general problems of the 2007 Honda Odyssey

Ten problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2007 Honda Odyssey. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Honda Odyssey based on all problems reported for the 2007 Odyssey.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door failed to close securely. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed, but declined to do so due to the cost of the diagnostic test. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2015

2007 Honda Odyssey. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle paint chipping damages. The dealer informed the consumer the paint chipping was a known issue for her model and color vehicle. Also, the consumer experienced a problem with the locking mechanism.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2011

Our 2007 Honda odessey was working perfectly until yesterday when the hatch shut on me. It knocked me out for a minute. I don't know what happened that it just stopped working but it just missed our new puppy who was in my arms at the time.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2010

When I opened the rear power liftgate, it got almost completely open and then unexpectedly closed while making a beeping sound. It would have closed on my head if I didn't jump out of the way fast enough. I tried it again using the remote again and then w/ the liftgate button on the dashboard and it continues to malfunction.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2010

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door opened while the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated that they have had problems getting both sliding doors to lock properly before the passenger door opened while they were driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer replaced both roller assemblies. The contact stated that the passenger door had not popped open but that both doors were still hard to lock. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

6 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2010

The rear hatch of my 2007 Honda Odyssey touring van suddenly fell on my 13 year old daughter as she was leaning into the cargo area of the van. The it appears that the struts designed to hold the door opened failed. The door weighs at least 50 pounds.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2009

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that left side sliding door and the right front passenger door failed to unlock intermittently. She had to climb over to the other side or turn off the vehicle and restart it to get out the vehicle. Additionally, she noticed repeated problems with the steering; the vehicle would not hold an alignment and would drift to the side. Also, periodically, there was a grinding noise when she attempted to stop, as if she were driving on gravel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership several times where the tires were rotated and alignment was performed regarding the suspension problem. The dealer also installed a seal on the door but the failure continued. In reference to the brake problem, the dealer could not duplicate the failure but did attempt repairs which did not remedy the problem. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist her. Current mileage was approximately 36,950. The failure mileage was approximately 20,500.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2009

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The vehicle was parked on an incline with the doors open and windows in the downward position. An occupant in the driver's seat unintentionally disengaged the automatic door off mechanism. Immediately, both passenger sliding doors closed forcefully without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure could possibly be contributed to a manufacturer design flaw. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure, but there was no resolution. The failure mileage was 41,700 and current mileage was 42,000.

9 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2008

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. While driving various speeds on the freeway, the rear driver's side sliding door flew open. There was no indication that showed that her door was open. A few weeks prior to the failure, the contact went to close the sliding doors and it took at least a half hour for them to close and lock. The dealer could not find any failures with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 23,000.

10 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2007

Rear liftgate struts on 2007 Honda Odyssey experienced sudden failure causing the rear liftgate to suddenly close on person standing beneath. Liftgate was functioning properly, lifted and closed no issues. Sunday 06/12 opened the liftgate and proceeded underneath as the liftgate came crashing down. No longer has strut assist to open or support it.


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