1999 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"Worst use of $28000 possible. Better off burning the cash"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission failure at 38000 miles.
Driver Seat failure (complete separation from cab) at 46000 and 148000 miles. No help from Honda.
Auto door failures have been constant.
EGR valve failed twice.
CD player failed at 46000 miles.
Clock light failed.
Temp control is flawed and unreliable. Defroster is not functioning as it should.
Loud rear drum breaks.
General comments?
What a horrible experience this has been! Granted we have put a lot of miles on this car, however it has been a money pit.
The transmission died just out of Warr. period. Honda America was rude and unsympathetic.
The rear sliding doors have cost me more than $2000 and still only function half of the time. The motors are broken again now.
The driver side seat has sheared off of its mounts TWICE while driving causing near accidents. $700 per repair.
Honda America refuses to admit that there are design or safety flaws in this van. They have been rude and unaccommodating. The "silent recall" plan they use keeps many of us in the dark in regards to safety and reliability issues.
They also lie when you call them. If you ask about the transmission problems, they will tell you on the phone that you are the first person to report any problems with the van. Shame on them!
I have purchased 1975,1978,1979,and 1987 Honda Civics, a 1987 Honda CRX and this 1999 Odyssey. Thanks to Honda America's horrible customer service, this will be the last Honda I EVER own.
I tell my family and friends they same thing I pass on to any readers here: Stay away from any Honda auto. They just don't care anymore.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 151000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda civic |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2004 |