shavings interfering which tells me whoever is building Honda trannies for the Odyssey aren't ... Read More

Advice on buying older Sienna/MPV/Odyssey

• Re: Advice on buying older Sienna/MPV/Odyssey [ohcardinal]

  Written by: jpf on Oct 14, 2011 5:23:20 AM

  For the $4000 to $5000 price range you won't get much of a van because it will likely have extremely high mileage. It won't matter whether it's a Toyota or Honda with 200k miles because that's all you're going to get for $4000 to $5000. For $10,000 to $12,000 you can get a good minvan, especially a Chrysler or GM with factory warranty. I just bought a 2007 Uplander for $11,900 ... Read More

2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise

• Re: 2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise [twinmama1]

  Written by: patnic on Sep 18, 2011 2:07:25 PM

  Do you have a local television station or newspaper that might get you some help? Maybe they can do a story on it. BTW - also have a 2003 Ody with transmission issue at about 83K. Got a new one - they paid 90%, I paid the rest. And yep, they know about that issue. I'm ready for a new van and leery about buying a new Honda Ody. Especially, first ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Just bought a Touring

  Written by: yousaf on Sep 14, 2011 4:42:06 PM

  I just bought a Honda Odyssey 2012 Touring Model. I just sold an Acura MDX 2007 due to some issues with leg space and comfort as my kids aren't getting any younger. I highly recommend the Honda Odyssey to anyone who wishes to travel comfortably and enjoy a fun drive. This van is perfect for people who have big families or have young children. BEST MINIVAN EVER!!!

SUV vs Minivans

• Re: A Civil Comparison [skimmel]

  Written by: yousaf on Sep 13, 2011 5:47:32 PM

  Well I personally prefer SUVs but I was practically forced to buy a minivan. I just sold my 2007 Acura MDX. SUVs are nice and make you look rich. Midsize SUVs usually have luxurious design but aren't as comfortable as minivans. Their 3rd row seating isn't very practical. If you have over two children or you travel a lot with a large and older family then I recommend a minivan. If ... Read More

2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise

• Re: 2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise [twinmama1]

  Written by: sww2 on Aug 20, 2011 6:08:25 PM

  I had an ODY with 70000 miles when the tranny went out. Honda has known about this issue for some time and even lost a class action lawsuit over it. Honda will not assist you. Get rid of the van and buy something else other than a Honda.

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Re: Buying first minivan and need advice [momneedsavan]

  Written by: sebring95 on Aug 17, 2011 10:50:15 AM

  $20k is pretty tough to get into a reasonable mileage Honda/Toyota IMHO. We sold our '05 Odyssey with 100k miles back in Feb for $16k. Stupid money in my book...but I'm not complaining. You can get into a decent fairly new Chrysler for that coin though. We have had Caravans in the family over the years and most were very reliable. However my parents now have a 2007 that has been ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Care and Maintenance

• Re: Maintenance schedule on 2007 Odyssey ? [hondaoddity]

  Written by: svemuri on Aug 10, 2011 1:50:46 AM

  I changed transmission fluids at 30,000 miles. A non-dealer shop that specializes only in Honda/Acura (Honda Acura Connection, San Jose, CA), say that I can wait for 60,000 for next change. But, the dealer shop always push me to change the transmission saying it is dirty/discolored. Sudhakar

• Maintenance schedule on 2007 Odyssey ?

  Written by: svemuri on Aug 8, 2011 2:58:51 PM

  Hi, I have 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L with 45000 miles. Currently, it is showing maintenance minder A1, which amounts to Oil Change. My question is Should I get complete 45000 service, which is about 200$, which includes oil change, transmission fluid change and other checks/refills. or Get the oil changed now and respond to next service minder when it shows up ? Thanks, Sudhakar

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Odyssey buying experience in Houston area [derrickson]

  Written by: liveandletlive on Aug 5, 2008 7:43:18 AM

  Be careful with Gilllman Honda in Houston. I got a detailed drive out price quote for an 2008 EX-L w/RES by e-mail. Set appointment. Got there, told them was ready to buy and re-confirmed price. After selecting vehicle, when was ready to sign, surprise! they made a mistake and "price offered was for an 2007 Odyssey". I'm not interested in harming anybody and rarely post messages but just wanted other people ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Honda Odyssey Excessive Vibration with ECO ( The Solution)

  Written by: biap2006 on Aug 4, 2011 6:45:42 AM

  http://accuratecars.com/blog/2008/11/26/excessive-engine-vibration-with-eco-on-t- he-honda-odyssey-ex-l-and-honda-odyssey-touring/ Excessive Engine Vibration with ECO on the Honda Odyssey EX-L and Honda Odyssey Touring When American Honda introduced the current body style of the Honda Odyssey in 2005, the van had some new refinements. For the first time, many of the Honda vans included a factory sunroof, back-up cameras, and sensors in the front and rear bumpers, that notified the driver if the van was too close to a ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Best value model year for a honda odyssey

  Written by: bohlig on Aug 1, 2008 9:45:12 PM

  I'm interested in the Odyssey but am neutral regarding the model year. I want the entertainment system, but could either wait for a 2009, buy a 2008 or buy a used 2007. I would expect that a used, low mileage, 2007 would be the best value. That being said the used market seems very choppy. By best value I mean lowest overall cost of ownership over five years or so. Any ... Read More

2007 odyssey "lemon" and no help from corporate. Please advise

• Bad Honda

  Written by: mikea07 on Jul 19, 2011 3:58:35 PM

  I just read a message about someone having problems with their 2007 Honda Odyssey. I have a 2005 and while I know it is not new I feel I have problems with it that I should not have. There is 76000 miles on it and after the first 2 years of ownership the vans quality went downhill. I've had the radio replaced twice, the oil pan replaced, three motor mounts replaced, ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [twinphoto]

  Written by: mkielm on Jul 29, 2008 6:40:46 PM

  We never got into details - I was kinda miffed that three days before the finance guy told me the lowest he could go was 6 point something, but I will tell you this was a honda finance loan (4.3%), and he had told me earlier (refering to the ~6% offer) that it was a "simple" car loan with no prepayment penalty. The problem with COSTCO, if you are in a ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [mkielm]

  Written by: twinphoto on Jul 29, 2008 11:16:33 AM

  Great point. I will have a rate from my bank and see if they can beat it. Do you know if the dealer had any pre-payment penalty or other 'requirements' with their loan? Sometimes they have a mandatory, i forget what its called, an extra fee you pay up front for 'protection' if you can't work and repay the loan.

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [twinphoto]

  Written by: mkielm on Jul 29, 2008 10:55:35 AM

  Before you talk with COSTCO/Cap. One, you might try to squeeze your honda finance guy. After being told on Sat. that 6.0 was the best Honda could due (I took the $2500 as well), I came back Wed. with a Cap. One check with rate of 4.35 (shorter term). At that point the honda finance guy told me he could do 4.3! Nuts to him, but this info might help you ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [bigdadi118]

  Written by: twinphoto on Jul 29, 2008 7:40:19 AM

  I just spoke to the int sales mngr and he said the $24988 included dest. but it was only on certain stock #'s, colors red and silver. I'm going to try another dealer to see if they can match price. I think the lower price is to get you in and then they say its limited stock or they are gone to try to upsell. I also have to figure out ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [twinphoto]

  Written by: bigdadi118 on Jul 28, 2008 9:11:12 PM

  Chat online with internet sale. There is a button on homepage. Don't recommend a trade-in together with this promotion due to the fact that new car price is so low, trade-in is their only chance to make profit. I am sure they won't offer you top $, will be 3 to 4K less to make up the new car low offer. Might as well try to sell it on autotrader.com, cars.com, ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [bigdadi118]

  Written by: twinphoto on Jul 28, 2008 7:04:11 PM

  I'm in MA and also saw the EX-L for $24,988. I contacted dealer via email and was told $27,657. I wrote back asking about lower price and still waiting. I had a question for you about the financing. I read in a post to add about $1,000 to the price if you get the financing. Is that correct? Also do you have any tips on how to handle a trade that ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [autowrite]

  Written by: longo2 on Jun 29, 2011 10:18:25 AM

  If CR is saying the 2003 to 2006 HOnda trannys are great, it just shows how far behind the problem they still are. My friend who owns an Automatic Trasmission repair shop is seeing these vans coming in off warranty and needing re-builds too. The 2007 tranny is out of the Honda Ridgeline truck was much better unless you ignored the re-call for re-programming. Seems Honda just slapped it into the ... Read More

• Re: Honda Transmission Sucks...... [ml4416]

  Written by: jerdesab on May 11, 2011 8:31:31 AM

  Honda sucks..My odyssey 2007 less than two years have to change stabilizer and parts also change on transmission due to excessive shaking.. My next car would be Ford or Toyota. Goodbye HONDA...and all salesmen at Honda dealerships SUCKS too....they squeezed every penny from you.

• Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [luckwithhondas]

  Written by: autowrite on Jun 28, 2011 7:10:47 PM

  If you look at customers' reports [reliability dots] on Cconsumer Reports 2003-2006 and 2008-2010 had best reliability in transmissions for the Odyssey. 2007 is bad news. You need to read more on Edmunds.com & OdyClub on what members have to say. I trust Consumer Reports more than any other magazine because they purchase vehicles where the dealers do not know that they are Consumer Report people.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [rasu57]

  Written by: bigdadi118 on Jul 27, 2008 9:27:00 PM

  Promotion til end of July ... the Aug month promotion should be up online by 8/6 or 7 New 2008 EXL MSRP of $32,880 Save Over $7,888 off MSRP Stock#: 51134, 51343, 52196, 52733, 53541, 53688 Buy For $24,988 OR Lease for only $248 * Best have No Trade-in or they give your trade a much lower price than Kelley's to make up profit. * Floor manager will probably double-dip on ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L [rasu57]

  Written by: bowtiefan1 on Jul 25, 2008 8:28:33 PM

  At this juncture, you probably could find an '08 for a similar price.

• 2007 Honda Odyssey - EX-L

  Written by: rasu57 on Jul 25, 2008 5:27:19 PM

  I was offered 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L (new) for $26,000 from a dealer. I am planning to trade in my 2004 nissan murano. In Kbb.com, Trade in value for murano comes around $15,000. My question, is this a good deal? for 2007 odyssey? How low I can bargin? They have just few cars left, so they want to sell all old cars. Any nformation will help. Thanks

Honda Odyssey Power steering Pump

• Honda Odyssey Power steering Pump

  Written by: xrossbow on Jun 22, 2011 1:54:46 PM

  Add me to the long list of sorry consumers who has purchased a Honda Odyssey and driven it off the new car lot with a known faulty component installed in it. That is, known by the company, not the innocent consumer who had paid a large amount of money into the coffers of what I now consider as a questionable company. My vehicle is the 2007 model, purchased new, and my ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2007 Odyssey clearance deal - is this good ??

  Written by: rasu57 on Jul 25, 2008 6:13:29 PM

  I was offered 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L (new) for $26,000 from a dealer in Northern Jersey. I am planning to trade in my 2004 nissan murano(gr8 condition w/ 38500 miles). In Kbb.com, Trade in value for murano comes around $15,000. My question, is this a good deal? for 2007 odyssey? How low I can bargin? They have just few cars left, so they want to sell all old cars. Any information ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Re: 2007 Odyssey Dead Battery Over & Over [fibber2]

  Written by: jjpcat on Jun 12, 2011 10:23:42 PM

  Hi fibber2, Could you point me to some web page that explain those hundred mA? That's the issue I am experiencing. I lost 2 batteries within 9k miles. I insert my multimeter and it max out the 100mA reading. I think this is way too high when the car is off. The battery has a capacity of 50ah. If it's draining at 100mA, it will drain half of the battery (which ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Care and Maintenance

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Scheduled Maint [fbc2009]

  Written by: crando on Jun 1, 2011 10:13:20 PM

  I have a V6 Accord and I believe it is at 105,000 miles for changing a timing belt. I just bought a 2007 Odyssey EX-L-RES with 68,800 miles. I went to https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com and developed a service record profile. As you have noticed, Honda is not forthcoming with the schedule. I found the following schedule at this location that states that for years 2000 and newer, change belt every 90k. The 60k ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Towing/Trailer Hitch Questions

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey trailer hitch & wiring harness [rlh_airborne]

  Written by: richardl5 on Jun 1, 2011 12:53:05 PM

  If your car is under warranty you may be best at the dealer for the reason mentioned above. I have had the Honda dealer blame an ordinary accessory I had for problems with another Honda car I owned. When the accessory was removed the car still exhibited the problem. Some dealers are good and others are not. The risk of a trans repair issue is too expensive to give them the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Paint Problems

• 2007 Odyssey Paint problems fixed

  Written by: phoebeh on Jun 1, 2011 9:45:55 AM

  While on vacation in Yosemite in a foot of snow, a strip of paint the size of a football peeled away from the roof just behind the windshield, leaving bare metal. I took the car in to Spreen Honda in California and they fixed it at no cost to me. They repainted the entire front half of the car and roof. Colors matched, could not be happier with the results.

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: I sued Honda in Small Claims Court and Won [pgnagel]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on May 31, 2011 8:51:48 PM

  I'm sorry my friend, Hayden's website shows they do not have a cooler for the 2007 Odyssey. They do have them for the 2007 Accord, Pilot, and Ridgeline. And they do have them for 1999-2004 Odyssey.

• Re: $5000 tranny replacement [hondaout]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on Apr 26, 2011 9:37:07 AM

  Correction! The 2007+ Honda Odysseys got the newer 5 speed transmission that went into the Acura MDX 2003+, Acura TL 2004+, Pilot 2006+. The old 4 speed and old 5 speed had the engineering flaws. The newer 5 speed is showing excellent reliability. However, Honda programmed the torque converter incorrectly for better gas mileage for the 2007 which was causing premature wear of the torque converter. If you got recalled/reprogrammed early ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Honda Dealer Phobia

  Written by: bsiebenal49 on May 26, 2011 5:48:11 PM

  I've been researching the new Odyssey for a number of months and will be prepared to purchase one shortly. The best thing about Hondas is the value they provide with many years of reliable service and then the ease of disposing of one as everyone loves a well maintained used Honda. The WORST part of owning Hondas is purchasing one at a dealership. Today, I wanted my wife to able to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Transmission Sucks...... [longo2]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on May 24, 2011 11:58:09 AM

  You are absolutely correct. The 4 speed and old 5 speed transmissions had many problems. They were replaced with the new 5 speed in the 2007 TL, 2003 MDX, 2006 Pilot, and 2007 Odyssey. The TCM (transmission control module) for the new 5 speed (found in the Ridgeline) was not programmed correctly for the Odyssey and if you didn't have the recall done (for new programming) your torque converter would burn ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Honda Odyssey Vibration

  Written by: mastertech4 on May 14, 2011 7:49:20 PM

  I have a 2007 Odyssey EX-L and there has been a vibration in the steering wheel since around 15k and will go away If the tires are replaced but comes back after 15k miles and stays with the vehicle. My vehicle now has 82k miles and it's third set of tires on it , two sets of Michelins and now a set of Goodyear Assurance. The vibration is worse on light ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Re: Dead Van Syndrome Again (2007 Honda Odyssey) [honda2225]

  Written by: xialibaren on Dec 26, 2010 11:24:17 AM

  Last night, when I turned ignition, halfway through the process, my 2005 Odyssey went completely dead. After I took out the key and out of car for two minutes, the dashboard light up again, I could start the car again. I am just afraid it'll happen to me again when I am on snow mountain road with no cell phone signal.

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: New owner, same ol' issues [lonobiscuit]

  Written by: maxmero on Apr 14, 2011 7:18:02 AM

  Hi, do you know if there is any kind of 'number' associated w/ this new update ? I have a 2007 Odyssey that I purchased on 3/21. took it into Honda dealer on 4/02 for this juddering problem - they applied a PCM update. Update didn't do a thing !! Is this different from yours ? My van is doing the same juddering at highway speeds & is very annoying. the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Odyssey Sales Down for June...

  Written by: benf on Jul 2, 2008 2:38:26 PM

  To all of you (including me) waiting to hear on the July incentives before giving the "buy" order, Honda just announced their sales figures for June. For June, Odyssey sales were off 8.6% from June of last year: 15,516 units in '07 versus 12,602 for '08. YTD Odyssey sales are off 9.1% from 80,338 in '07 to 72,589 in '08. (All percentages reflect the daily selling rate as calculated with 24 ... Read More

• My First Minivan (Odyssey)!!!

  Written by: triagain on Mar 28, 2011 7:48:16 PM

  Thanks to everyone who shared their price on this site, I think we got a pretty good deal from Sport Honda in Silver Spring, MD EX-L (no NAV, no RES) base: 30778 dest: 780 doc: 89 ----------- 31647 +tax + tags= 32805 OTD The car came with wheel locks and door trim which we weren't charged for (well, depending on how you look at it, I guess!). They also threw in ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L, shuddering transmission [fuvang]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on Mar 20, 2011 4:09:41 PM

  See website accuratecars.com and search transmission fluid change. Switch to the transmission fluid Honda is now recommending DW-1 a full synthetic. I did it on my 2007 Honda Odyssey. I will not have transmission problems.

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Re: Dead Van Syndrome Again (2007 Honda Odyssey) [joago]

  Written by: kbartlett on Nov 7, 2010 7:55:58 AM

  I have a 2005 Odyssey and have experienced "odd" electrical issues like radio not working suddenly, random dash lights being out and the drivers side sliding door not shutting completely. Today, by far, has been the worst. Like "joago" in the previous post, the car made a bizarre noise like a wire touching metal, all the lights on the display above the steering wheel started blinking, and the car will not ... Read More

• Dead Van Syndrome Again (2007 Honda Odyssey)

  Written by: joago on Nov 7, 2010 6:29:43 AM

  We've had our van for 3 1/2 years now and love it for all of its conveniences; however, we have experienced the 'dead van' syndrome now twice with the most recent being Nov 6, 2010. The symptoms started on Friday, Nov 5, 2010 while idling at the mall. The engine suddenly had an unusual crack pop noise. (It sounded like a live electrical wire touching metal.) I was a bit frantic ... Read More

No power to overheaed Rear Entertainment System/LCD - Help needed!

• Re: No power to overhead Entertainment System/LCD - Help needed! [bueneboy]

  Written by: heatherpaige on Mar 6, 2011 7:12:57 PM

  We have the same issue with our 2007 Honda Odyssey. This just started today. We have sound, but no power to the LCD screen on the entertainment system. Did any of you ever have any luck solving this problem???

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Re: 2007 Odyssey Dead Battery Over & Over [bigbouncer]

  Written by: kaleen on Feb 25, 2010 11:51:52 AM

  I have a 2008 Odyssey and have the same problem! We bought it brand new and the first time we had a problem was the day be bought it! Dealership apologized and put a new battery in. We have replaced the battery 4 times in less than 2 years. Honda isnt much help. I can have this problem even after 15 min of something left on. Don't know what to do ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• How much under invoice should I offer for an 2008 EX-L Odyssey?

  Written by: danmohiuddin on Jun 10, 2008 4:06:17 AM

  Hi Fellow Honda Lovers and Minivan Shoppers, The day has finally arrived, my wife and I are ready to take the plunge to the other side and buy a Honda Odyssey minivan for our growing family. We have been tracking the promotions recently (special financing and $2000 dealer cash). We are looking for something fairly simple, a 2008 EX-L with no nav and no rear DVD. We figure it will be ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2005 Odyssey problems [silverado77]

  Written by: deelee on Feb 25, 2011 3:20:09 PM

  Poor Guy! That really sucks. The nerve of them, doing that without consulting you. I would be furious!!! I have had the problem since day one and they gave one worthless software update after another before they finally replaced the torque converter. Which is what I told them it needed in the first place. My 2007 van has been fine since. One year and counting. From what I've read, it will ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

• Re: 2007/2008 Soft brake issue [jcstep22]

  Written by: marygwynne on Feb 25, 2011 1:03:09 PM

  Two days ago, as I pulled to a stop sign my brakes in my 2008 Odyssey went soft. I was able to stop the van but was several feet past the stop sign. At the next stop sign (by this time I was scared and driving very slow) I applied the brakes again and they went soft again. I pushed the pedal as hard as I could and still went 4 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005+

• 07 Odyssey LX Engine Failure w/87k

  Written by: mgutai on Feb 14, 2011 9:15:12 AM

  Our 2007 Odyssey LX has just died. We bought it new and put 87,000 miles on it. We had no extended warrenty (didn't think we needed it since we were buying a Honda). My wife was shuttling the kids to school as normal, and noticed the engine temperature guage was getting close to the red mark, but not on it. No dummy or engine lights went on. So she turned it ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Brakes

• 2007/2008 Soft brake issue

  Written by: jcstep22 on Jan 27, 2011 11:05:01 AM

  Hello, First off just want to thank everyone for their many comments on the 2007/2008 Odyssey soft brake issues. Your comments have been a great help to me. We have a 2008 Odyssey and by the time we realized we had an issue with soft brakes, Honda put out the recall. The brakes were fine for about a year and then they went back to being soft again. I took the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Alignment Problems

• Re: Video links of what I found 2007 from my Odyssey Struts [jhs24]

  Written by: jeepin93 on Jan 14, 2011 6:39:53 PM

  I had the memory steer problem on my 2007 odyssey. I removed the strut assembly and cleaned, lubed and reinstalled the strut bearings aligning the assembly marks. Then put the van back on the alignment rack to set the tow. This didn't solve my problem until I replaced the strut bearings. For approximately $20.00 per bearing I recommend replacing the bearings at the time of working on the strut assembly. Instead ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Left over 07 Touring in Boston

  Written by: bigdadi118 on May 2, 2008 3:42:26 PM

  Good til May-31 Every New 2007 Honda Odyssey-Touring Res & Nav With MSRP of $39,690 10 left Save Over $9,702 off MSRP! Buy For Only $29,988 Automatic, 3rd row Magic Seat, Traction Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Front, Side & Curtain Air Bags, Rear Entertainment System, Navigation, Memory Seats, Power Tailgate Lift, adjustable Brake Pedals.

Honda Odyssey Care and Maintenance

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Scheduled Maint [fbc2009]

  Written by: imo on Jan 1, 2011 10:00:40 AM

  Look at this guide: http://www.hondaoffife.com/Schedules/1999-2008Odyssey.pdf

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Shopping for EX-L w/RES + NAV [mike20878]

  Written by: derrickson on May 2, 2008 1:50:10 PM

  Post 16934 ... ok, feeling generous. it's friday. click here: donkeypunch1, "Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience" #16934, 28 Oct 2007 8:43 pm ;)

Honda Odyssey Care and Maintenance

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Scheduled Maint [fbc2009]

  Written by: stickguy on Dec 30, 2010 8:36:48 PM

  the intent is that you wait for the maintenance minder lights up, and then the dealer will translate the codes. And most likely try to sell you a bunch of other stuff. I am not sure if you can find an actual schedule now, but you may be able to find one from an earlier model (not sure if my 2005 manual has anything, and I don't have it handy). I ... Read More

• 2007 Honda Odyssey Scheduled Maint

  Written by: fbc2009 on Dec 30, 2010 8:24:07 PM

  Hello every one, I am new at this forum so maybe some else asked my question. I purchased an used 2007 Odyssey with 54k on it. I noticed that in the user manual Honda didn't put the scheduled maintenance program like it had on the previous Odyssey generation. Do you know where I could find one? Thank you for your help

2005 Odyssey intermittent starting problems

• problems with battery

  Written by: jaynep on Dec 16, 2010 9:10:47 PM

  I have a 2007 Honda odyssey and I am having problems with the battery dying. If I leave anything on for more than one minute my car is dead. I took the car to the dealer thinking the battery was bad and there is nothing wrong with the battery. I have heard other people complaining about the same thing. When I called Honda they did not have any complaints If anyone ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Transmission Fluid Filtering

  Written by: ignorisbliss on Dec 11, 2010 12:32:07 PM

  Now I would like to start a new thread discussion. It's still part of transmission problems though. TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTERING!!!!!! When you've (Honda) had a string of bad luck of transmissions falling apart would it not be a good idea to do whatever you can to keep it going as long as you can? So Honda knows my 2007 Odyssey has torque converter reliability issues. They are burning up. They tell ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Transmission woes [rockmobile]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on Dec 11, 2010 12:22:31 PM

  I read the Equinox problems thread and it was a long one but it sounds like GM has got the problem fixed. The main poster was actually visited by a GM engineer in person who reprogrammed her PCM's "auto-grade braking" software. Sounds like the posters agreed that this was the problem. Interesting that Consumers Reports magazine also identified the Equinox's and Terrain's "reluctance to downshift". But I believe this new software ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey Transmission woes [ignorisbliss]

  Written by: rockmobile on Dec 11, 2010 10:42:36 AM

  I'd suggest you take a look at the Equinox forum before making any decisions. I also like the Equinox but I would not touch one until all the problems clear. I would be buying, not leasing, in which case I could be stuck with a lemon.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Odyssey EXL-RES in Northeast Ohio

  Written by: odybuyer3 on Mar 27, 2008 3:34:09 PM

  I just picked up our 2008 Odyssey EXL-RES The deal: Sales Price: $ 28,670.00 (includes destination) Doc Fee: $ 250.00 Sub-Total: $ 28,920.00 Trade-in: $ 15,500.00 (2007 Civic EX with 19,000 miles) Sub-Total: $ 13,420.00 Tax: $ 838.75 Title/Tags: $ 19.50 Total OTD: $ 14,278.75 I purchased from Park Honda as they were willing Price-Match my best quote and locate the car if they did not have the color we wanted. ... Read More

• Re: Seattle Area Pricing [traviswalken]

  Written by: berkut027 on Mar 22, 2008 8:21:56 PM

  You are correct--Seattle is a challenging market for Odyssey buyers. The term "over his cost" is pretty vague. Does that include any holdback that Honda pays the dealer? How about marketing support from Honda to the dealer? There is currently $2000 in Honda factory to dealer marketing support, good only on purchases. Most dealers are pretty upfront about passing that directly through to buyers. My opinion: with a limited amount of ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey [runnur6913]

  Written by: paulgt on Nov 4, 2010 5:10:06 PM

  Hi, price quote from Priority Honda Huntersville ( I like Touring Elite that why still waiting for they drop the price) Thank you for submitting your request on a new Honda vehicle! I have taken the time to quote several versions of the vehicle you've selected in an effort to give you a comprehensive view of the different options and packages that are available. Additionally, you'll find several pre-owned options that ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• 2011 Honda Odyssey

  Written by: llama5 on Nov 2, 2010 8:23:41 PM

  My lease was up on my 2007 Honda Odyssey so I decided to buy the new 2011 Touring Honda Odyssey. I LOVE it!!!!! It rides like a dream, looks gorgeous on the inside, and I even like the new body. I got it in black, which looks super elegant and sleek. I have three kids so I wanted to drive a safe and reliable car. Honda has surpassed all my expectations. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey EX $24375. Can it be lower? [huaibo]

  Written by: nash1234 on Mar 9, 2008 8:00:06 PM

  It is probably a good price. I bought a 2007 EX in Chicago mid-December for $23,332 OTD $25680 which was the best price at that point. Yours is an 08 so I think you are doing well.

• Re: 2007 vs. 2008 [jasonre]

  Written by: cvinas0658 on Feb 27, 2008 11:27:35 PM

  Sean I was able to get a 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL-NAV/RES for $31400.00 ON THE ROAD PRICE (this includes everything, tax tag,etc) included with their "appearance package" free as part of the "President Weekend Sale" (mud guards, pin stripe, wheel locks, door guard, wheel guard) at Hendricks Honda in Woodbridge VA last Monday, Feb 25. I got the same deal from one of the guys who posted here and bought the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2005 Odyssey problems [patstl2010]

  Written by: sreiss on Oct 26, 2010 5:17:06 AM

  FWIW, I have a 2007 Ody and have had both the torque converter and an engine mount replaced. This was within about 2 1/2 years of having the car, and around 30,000 miles. Symptoms were juddering at about 35 mph (common problem attributed to torque converter problems) and a hard thunk on downshift. This would typically happen on a fairly rapid deceleration at, say, a stop light. A long, gradual slowing ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Odyssey incentives,APR,etc.

  Written by: squashead on Feb 25, 2008 1:10:52 PM

  I was in the dealership yesterday. I showed them the consumer guide article that showed the $2500 incentive Honda was supposedly offering for the Odyssey until 3/03. They showed me their internal document that showed this was for the 2007 model, however, there was a $2000 incentive on the 08 models same timeline. Also, when I brought up the 2.9% financing also listed in the consumer guide document, I was shown ... Read More

• Anyone from the East Valley - Phoenix Arizona

  Written by: davidingilbert on Feb 25, 2008 9:00:37 AM

  Just in case anyone on here is looking for an Odyssey from the Phoenix area, Superstition Springs Honda still has a bunch of 2007 Odysseys. From what I could tell, roughly half of the lot in front of the main entrance where Ody's were parked were 2007's. Just thought people from the Valley of the Sun may like to know. Dave :)

• Re: 08 Odyssey EX-L base model [stevn99]

  Written by: hondawave on Feb 18, 2008 5:47:14 AM

  dealer is "Honda of Ocala"...they are open 7 days a week...they have web site...can Google for URL...had choice of several colors...we got Mocha...they seem to have a very large inventory in my opinion... as of 6 days ago I was "told" they had more than 14 new "2007" Odysseys and more than 30 "2008"... did not see them all as we got there shortly after dark...don't know what it is now...several ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [odyssey_07]

  Written by: eferarita on Oct 19, 2010 2:07:46 PM

  I have the same problem with my 2007 Odyssey (70K miles) I took it in to the dealer they are telling me the Power Steering pump is bad and the they think the timing belt tension needs to be replaced (they don't know for sure) but there is some type of noise coming from the back by the timing belt area. I have about $1000 worth of work that needs to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Touring / Touring Elite Negotiation Experience [gazenick]

  Written by: chisoupie on Oct 16, 2010 5:17:39 AM

  That is completely outrageous. Take your business elsewhere. Alabama, location of Honda's factory, is not that far Texas. There should be better pricing elsewhere in your area. Clearly, the dealer is being too greedy. I had a similar experience when I got my 2005 Pilot where after all the papers were signed, I realized that I overpaid $4K! Even though I get my cars serviced at their shop, I vowed never ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Re: LOOKING TO BUY 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L [runnur6913]

  Written by: larryb5 on Oct 14, 2010 6:45:57 AM

  Traded in my 2007 Chev Colorado last Friday on a 2011 EX-L Odyssey. Got 13000 for the trade which may be a little low, but only paid $1100 over invoice ($32305) for the Odyssey. Also required the dealer to have the Michelin Primacy MXV 4's on the new vehicle and they readily agreed. I am happy with the deal.

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

• 2007 Honda odyssey wont start

  Written by: orest on Oct 11, 2010 9:23:33 AM

  Was running fine everything worked pulled into the driveway turned car of went inside for 5 mins came back to start it nothing... it cranks over good, battery is new figured out gas is running to injectors but seems they arnt working spark plugs are dry after cranking for a minute. could it be something with computer or what i need help

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: De-PAX 2006 Odyssey Touring wont pass emissions [rtruns_honda]

  Written by: shipo on Oct 10, 2010 10:38:54 AM

  If one doesn't want (or necessarily need) to maintain the Honda factory look, then buying a set of aftermarket wheels is a good way to go. Were it that I had something like a 2007 Honda Odyssey with the PAX system, I'd simply order via TireRack and specify I had an EX-L (just like you suggested in your post) and go from there. Personally I'd go for 17" wheels and opt ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Donkey punch? [miguel4]

  Written by: donkeypunch1 on Jan 24, 2008 8:50:49 PM

  I prefer to be called jackass, but I guess I can live with Donkey. Normally, I'll take the high road, but since F150 was mentioned, I can't resist hitting this one head-on. Miguel: I apologize in advance for lack of tact, but your numbers are without basis, your references don't exist (honda auto forum zone) and nobody's selling new 2008 Honda Odyssey EXL's (NO RES, NO NAV) on ebay south of ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey EX L RES Nav [cccompson]

  Written by: amnag on Jan 23, 2008 11:50:56 AM

  Thanks cccompson for the reply. What would be the best price for this before tax, title, license and plates?

• Re: 2007 Honda Odyssey EX L RES Nav [amnag]

  Written by: cccompson on Jan 22, 2008 2:34:29 PM

  Forfget the "pro pack" (whatever it is - probably just a wax job and some Scotchguard). The EW price WAY high - see the separate thread here on that topic. It sounds as though the actual price for the Odyssey is 30, right? You should be able to do a little better.