2007 Honda Odyssey: fuel leak

Filed Nov 9, 2024 · Fuel system · KS

The recall on the fuel leak system was never taken care of before we purchased the vehicle from a private owner. We purchased the vehicle in 2018, four years after the recall. This year, we have noticed quite the issue with our vehicle. It's been a huge issue since beginning 2024. We can't allow this to continue.

Filed Oct 29, 2024 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was parked and while driving. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to Discount Tires to replace a flat tire, the mechanic lifted the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that fuel was leaking from the upper part of the gas tank onto the ground. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V112000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2023 · Fuel system · 194,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V112000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Despite the repair, the contact recently detected a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered a crack in the fuel pump housing and a fuel leak. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · LA

Fuel leaking from the right rear of the car, one can watch it drip, and one can smell fuel. It seems to be particurlarly acute when fuel is almost full.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 152,000 miles · TX

Takata recall, I took my go to walmart to change the engine oil and filter and the guy that changed, notice that the tank was leaking fuel from the top of the tank, I have let me know what was happening so, I decided to took the go with my mechanic. I used a camera to see on the very top of the tank and I saw the fuel leak coming from the top inside of the tank, he said it comes from the pump fuel system, so I see why my full tank doesn't get me the miles that it suppose to get by gallon. That's why we always notice the van that smells like gas and parking when we can see the gas on the floor. I was thinking it was water coming that from the air condition. . I'm worry about the combination of heat and gas that can cause fire. I live in texas and here the tempeture is really hot.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · FL

Main fuel line, leak in engine compartment. Steel fuel line rubber coated , steel had rested allowing raw gas leak. Major fire hasert. Strong gas fumes started coming into cabin when the blower was put on, while driving on street.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Engine · 90,108 miles · NY

While exiting a parking lot and accelerating to aprox. 20 MPH, the vehicle began to shudder and vibrate violently accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. We shortly afterward noticed a reduction in power. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who stated that, there were several misfire codes generated when diagnosed. The repair shop diagnosed the failure as the cylinder 5 coil having melted into the cylinder. As a result, the shop had to remove the cylinder head in order to remove the coil and spark plug from the vehicle. The repair shop stated that the failure was caused by the spark plug becoming loose and fuel leaking into the cylinder head chamber. The repair shop stated that this was the third of these failures seen by them. The dealer of purchase and the manufacturer were alerted of the failure but offered no resolution. The dealer (keeler honda, latham ny) was in fact quite rude about the failure in general. We were concerned of the safety risk involved with the failure. The vehicle was repaired with the total bill of $2411.00. The failure mileage was 90,108.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Engine · 96,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda odyssey. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to shudder and vibrate violently accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact shut the engine off and when restarted, the failure recurred. The contact later noticed a reduction in power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that, the timing belt and motor mounts would need replacing. Additionally, the dealer suggested having a tune-up performed, as there were several misfire codes generated when diagnosed. The dealer continued to diagnosis the failure as the cylinder one coil having melted into the cylinder. As a result, the dealer was unable to remove the coil and spark plug from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the spark plug becoming loose and fuel leaking into the cylinder head chamber. The manufacture was alerted of the failure but offered no resolution. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.