2001 Honda Odyssey EX from North America - Comments

After hitting a pothole, we had two tires replaced and the vehicle aligned. The vehicle does not stay aligned. Due to the alignment problem, the tires have worn unevenly and we have a tremendous amount of noise from the tires. We now have to replace all four tires.

Our check engine light came on at 41,000 miles. The traction control system light came on soon thereafter. The dealership recommended that we replace the valve that controls emissions. They also said the valves and ports needed to be cleaned. The estimate for the job was $573.00. We had the valve replaced. The ports did not have to be cleaned as they had sufficient air flow. After a couple hundred miles, the check engine light and the traction control system indicator light came back on. We have since learned that the ports for the valve has to be enlarged. We have been told this is a design flaw in this van.

I have been generally pleased with this van.

The gray interior is pleasantly bright.

Visibility is good.

The tilt steering is substandard.

The plastic pieces that cover the seat hooks in the floor can be very slippery when wet.

We are very concerned about the problems with the emission control valves and ports.

I think that this mini van is one of the best vans I have ever used. I had the Ford Explorer Limited and then I sold it to get this van. It is way better.

We recently purchased a used 2001 Odyssey in February, 2005. Less than 2 months after purchase the transmission started slipping. My husband put it into reverse coming out of a parking space, it felt like the van was in neutral. Later the check system light came on along with the traction control light. It was determined at the Honda dealership it needed a new transmission. Transmission was replaced at under 70,000 miles. Honda's good-will warranty on the transmission covered all the cost. They also covered a rental car will our van was being fixed. In less than a month the new transmission on occasion will rev the motor over 3 rpm's changing to 2nd gear. I will be taking it back in to be rechecked soon.