2007 Honda Odyssey: engine failure

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Engine · 138,000 miles · NY

While driving vehicle check engine light came on and car was running very poorly. Took car to local auto parts store, employee hooked car to diagnostic computer and misfire codes came up and car was only running on 2 cylinders. Drove car to mechanic. After diagnosing problem was explained I would need a full tune up and head replacing. After further exploring mechanic noticed metal filings in cylinder and recommended engine replacement due to damage to housing and possibly to rings. Which would cost more then value of car.

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Engine · 123,500 miles · VA

The engine was making pinging sounds like lifers were bad, but computer didn't show anything wrong and no engine lights came on, took to honda dealer they said bearings bad and needed new engine. Why would that happen when engine oil was maintained and changed . Never over heated etc.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Engine · 106,500 miles · ME

My 2007 honda odyssey touring van had a problem with the engine icon appearing on my dash. I called my dealer, for this problem wasn't resolved on the last service visit. They said to bring it in. I added 3/4 qt. Of oil due to the oil level, at last check fine, now indicated the level to be at its lowest point in the approved range for runability. Services performed, and when I picked it up, I noticed the engine icon still flashing on the dash. Went in to get a service advisor to view, and on a second re-start this had disappeared. Thinking all was now well (and was this possibly tied to a software update service?), took the vehicle about 35 miles home to a grocery store. When I had finished shopping, and started my van, there it was again, the engine icon, flashing away. The next day I reported this to my dealer, and they said bring it in. As the engine was visibly hot, I said I would try and hoped to make it there. Getting of the turnpike exit, my van engine quit and luckily I coasted in to a park 'n ride parking lot. I called my dealer to find out they had no wrecker but used a service. They told me to get it there so they could look at it. I cooled the engine with hood up on a cool rainy day, and re-started my van, and made it to the dealership. I was supplied with a loaner car, and they said they would check over my van on the next day. After everything, we were notified we had blown a head gasket, leading to failure of our engine. This in spite of maintaining all fluid levels properly! We would need a new engine, and no, the extended warranty we purchased does not cover this work. Very, very angry!!

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Engine · 96,777 miles · IA

On december 18, 2013, my check engine light came on. I took the van to an express oil change company the same day for an oil change and asked them to read the codes. The codes were random multiple cylinder misfires and they advised me that I might need to have spark plugs changed at next oil change, but it should be fine to drive. The mileage on the van on that date was 94,482 miles. On february 7th, while driving to work, my check engine light began flashing and the van started to drive very sluggish. I called the mechanic I use for repairs and they advised me not to drive it other than to bring the van in. Upon reading the diagnostic codes, they stated that the spark plugs and coil packs needed to be changed. While attempting to remove the old spark plugs and coil packs, the coil pack and spark plug in cylinder 5 had completely melted and fused to the walls of the cylinder. My mechanic did some online research and spoke with a honda technician and determined that the issue was due to a faulty vcm and that only replacing the head would not eliminate the problem. The honda tech advised to replace the engine. These are the exact same symptoms as the class action law suit with 2008 honda odyssey engines.

Filed Jan 20, 2014 · Engine · 110,000 miles · PA

Dealer is claiming that I need 2 new engine mounts to pass the next state inspection, quoting me 2300 dollars to replace. I have over 800k miles on several cars, never had a problem with engine mounts. I never heard of these mounts failing either.

Filed Nov 5, 2013 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH with the cruise control activated, he depressed the brake pedal and noticed that the pedal had seized and would not respond. The contact stated that after several attempts, the brake pedal responded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed May 6, 2007 · Engine · 2,666 miles · CA

At 2,666 miles on the odometer, my honda odyssey exl, purchased on 2/28/2007, suffered catastrophic engine failure in the middle of an intersection. While the service department is unclear on the root cause of the problem, they found the front cam shaft frozen in the cylinder head with the speculation that there was a casting head problem with debris inside the valve assembly. All fluids were at recommended levels. A partial list of repairs: - front head assembly and gasket replaced - rear head gasket replaced. - timing belt and tensioner replaced. - drive belt idler tensioner replaced. - coolant system gasket replaced. - front engine seals replaced. - outer head assembly replaced. How no injury or accident occurred while my car died in the middle of a busy intersection, is just my good fortune. My bad fortune is having to navigate a rude and unaccountable corporate "service" department and live with the legacy of a major manufacturing defect.