2006 Honda Odyssey EXL review from North America
"Major flaw with A/C design"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We own a 2006 Odyssey EX-L. Within 2 years and 10,000 miles after purchase the air conditioning stopped working. The dealership diagnosed the problem over the phone by suggesting roadside damage to the condenser. The exact problem was confirmed when we took the car in for repair. A quote of $850 in repair charges when the car is still under manufacturer's warranty!
General comments?
Looking at many other reports, the car has a flawed, unprotected placement for the A/C condenser, which makes it highly prone to roadside damage. Honda and their dealerships are fully aware the problem. They have not made any recalls since it is a good money making business for both: "genuine parts from Honda" and "friendly service and labor fee" for the dealership!! A single incident can cause the buyer of a new car in upwards of $800 with no further warranty. The same problem can occur within days. I did not expect Honda to remain insensitive to this major problem with their car design.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2007 |