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.
2007 Honda Odyssey: won't start
5 of the 830 complaints about the 2007 Honda Odyssey describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
What owners say
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 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.
The car would not start, however all the lights would come on. If we played with the locking system the car would start, but the rear door would lock and not open. This would happen often. Recently, the rear trunk, door, is completely locked and will not unlock. There is no way of opening it.
2007 honda odyssey lx purchased dec 6, 2007. Approximately 45% of the time according to my logs the vehicle does not crank on the first attempt. Safety issue concern the potential to requiring the starting of the vehicle to leave a dangerous location, or potential life threatening environment.
Service bulletins that may apply
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- This SKU is a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2007-2010 odyssey lxs and exs that return...
- Honda: engineering request for investigation on certain vehicles with issues of check engine light on and...
- Honda: some vehicles are experiencing check engine light on, engine knocking or a ping, after knock sensor...
- Honda: some vehicles may have a repeat complaint of the check engine light being illuminated
- Honda: on certain vehicles, check engine light on, a knocking or pinging noise is heard, after knock...
- Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2007 Honda Odyssey won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
5 of 830 owner complaints about the 2007 Honda Odyssey (1%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2025.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Honda Odyssey
Spongy pedal 42ABS 24Shudder 24Door locks 23Grinding brakes 22Power steering loss 21Jerking 18Check engine light 14Loss of power 13Pulling 13No deployment 12Stalling 12Sudden acceleration 12Brake failure 11Airbag light 9Hesitation 9Fire or smoke 8Fuel leak 8Fuel smell 8Misfire 8Slipping 8Adaptive cruise 7Engine failure 7Fuel pump 7Steering noise 7Transmission failure 7Knocking 6Warning lights 6Whining noise 6Headlights 5Phantom braking 5Seat belt 5
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