2000 Honda Odyssey Review
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A large cabin, excellent crash test scores, a reputation for reliability and a high resale value make this our favorite minivan on the market.
Pros
Good power, excellent crash test scores, tons of interior space.
Cons
Transmission hesitates to shift, leather seating not available.
What's New for 2000
The only new feature is an optional navigation system on the EX.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van
Review
I should have bought a Grand Caravan. I song and dance about reliability. Not true just a bunch of fiction from consumer reports and others. The most problematic vehicle I have owned except maybe my 68 GTO. Check engine light never stayed off, catalytic converter replaced 3x, EGR port, two transmissions after warranty was up. Sliding door repairs constantly, electrical problems and irritating road/wind noise. I am not sure what the deal is with the front brakes wearing out so often. Most of these problems were recall issues and the dealer failed to tell me. Called Honda and they refused to honor any help with repair bills. My wife and kids are stranded 5 hours away now. Tranny went out again.
Favorite Features
none
Suggested Improvements
Honor defective parts esp. the documented transmission issues.
Never had a better car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr EX Passenger Van
Review
The Honda Odyssey SV 2000 has been the most reliable mini van I've owned. It handles very well, especially on rainy days and has been a great family car around town and on long trips.
Favorite Features
I opted for the navigation system instead of a CD player. It has saved many family arguments and we talk to the kids.
Suggested Improvements
Don't buy Honda
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr LX Passenger Van
Review
I am so sorry I didn't find this forum before buying my 2000 Honda Odyssey with 45000 miles. Transmission is "toast" at 100000 miles, and from the horror stories I've read here and heard elsewhere, it is not worth fixing. I am going to donate this (if they'll take it) and buy only Toyota from now on. I was expecting to get 150K miles easily, as I did with my Toyota's, but this clunker fell about 2.5 years shy of that. I will never buy another Honda based on all the bad transmissions in this plus Accord and others. Goodbye Honda, Hello Toyota.
Favorite Features
Captains chairs, removable & fold down seats good for transporting luggage, etc.
Suggested Improvements
This transmission is flawed. Honda should do something, like a "cash for clunkers" type promotion. Bring in your defective Honda & get $3K towards lease, etc. This was a huge disappointment. Never again will I buy a Honda.
Rear sliding doors
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr EX Passenger Van
Review
We bought our Odyssey back in 2005 with 60k miles on it. It now has over 130k miles on it with only minor problems: Check engine light on (oxygen sensor) and paint durability issues sliding rear door problems. It seems a lot of people have this problem. I found that it helped if you lube the movable parts on the door it helps keep it from sticking. As far as the transmission goes, you need to service and change fluid every 15k or 20k miles for reliability. Most people don't do this and they wonder why they have problems. We had the timing belt changed at 100k miles. This van has been on 2 1500 mile trips and 2 1200 mile trips with no issues. The van is a daily driver.
Favorite Features
Comfort and fun to drive. Everything still works fine for a 9yr 130k mile vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
improve paint issues and sliding rear window problems
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Honda Odyssey 4 Dr EX Passenger Van
Review
Well I purchased my 2000 Honda Odyssey brand new. I personally have never had problems with my car! No transmission problems, my cd and navigation work fine, and no repairs on the sliding doors! My wife drove this car around and never a problem, so I totally recommend this car! If you were to take a look at my Honda it still looks brand new! I liked the Honda Odyssey so much that I actually recently purchased the 08 Odyssey touring, more expensive than the 2000 but same quality. And quality doesn't come cheap!
Favorite Features
Auto lights, back up sensors, CD/cassette, navigation, moon roof, power sliding doors, fold down rear seat and rear AC.
Suggested Improvements
Nothing, everything perfect when I saw it! Passed my inspection.
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