2000 Honda Odyssey EX review from North America
"A practical people mover"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission (1st gear) failed at 55,000 km, replaced under warranty.
Faulty electrical interconnects between power sliding doors and interior lights.
General comments?
The fold-down rear seat and huge cargo space make this by far the most practical of the large "mini" vans.
Engine very powerful and reliable, handles well, turning radius tighter than many sedans.
Seats are barely adequate, Honda apparently doesn't realize the average North American driver is somewhat taller than the Japanese. Desire on the part of manufacturer to hold down price, limits availability of convenience features found in Windstar and Grand Caravan, e.g. power passenger seat.
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| A very bad car, I will never buy/drive another Honda again |
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| Odyssey does not live up to Honda's general reputation in quality |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V^ Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 71000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2002 |