2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L review from North America
"I'm extremely disturbed by the poor quality and service, and currently looking to get rid of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Problems I've Had:
1. Steering wheel vibration
2. Alignment problems
3. Inoperable Conversation sunglass holder
4. Arm rest panels not flush (dealer confirmed, but didn't repair)
5. Glove box out of alignment (dealer improved, but didn't repair - said it is a factory defect that cannot be fixed)
6. Poor radio reception - crackles over bumps.
7. Engine resonation into the cabin at low engine RPM under slight acceleration (dealer dismissed as normal)
8. Passenger door window and power locks stopped working.
9. Dashboard cover over passenger airbag warped.
10. Scratches on the exterior finish.
11. Squeaking noise / driver sliding door (dealer repaired squeak, but now there is a new clunking noise in the door over bumps)
12. The spare tire came loose and clanked around over bumps. (I tightened it back up myself)
General comments?
Positive:
Sporty and good power for a minivan.
Smooth Powertrain.
Negative:
-Poor Sales experience
-Poor Service experience (9 visits, 3 rental cars in 6 months-some things dismissed as normal)
-Poor Fit and finish
-Poor reliability.
Recommended reviews
| Great car, but a horrible problem |
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| Good speed, Good handling. This is the minivan for you |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Expedition |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2006 |