Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda odyssey. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle erroneously accelerated as the vsa warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that there were cracks in the radiator that affected the engine temperature and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about…
2007 Honda Odyssey cruise control problems
severe 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
4crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 23 cruise control complaints filed for the 2007 Honda Odyssey, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 14 model years of Honda Odyssey in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: Dozens of 2007 Honda Odyssey owners report unintended acceleration and sudden braking events that dealers cannot diagnose or fix, with some incidents resulting in crashes and injuries. A VSA recall (13V500) addressed some electrical issues but failed to resolve speed control problems in several cases.
A cluster of 23 complaints centers on loss of speed control in 2007 Odysseys. Most commonly, owners describe the engine accelerating without foot input—sometimes gently, sometimes violently—forcing them to brake hard, shift to neutral, or kill the engine to regain control. In other cases, the brakes engage all by themselves while the driver's foot remains on the gas, causing abrupt 20–25 MPH drops in speed within seconds.
Dealers find no codes most of the time and cannot replicate the failures in their test drives. When codes do appear—steering sensor faults, VSA warnings, or spark-plug misfires—repairs and recalibrations don't stick. One owner spent $1,623.45 at a dealership and still had the problem.
Several incidents escalated into crashes: an Odyssey accelerated uncontrollably in a parking deck, struck a concrete post, and was declared a total loss; another lunged into a brick wall at 5 MPH; a third plowed into a front porch at highway speed, causing $6,178 in damage. A 2013 VSA electrical recall (13V500) preceded at least two deceleration incidents and did not resolve the underlying issue. Some owners note the problem worsens in wet or cold weather; others find disabling VSA through the dashboard switch temporarily stops the behavior, suggesting the stability control system may be involved.
Same Honda Odyssey cruise control reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration
Engine accelerates on its own without driver input, ranging from slight surging to full uncontrolled acceleration. Occurs at various speeds (5 MPH to 60+ MPH) and conditions (parking, highway, stop-and-go traffic). Driver must apply hard braking, shift to neutral, or turn off ignition to regain control.
When: Intermittent; some owners report it within months of purchase; others after thousands of miles. Occurs regardless of mileage.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine revving or racing without foot on accelerator; Vehicle lurches forward unexpectedly; Speed increases at rates of 20-25 MPH in seconds; Tachometer rises to 2000-5000 RPM while brakes applied; Vehicle continues at set speed even with foot off gas
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers typically unable to diagnose; throttle body cleaning attempted in some cases; no permanent fix documented; one owner spent $1,623.45 with no resolution.
Spontaneous braking / brake engagement while accelerating
Brakes engage suddenly and fully without driver input, often while accelerator is depressed. Brake pedal physically depresses on its own. Results in sudden deceleration of 20-25 MPH in seconds. Multiple instances within short driving periods.
When: Occurs across all mileages; reported at 26,000 miles, 41,866 miles, 174,600 miles; appears to happen randomly during normal driving.
Symptoms owners cite: Full brake engagement with foot on accelerator only; Sudden deceleration while accelerating onto freeway; Brake pedal depresses visibly without driver contact; Vehicle lurches when brakes engage unexpectedly; Steering pulls to one side during brake event; Vibrations in gas pedal during incident
Codes mentioned: Steering sensor code (re-calibrated but issue persisted)
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed; dealers unable to replicate; one recall (13V500, VSA electrical system) preceded some incidents but did not resolve the issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 13V500 (VSA electrical system); some owners report VSA light illumination; VSA control unit and connector replacement ordered in at least one case.
Speed control malfunction after VSA recall repair
Vehicle exhibits deceleration, hesitation, or unresponsive throttle following VSA system repair under recall 13V500. Engine warning lights appear. Deceleration occurs without driver input, leaving vehicle undriveable at normal highway speeds.
When: Occurs within 3,000 miles after VSA recall repair; one incident at 174,600 miles after recall work.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle decelerated from 60 MPH to 20 MPH on its own; Engine warning light illumination; Accelerator pedal unresponsive; RPM increases but velocity does not; Throttle appears disconnected from engine response
Codes mentioned: Codes #2 & #6 (spark plug misfire, non-permanent)
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs completed; dealers tested at highway speeds without replicating issue; root cause not identified.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 13V500 (VSA); technician suspects ECM, wiring harness, or throttle body involvement but no repairs performed.
Idle speed control and ECO mode malfunction
Vehicle exhibits jerking, surging, and unresponsiveness when ECO mode (3-cylinder cutoff) activates or deactivates around 40 MPH. Improper idle speed management causes abrupt RPM changes. Software update made the problem worse.
When: Began a few months into ownership at ~37,000 miles; worsened after software update.
Symptoms owners cite: Jerking at 40 MPH when ECO mode engages; Unresponsiveness when ECO mode switches on and off; Engine surging at idle when steering wheel turned; Vehicle maintains speed or accelerates slowly without pedal input
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership updated software controlling ECO mode; update made problem significantly worse; no successful repair documented.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Software update attempted but failed to resolve issue; dealership denied existence of defect.
VSA system recurring failures and light malfunction
VSA control unit and related electrical components fail repeatedly, sometimes within years of recall repair. VSA warning light illuminates persistently and cannot be cleared. Steering sensor faults detected. Previous recall repair did not prevent recurrence.
When: One incident at 41,866 miles following prior VSA recall repair; another at 48,000 miles with VSA light and radiator crack found.
Symptoms owners cite: VSA indicator light appears and will not turn off; Vehicle accelerates erroneously as VSA light illuminates; Steering sensor malfunction codes detected
Codes mentioned: Steering sensor code
Repairs/costs cited: VSA control unit replacement, 47-pin VSA connector replacement, system bleed, and sensor neutral memorization ordered; radiator cracks found in one case affecting engine temperature.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Prior VSA recall (mentioned two years prior to complaint); new recall or TSB not documented; dealership denied correlation to previous recall repair.
Synthesized from 23 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?
It's a meaningful issue. 23 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 20 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 41,886 and 92,236 miles, with the median around 72,900. A quarter of owners report trouble before 41,886; a quarter make it past 92,236. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Honda/Odyssey.
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