Identity
Year:
2007
Make:
Honda
Model:
Odyssey
Generation Name:
3rd Gen (RL3)
Generation Start Year:
2005
Generation End Year:
2010
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details:
Engine: 3.5L V6 J35A6 / J35A7 (VCM). Drive: FWD. Trans: 5AT.
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:
Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: Active Control Mounts (ACM) fail on VCM models (expensive). Power sliding door motor/sensor failure. Failure Modes: Power steering pump leaks/whining, transmission overheating. Independent Repair: Very High.
Recall & Legal:
Recall: NHTSA 10V092000 (Brakes), 13V092000 (Interlock), Takata. Legal: VCM-related oil consumption litigation.
Vehicle Control:
A. Active Driving: None. B. Driver Warning: Minimal. Rating: 1/10.
Driver Control:
GPS: Optional Nav. Hardware: None. Tracking: None. Data: Excellent privacy. Rating: Excellent.
Dealer Capture:
Diagnostics: OBD-II. No proprietary software locks. Rating: Excellent.
Recommendation:
YES. One of the best driving minivans ever made. Buy the LX or EX trim to avoid VCM entirely, or install a muzzler on EX-L/Touring trims.