2001 Honda Odyssey EX review from North America
"Overrated van, nothing special"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Loved this van until the transmission went at 20,000.
General comments?
No problems w/dealer as to no cost replacement under existing warranty, but I'm asking HONDA to provide me w/the 3/36 warranty for the remanufactured one they put in and that they mention in their brochure for remanufactured transmissions. They were arrogant on first call saying that's nly for those who "pay" for a replacement and since mine is being replaced under warranty I haven't paid for it. Excuse me! I certainly did pay for it. I'm planning to continue the battle and bring attention to this w/our state's atty general office. Consumer reports survey arrived today and I'm letting them know about the problem. Noted last months consumer reports mag. has reliability rating of Odyssey in decline from past reviews. Transmission problems no doubt one cause. If all these minivans have tran problems it makes no sense to pay market or above market prices for an Odyssey when you can get a (ie: Windstar) easily for invoice.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 21st June, 2002 |