2000 Honda Odyssey EX-L review from North America
"The best van on the market!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The power sliding door motor and track assemblies needed replacement shortly after purchase.
The front brake pads and rotors needed replacement at 70K miles.
No other problems whatsoever.
General comments?
This van has been nothing short of a dream come true for us. It is very comfortable, has ample power, and handles like a car rather than a van.
We are permanantly converted to Honda and will be customers for life.
Most of the complaints on this forum about the Odyssey are regarding the transmission and doors. Honda has a problem with these areas on this van. However, the lack of any other major issues is rarely mentioned. This van does not get enough credit. We love our Odyssey and we know it will provide more years of trouble-free service than any other competitor's so-called minivan. We have owned the Chrysler and Toyota vans, and they simply do not measure up.
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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 | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V6 VTEC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2004 |