2001 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"Was reliable until 129,000 miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
EGR valve recall in 2004, got that replaced.
Check engine light came on 128,000. Honda replaced EGR valve again.
Check engine light came on and TCS light comes on. Honda diagnostic revealed the transmission is bad.
Gears seem to slip going from 1st to 2nd.
When idling, the van seems to sputter at times.
When putting van into reverse, seems to jump into gear.
General comments?
Checked on Honda Dealer web site. Honda 1999-2001 is recalled on transmissions. I called Honda about this recall. I had never been contacted on a recall by mail.
I called Honda about because even though I have 129,000 miles, I feel that this is a manufacturer defect, and not my responsibility. I bought a Honda because of the "Reputation" I have heard about.
The customer service representative told me that there was nothing they could do. So basically I have a van that is worth nothing, and I don't feel it to be reliable to drive long distances. I am now scared to drive this van anywhere because it may break down at any moment.
Honda told me that it would cost around 4000.00-5000.00 to replace the transmission.
I will not buy another Honda.
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| Add an extra $5,000 every 30,000 miles for new transmissions |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Avalon |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2009 |