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2007 GMC Yukon vs 2007 Honda Odyssey

Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.

Synced 2026-05-03 Source: NHTSA public records Reviewed by ASE-certified contributors
Quick verdict
2007 GMC Yukon and 2007 Honda Odyssey solve the same problem differently

Buyers cross-shop these two but they're built around different priorities. The 2007 GMC Yukon scores 3.4 on reliability data; the 2007 Honda Odyssey scores 3.3. Which one fits depends more on what you actually need from the vehicle than which one has a slightly higher score. We'll show you the data on both — your use case decides the rest.

2007 GMC Yukon

3.4/5
Reliability score
772 complaints
0 recalls (0 critical)
$14,000 repair exposure
vs

2007 Honda Odyssey

3.3/5
Reliability score
828 complaints
1 recalls (0 critical)
$15,050 repair exposure

Stories from the shop

Buyers cross-shop the 2007 GMC Yukon and the 2007 Honda Odyssey but they're solving slightly different problems. The reliability data tells you what breaks on each one. The right pick depends on which set of trade-offs fits your actual driving more than which score is higher.

If you lean 2007 GMC Yukon, know what you're getting into on airbags and electrical. Those categories have noticeably more complaints than the 2007 Honda Odyssey sees, and they're not cheap items when they go.

Going with the 2007 Honda Odyssey? Watch the brakes and steering. The 2007 GMC Yukon has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.

Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.

— ProblemsByVin editorial team, drawing on the NHTSA data and shop experience.

Side-by-side by problem area

Category
2007 GMC Yukon
2007 Honda Odyssey
airbags
338 reports
critical · ~$1,100
27 reports
severe · ~$1,100
brakes
14 reports
severe · ~$450
208 reports
severe · ~$450
body
101 reports
severe · ~$1,500
116 reports
severe · ~$1,500
steering
14 reports
severe · ~$700
109 reports
moderate · ~$700
electrical
67 reports
severe · ~$850
54 reports
severe · ~$850
engine
41 reports
moderate · ~$3,100
71 reports
severe · ~$3,100
powertrain
31 reports
severe · ~$2,500
69 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
cruise control
14 reports
moderate · ~$600
23 reports
severe · ~$600

Common questions

Which is more reliable, the 2007 GMC Yukon or the 2007 Honda Odyssey?

It's close to a tie. Both vehicles score within 0.2 points on our reliability index (3.4 vs 3.3). At this margin, either choice is defensible — base your decision on the specific failure modes that matter to you.

What goes wrong more often on the 2007 GMC Yukon?

Compared to the 2007 Honda Odyssey, the 2007 GMC Yukon sees more reported issues in airbags and electrical. That doesn't mean it's a bad truck — it means those are the categories worth budgeting for if you go that direction.

What goes wrong more often on the 2007 Honda Odyssey?

Compared to the 2007 GMC Yukon, the 2007 Honda Odyssey has more complaints in brakes and steering. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.

Which has more recalls?

The 2007 Honda Odyssey has more active recalls (1 vs 0). Total count is less important than severity, though — a vehicle with one critical recall and zero moderate ones is generally riskier than one with five moderate recalls.

Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?

Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $15,050 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.

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Reliability scores, complaint counts, and severity ratings derived from the NHTSA public records database. "Repair exposure" is the sum of average independent-shop repair costs across each vehicle's tracked problem categories and is intended as a relative comparison, not an exact prediction. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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