2001 Honda Odyssey EX review from North America
"Don't believe the hype!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Several times per year, there are problems with power sliding doors that malfunction.
Trim has fallen off the upper rear glass.
EGR valve has failed.
Transmission failure repaired under extended warranty at no charge, recall issued.
I have heard that transmission problems affect the Pilot, some models of the V6 Accord, and the Acura.
The clock on the dash is not visible at night because the backlight bulb is blown; repair requires pulling apart the whole dashboard at great cost.
General comments?
The van is comfortable.
Handling is not great, but acceptable as it is a van.
Gas mileage is poor; about 12-13 mpg in city, about 19-20 on long highway trips.
The engine is bulletproof, although I find the 'V-tech' annoying when it trips in and out.
Good acceleration, but constantly hunting gears when going uphill.
The engine burns no oil.
The engine is where Honda shines. It is a beautiful sound when I accelerate. Some may say harsh, but that's subjective.
If Honda get the serious transmission problems resolved, then this van would be a great choice.
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| Not worth what I paid |
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| Add an extra $5,000 every 30,000 miles for new transmissions |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 liter V6 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83587 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2009 |