2000 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5 from North America

Summary:

I love the van

Faults:

Passenger sliding door was dead.

General Comments:

I heard about pulling fuse #13 and thought yeah right, this would fix a $350 estimated problem I had with the junction switch. To my surprise, pulling the fuse and waiting 30 seconds has fixed my problem.

My props to the person who realized this fix. It save me $350.

Thanks.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th May, 2006

2000 Honda Odyssey LX from North America

Summary:

This car has been one big service nightmare

Faults:

Starting one year after I purchased this vehicle the middle row seat belts have failed to retract 6 times resulting in a seat belt replacement 5 times and repair 1 time. The problem has occurred 3 times on each belt in the middle row. The most recent 4 problems have occurred within the last 1 year and 20,000 miles.

The transmission went at 85,000 miles and was replaced under warranty.

General Comments:

While the belts have all been under warranty the dealer cannot explain why this continues to happen. Since my vehicle seems to be the only one this continually happens to, Honda America customer service has been completely unresponsive. I am not at all comfortable with my children (or anyone else) riding in this row of seats any longer for fear the retractor would fail in an accident.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 2nd November, 2005

2000 Honda Odyssey EX from North America

Summary:

I have been pleased with the Honda Odyssey, except a few problems.

Faults:

Front drivers side door doesn't stay open.

Clock light out.

Sliding door problems come and go, never had it come open when driving.

Door seals coming out in places.

General Comments:

I have been very satisfied with our 2000 Honda Odyssey, except a few problems. My main concern now is the fact that the drivers front door won't stay open. I have had many times on flat surfaces that the door has closed on my leg, foot, or slammed into my elbow. It was a concern in the beginning that it closed so easily, but it has even gotten worse. My brother has the same year/model and he has the same problem. I'm surprised that they haven't been sued for this problem. It hurts when it shuts on me and I know to try to avoid it. Does anyone else have the same problem?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 26th October, 2005

20th Nov 2006, 20:04

I have the same 'closing door' problem. My dealer said that the problem caused by worn pressure rollers could be fixed only by replacing the whole assembly for around $125 each - involves removing the interior door panel.

2000 Honda Odyssey Ex from North America

Summary:

Would recommend to others

Faults:

Well, I have to say that it is # 13 (the magic fuse) for the sliding doors on the odyssey. My passenger door just went dead 2 months ago and I have trying fix it, but as usual the cost $85 for diagnostic check and then rest of the other repair cost, until I came across this web page and comments by everyone. Yes, there should be a recall on the Odyssey, but as usual it is not going to happen. Anyway, I started the vehicle and then pulled the #12 & #13 fuse on the passenger side and WALAAAHHHHH it worked. I would like to thank everyone for their help. It does work to date the same old # 13.

General Comments:

I am very pleased, thanks Allah have had no problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th October, 2005

2000 Honda Odyssey EX 3.0L from North America

Summary:

Good vehicle; however costly repairs to emissions system

Faults:

Check engine light on intermittently since about 65,000 miles. Replaced catalytic converter at 91,000 miles. Check engine light came on again about three weeks later. Appears to be problem with ERG valve.

General Comments:

Dealer repair costs for new catalytic were $935. Honda offered an extended warranty on the ERG valve for 8 years or 80,000 miles. However, since our Odyssey now has 91,000 miles, we may now have another $300 plus repair bill to replace the ERG valve. Are there design problems with the Honda Odyssey's emissions system?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 25th September, 2005

31st Oct 2005, 15:19

I had a similar situation. At 87,000 miles the check engine light came on. I was told it was a problem with the EGR Port clogging. I had to get he EGR port cleaned and install the EGR pipe kit. Now at 91,000 miles the check engine light has gone on again and I need a new catalytic converter for $1,100.