2002 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"The best "BIG" mini-van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major have gone wrong with my van.
The suspension makes a popping sound when I first move it in the morning.
The van also make some kind of bump noise when ever the van is cold started with the AC on. Will be taking it to the dealer to have both issues checked out soon.
General comments?
The van has excellent power compared to other vans and most SUV's. 240 HP on regular gas with 5 speed automatic transmission is great.
Handling is pretty good for the size.
The brakes are also pretty good, maybe the the new rear disk brakes helped.
It would be nice if the middle seats can be moved apart a little further, so that I can mount both car seat in the middle row and more easily get into the rear, which would keep the rear's fold-down capability available. Right now, I'm forced to have 1 car seat in the left middle and 1 in the left rear.
The driver sits a little too high for me.
As a family van, it needs a trash bin really bad. Also it can use deeper and/or adjustable cup holders.
When I turn on the defrost, the A/C comes on automatically. This is not a bad thing if I can manually turn it off, but I can't. Also, the rear climate control is poorly designed, hot air MUST come out on the lower vents, vent or A/C MUST come out of the roof vents. Heat is ON or OFF, I can't send warm air through any of the vents!!!
I haven't been getting very good gas mileage, about 18 MPG combined. However, we try to drive a little faster here in California then some of the other states.
All-in-all, even with the minor stuff listed above. I think this is currently the best mini-van.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 VTEC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5200 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2002 |