2001 Honda Odyssey Review
Fuel Economy
18 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
Excellent crash-test scores, tons of interior space, fold-flat third-row seat, second-row seats can be a bench or captain's chairs, optional navigation system.
Cons
Transmission hesitates when downshifting, dearth of low-end torque, leather seating not available, no optional on-board entertainment center, slow power sliding doors.
What's New for 2001
Second- and third-row seats get new child seat-tether anchors, stereo speakers are upgraded, an intermittent feature for the rear window wiper is added and floor mats are made standard. LX models get a driver seat height adjuster and traction control, while EX models benefit from a new alarm feature for the remote control. A brighter Starlight Silver paint color replaces Canyon Stone Silver.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Fabulous Van!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We LOVED our Odyssey! It never had ANY problems in all of its 8 years we had it! At the time we bought it, we had 3 small children! Great on long trips! Easy to park! Very comfortable seating... We just traded it on an SUV (Acura MDX) to do better in the snow, here in Colorado.
Favorite Features
NAV, power sliding doors
Suggested Improvements
Needs a moon roof!
This van is a piece of junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We have owned this van for 2 years, bought it with 113000 miles and have already spent 1800 on it. Now the transmission and catalytic converter are going out. I am so angry at Honda for keeping this van on the road.
Favorite Features
nothing
Suggested Improvements
The transmission should be replaced and warranty for LIFE in this year van.
Be Careful
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought it new to replace a Plymouth Voyager. The Odyssey ranks right down there with Chrysler mini-vans in terms of reliability; radio electrically shorted at 40,000 miles, transmission at 65,000 miles, front wheel bearing at 70,000 miles, motor mounts at 95,000 miles, passenger door window glide at 105,000 miles (had a cold 600 mile drive home without a passenger window in January as it broke on the week end), driver side window glide at 110,000 miles. Honda paid for the transmission and I PAID for everything else. Total for other items = approximately $2000. Electronic doors "hang" at times but at least they work for the most part. A very nice van IF you don't mind the repair bills.
Favorite Features
Mileage in town (16 mpg) is not bad for a large mini-van. On the road it gets between 23 and 28 mpg. Has lots of power. Has lots of interior space for traveling and is quite comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Improve quality of parts.
Tranny advice and comments
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Trannies are the weak link in ALL vehicles and especially VANS and MINIVANS. Most people don't realize this and push it to the limit abusing and breaking it prematurely. Be gentle with the tranny and will last much longer than did for others. Tip - find (feel) the changing spots and take the leg off the gas just before gear change. i.e. after 20km/h, 40,80)
Favorite Features
Let me tell you this - I HAD AN OLD Aerostar, NO A/C, nada things. And I had problems incl tranny (2x). YET I CAN NOT THINK WHAT TO WRITE HERE !!! I can drive and park the Aerostar like a bike, yet with the ody I struggle. STUPID pointy bumper? WHY? Gas HOG! (worse than my OLD HEAVY Aerostar)
Suggested Improvements
LOWER the freaking price or rise quality, fuel gauge stinks, Chairs are NOT comfortable, allow the dashboard to be used at least partially for some storage, stop idiotic radio code, ALLOW TO TURN DAYLIGHTS OFF FOR CANADIAN SIDE (what idiots did this?), body too frigging round - robs mirror visibility
Poor Gas mileage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Get 13mpg in city driving. Transmission went out at 90k. A good car, but the gas mileage is killing me.
Favorite Features
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