1999 Honda Odyssey review from North America
"Perfect family vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. The light for the clock is out, it's been out since the beginning.
2. The automatic doors needed to be worked on at least 2 times.
3. The rear covers on the luggage rack have fallen off 3 times.
4. The gas sensor in the tank is faulty, which means the service engine light comes on.
General comments?
All that "negative" said, we love the car. I knew that a first year model would have problems. We bought it sight unseen.
The car handles great for Van. Awesome on long trips, drove from Los Angeles to New Mexico and back, my rear end feels fine after a long day driving on vacation. It didn't in a rented Windstar to Las Vegas from Los Angeles, bad seat.
If you got to get a van, reliable, safe 5 star in USA, comfortable. Note, the dealer in Irvine, CA, USA stinks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | standard Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36500 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2001 |