Used 2012 Honda Odyssey EX Minivan Review
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Very Disappointed
aj71, 07/03/2013
2012 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
After comparing to Sienna we desided to go with the Odyssey. Van looked great but we noticed excessive vibration from day 1. Contacted dealer and they said it will smooth out once broken in. This didn't happen and after many visits back to the dealer to balance tires, update computer etc etc the issue is still there and since they can't solve it we're now being told this vibration is … normal. Also the paint on the plastic parts doesn;t match the rest of the car - also normal according to Honda. Road noice was a little more than I expected as well
Lots of small problems
Don, Ashburn, VA, 12/31/2015
2012 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
The oil pan leaked off of the lot, steering column squeaks, the headrest forces your head to tilt down, and the sliding door roller makes a pulsing/tapping sound. This car has been garaged and parts are defective from the factory.
prev gen to current gen
sirtiger, New York, NY, 01/30/2012
2012 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Lease was up on the 2009 LX and took on the 2012 EX for the SAME price.
2012
Pro:
-Luxurious feel & I still own luxury cars for comparison
-Many neat features are standard
-Compared to the 2009, I feel is slightly wider but not sure on length.
This is based on pure feeling.
Cons:
-Harder to see the corners.
More difficult to make tight turns & parallel parking
-Lost the lower latch … storage in the 2nd row.
-Lots of buttons to play with.
Its not very intuitive and I am a techie
-Compared to 2009, it loses some of its sporty cornering.
The ride can be a tad numb.
"Swimming"
confused47, Philadelphia, PA, 04/04/2013
2012 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
My 2012 Odyssey is only 6 months old. A month ago I noticed water (puddle) in the rear cargo floor well.I was told this doesn't happen to the Odyssey only in the Honda civic. So after a week without my van I was told it was the rear seam sealer was missing and this is how the water was getting in. Well now I'm just waiting for the next rain storm. If I wanted a van with a pool I would … have ordered one.
Also there have been 2 recalls. Is this Van going to last at lest 10 years? I always had a Ford and my Ford Van lasted 10 years. I'm not saying don't buy the Odyssey because it is a good ,comfortable van, just buyer be aware.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Honda Odyssey EX Minivan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Agile handling
- Pro:fuel-efficient V6
- Pro:quiet cabin
- Pro:configurable second-row seat
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:easy-to-fold third-row seat.
- Con:Pricier than some competitors
- Con:some desirable options and features only offered on upper trim levels
- Con:button-heavy dash.
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