Used 2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Problems and how to deal with them
harrys1, New Baltimore, MI, 04/09/2014
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
114 of 116 people found this review helpful
1. A/C compressor. Often is stator that pulls clutch in to engage the compressor, but dealer will replace compressor anyway--more money to dealer and less chance of car return. Stator costs $75 and takes 2-3 hr. to replace=$400 repair, not $1300 for compressor. 2. Power steering noise requires new reservoir NOT pump. There is TSB on this. Total parts and fluid around $45. Takes 20 minutes. 3.Transmission not shifting well. Honda changed fluid spec to DW1 from Z1. Put new fluid in before replacing transmission--requires 3 fill and drain cycles of 3.5 qt 4. Power doors. You need to lubricate channels at least yearly. My doors have no problems after 9 yr. and 130,000 miles and 3 kids.
Would have bought something w/fewer prob
Anderson 5, 09/05/2006
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I always wanted a Honda odyssey, so when I was finally able to own one I was ecstatic. Now I wish I had bought something different. I have had the whistling noise fixed three times. I have had the brakes fixed three times starting at 7,000 miles and now at 34,000 miles they are starting to grind again. I just had them replaced a third time a month ago. Everytime I bring it in for service there is a recall. I also had to have the dvd screen replaced because it kept darkening. All in all, it has been a very disappointing experience. I won't buy an Odyssey again. May be I will buy a Sienna next time.
Awesome
ludger1, 10/07/2004
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After driving 1,000 miles I have to say it's fun. Excellent engine performence Ccoming from a DC). Brakes are awesome.
Love my Odyssey
davidh4784, Louisville, KY, 02/14/2011
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2005 EX in the middle of 2005. We have had almost NO issues what so ever with the van. The only issue that we have had is the Factory tires. They are WORTHLESS. Three had to be replaced at only 8,000 miles and all four had to be replaced at 18,000 miles due to them wearing issues. They where taken care of by the Honda warranty and then lasted until 50,000 miles when i replaced them with Goodyear triple treads. No other issues with the van at all and we love it and will buy another one when this one at some point after this one dies.
INFURIATING!
olywamat, 08/23/2009
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Just took a 3500 mile trip in my parents' Odyssey and couldn't believe how many flaws a so-called world-class auto builder like Honda allowed this vehicle to leave the design room with. Let's see: automatic doors stick in the open position, front struts totally shot at 70,000 miles, keyless remote buttons so sensitive that bending over with the remote in your pocket activates the automatic doors, no thermometer, no compass (WHAT?!!!), knuckles hit the dome light button when you shift into drive, impossible to downshift on descending grades, incredibly uncomfortable driving position (6- footer here). It's a good thing Honda's customers are so loyal. If they drove the competition, they'd leave.
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