1999 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"Great comfort and reliability - watch out for transmission problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The previous owner was the original owner. They had done (I have records) the timing belt at 215k and replaced the transmission at 220k miles.
The driver's motorized sliding door doesn't work when it is extremely cold outside (10F or less).
The front end rattles a bit when going over a rough road.
General comments?
The engine still starts instantly and runs as smooth as silk.
The seats are still comfortable. The foam still feels solid and there are no rips at all in the upholstery.
The previous owner raised 3 kids in it and I have 5 kids, so this van isn't treated kindly.
I sold a 1991 Toyota Previa with 250k miles on it that was still running well. But - the rest of the car was starting to fall apart. The Honda Odyssey is holding up much better than the Previa.
Everyone interested in buying a used Honda Odyssey should worry about the transmission.
The automatic climate control system still works great! The rear hatch struts are still strong.
If I had the front end rebuilt with new tie rods and struts, it would ride like a new car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 252000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 255000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Previa |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2008 |