2007 Honda ODYSSEY NHTSA Investigations
Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Honda ODYSSEY have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 2007 ODYSSEY Investigations
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AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM Defect Investigation for the 2007 ODYSSEY
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock
Summary: The Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 69 complaints, and Honda has received 613 complaints and field reports, alleging low/soft/spongy brake pedal travel in model year (MY) 2006 through 2008 Honda Odyssey minivans. Twenty-six ODI complaints were also reported to Honda, resulting in a total complaint count of 656. Some complaints allege that the condition resulted in extended stopping distances, including some reports of rolling past stop signs or traffic lights. There are 14 alleged crashes in the subject vehicle population related to low/soft pedals. In response to ODI's information request for preliminary evaluation PE09-024, Honda indicated that small amounts of air may enter the brake system during initial diagnostics of the vehicle stability assist (vsa) modulator while the pump is briefly actuated for system diagnostics after the engine is started. The amount of air gradually increases with each successive engine start cycle, resulting in progressively increasing brake pedal stroke. According to Honda, the condition does not present a significant risk to motor vehicle safety because "the pedal stroke gradually increases, providing the driver with information that the brake pedal height is changing and requires attention."Honda has further indicated that there is no deterioration of braking performance caused by the subject condition, even though the pedal height and feel are different, until pedal stroke has reached the end of travel and the driver cannot produce any additional brake line pressure. Honda states that it is unaware of any vehicles that have reached such a condition and Honda testing using a leaking field return modulator indicates that it would take over a year before the pedal travel would reach its limit during hard stops with 200 N (45 lbf) of pedal effort - the nominal force required to reach ABS braking mode. ODI's analysis of warranty data indicates that the MY 2007-08 Odyssey vehicles have experienced the alleged defect at a rate of 0.67%. the MY 2006 Odyssey vehicles have experienced the alleged defect at a significantly lower rate (0.04%) than the MY 2007-08 Odyssey. Honda implemented a design change in the MY 2007 vehicles to change the vsa diagnostic program. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (EA09-014) for the MY 2007-08 Odyssey vehicles to continue to investigate the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE09024 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 19 2009 and there was a recall ordered: #10V098000
Air in brake system Defect Investigation for the 2007 ODYSSEY
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
Summary: By letter dated March 15, 2010, american Honda motor Corp. (hmc) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 10V-098) to address a defect in approximately 412,000 model year (MY) 2007 and 2008 Honda Odyssey and element vehicles equipped with an ABS/vsa/tcs modulator. The recalled Odyssey vehicles were built from August 2006 August 2008. The recalled element vehicles were built from July 2006 to July 2008. According to Honda, during an initial self-check process that occurs shortly after each engine ignition cycle, the self-diagnostic software for the vsa modulator allows a vacuum condition that can exist for several hours, allowing air to enter the vsa modulator pump. Over time, and thousands of engine ignition cycles, it is possible for enough air to enter the system to result in a brake pedal that feels soft or lower to the floor. If the customer does not have any brake service or maintenance performed over a period of months or years, the system can continue to accumulate enough air to affect braking performance. To correct the safety defect, Honda dealers will remove existing air in the brake system then apply sealant and caps to the vsa modulator to prevent air from entering the brake system, free of charge. The action taken by Honda is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. The Agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA09014 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on May 11 2010 and there was a recall ordered: #10V098000