2002 Honda Odyssey EX review from North America
"What a piece of nonsense. An old British sports car would be mechanically better. Avoid this van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission failed at 24,000 miles. Felt like in neutral, but was in drive. Engine revved without the car gaining speed and then the transmission caught with a jerk. Needed a new transmission.
Sliding doors stick and fail to close sometimes. Those power doors sometimes close part way. Very unsafe.
Pulls to the right. Bad torque steer, usually to the right.
Soft rear suspension sags with one passenger.
Paint easy to chip.
Rear seat armrest cover hinge broken on day one.
Bad dealer. Dealer acts deaf and dumb.
General comments?
Bad mechanical problems.
Good engine performance.
The rest of the van is a big let down.
This brand is now on my avoid list.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda MPV |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2003 |