Used 2007 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Great Family Car
RFKastendick, 12/22/2006
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
77 of 81 people found this review helpful
Purchased Ody EX on Dec, 14th and took a 600 mile trip to Kansas City with the family. There was some pronounced noise on very course pavement, but overall much quieter than our 1999 Honda Ody. The overall gas mileage was 22 mpg..not bad with headwinds to and from our destinations. The engine has lots of power during acceleration onto freeways or in town. Cornering is great even on tight turns. Seats are firm but comfortable. Instruments are well positioned. Really like the small light that shines on the tray between the front passenger/driver seats as it allows you to see your cell phone or whatever in on the tray without turning on the reading/dome lights. Kids love the window shades.
Very well designed and reliable vehicle.
jmn5467, Windsor, WI, 06/07/2015
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
Have owned the van for 7 years and put about 60,000 miles on it. It has been an extremely reliable family vehicle - I have had almost no problems at all aside from an airbag-related sensor that had to be replaced and the usual maintenance (brakes, tires, etc). Surprised at the number of bad reviews on here. This is a very well designed vehicle for someone with 4 kids (or without).
Don't believe the Reliable Honda myth.
edmund21, Centreville, VA, 08/01/2014
updated 10/11/2018
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful
10/9/18 Update: replaced transmission range switch- $400. - because van would not move in Reverse or Drive for ten minutes. Honda say thesis a common problem in Odysseys and Pilots. Honda says this repair might not fix problem because shift linkage cable doesn't always go into Park and problem might return unless cable is replaced - $600. These are not problems found in modern cars. 250K mile problems in a 99K mile vehicle. I'm looking for a different van now before this Honda self-destructs. 9/11/18 UPDATE: Forget about the "reliable Honda" myth/marketing scam. More like a mid-70s era GM vehicle. This van had major problems at 60K and thousands of dollars later, at 99K, the power steering pump I replaced with the new steering rack is leaking 30K later, a front lower control arm is cracked (?!!!), and the valve cover gaskets are leaking. Modern cars don't have these problems.The last time I had a valve cover gasket leak was in a 1969 Dodge van. Shades of 70s era GM vehicles. Don't be a sucker. Buy a Toyota. This is a 8/1/16 update of my 2012 review. I have had to replace the power steering rack and pinion and the front motor mount. The rack was a $1700. job and the mount $450. Honda USA refused to admit their recalled power steering pump damaged the rack and did not offer any "good will" discount. It's a money pit. I'm going back to German for my next vehicle. I bought this van used. My mechanic, a 30 year veteran, did pre-purchace inspections on six Odysseys before we found a well maintained one with 60K. I was happy with the van for the first few months, and then....problem after problem: a blown power steering line and rack and pinion, motor mount, overheating caused by a faulty Honda fuse, CV/axle joints, timing belt, the rear widow washer doesn't work and would cost hundreds of dollars to fix. Noise in final drive section of the transmission!
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Problems, problems, problems.
edmund21, Centreville, VA, 04/11/2014
updated 10/13/2021
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
1012/21 Update: After all of the initial, expensive, repairs you'd never expect from a Honda, it's been OK. But, the (notorious) new Honda rack and pinion I had to install has a slow leak and is out of warranty now. I'm not replacing it again, just keeping an eye on the fluid level. At 112K, the second replacement of the timing belt is due this month. Another 1200-1500 dollars. But at this point it's running straight and tight, and the 3.5 liter, running on 93 octane, is like a V8. It's running OK and it's paid for. Consumer Reports now rates the Odyssey as one of the "Most Unreliable" used cars. I bought this van used. My mechanic, a 30 year veteran, did pre-purchace inspections on six Odysseys before we found a well maintained one with 60K. I was happy with the van for the first few months, and then....problem after problem: a blown power steering line, overheating caused by a faulty Honda fuse, a bad power steering pump, and a leaking power steering rack (at 64K?!). I called Honda USA about the leaking power steering rack and asked them for what is known in the business as "Goodwill". They were arrogant, refused, and could care less about repeat customers. Updated 4/11/16: Power steering rack, power steering pump, power steering line, electrical problem/overheating, CV joints, plus basic maintenance puts this vehicle with the most unreliable I've ever owned. There is also, what my master mechanic describes as: a low level whining noise on the up side of a gear in the final drive section of the transmission. This might be from incorrect tolerances in the build and could stay like that forever and not get worse, or, it could get louder until the transmission will have to be replaced. It's been there for years and has stayed the same. Problems you would never expect from a well maintained Japanese car. Sound-proofing ineffective and road noise loud. Handles great with T rated tires. Unique tire size limits your choice of replacement tires. Buy one at your own risk. You might get a good one, or you might not.
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Still Running Great
sb2323, Saint Louis, MO, 07/23/2013
Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought used in 2009. It now has 120,000 miles, a mix of long highway driving and short trips. This car has not been babied. Only maintenance is oil/filter changes. We've had to put a couple thousand dollars into it replacing normal aging things. Passenger side door has to be pulled twice to get it to close or open and it kinda thuds when it does. The cloth interior has a lot of worn spots and paint around the bumper is peeling in places. Overall it's been a great car. The kids hate driving in an "uncool" minivan but love having room for a bunch of friends. They love the interior as well. This car is great for long road trips. Very comfortable. I plan to drive it another 100,000.
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