The transmission is to be replaced after 120000 km.
The rear sliding doors on both sides have had to be fixed multiple times.
Clock light has burnt out.
The engine is flawless.
The van is roomy with lots of cargo space.
Amen-
I have a 99 Odyssey. The van rides great, good power, tons of room, flexible interior. However- power sliding doors and tranny have been a problem.
Double Amen. I've have the 2001 Odyssey EX and have the same exact problems (transmission, door, and clock). Wish those idiots at the dealer don't act dumb when I tell them about the problems.
I have odyssey 2003. I am on 20,000 mileage now. I noticed the power is degrading. Most of the time I hear loud rev noise from the engine and power is very very poor, but sometimes maybe 2 times a week engine is quite and power is great. Honda cannot detect the problem. Next time I will just get another brand of Minivan.
On wedensday, November 15th, 2006, I'm buying a used 1999 Honda Odyssey
EX with 30,000 km. I have done extensive research on this van and determined it's better to purchase this van or a Toyota then any North American vans even if it has issues. I rather replace a Honda transmission, ETC; than a American made vehicle transmission. A large majority of Japanese or Korean made ones seem to out sell by popular demand and reputation.
If North American made vehicles had a better relibiality rating with Consumer Reports etc with past buyers and rated them equal to imports, I would buy them. Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
VERY HAPPY AND SATISFIED !
Bought a used 99 Odyssey in Apr 06 with 85000 miles on it. Ran it hard for the last 3 years. Only had minor problems with the power sliding doors having to be reset once in a while, never had to make trips to the dealer for it.
Now have over 153000 miles on it and only now have transmission problems, probably from my hard driving. Would consider replacing it, but I also need brakes and struts. Now going out to buy a 91 Accord to beat around for a few years.
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