1999 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"The worst car vehicle I've ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Emission Control (Engine Light) non-warranty:
- Vent shut-off valve replaced
- Bypass Control valve Solenoid replaced
- 2-way valve replaced.
Transmission 2 replaced under warranty:
- 60000km - transmission replaced
- 60000km - new transmission replaced. Vehicle had not been test driven by dealership and they had not detected that the replacement was defective.
Wheel Bearings:
- Rear replaced at 98000 km.
Doors:
- Constantly sticking doors. No effective repair.
- 2 handles broken as a result. (One under warranty one not)
Gas Gage: replaced under warranty.
Power Window: Regulator replaced under warranty.
General comments?
- Poor internal ergonomics. Armrests too low, Mirror adjustments not readily visible, seats less comfortable than my '93 civic.
- Have spent more on maintenance than my '93 civic.
- Least reliable an most ecpensive vehicle to maintain that I have ever had.
- No automatic shutoff of internal lights resulting in many dead batteries.
- Intermittent engine light problems do not automatically clear. One has to go to dealer and pay $50 to have it reset.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2003 |