1999 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"The car is okay, but Honda customer service has greatly declined"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I start?
Minor problems include the car "clunking" whenever we put it in reverse (a problem from day one).
The passenger sliding door sticks so badly you need a very strong adult to open it.
Our major problem was the tie rod snapped at 35,000 miles and has had to be replaced twice (we've never had an accident in this car that would cause such a problem).
The locks started automatically re-locking, which resulted in passengers getting locked inside the car.
The rear window "slips" when opened, scraping the finish on the outside.
General comments?
When the tie rod snapped, we were treated badly by Honda. They implied it was OUR fault and our driving that must have caused the problem. I explained this was a family car and not an off-road vehicle. Honda Corporate was equally unimpressed and unsympathetic at this potentially dangerous problem.
NONE of these problems happened to be covered under warranty. This was my third Honda. I was going to be a Honda lifer. This vehicle and the way I was treated changed my mind. I will never buy another Honda.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2005 |