2006 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"The Honda Odyssey is a great van with a serious design flaw: a poorly protected condenser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The AC condenser failed at 17,609 miles. The Honda service department claims there was a hole in the condenser, which caused a loss of the system refrigerant. Replacement cost was $665. Service was not covered by my extended warranty.
This is a known problem, widely reported by many Honda Odyssey owners. When I asked the service manager what can be done to protect the condenser from future damage, he said nothing.
General comments?
Over all, I love my 2006 Honda Odyssey. It is a great road car.
But...I will not buy another Honda unless I can be assured that this poor design feature has been fixed and any future condenser failure is covered by the warranty.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 255 HP Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17615 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Odyssey |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2007 |