2010 Honda Odyssey Consumer Discussions

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems [imidazol97]

  Written by: 01intrigue on Feb 13, 2012 7:20:13 PM

  First of all, no one makes better transmissions than GM; I consider them the standard, so I agree with your Buick example. I've been watching the posts here, as a 2006 Ody owner. My point is that nearly all the problems with Ody transmissions are with those thru 2004, until they redesigned the Ody in 2005 model year. So telling everyone to avoid ALL Odys is not a responsible message to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Window/Door/Hatch Problems

• Re: 2010 Odyssey - Sliding door stops midway occasionally [srican]

  Written by: swbnaperville on Sep 3, 2010 8:20:13 AM

  We went on a big trip last month and our 2010 honda odessey had intermittent problems with the door not opening all the way - it was very frustrating for those in the back seat. It happened on both sides of the van. I will try the windows thing - maybe our windows were partway down??

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

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS! [blackexv6]

  Written by: autowrite on Jan 17, 2012 8:09:38 PM

  I have a 2002 Odyssey which I bought new in Canada. The 1999-2004 was called LaGreat in Japan with V6 engines. The 2005-2012 built in Alabama are Japanese Dylson (I think this is the name[ see web site below]). The Odyssey minivans without sliding doors have and are still built in Japan with both 4 and 6 cyl engines. They are not the same style as the USA Odyssey (which really ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [2goldens_1]

  Written by: ciao888 on Jan 10, 2012 6:49:01 PM

  I went through CAMVAP process for 2010 Odyssey, unless you can get a technical expert dont bother. Email me if you want to discuss.

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

• Re: Honda Odyssey 2010 EX...WORST VEHICLE IN 35 YEARS! [blackexv6]

  Written by: waltchan on Jan 5, 2012 2:23:19 AM

  Undersized brake rotors and undersized transmissions do count in quality control, design, and reliability. Engineers that work for Honda of America while designing the Accord and Odyssey were NOT intelligent enough to realize that larger vehicles will need larger components, and the problems exist quickly and spooked all the once, loyal Honda customers. The Honda Japanese engineers in Japan would caught this problem faster than what the Honda American engineers could ... Read More

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

  Written by: alleycat10 on Jan 1, 2012 9:00:09 AM

  It sounds to me like you got a lemon vehicle. Our 2010 Honda EX-L has been trouble-free, having only one non-routine service to reprogram the transmission controls done at the recommendation of Honda. It is a really nice family vehicle for us, although a bit pricey compared to Toyota Sienna. I will likely go with the Toyota when replacement comes due in a few years as our 2012 Camry SE is ... Read More

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

  Written by: blackexv6 on Dec 27, 2011 3:30:59 PM

  It's not Honda's faulty quality control in North America. The problem is with the design of the "big" North American vehicles vs. the smaller 4-cyl versions in Asia/Europe. Honda never spent proper time studying the effects of undersized brake rotors and undersized transmission components. Best example is Honda "slapping" Accord brakes & transmission in a 4500lb. Odyssey in the 1999-2001 model years. Epic failure! As far as I can tell, the ... Read More

• 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 Lease Questions

• Deal I got - Odyssey EX-L with RES

  Written by: snooplives on Nov 3, 2011 6:05:46 AM

  From Honda City in Levittown, Long Island, NY: 2012 Honda OdysseyEX-L with RES 36 months 12k miles/year OOP - $1,207 (first month, bank fees, registration) Bank Fee - $595 First Payment - $479 Registration - $130 MF - .00155 RV - 59% I paid close to MSRP, but didn't care that much because the money was pretty cheap compared to my old lease (see below) Monthly Payment with taxes - $479. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Honda Odyssey Rated Not Reliable [gene00]

  Written by: dreyfus1 on Nov 2, 2011 7:50:40 PM

  The new year models are usually rated excellent. The 2011 Odyssey gets fair on two points namely Body Hardware and Power Equipment and good on three points Electrical, Squeaks/rattles and Audio. 2007 and 2008 are also not as good as one would hope. My take on it is that the Odyssey is still a good minivan I particularly like the 2005-2010 generation for its routine and emergency handling. If the reviews ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Power steering Pump

• Honda Odyssey Power steering Pump

  Written by: preston1936 on Oct 31, 2011 1:11:15 PM

  Oct 28 2011 Honda 2007 - 2010 - Recall for hard to turn steering wheel A notice has been issued to "owners" that a reimbursement is available for replacement of the power steering pumps. I replace my pump in July 2011. Cost = $465 at Honda Dealer c brush pittsburgh

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• Re: 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING LEASE [munch21043]

  Written by: dave1129 on Oct 27, 2011 2:53:38 PM

  I'm in VA so sales tax is 3.125% which I believe is on the whole vehicle. I have the lease in front of me which is not that clear, intentially I'm sure. The MSRP was $41990. Dealer added a couple of things plus a processing fees. They applied $3378 of "excess value" from the old car as cap cost reduction. Here are the numbers Gross Cap Cost $45,118 (MSRP + 3378) ... Read More

• 2012 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING LEASE

  Written by: dave1129 on Oct 27, 2011 1:38:38 PM

  I had a odd experience I wanted to share. We had a leased 2010 Odyssey Touring with 1 more year left on a 3 year lease. Our local dealer called and said they had a deal for their "very special" customers. They offered to take back our car early and lease us a 2012 Touring at a lower lease payment. No fees whatsoever. Seemed to good to be true, but sure ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2005 Honda Odyssey Vibration in ECO [blackexv6]

  Written by: sreiss on Oct 27, 2011 5:26:41 AM

  I can 2nd or 3rd other comments here - I had this fixed (fortunately under warranty) on a 2007 Ody in January of 2010. No problems since. There have been additional software updates made when I've had it back to the dealer for other servicing. I had the broken motor mount issue fixed at the same time, and all has been well since then. Be careful that an unaddressed torque converter ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: Small claims court [pisciotta]

  Written by: sww2 on Sep 16, 2011 2:28:29 PM

  American Honda is very set in their ways, and it's extremely difficult to get them to switch their position, but it can be done. Be persistent and let them know you're not going to just give up and go away. Keep calling them. - There's a press release on the Honda website http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=2002092028798 where they admit the transmission problem. It also contains a statement from their Executive VP saying "Our priorities ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

• Odyssey oil consumption

  Written by: 08hondaody on Sep 17, 2010 11:56:40 AM

  Thanks for general5's suggestion on calling Honda North America 800-999-1009. I called today and spoke to a Rep. She wrote down the info. I have a 2008 Odyssey, which consumes 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. It's been in Honda service center 4 times since March 2010. I have a question for general5. Did the case manager from Honda NA call you back? What's the solution for the issue? For ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: One more dead '04 [reggie1966]

  Written by: tom_ps on Sep 13, 2011 8:35:56 AM

  I bought my 2004 Odyssey as a Honda certified car with 19,000 miles on it in 2006. In hindsight, I have imagined that someone else heard about the transmission problems and traded theirs in. Anyway, their good luck was my bad luck. I first started noticing the slippage at about 125,000 miles in Spring 2010. We had the 4th gear pressure switch fixed at 130,000 miles (over $200)...but it didn't fix ... Read More

• 2003 Odyssey Transmission

  Written by: phu4 on Aug 12, 2011 12:34:52 AM

  I purchased my 2003 Honda Odyssey in the summer of 2002. It has about 98,000 miles mostly on high way. It gave me a few minor problems in 9 years until very recently. All of a sudden, the car jerked 3-4 times when going up hill at about 40 miles/h with A/C on the day before yesterday. I never had this before and was hoping that the jerk was caused by ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

• Re: Concerned and disappointed [austinody]

  Written by: doggrandma on Aug 8, 2011 9:13:21 PM

  I have a 2010 Odyssey EX-L and have not had any problems... yet. You mentioned that not all Hondas have this problem. Is there any way to discover if it is a problem with vehicles manufactured at a certain location or some other distinguishing item that will help solve this issue? I'm almost afraid to drive my van now.

• Re: Odyssey just died due to NO OIL at 17,000 miles! [shutterbug5]

  Written by: joe359 on Aug 8, 2011 6:08:30 PM

  The same thing would of happened to me if I did not check my oil in my 2010 odyssey. Going through oil like water. What has happened since it is now August?? I am going to try to have the media do a story. the customer service at american honda is a joke.

• 2010 odyssey

  Written by: joe359 on Aug 8, 2011 6:02:45 PM

  I have been dealing with american Honda and Jay Honda (Bedford, Ohio) for over a year now. they replaced the transmission at 6,600 miles because it was leaking fluid so bad. I originally took it for service because of the oil consumption. If you have an oil consumption problem, contact the media. I hope to do a story soon, the media has expressed interest. I have heard the same story from ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Interested in buying 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring [infinitii]

  Written by: pmpatel on Aug 5, 2011 2:50:35 PM

  Based on my research last year and purchase of 2010 van, I would recommend dealer in Crystal Lake (Brilliance Honda). Stay away from the dealer in Schaumburg or in Morton Grove. At minimum get a quote from Brilliance Honda and compare it against other schumcs.

Honda Odyssey Droning/Humming Noise

• Droning Noise Continues

  Written by: yeek on Jul 6, 2011 12:00:32 AM

  2010 EX with 12K. Loud, droning, resonating noise started around 3K. Sounds like a trombone. Happens between 2000 and 2500 RPM in all gears. It's sporadic. Only seems to happen when van has 5 passengers and it's hot outside. Drone pulses every 2 seconds, over and over again. EVO light on or off does not change sound. Vehicle seems to lag slightly with every drone. Not sure, but I think RPMs ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EX [luckwithhondas]

  Written by: autowrite on Jun 28, 2011 7:10:47 PM

  If you look at customers' reports [reliability dots] on Cconsumer Reports 2003-2006 and 2008-2010 had best reliability in transmissions for the Odyssey. 2007 is bad news. You need to read more on Edmunds.com & OdyClub on what members have to say. I trust Consumer Reports more than any other magazine because they purchase vehicles where the dealers do not know that they are Consumer Report people.

• Transmission Fluid Replacement Frequency?

  Written by: robardsky on Jun 24, 2011 12:49:06 PM

  Our 2010 Odyssey that we bought new in 2009 just clicked over 42,000 miles and the warning signal came on indicating that tranny fluid needs to be replaced. Have been driving various models of cars for 45 years and have never had to replace it that quickly. Honda service mgr says typical replacement time is every 38-40,000 miles. After ready many of the horror stories on this forum, it's starting to ... Read More

• Re: Odyssey 2001 [bad_odyssey]

  Written by: disgusted123 on May 4, 2011 7:02:34 PM

  I own a 2004 Honda Odyssey-heard such "great" things about Honda's outlasting all other cars~yea sure if you got money laying around to replace a durn transmission!! My Odyssey only has 108,000 miles on it and the troubles began in 2010 after only owning the car for 1 year!!! There are warranty's and recalls listed for the 2004 Odyssey all over the internet even in the New York times this year ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

• Re: Software upgrade [drivenavan]

  Written by: gmajerczyk on May 27, 2011 8:30:05 AM

  Am reading your posts while sitting at a Honda dealer for warranty service on my 2010 Honda Odyssey. At 7,000 miles, 14,000 miles, and now at 21,000 miles, it just chokes and dies. Today I was able to limp into the dealership. What is probably occuring with your car is the same thing as with mine: The Variable Cylinder Management system is a lemon. The three cyclinders that get turned off ... Read More

Honda Odyssey GPS Navigation System

• Re: Does the upgrade for the Honda Navigation GPS fix usability problems? [giddyupgo]

  Written by: debchuck on May 18, 2011 9:34:56 AM

  Welcome to the Honda and Navtec world of route negotiation!! My '07 Odyssey cannot even find its own home while a QVC Cobra will do that anywhere across the whole country -- I know because I have driven coast to coast -- and even more. The upgrade Honda wants to sell you will not upgrade what you and I think it should. I've sat in 2009 and 2010 Odyssey vans and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Honda Odyssey EXl w/Nav

  Written by: jbmuosu on May 3, 2011 8:07:46 PM

  Just bought a silver exl with Navigation = $34,205 plus pro pack for $529. Ended up going to Cincinnati Ohio instead of here in Nashville TN. Much better selection in SW Ohio and more willing to deal on price. Had to trade a 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited, got $32,500 for the trade in. Purchased from Kings Honda.

Honda Odyssey Window/Door/Hatch Problems

• poor poor honda u were my dream but now a nightmare.

  Written by: sickofhonda2 on May 2, 2011 4:02:24 PM

  I have a 2010 honda odyssey EX and it is by far the worst 32k my hubby and i have ever spent. i am afraid to trade it cause i don't want us to lose our butts on it. And the fact its another credit check is not good either. here is my problem my windows rattle, pass and driver sliding doors do to. The drivers window creaks and tries to ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Real World MPG

• Re: Odyssey 2011 EX 11 mpg! [gotoyota]

  Written by: nobo on Apr 26, 2011 12:49:08 PM

  Having similiar MPGs (poor) with wife's 2010 Honda EX-L. Our 2002 Odyssey gets better than the 2010. I think Honda has found a way to fudge the MPG for the window sticker. the 6AT is only available on the Odyssey Touring in 2011. Got to have deep pockets to afford the Touring, the rest of the Odyssey crowd gets the 5AT. Thank you Honda

Honda Odyssey Oil Consumption Problem

• Odyssey just died due to NO OIL at 17,000 miles!

  Written by: shutterbug5 on Apr 18, 2011 1:46:40 AM

  Hello! I am new to this forum, but sooo glad I found itl! I am typically not someone who ever posts, but let me just say, I felt like I HAD TO! This is my story. Bought a 2010 Odyssey and have looooved it. Until now. 2weeks ago, my van choked in the parking lot and my oil and engine lights came on. I decided I better get it in immediately. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Real World MPG

• Re: Odyssey 2011 EX 11 mpg! [hes3]

  Written by: nobo on Apr 7, 2011 7:15:10 AM

  You are not alone in getting poor MPG results. We have had our 2010 Odyssey EX-L now for 12 months and ~8500 miles. Mileage sucks compared to our expectations and the MSRP window sticker. We also kept our 2002 Odyssey, and it gets better MPG than the new one. I think Honda stretched the truth when they published their MPG results.

• 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 Brakes

• Odyssey Brakes Make a Scraping & Grinding Noise

  Written by: mdawgg on Apr 3, 2011 5:55:35 PM

  My 2003 Honda Odyssey with 85,000 miles had a brake job last October, 2010. The front and rear brake pads were replaced and the front and rear rotors were turned. After just a few miles out of the shop the brakes made a continuous scraping sound when applied. I took it back to the shop and they scored some lines across the rotors, which helped to quiet the brakes. Now 5 ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

• Dead Van Syndrome Again (2007 Honda Odyssey)

  Written by: joago on Nov 7, 2010 6:29:43 AM

  We've had our van for 3 1/2 years now and love it for all of its conveniences; however, we have experienced the 'dead van' syndrome now twice with the most recent being Nov 6, 2010. The symptoms started on Friday, Nov 5, 2010 while idling at the mall. The engine suddenly had an unusual crack pop noise. (It sounded like a live electrical wire touching metal.) I was a bit frantic ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• bATT LOW - SEE MANUAL

  Written by: joe311 on Feb 5, 2011 12:43:40 PM

  Bought 2011 Odyssey EX in 2010 late Dec. Occasionally, when opening the door and switching off the vehicle after (short or long) drive, the waring message: "bATT LOW" "SEE MANUAL" is appearing on the instrument panel. The "b" in the message is lower case and the rest upper case. I took it to the service and they run a diagnostic test, the battery was OK. Is Honda is serving it's customers ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• GOING BACK!!!

  Written by: ms_dee1 on Feb 25, 2011 9:54:31 AM

  I was a previous owner of a 2000 Honda Odyssey, Van and had the transmission replaced 3 times by Honda but when it went out in Oct. 2010 for the 4th time Honda refused. Mindful, all work including oil changes were done by the Honda dealership where I purchased the van and was told it would cost $5,000.00 to replace it again and I would have to pay for it this ... Read More

• Re: Bought Two '03 Odysseys - BOTH have had tranny failures [ghar88]

  Written by: davedavid42 on Feb 15, 2011 5:30:08 PM

  Over the years my wife and I have had many Honda cars. We have always trusted the brand and the dependability of it. Today we own a 2001 Honda Odyssey and for the most part it has been a very reliable car. My wife drives it and uses it mostly around town to take our kids to and from their schools and sports. On November 9, 2010 the check engine light ... Read More

• Re: 2003 Honda Ody EX-L [patnic]

  Written by: papist1 on Feb 13, 2011 10:10:14 AM

  here are just a few of the links regarding customer complaints about the odyssey transmission. I can't believe i bought this van expecting the same quality we had in our 92 accord with 300k and no tranny problems at all. I hope honda wakes up and helps their customers. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f0fa11e/1798 http://www.odysseytransmission.com/ http://www.autoobserver.com/2010/03/honda-odyssey-owners-report-transmission-tro- ubles-inconsistent-response-from-maker.html http://forums.automobilemag.com/70/6556907/technical-discussion/2003-honda-odyss- ey-transmission-problems/index.html http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-odyssey/TMV260BBCMRD68F50 http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Odyssey/1999/transmission/transmission_failur- e.shtml

• Honda does step up on Tranny issues iff....

  Written by: mlempire on Feb 12, 2011 8:45:11 AM

  I have a 02 EX , at 89K the tranny died...Honda stepped up in 2009 and replaced it. I had the the prior recall/inspection done too ( they drill a hole in the tranny case, attach camera, take picture of a particular gear, if ok, install additional oil gallery line. If gear bad, free transmission. Mine was fine at the time.) I had the tranny fluid changed every 30K miles, about ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Window/Door/Hatch Problems

• Re: windows [vanitysmurf]

  Written by: ilikecars4 on Feb 6, 2011 2:45:41 AM

  I have the same problem with my windows opening randomly on my 2010 Odyssey after my car is shut. First i thought it was just the key fob then i switched DID NOT Help. The windows would open after locking the Odyssey no matter which key fob I used or if I just shut and locked the car. I am very happy I found this forum as I agree the more ... Read More

Honda Odyssey vibration

• Re: 2005 Odyssey problems [skiran5973]

  Written by: ciao888 on Feb 5, 2011 7:37:27 AM

  Here's a good article on HONDA's poor handling of this whole situation... http://www.autoobserver.com/2010/03/honda-odyssey-owners-report-transmission-tro- ubles-inconsistent-response-from-maker.html

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Odyssey EX-L Northern VA otd $32,500 ($31,026+fee) [hol2011]

  Written by: tthanh on Jan 28, 2011 6:12:09 PM

  Hello hol2011, would you please send to my personnal email: VIKATT@LIVE.COM the internet manager name and his email. I was in contact with this Landmark Honda dealer since November 2010. His price had been $1600 higher than MD dealers. Thank you very much in advance for the information. Regards Thanh

• Honda of Alabama 2010 Wrap

  Written by: rzorx on Jan 27, 2011 2:04:32 PM

  Check out this blog. Honda is boosting Odyssey production. Hopefully better deals in the near future with increased supply. 119,573 Odysseys produced in 2010. Don't pay close to MSRP for these vehicles people! http://hondavehicles.blogspot.com/2011/01/honda-of-alabama-2010-wrap.html

Honda Odyssey Brakes

• 2007/2008 Soft brake issue

  Written by: jcstep22 on Jan 27, 2011 11:05:01 AM

  Hello, First off just want to thank everyone for their many comments on the 2007/2008 Odyssey soft brake issues. Your comments have been a great help to me. We have a 2008 Odyssey and by the time we realized we had an issue with soft brakes, Honda put out the recall. The brakes were fine for about a year and then they went back to being soft again. I took the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 EXL-RES [kwarengi]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 25, 2011 5:11:10 PM

  Hi kwarengi. Honda Finance's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Odyssey EX-L with RES and 15,000 miles per year are .00200 and 49%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The residual values on the 2011 Odyssey are much higher right now. You may find that you are better off leasing an '11 model ... Read More

2010 Ody EX-L : Oil Leak

• 2010 Ody EX-L : Oil Leak

  Written by: ods2010 on Jan 20, 2011 3:50:11 PM

  Hi All, My Odyssey is about 3 months old or less with less than 4500 miles on it. I notiched some oil drops on the floor where I park overnight 3 weeks ago. (I have no idea for how long it was leaking)... but i did see Oil reached to 30% when i was less than 3300 miles. honda showroom service said, the problem was fixed. with in few days i ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Odyssey EX - Atlanta

  Written by: tm9 on Jan 7, 2011 5:19:13 AM

  We picked up a new Silver/Gray 2011 Odyssey from Honda Carland the last week of December 2010. Chris Bennett was our salesperson. I received 5 quotes via the internet, 2 via Sam’s Club, 1 via Amex. Chris offered the best price from the beginning. We added the roof rack and body side molding. The dealer installed accessories included the mud guards, and tray, but when I balked at this fee he ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• 2001 Honda Odyssey SECOND failed transmissio

  Written by: jena4 on Jan 5, 2011 1:30:19 PM

  At 56K (Nov 2006) had transmission replaced under warranty. Now, at 93K (Dec 2010) transmission failed again, and Honda America refuses to help based on mileage and age of car. We hav only ever owned Hondas, which meant nothing to them. The new transmission was quoted at $4985 + $500 for new engine mount. They have us over a barrel.

Honda Odyssey Towing/Trailer Hitch Questions

• Weight Mini van can pull

  Written by: sudhagarc on Jan 4, 2011 8:33:51 AM

  Hi, I am planning to move from Atlanta to Denver. I have Honda Odyssey 2010 EX-L. Like to know how much weight I can place in the Car and How much weight I can place in the Hitch. I have browsed UHaul and came to know that I can hitch 1500LB cargo weight. Like to get advice from people what trail to use and what is the right weight in the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2010 Odyssey Transmission Recall Exists to Replace Transmission Software [dklp]

  Written by: ignorisbliss on Jan 3, 2011 6:31:46 PM

  Stick guy makes some good suggestions of things to check. Your vibration sounds different from everyone else's on this Forum. Torque Converter problems usually have a sympton of "shudder" which is very noticeable and feels like you are driving over rumble strips when you are driving at a constant speed between 35-45 miles per hour on a slight incline. There is no mistaking this as a TC problem. I have read ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Honda ODYSSEY, **Terrible gas mileage*** [clermontfl]

  Written by: craftlisa on Jan 3, 2011 4:12:24 PM

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• Honda Steering resolved

  Written by: sugarlandtx on Dec 25, 2010 10:25:09 AM

  We have a 2008 EX-L Odyssey that now has 32,000 miles, which we purchased new. We had the same problem with the power steering that others have had i.e. loss of power steering when trying to move the steering wheel from a fully left or right position. We took the van into the original dealer at about 20,000 miles, and they said since they could not duplicate the problem, they could ... Read More

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Re: Marketing '11 Odyssey [tsu670]

  Written by: tsu670 on Dec 23, 2010 11:30:28 AM

  Got around to reading Dec. 6, 2010 issue of newsweek. Inside the back cover is a Honda ad. Three vehicles pictured: CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey. Get this. Lots of room to display each vehicle in it's entirety, but the marketing types chose to position the Pilot such that it's front covered the rear quarter panel (lightening bolt area) of the Odyssey. Hillarious!

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 or 2010 Odyssey EX-L w/RES to lease [kwarengi]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 21, 2010 5:04:29 PM

  Hello kwarengi. The money factor for an EX-L with RES would be exactly the same, but its residual value would be 1% lower. The Odyssey was completely redesigned for the 2011 model year, so unlike some vehicles which there is very little difference between model years and one should just go with whatever is cheaper, there is a huge difference between the '10 and '11 Odyssey. If I was in the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Steering Problems

• TSB 10-076 repair question

  Written by: sistar on Dec 21, 2010 7:57:15 AM

  I notice it was issued on November 25, 2010, less than a month ago. I spoke with my local service manager on December 9 during oil change, complaining about low speed/parking lot power steering failure, he said he did not know anything about that, and recommended that I change power steering fluid to start with. I suspect he probably already knew it is a pump failure that requires replacement with upgraded ... Read More

• Fix for Steering Wheel Hard to Turn Quickly at Low Speeds

  Written by: imo on Dec 17, 2010 3:29:36 PM

  TSB 10-076 - Steering Wheel Is Hard to Turn Quickly at Low Speeds Applies To: 2005–10 Odyssey – ALL Google for TSB 10-076 and read about this fix in the Ody forum. I had this problem on the 2008 Ody. Hard to turn at low speed but pump didn't make any noise. I showed the TSB to the Service Adviser at the Honda dealer. They replaced the PS Pump with w/o ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• -

  Written by: dudleyr on Dec 17, 2010 5:55:47 AM

  I was just leafing through Car and Driver and noticed that the Odyssey was criticized for poor driving feel and the Sienna Se was given the nod as the best handling minivan. What happened to Honda? I thought they were supposed to be much better than Toyota in this regard. Does the 2011 Odyssey handle worse than the 2010?

Honda Odyssey Transmission Problems

• Re: 2010 Odyssey Transmission Recall Exists to Replace Transmission Software [dcguy2]

  Written by: 2005honda on Nov 9, 2010 8:30:50 PM

  Thank you for the 2010 trans software recall update. Please do follow up and let us know if it drives any different. When you do post follow up, please include the honda recall info, link, or similar so we can see if our vehicles are effected, and/or qualify or not also. Also, do you know what years the recall effects and whether it is related to Honda's ongoing struggle with front ... Read More

• 2010 Odyssey Transmission Recall Exists to Replace Transmission Software

  Written by: dcguy2 on Nov 9, 2010 8:01:32 PM

  I have received a letter from Honda announcing my 2010 Honda Odyssey Touring model is subject to a recall to replace the transmission software. I have long noticed the odd performance at relatively low speeds, particularly going down hill, where the car appears to downshift, particularly as you hit the brake, and then suddenly the downshift happens and you slow much more quickly than intended, and it happens with a noticeable ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 EX-L or 2011 EX? Help? [runnur6913]

  Written by: vrm on Nov 9, 2010 12:08:33 PM

  Yes - Honda cut corners to boost their profit. On the 2011, the roof rack + rails is now a dealer accessory. This will cost you an additional $500 to $600 (installed). The best time to get this free or at a steep discount is during the price negotiation. Make the dealer pay for the roof rack. They have ample margin built into the Odyssey price.

• Re: 2010 Odyssey EX-L w/NAV and RES [ezcastillo]

  Written by: boulder_bum on Nov 8, 2010 2:34:26 PM

  @ezcastillo - I know a dealer in Denver whose initial bid was only $34,700 for the 2011 model with RES and I believe invoice pricing is higher on the new models. The N. Colorado quotes seem a little high. What I ended up doing (I just purchased my 2011 Touring last Saturday) is to log on to Honda's website, then start soliciting quotes from everyone in the area. I took the ... Read More

• Re: Bought 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring in NJ - $38500+Mats+8 Oil Change Coupons [tijori]

  Written by: sniggid on Nov 8, 2010 3:35:38 AM

  we bought a 2011 odyssey tourning in smoky topaz on sat. nov 6 at atamian honda in massachusetts. this is the deal we got--they had the smoky topaz in stock: Here is the quote you requested: 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring MSRP$41535 Discounted Internet Price$36967 All pricing is good till November 30, 2010 and includes destination! All pricing is using all applicable dealer/finance cash and is for in stock units only and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Engine Problems

• 2010 Odyssey misfires

  Written by: rabbit1945 on Nov 5, 2010 6:08:24 PM

  I have a 2010 Touring model with 12K. I drove 400 miles to Northern Virginia, my check engine light started to blink and the VSA warning light came on. I took it to Miller Honda in Winchester. I believe all they did was reset the computer. When I pulled out everything worked. The following morning I only had power on three cylinders. I shut off the engine, turned it back on ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Honda ODYSSEY, **Terrible gas mileage*** [clermontfl]

  Written by: sellmorehondas on Nov 4, 2010 11:40:12 PM

  Monroney sticker lists the EPA averages. Government tested and stated. You are getting 10 MPG? Honda does not dictacte the MPG, big brother government has tested the vehicle and list the MPG.

• Re: 2011 Honda Odyssey the Gas Mileage is HORRIBLE [hp2009]

  Written by: paulgt on Nov 4, 2010 5:26:56 PM

  I have 2010 LX accord 2.4L I4 177 HP they said 22 / 31 mpg, total 2 poeple in the car 160 pound + 105 pound = 265 pound in the car , on free way they run 25 to 26 mpg (in city i don't known)

• 2011 Odyssey Touring Michigan

  Written by: ohstephanie on Nov 4, 2010 12:29:11 PM

  I'm in Ann Arbor MI and set a wide net with Edmunds car search. And used Zag.com to see prices. Started in Oct 1. Used zip codes in: ann arbor mi, bloomfield mi, ohio, lansing, brighton. And did it all online, except I did also go into the local Honda dealer Howard Cooper. And left after they wouldnt help me out. Their view was busy people needed the car and were ... Read More

• 2010 Honda ODYSSEY, **Terrible gas mileage***

  Written by: clermontfl on Nov 4, 2010 11:30:14 AM

  Hello Everyone, For anyone who has purchased or Has a 2010 Honda Odyssey with VCM, the Gas Mileage is HORRIBLE....!! I run in the suburbs...not the city and the gas gauge is at half at only running 100-miles... What Gives...!!! Since the 2011's use the same engine, a 5-speed tranny is used on Ody's at EXL and under (you have to buy the Touring & Elite in order to get a ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Cars With the Biggest Hidden Rebates (2010 Ody)

  Written by: clermontfl on Nov 4, 2010 6:06:50 AM

  ***UPDATED*** 11/04/2010 LINK: http://www.realcartips.com/news/0336-hidden-rebates.shtml 2010 Honda Odyssey, Ridgeline, Civic Hybrid - $1500

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Inventory Numbers on Edmunds? [sellmorehondas]

  Written by: clermontfl on Nov 4, 2010 6:02:39 AM

  **UPDATE*** Cars With the Biggest Hidden Rebates, updated 11/04/2010 LINK: http://www.realcartips.com/news/0336-hidden-rebates.shtml 2010 Honda Odyssey, Ridgeline, Civic Hybrid - $1500

2010 Honda Odyssey

• New 2010 2 months old, engine needs major work

  Written by: larryhelp on Nov 3, 2010 8:59:47 PM

  I have a Odyssey 2010 EX-L got it new 2 month ago it currently has 2000 miles. A number of days ago my wife was driving it and she heard a pop noise under the rear seats. The van cut off completely. Luckily she was able to get it out of traffic safely. We had it towed to the Honda dealership 5 day ago. I went in and they had the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Inventory Numbers on Edmunds?

  Written by: bsiebenal49 on Nov 3, 2010 9:08:50 AM

  I am looking at inventory numbers of 2011 Honda Odysseys in a 500 mile radius of SW Florida... I only see about 100-130 total Odysseys in that area based on Edmunds inventory check. Lincoln can produce 300,000 Odysseys a year or 25,000 per month. Where is all the inventory? You would think in a 3 state area (GA, ALA, FL), 6% of U.S., there ought to be about 2,000 to 3,000 ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Re: Is 2011 Honda Odyssey hard to come by? [queenv1]

  Written by: surfsalterpath on Nov 2, 2010 1:32:55 PM

  it is supply distribution manipulation that ensures prices to remain firm. nyt comes back w/ a not so glowing report on the '11 i use to want one http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/31/automobiles/autoreviews/31honda-odyssey.html?_- r=1&scp=2&sq=2011%20honda%20odyssey&st=cse

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• can you help me with my odyssey car man??

  Written by: condo56 on Oct 27, 2010 9:31:33 PM

  Hi Car-man I was in another odyssey forum and they told me to ask you. I am trying to lease a 2010 Odyssey and they are charging me 38779 Gross Cap Cost. they are giving me 21000 for my Honda Pilot 2008 VP trade in and getting me to a payment of 427.10 12000 miles, a money factor of .00060 (net cap cost is 33240.02). I think I am getting taken ... Read More

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• Re: Am I getting screwed [condo56]

  Written by: co_cop on Oct 27, 2010 8:50:37 PM

  According to Edmund's, the 2010 EX-L RES/NAV MSRP is 37,205 + 780 which equals to that dealer's selling price; 37,985. Dealer 1 IS screwing you!! You should NOT be paying MSRP for a 2010 in this market. I got a 2010 Touring for less than that. Honda has 1500 manufacturer to Dealer incentive until Nov 1st. Your starting point should be Invoice (33,694) - Incentive (1500) - (Some of the Hold ... Read More

• Re: 2011 - EXL with RES - 33,662 - Princeton,NJ [honda250r]

  Written by: sjthomas on Oct 26, 2010 9:10:54 AM

  Hello honda250r, Honestly I don't believe these KBB prices anymore. Everyone who is buying including private party and dealers, always wants below KBB when you are selling to them. In fact, when you look for KBB pricing for a 2010 Honda Odyssey Touring for 10K miles, it is greater than what you get from a brand new of the leftover stock at any dealer. The KBB price, I think, is a ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Touring & 2010 EX-L pricing in OC [nobo]

  Written by: isellhondas on Oct 25, 2010 2:31:12 PM

  Nope, never heard of Black Friday although I do know the day after Thanksgiving is a HUGE day for the stores. I'm sure my wife will be there too. You are very correct in your thinking and I watched this happen every time a model changed. Even though the 2010 Odyssey is a much improved vehicle with over 50 changes, there will always be a few that will think Honda took ... Read More

• 2010 Odyssey Touring - Northern NJ

  Written by: northnjhonda on Oct 24, 2010 7:34:22 PM

  I have lurked here for about a month and watched other's prices and experiences and thought I would share my experience this past week and try to help the next buyer. As others have, I emailed many dealerships for their internet price (I included a couple of places outside the metro area because they seemed to have a better inventory and, I thought, might perhaps be a littel more desperate - ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• 2011 Odyssey

  Written by: sinct on Oct 24, 2010 1:27:53 PM

  I just bought a 2011 Odyssey EX-L with RES for $35020 in MA. That is $1800 under MSRP. I traded in a 2002 Ody EX-L with RES and 140,000 for $4500. The '02 was in fair condition (small dents and scrapes among other things) but was also experiencing the dreaded early 2000's transmission problems (see Odyclub Forum). Kbb and Edmunds pegged the value at $3700-$3800 trade in so I took the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010's sold out? Chicagoland - Indiana [aram66]

  Written by: bmw4me2 on Oct 23, 2010 8:00:41 AM

  Did the Crystal Lake Honda dealer in their quote tell you that there is $495 in dealer accessories added to the van that was not included in their quote? I contacted them a few months ago about a 2010 Odyssey LX. The price they sent me via e-mail was very good so I drove over there to purchase the van. When I got there the same internet person you were dealing ... Read More

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

• Re: Inside Line comparo of 2011 Odessey vs Sienna [yatesjo]

  Written by: ateixeira on Oct 21, 2010 8:07:46 AM

  I'll pre-empt this by saying that for me the 8 seats were a priority, and today's Odyssey offers a bigger/better 8th seat (middle row, center), so that would likely be my choice. However... That write-up is severely flawed. First, if they drove an Ody priced like their Sienna, it would have come with a lesser 5 speed transmission, hurting both acceleration and fuel economy. Then they missed many, many things the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Lease Questions

• Re: Lease Rates for 2010 [loibs]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 21, 2010 2:51:17 AM

  Hi loibs. Here's the information that you're looking for. Honda Finance's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Odyssey EX-L w/Nav, rear entertainment, and 12,000 miles per year are .00060 and 50%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. Honda's 39 month lease program for the 2010 Odyssey is much worse than its 36 month ... Read More

• Lease Rates for 2010

  Written by: loibs on Oct 20, 2010 10:38:09 AM

  What is the current (October 2010) Money Factor and Residual Value for a 2010 Odyssey EX-L w/Nav & Rear Ent 12,000 miles per year? MSRP w/ destination $37,985. What is a reasonable Agreed Upon Value? Does Honda offer 39 month leases with better rates for 2010 or 2011 Odyssey?

• Re: 2011 Touring Elite vs. 2010 Touring vs. 2010 EXL w Nav & RES [saudade]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 20, 2010 3:42:41 AM

  Hi saudade. Here's the information that you're looking for. Honda Finance's October 36 month buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite with 15,000 miles per year are .00200 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2010 Odyssey Touring are .00060 and ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 leftover Touring or 2011 EXL with NAV? [manigopi]

  Written by: mikeintheoc on Oct 20, 2010 2:14:34 AM

  Dear Mani, The 2011 odyssey is a total redesign with the upper level trims having a 6 speed transmission. Lots of bells and whistles, but from what you want (touring vs. exl), it sounds like those things might sway you. I would just drive each car and let that speak for itself. Don't let a few bucks kill what you may own for the next 5-10 years. I was certain about ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• run away from the 2011 as fast as you can

  Written by: lalexopoulos on Oct 19, 2010 8:46:00 PM

  It all comes down to personal preference, but from experience, I can tell you that the 2011 Touring does not hold a candle to the 2010 Touring. In my opinion, you would be getting less of a vehicle in the 2011 EX-L then the 2010 Touring. You don't get anything more in the 2011 Touring vs the 2010 Touring unless you get the Elite. Then you have to wonder of the ... Read More

Honda Odyssey GPS Navigation System

• Re: Honda Odyssey Navigation Hack [dominicanjb]

  Written by: lsupremo on Oct 17, 2010 9:10:14 AM

  Nice job. Did you ever try to simply modify the DVD software to give another Navigation software option. I was thinking in terms of something like adding MioPocket which has been used on multiple handheld platforms (and even some Chinese aftermarket systems. The core OS would have be WinCE for MioPocket to work. Picking up a 2010 Odyssey Touring van today, may try to read the DVD (I'm assuming the system ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• Re: 2011 Odyssey Roof Rack Options? [danielcar2]

  Written by: cheapreading on Oct 16, 2010 4:57:33 PM

  It does. Honda offers an accessory roof rack. See accessories on the Honda site. I'd buy a 2011 anyday over a 2010 - pricing is only about $1500 apart (driven by rebate on the 2010) and you'll make it up in residual when you come to sell it and have a lot nicer car in the interim.

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Odyssey Strategy [lonnw]

  Written by: bogoho on Oct 14, 2010 6:39:56 AM

  Most people get the non-RES/NAV at 600-800 below invoice, after rebate. So, I'd go for the low end of the range. They are running out of time, honda corp will make the dealers move out these vehicles, maybe giving more hidden incentives. So, try to push the limit here. The saleperson's job is to stretch the customer and convince them to pay more than intended, regardless of how big the margin ... Read More

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

• Re: Hi! New 2010 and am encountering problem w/ head restraint [robr2]

  Written by: 3rdofjuly on Oct 15, 2010 12:21:55 PM

  I agree that safety should be the top priority, and I never stated that I was against safety testing. The top reason why I chose the Odyssey was because of the safety scores. There have been more than a few articles, however, that imply that perhaps some car companies went a little overboard on the tilt of their head restraints---that other companies have been able to get the same safety results ... Read More

2011 Honda Odyssey Discussion

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Oct 14, 2010 9:12:58 AM

  A reporter is interested in talking with owners of the Honda Odyssey who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to pr@edmunds.com no later than Saturday, November 20, 2010 and include your city and state of residence, the model year of your vehicle and the age of your child/ren. Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.

• LOOKING TO BUY 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L

  Written by: runnur6913 on Oct 13, 2010 9:40:59 AM

  IM IN THE MARKET TO BUY A 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L, WANTED TO KNOW WHAT'S THE AVERAGE PRICE PEOPLE ARE PAYING. SHOULD I WAIT A FEW MONTHS? OR BETTER OFF GETTING THE 2010 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L. WENT TO LOCAL DEALER A WEEK AGO, I LIKE THE NEW INTERIOR LOOK ON THE 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY, WAS'NT TOO THRILL WITH THE EXTERIOR. I DID'NT LIKE IT THAT THERE WAS NO BODY SIDE MLDGS. ... Read More

Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Honda Odyssey EX - 25,700 [samod2010]

  Written by: hitchens97 on Oct 12, 2010 6:14:37 PM

  Wow, surprised at Costco - even a few months ago 500 over invoice on a 2010 was an awful price on an Oddy.

• Re: 2010 Honda Odyssey EX - 25,700 [samod2010]

  Written by: sd12 on Oct 12, 2010 12:25:56 PM

  Thanks for your response. I appreciate it.

• Re: 2010 Honda Odyssey EX - 25,700 [simonwong139]

  Written by: samod2010 on Oct 12, 2010 10:02:02 AM

  Thanks for the response...appreciate it.