2003 Honda Odyssey LX review from North America
"Outstanding value and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far. It has only been into the dealer for regular service (oil changes, etc.). The only exception was the check engine light came on once because the gas cap wasn't screwed in tight. It took the dealer a little while to clear the problem due to the fact that apparently the vehicle was made in Canada and the codes were slightly different. It didn't really matter since there wasn't a charge from the dealer.
General comments?
I have nothing, but praise for this vehicle (other than the rather high purchase price). I had previously owned a Plymouth Voyager and it couldn't even begin to compare with the Odyssey.
We have over 70K miles on this vehicle, with many cross country trips. The transmission still shifts smooth and sure. No problem with alignment or drift either. The van has all the performance I need, even when heavily loaded (which it often is with 5 active people). The van has been regularly serviced, but far from babied. This is my 7th Honda and although I have been happy with all of them, the Odyssey is by far the best.
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| 2002 - Odyssey LX V6 3.5 liter It's not going to be my next family vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2006 |