1998 Honda Odyssey Consumer Discussions

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems [01intrigue]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Feb 13, 2012 9:20:26 AM

  >most domestic 2001 vehicles would have been in the junk yard after two transmissions. It's broad stretches like this statement that lured many people into buying Hondas despite their long record back into the 90s of transmission failures. I have had many cars to 150,000 and now to 190,000 on a 1998 Buick with NO transmission failures. They were all GMs. And if I had failure at 60-, 70-, 80K, and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS!

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS! [oldsalt_buyer]

  Written by: waltchan on Dec 21, 2011 7:18:55 PM

  It's because the Honda Odyssey is produced and engineered in the United States. Most of the common problems could have been avoided if it was produced in Japan instead. Since 1999, the Odyssey has ALWAYS been Honda's least-reliable car model. Honda's USA quality (meaning Honda cars produced in North America) is DIFFERENT to Honda's Japan quality (produced in Japan), despite how many people will disagree or deny this claim, and I ... Read More

• Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS!

  Written by: oldsalt_buyer on Dec 17, 2011 1:02:33 AM

  In my lifetime, I have purchased domestic and imported cars and trucks and typically purchase 1 to3 year old vehicles to avoid the depreciation hit. The 2010 Honda Odyssey was my first lease and as such was new. This vehicle has had more problems than a lemon Range Rover I purchased back in 1998. At least the Range Rover was a nice vehicle to drive when it was running. I am ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Postponed Buying Due to Not recommended/Unreliable Rating [soccermom_of_5]

  Written by: waltchan on Dec 4, 2011 12:34:21 PM

  It's because the Honda Odyssey is produced and engineered in United States. Since 1999, the Odyssey has always been Honda's least-reliable car model. Honda's USA quality (meaning Honda cars produced in North America) is DIFFERENT to Honda's Japan quality, despite how many people will tell you or deny this claim, and I have many valid proofs to back it up. To sum it up quick, Honda built LESS-reliable cars than Toyota ... Read More

• Re: Honda Odyssey Rated Not Reliable [soccermom_of_5]

  Written by: waltchan on Nov 3, 2011 1:44:00 AM

  It's because the Odyssey is produced and engineered in United States. Since 1999, Honda Odyssey has always been Honda's least-reliable car model. Honda's USA quality (meaning Honda cars produced in North America) is DIFFERENT to Honda's Japan quality, despite how many people will tell you or deny this claim, and I have many valid proofs to back it up. To sum it up quick, Honda built LESS-reliable cars than Toyota in ... Read More

• Re: Converting advertised lease price to purchase price [airoops]

  Written by: kyfdx on Aug 18, 2008 7:45:04 PM

  Well.. you can extrapolate a purchase price from lease information, if you have all of the other variables... but, your example is missing way too many of them.. First... I wouldn't assume that $1998 is going to cover everything but tax... If an ad leaves out a lot of information, and if the price looks really low, then you should assume the worst... $595 acquisition fee? $299 doc fee? Destination charge? ... Read More

Honda Extended Warranties Pricing and Info

• Useless Factory Warranty

  Written by: tealgsrb17a1 on Aug 17, 2011 8:59:07 PM

  On July 30, 2011, I had discovered hidden damages while I was performing an oil change and tire rotation on my 2011 Honda Odyssey. This is the very first oil change and tire rotation since purchasing my brand new back on March 14, 2011. From March 14, 2011 until July 30, 2011, I had not taken my vehicle to any mechanic shop for any type of service. There was no need ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Boch Honda [benf]

  Written by: heelntoe on Jul 9, 2008 6:06:34 PM

  I've been watching this thread for a little while since my wife's Murano lease is up next month. Since we have both an additional kid and dog since we started the lease on the Murano, it may be time for a minivan. We're going back and forth between this and the AWD Sienna. If we can get away with FWD, I'd prefer the Odyssey but we have an uphill 400 ft-long ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Real World MPG

• Odyssey 2011 EX 11 mpg!

  Written by: hes3 on Apr 6, 2011 3:00:48 PM

  Hi, it seems that I'm not the only one reporting poor fuel economy with the Honda Odyssey’s, I purchased this car in November 2010 and I been getting the normal dealer replied, is to new, is winter and so on, this was one of the major factor of purchasing this car, my old Nissan Quest gxe 1998 used to consume an average of 14 to 15 mpg combine and my previous ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Starting / Stalling Problems

• Re: 2005 Odyssey with Starting Problems [6_of_us]

  Written by: porkstu on Dec 17, 2010 10:40:41 AM

  We had our van towed only to find out that it had too little gas in the tank (>1/4) while parked on our steep inclined driveway causing the fuel pump relay not to register the amount of gas in the tank!? Other than this issue we've been pleased and are hoping that it'll last as long and as healthy a life as my 1998 Honda Accord V6 w/248k miles did! Right ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Re: 2006 - Pwr Steering Pump Failure [eferarita]

  Written by: jhs24 on Oct 19, 2010 11:46:29 PM

  I agree that I've been disappointed with the strut problem and hope I don't have the torque converter problem. I also replaced all my rotors and pads since the previous owner had pretty much warped them from going down a mountain with the brakes on instead of manually downshifting. Honda rotors and brakes are really not that great, but what else is new. Vehicles require maintenance. Toyota has also had their ... Read More

Hi! New 2010 and am encountering problem w/ head restraint

• Hi! New 2010 and am encountering problem w/ head restraint

  Written by: 3rdofjuly on Oct 11, 2010 8:06:01 PM

  Hello, I would GREATLY appreciate your input and advice, even if you don't have a solution for this. After much research, we purchased a new 2010 Ody. We were very excited. We bought it out of town, and I was looking forward to taking it out on the highway for our 5 hour trip home. Thirty minutes into the drive, my neck started aching. The pain caused a headache as well. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 133,000 Miles (And Not Going Strong) [dlwide]

  Written by: pgnagel on Aug 22, 2010 7:36:31 AM

  With all this talk of tubes and screens, I should probably chime in. The tranny case is apart, the clutch baskets are empty, and I have for sure found the grumpy bearing. It was very close to *grenading* in the case, and binds up and clicks when turned by hand. I consider myself lucky that it didn't let go completely and load the case with steel bits. When tearing down the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

• Honda Odyssey Sudden Death Syndrome

  Written by: mr_isuzu on May 7, 2009 2:41:58 PM

  I have a 1998 Honda Odyssey (1999 Isuzu Oasis) that suddenly dies when I am driving, and when I am stopped. No pattern at all. I took it in to Manual Isuzu and they replaced the recalled ignition switch, but the vehicle is still acting up. I can restart it, and even restart while driving. I can also hold the key while driving, and the vehicle seems to be fine. Any ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Another 2000 hits the dust, with 114k miles....

  Written by: moose123 on Dec 10, 2009 1:22:50 PM

  My Odyssey was leaking transmission fluid for a while, but started slipping big time recently, particularly in the morning when it was cold. Took it to the independent shop today, and told I need a new one. While the shop has a decent price (low 2K), not sure it pays to fix the car at this point. Perhaps a trip to Carmax to say goodbye. Another example of someone buying Honda ... Read More

• Go to www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/

  Written by: angelpn74 on Apr 1, 2009 10:07:35 PM

  When you log onto www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/ go to FINAL ORDER AND JUDGMENT APPROVING SETTLEMENT. Here is FINAL AMMENDMENT of the warranty for failed transmissions with Honda. Excerpt of one of the most important things you need to know: "All persons and entities residing in the United States who currently own or lease one of the vehicles listed below equipped with an automatic transmission (the "Class vehicles") and both (1) the original purchase ... Read More

imported an Odyssey that has no VIN what do I do now

• imported an Odyssey that has no VIN what do I do now

  Written by: desperate2 on Feb 18, 2009 7:49:18 PM

  Hey can anyone help- my dad bought an Ody while stationed in Japan 1995; brought it to the usa; hasn't been registered since 1998- mom just kept it in the garage- now we want to register and license it butthere is NO VIN- none in the firewal, chasis, transmission or wherever- this Ody was made for japaneese consumers and dad bought in japan- What do I do? can Honda Company help ... Read More

2009 Honda Odyssey

• Re: Honda Odyssey - new body for '09? [erick830]

  Written by: thegraduate on Nov 21, 2008 12:32:56 PM

  As a previous poster replied, that will be the Japanese-Market Odyssey, which is much smaller and more carlike (like our 1995-1998 Odyssey was). The current Odyssey design isn't due for a replacement until 2011.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Honda Odyssey EXL with RES/NAV - $30400 + TTL

  Written by: amalai on Mar 31, 2008 3:01:46 PM

  I bought a 2008 Honday Odyssey EXL with RES/NAV at Valley Honda in Aurora IL for $30,400 + TTL. The OTD price was around $32500. Though the price on the new one seems reasonable I think they kind of ripped me off on the extended warranty and the trade in. They charged me $1700 for a 7 year extended warranty which I later found costs only around $1200. I'm thinking of ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Transmission Question [2002odymike]

  Written by: o3ody on Jan 3, 2008 9:48:04 PM

  here is a link for the transmission settlement. http://www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/php/pdf/caht1not.pdf. In my case, Honda is agreeing to pay for some of the transmission replacement. I'm still not sure I'm satisfied. Even if they agree to cover the whole cost, this has been a hassle and more importantly a dissapointment. My wife and I have owned 6 Hondas (this is the first mini-van) and we've never experienced a problem or breakdown. My experience ... Read More

2008 Minivans

• Re: It's still funny [mfletou1]

  Written by: artgpo on Nov 28, 2007 5:50:14 AM

  I tip my cap to you! A few people come on here and accuse everyone of being "bashers" or "Honda lovers". They serve nothing and no one. Stick with the facts: My 1994 DGC was the worst pile of doggie doo ever. And it was a Chrysler replacement for a 1993 Intrepid under owner's arbitration. My 1998 Windstar had zero problems. My 2003 Olds Silhouette was very good except that its ... Read More

• Re: Actually... [mfletou1]

  Written by: carcom2 on Nov 25, 2007 8:32:20 AM

  "I mean...what are you talking about? The first-gen Ody was not really even a minivan. The second gen was and was successful. Where I live, I see them on the road every single day" What do you mean? Wasn't really a minivan? What would you call it? What did Honda call it? You could seat 7 in it. Why - because it didn't have sliding doors? You see what yr. Ody's ... Read More

Article Comments - 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring

• Re: Import vs. Domestic; new song, same lyrics! [wjtinatl]

  Written by: ducksdad007 on Oct 21, 2007 11:37:24 AM

  I owned 2 Grand Caravans, a 1998 and a 2002. Between the two I replaced the transmission 5 times. Never again will I buy a Chysler product. We just bought a 2007 Honda Odyssey. So far so good, will keep acount of all problems.

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Transmission replaced for 01 imported Canadian Ody?

  Written by: ionrocket on Nov 10, 2007 2:39:58 PM

  Has anyone been successful at getting Honda to pay for all or part of an '99-'01 transmission for a Canadian Ody in the US? I just found out I need a new one at 80k. Have seen all the troubles here and read about the lawsuit settlement. Frankly, the text of the settlement at hondatransmissionsettlement.com does not say anything about imported Canadian Odysseys not being covered. Just says must be US ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004

• Door Rust

  Written by: autowrite on Aug 20, 2007 7:59:55 PM

  I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey EX that has given me 5-years 4-months and 174,000 kilometers (108,000 miles) of reliable service. Two weeks ago, on July 4th, 2007, my wife noticed the rust on the outside-channel where the weather-strip is in the rear view mirror area. I took it to my dealer’s bodyshop area for them to look at and the bodyshop manager lifted the weather-strip showing most of this channel ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Re: 2004 Chrysler Town and Country Limited vs 2007 Honda Odyssey EX [bhs1975]

  Written by: shipo on Jul 10, 2007 12:25:30 PM

  Well, as for longevity of the T&C goes, our two Dodge Grand Caravans (twins of the T&C) are fast approaching a combined quarter of a million miles, and they've been virtually bullet proof. In addition to regular maintenance, the 1998 has needed a starter, a door switch, a transmission and a vacuum battery tray over 145,000 miles. Not too shabby. Our 2003 has been similarly endowed with reliability in that it ... Read More

2000 Honda Odyssey Reliability

• 2000 Honda Odyssey Reliability

  Written by: jdh5 on May 31, 2007 8:35:21 PM

  I've recently been sinking a lot of $$ into my 1998 Ford Windstar for repairs, and today the transmission went out. It will cost me $1500-2000 to replace the transmission. Since the vehicle appears to be on it's last leg & has been sucking the money out of my savings account lately, I am considering purchasing a different van. I found a 2000 Honda Odyssey w/ 105K miles for $8,000...It is ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

• Stability control, and various safety stuff.

  Written by: perna on Mar 1, 2007 1:30:55 PM

  Ah, ok, I had *thought* that maybe SAC stood for stability something-or-other, but didn't want to look like an idiot. :P I think stability control would be one of those "nice to have, but not critical" things. I think it would be more useful in a vehicle more prone to tipping over like an SUV. But, not having had a car with it, I can't really say how useful it would ... Read More

Honda/Acura Odometer Class Action Suit

• Re: Honda Odyssey Odometer Problems [fletcher3]

  Written by: philli5 on Feb 26, 2007 12:13:00 AM

  I routinely check the speedometer and the odometer of my vehicles when new and after a tire purchase. My dozen or so past vehicles have fallen in the 0 to +4% range for the odometer. My 2004 CRV odometer is 102% clocked over 20 miles. My 1998 Accord is 101.5%. (checked over a straight highway with GPS) Both speedometers are spot on. I would like manufacturers to aim for an average ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• New 2007 Odyssey vibration-found causes

  Written by: carolynruth on Jan 24, 2007 9:09:45 AM

  For all of you out there complaining about vibrations. After having other minivans, found most vibrations have to do with the tires more than anything else--not transmission. Transmission defects cause the car not to move ahead. If the van has stiff all season tires, they are rougher than softer touring type tires. Also, UNDER INFLATED TIRES ARE A STRONG REASON FOR VIBRATION & THUMPING ESPECIALLY WHEN BRAKING. After picking up 0ur ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Re: Odyssey vs. Grand Caravan SXT [cpsdarren]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 27, 2006 11:02:59 AM

  "Which rags?" I don't remember off hand, the last time I read up on these was a couple of years back when we bought our second van. That said, I really appreciate a good handling vehicle (my last three cars were German made, the last two of which were BMWs, and the last one had the Sport Suspension), and it only took a quick test drive on some challenging roads to ... Read More

• Used sale prices compared

  Written by: occupant1 on Nov 23, 2006 9:19:42 PM

  Let's see what $8,000 can buy used, shall we? 1997 Odyssey, 119K $7999 1995 Odyssey, 124K $7295 1998 Town & Country, 102K $6995 1999 Grand Voyager, 84K $6595 2000 Grand Voyager, 72K $5898 1999 Grand Caravan, 87K $5198 2002 Windstar, 51K $7195 2001 Windstar, 76K $5475 2001 Venture, 88K $7488 2000 Venture, 95K $7028 Just a sampling from the local Auto Trader. Interesting, in that sub-$8,000 price range, how much newer ... Read More

• Re: Odyssey vs. Grand Caravan SXT [thegraduate]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 27, 2006 11:36:04 AM

  My bad. I meant to write (and have since edited) the following: The fact is that no electronic nanny is a good replacement for a competent suspension. "A quote from Car and Driver agrees that the Odyssey is a GREAT handler among minivans." I never said it was bad, I simply stated that in the curvy environment that we have here in southern New Hampshire, the Odyssey plays second fiddle to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• honda odyssey

  Written by: 3v1a on Oct 28, 2006 3:36:04 PM

  Hi Guys,I just got a 2007 honda odyssey EXL with RES and NAV for $32250 out the door.I forgot to mention that I traded my 1998 toyota sienna with 118,000 miles for $5000.Is this a good deal.Please let me know.Thanks in advance.

Honda Odyssey Droning/Humming Noise

• Re: Droning Repair Success [blackexv6]

  Written by: svenn on Oct 25, 2006 7:08:21 AM

  My stomach is also sick over the $35,000 I spent on my 2006 Odyssey EXL. The road noise is unbelievable. I have taken it to the dealer 7 times, have had many conversations with my Honda "Case Manager" ( a euphemism for "we will take your calls and do nothing until you finally give up") and nothing has been done to fix the problem. How bad is the noise problem? The ... Read More

Run-flat, self-sealing, PAX tires for Minivans

• Re: Finally removed my PAX wheels on 2006 Odyssey [gene00]

  Written by: chirp on Aug 21, 2006 1:02:44 PM

  Thank you for that reply gene00. The Touring is an unbelievable bargain for what you get. I paid $33,947(incl. destination)but, w/o tax,title and licensing for the full RES and NAVI. This van has every single option you can think of that would be found on a "luxury" car. Memory seats,back-up camera,parking assist,heated seats,pedal adjust,programable wipers,auto day/night mirror,power side doors, power tailgate,fogs,etc,etc. I paid $31,000 for a 1998 Toyota SIenna XLE when ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 2005+

• Re: transmission in 2005 [blackexv6]

  Written by: raduz on May 18, 2006 7:15:56 PM

  Unfortunately I had to buy a van now and since I did not like Sienna I got a 2006 EX. It is replacing a 2003 Accord EX V6 that I totaled. As for the humming/dronnig issue it has I think a barely noticeable one at around 2000-2100RPM and sounds more like an engine resonant noise rather than a transmission issue. I had a very similar noise but way more proeminent in ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Need Help with purchase [vchepur]

  Written by: chirp on May 13, 2006 11:24:47 AM

  Grand Honda in Chicago is selling the fully loaded Touring RES/NAVI for $33,947(this includes $550 destination). The only limit is you can only buy two(2) at this price! That's as good of a deal I have seen anywhere. All the models (LX, EX, EXL+) are all going for similar discounts. See if your dealer is willing to go this low. I saw the ad for Grand, called a closer dealer to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Re: Nice vehicles now owned [hansienna]

  Written by: pusterracing on Mar 27, 2006 2:39:06 PM

  "You have had more vehicles (and more expensive) in the past 5 years than we have owned. 1. 2006 Ody EX-L R&N vs 2006 Sienna LE. 2. 2003 Ford F-350 CC KingRanch PSD vs 1993 Ford F-150 6 cyl LWB extended cab. 3. 2005 VW Passat GLS TDI vs 2001 Chevy Blazer LT. In the past, 1998 Corolla and 2004 VW Jetta GLS TDI vs my wife's 1994 Toyota Corolla wagon ... Read More

• Mileage on 2005 Odyssey

  Written by: mshooter on Feb 15, 2006 5:29:33 PM

  I'm looking for anyone who has driven a 2005 Honda Odyssey with VTEC Fuel Injection. My 2005 Odyssey EXL-RES has the "Variable Cylinder Management" fuel injection system that is supposed to increase fuel mileage. I have been disappointed with the fuel mileage, as the 1998 Olds Sillouette I previously owned did 3+ mpg better on mileage under the same driving conditions. THis winter, we are getting 20 mpg and last summer, ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

• Re: Odyssey is a big disappointment [gopurdue]

  Written by: minivanguy on Nov 9, 2005 10:20:46 AM

  Well I have a Touring with no R/N and I love it. I gave up my 2004 Chrysler T&C limited, and I'm very impressed by the dramatic differences in both vans. I really hated to lose my T&C, but the honda is better built in many ways. look at the Edmunds vehicle comparison and then drive for yourself. As for the Honda being a big disappointment, I really think deep down ... Read More

• Odyssey is a big disappointment

  Written by: gopurdue on Nov 7, 2005 5:45:58 PM

  I struggled for a long time between the Sienna and Odyssey. As a two-time Toyota owner, I was comfortable with the Sienna, but found that the Odyssey was more sporty and masculine. I really didn't want another minivan, but I didn't want a gas guzzling SUV either. I chose the Odyssey Touring with NAV & RES - XM radio was the deciding factor (Toyota doesn't offer satellite radio on the Sienna). ... Read More

Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)

• Odyssey will not crank

  Written by: bomoor12 on Nov 15, 2005 5:47:30 AM

  I have a 1998 Honda Odyssey with under 45,000 miles and am the original owner of this van. When I got in it this morning and turned on ignition, nothing happened not even a click. I assumed the battery was bad and took it to auto store, and they checked the battery and it showed bad, so I bought new one. I replaced it and there was no corrosion on cables, ... Read More

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Re: GM Triplets [irg]

  Written by: ronsmith38 on Oct 10, 2005 11:06:41 AM

  If one wants the reliability of a Honda for about $8000, consider a 1998 Honda Odyssey van. It is not as big as the 1999 and later models (it is more like a station wagon) but does have the disappearing 3rd seat. The Isuzu Oasis is essentially the same vehicle.

• Re: Totalled!!!!.......(is that the right spelling??) [masshoosier]

  Written by: jipster on May 26, 2005 7:12:41 AM

  Yes masshoosier... I am an MPVer. Sorry, to hear of your accident & glad everyone is o.k. Could you describe in more detail the circumstances of your accident? Were you sitting at a light..traveling on hwy etc. I have a 2004 MPV...which has the 200 hp Ford Duratec engine in it(beginning with the 2002 model) I believe the 2000 & 2001 models have the 160hp engines. From what I have read ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004

• Re: Looking for a '99 or '00 ODY with no problems! [foreverbfc]

  Written by: blackexv6 on May 24, 2005 4:22:31 PM

  I bought my '00 ODY EX with 93k from a Toyota dealer with knowledge that the V6 Honda Trannies are plagued with problems. I bought the van knowing this because of my experience with our '03 Accord and how Honda bent over backwards working the bugs out of our Accord (new model year). However, you must be warned that Honda does not have solutions to their transmission problems. Basically, your trans ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

• 2005 Honda Odyssey Over The 2005 Toyota Sienna

  Written by: gtthebstvan on Apr 11, 2005 8:00:33 PM

  Hey everyone I just bought a 2005 honda Odyssey over a 2005 Toyota Sienna. I own a 1998 Accord EX-V6 also so I was always kind of leaning towards Honda. Before the Odyssey, I had a 1993 GMC Safari and I liked the room of the van but I hated the van its self so I decided maybe it was time to get a new one. Well here is my 2 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• An Ohio Odyssey

  Written by: cccompson on Feb 24, 2005 4:39:41 PM

  On 1/3/05 I picked up an '05 Pilot for my wife and I would have bought (or tried to buy) a base Touring with 2.9% Honda financing then being offered but the dealer was sold out of them. At the end of January I started looking again and saw that College Hills Honda in Wooster, OH (in the Northeast part of the state, near Akron), was offering all in-stock Odysseys at ... Read More

• bought a Touring with DVD/RES

  Written by: earfull on Feb 5, 2005 10:51:17 AM

  Just wanted to post our experience - we live in Florida where Touring Odysseys with DVD and RES have been extremely hard to come by. We had been trying to get the van since mid-November. There hasn't been one to be found until recently - and we have searched statewide. One that we could have had in December would have cost $4000 above MSRP, and, forget about getting anything close to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna

• Re: Deciding between Sienna & Odyssey HELP! [chiaw]

  Written by: amykkbc on Dec 4, 2004 7:43:41 PM

  Suddenly I realized one thing, and only one thing can explain your position here that keep ignoring the facts, and keep comparing apple to orange, and keep jumping around. When we talk about 2nd. row you keep pulling in 3rd. row. when we talk about the structure, you keep pulling in transmission. when I ask you why Lexus use it, you keep saying it's just a marketing ploy, However, when I ... Read More

• Re: Deciding between Sienna & Odyssey HELP! [amykkbc]

  Written by: chiaw on Dec 3, 2004 11:14:42 AM

  1. Wrong. Honda did not want to recall this. They did what toyota did (actually worse, since there were case of accident already). They 1st denied it was an issue from 2000 to 2002. Then story broke on LA times, and soon after that an extend warranty was offered and Honda still did not admit that there was an issue. The official statement was that the failure was slightly higher than ... Read More

• Re: Deciding between Sienna & Odyssey HELP! [thumper]

  Written by: chiaw on Dec 3, 2004 10:22:30 AM

  1. I am not stating toyota is a saint. All manf. would drag their feet for recall. 2. Regarding the sludge engine. Here is the problem i have with it. This engine is not new, and has been use since 1992 on the camry and so on. The sludge issue impacted 98 to 01 vehicles (engine was slightly modified toward end of 02). It's odd that there has not been sludge ... Read More

• Re: Deciding between Sienna & Odyssey HELP! [amykkbc]

  Written by: colemanr7 on Dec 3, 2004 7:38:57 AM

  The statement "...the truth is, the new sienna got the same rating as the old ody..." is incorrect. According to iihs.org, all Sienna vehicles since 1998 have been given their highest ratings using their offset crash test. The 1999 to 2004 Odyssey did well... but is rated a little lower than the Sienna. According to nhtsa.gov, they both perform very well in direct frontal crash and side impact with the pre-2004 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Future Models

• Re: demographics [heywood1]

  Written by: robertsmx on Sep 1, 2004 9:31:16 AM

  Or, it could be about bringing out the facts. Whatever works, right? Honda has been worried with average age of its typical buyer at 44 years (Acura is at 43) as of 2003. Surprisingly, it is below the industry average so these studies are part of marketing strategy, not only for bragging rights, but also to define the future. Toyota has been worried about it too. Average age of Toyota buyer ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: robertsmx on Aug 31, 2004 10:34:47 AM

  Road noise can sometimes be a very small part of the overall picture. If Honda has improved upon it, while improving every several other aspects, I think that would help maintain where the Odyssey started in Fall 1998. It is amazing to see how the current six year old model holds up given its mostly revised competition (in a June 2004 comparison at C&D, Odyssey took the top spot again, with ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Buy used Caravan or 04 Honda Ody

  Written by: bluetrainstop on Mar 15, 2004 8:08:51 PM

  My husband and I are conflicted about our next van to purchase. We have a 1998 Caravan Sport with 76,200 miles we are trading in for $3500. We our torn between a 2004 Honda Odyssey for $24,057 includes tax/tags. or buying a 2003 Caravan SXT with just 7,120 miles on it for $15,300. The used van comes with 8yr/80000 mile Power train warranty, road side assist and rental care reimbursement for ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• no title

  Written by: rmtrader on Jan 23, 2004 7:32:00 AM

  We have had the same transmission "knocking" problem with our 2002 Odyssey and this is with the emergency brake used on a flat parking surface. It really only started over the last couple of months. I am also noticing some gear slippage between 2nd and 3rd. The van is going in for routine servicing next week and I am having them look at the transmission. I want my concerns documented if ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004

• and now, a book report

  Written by: steve_ on Sep 9, 2003 7:17:22 PM

  "Within only a few months of its introduction in 1998, the Honda Odyssey minivan leapfrogged Chrysler's minivans to become the gold standard in family transportation." From The End of Detroit by Micheline Maynard. Read a short excerpt here. Another good quote: "I'm the servant of the customer." - Kunimichi Odagaki, chief engineer of the Honda Odyssey minivan Steve, Host

Honda Odyssey Future Models

• One has to wonder...

  Written by: tsx on Jul 13, 2003 12:00:23 PM

  Usually Honda follows a 5 Year period with any model before a full redesign. The last Accord Debuted in 1998 and went though 2002 in total of 5 Years. The 2nd Generation Odyssey made it's debut in 1999, 2003 should be the last year. Concluding that the new 3rd Generation should be a 2004 Model. Around this time, there is usually lot of reports on the net/magazines about the upcoming models. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• transmission replacement

  Written by: macody on Apr 11, 2003 5:44:45 AM

  have a 99 ody with 97000 miles on it (it will be 4 years old on july 31). The transmission will be replaced on Monday at no charge to us. No, we don't have the extended warranty. We will replace the car in September/October. Had planned to trade it in in June anyway, this will delay that a bit. The tranny the dealer is putting is under warranty for 1 year, ... Read More

• Classic Xaf...

  Written by: caviller on Mar 8, 2003 2:20:55 PM

  ...Making a reference to a resource without actually reading it, not even the first sentence. Kinda like when he claimed that Consumer Reports showed the Odyssey in a downward reliability trend, but was unable to justify his claims. The 2003 Auto issue is just out, and no Honda Odyssey model years were below average; 1999 and 2000 were average and 1995-1998 and 2001-2002 were above average. The overall reliability projection was ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Odyssey vs. TC

  Written by: saveri on Jan 13, 2003 11:44:39 AM

  I would like to know why the public and automotive journalists have such a love affair with the Odyssey ? Just gathering opinions with no intention of starting a war of which is better than which. The TC as far as my opinion goes has a much nicer ride than the Odyssey The engine is smooth (3.8L)and the transmission responsive under the conditions a minivan would be used under. The TC ... Read More

• Re: Gaudy wheels....

  Written by: dave210 on Dec 9, 2002 4:51:23 PM

  If I'm not mistaken, if you have a 1993 Town & Country, don't you have the gold floral designed wheels? All I know is I was thanking the lord that Chrysler ditched the ugly flower gold wheels that they offered from 1992-1998 and offered something a little better (In my opinion the 16 spoke chrome wheels). I had a 1996 Town & Country LXi and was embarrassed everyday that either my ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Used Odyssey

  Written by: millsk1 on Jun 19, 2002 12:04:33 PM

  The 1998 Odyssey was one of the most reliable vehicles on the market, regardless of class. I have always taken anything CR says with a grain of salt. Nearly every 4WD truck on the market is on their list. The 1999 Odyssey had some problems initially, mostly with the original sliding door design. Mine(2002) works like a charm. As for the paint protectant, the Honda has about 40 layers of primer, ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004

• 1998 Honda Odyssey (thinking of buying)

  Written by: ruppera on Apr 9, 2002 8:04:02 AM

  Hi all, I am new to this forum and need some information, guidance, comments. The vehicle I am seriously considering is a 1998 Honda Odyssey LX with 38,544 miles and sticker price of 16,995. It is also Honda Certified. I am seriously considering buying this vehicle. I originally was considering a 1999 Toyota Sienna until I read about the oil sludge problem in their engines. The Sienna was obviously used and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)

• carlton_b

  Written by: bb8 on Mar 22, 2002 10:51:22 PM

  edmunds has good info. for the 1998 Odyssey http://www.edmunds.com/used/1998/honda/odyssey/4drexpassengervan/overview.html?id=lin0056

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Interesting-

  Written by: caviller on Feb 17, 2002 7:10:32 AM

  Cassitc said: ."I currently own a 95 Windstar and we've been pretty happy with it overall." Carleton1 responded: "Of course cassitc would be more impressed with the Odyssey after having a Windstar that soured him on any American brand..." Carleton1, did you even read his comments? In any case, maybe Cassitc is impressed with Odyssey since it maintains the standards of minivan safety started by Ford with the Windstar in 1995 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)

• 2003 Honda Accord

  Written by: jcroberts on Dec 20, 2001 2:57:43 PM

  I anxiously await to see what Honda comes up with in upgrading the Accord to compete with the new Camry and Altima. Will the engines (4 & 6 cyl.) put out more power? Will they come up with a 5 spd automatic as in the Odyssey? How much larger will it grow in size and weight? The 1998 Accord was a nice increase in size, but not in power. Does anyone ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Just came across this

  Written by: akin67 on Dec 19, 2001 11:17:06 AM

  The Favorite Cars of Comparison Shoppers: November 2001 December 17, 2001 8:05 AM EST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Business Wire PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2001--InvoiceDealers, a pioneer in automotive Internet marketing, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in November 2001. November 2001 Results: The Ford F-Series extended its three-month streak as the Overall Most Requested Vehicle and two-year dominance in Trucks. Its recent overall popularity may have ... Read More

• Honda Quality

  Written by: 4aodge on Dec 15, 2001 11:42:49 PM

  Back when we had our 1998 Grand Caravan SE we took a trip to Hawaii and rented a 1999 Oldsmobile Shilouhete minivan and I was very dissapointed in the interior build quality of that car. I almost felt as though it was an embarrasment to GM to have a van with such poor interior quality. The dashboard was plasticly, the seat cloth was cheap, and the power sliding door was broken ... Read More

Honda Odyssey: Problems & Solutions:(1995-2004 Models)

• Sarcasm

  Written by: 4aodge on Dec 13, 2001 11:57:50 PM

  Some people just can't seem to pick up on the sarcasm in some of these posts. I suppose that is one of the cons to posting messages on these boards as others cannot see your facial expression or hear your tone of voice. An example of sarcasm would be my statement, "I am a Junior at one of the nation's best high schools" when compared to DTKWOKs post about working for ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004

• Middle row bench:

  Written by: richcolo on Nov 1, 2001 8:17:29 AM

  Actually the Odyssey with the middle row bench was designated as LX-B, and was to be $400 less than the LX. The normal LX model wax introduced first, in about October of 1998. The EX and LX-B models were supposed to both become available about January of 1999. To the best of my knowledge only the EX appeared as scheduled. It was already apparent that production capacity would not meet demand. ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: drew_ on Aug 22, 2001 10:02:09 PM

  arbac, all of the Volvos have (unfortunately; I like Volvos!) had below average reliabilty for the last few years. mchwe, as a Volvo engineer once said, safety is a lot more than just a few safety features or good scores in a couple of crash tests such as what you mentioned...it is the art of engineering an overall package. Most people get fooled into thinking that good crash test scores automatically ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vs Dodge/Chrysler minivans

• Carleton - I agree with you

  Written by: dave210 on Aug 21, 2001 10:42:27 AM

  I think Chrysler vans are finally on par with the other competitors now in terms of quality and I'm glad to hear that you've had such good luck with your '99. I'm just thinking when I look at vans again for the 2004 model year, the Toyota and Chrysler vans will be the only vans with the luxury features I'm looking for. That's great that Honda is finally offering heated leather ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Owners-Meet the Members

• Chris from Seattle

  Written by: neech7 on Mar 9, 2001 1:55:22 PM

  Hi everyone! My name is Chris and my family and I have a 2000 Odyssey EX, GOLD color (that's Mesa Beige to the ignorant ones! ;-)). We've had it since Feb 2000, after a 1.5 month wait. Anyone from the Seattle area looking for an Odyssey, but can't get it for MSRP should talk to me. I know of at least two dealerships willing to do MSRP. Hope to put the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey 1999 - 2004

• Just picked up my Odyssey

  Written by: lsg1 on Jan 30, 2001 7:19:08 AM

  Hi...I just picked up my 2001 SS EX after exactly a 3 week wait. I have had alot of experience with minivans over the past 5 years. I had a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager, a 1998 Windstar and a 2000 Windstar. I have had such bad luck with the other vans, I just hope that Honda stands behind it's name, and this van is reliable. There is only one complaint I ... Read More

• RE:CR and 1999 Odyssey Reliability

  Written by: grplavloff on Jan 21, 2001 6:05:00 PM

  "In an e-mail response, CR confirmed to me that the 1999 Odyssey had a rating far below average...." I just checked the CR site. The `99 Odyssey has dropped to the "worse than average" ranking in reliability. The `00 Odyssey is ranked as "average". However, the only Honda listed in the used- car-to-avoid list is the Passport for the 95 to `99 model years. CR gives a fair amount of information ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• To Anafe

  Written by: ustiny on Oct 7, 2000 1:30:26 PM

  I just ordered an Odyssey EX at MSRP and zero dealer prep. Total price is 26840. I looked at the Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest, Mazda MPV, and Ford Windstar. Now personally I had a tough time battling myself to pay list price. It is something I had never done before and I was totally against in principal. I also have a buddy who owns 2 Toyota dealers where ... Read More

Honda Odyssey GPS Navigation System

• dnmills

  Written by: timothyadavis on Dec 17, 1999 12:31:19 PM

  Read a significant portion of the 10,000+ posts in these topics on the new Odyssey (starting early in 1998 and covering the 1999 and 2000 model years). Also take a peak at every review you can find about the new Odyssey. While it may not be the best for your needs (although I bet it is or you wouldn't be so upset! ;-)), you will find that the Odyssey is rated ... Read More