Used 2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L Minivan Review
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Just not the same old odyssey!!!!
sadhondaowner, Port Washington, WI, 09/14/2012
2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I just recently traded in my 2003 Odyssey for a 2012.
If you are considering the Odyssey, I would strongly suggest looking at the Toyota Sienna over the Honda Odyssey!
At first we loved the van, but it is very apparent that Honda has compromised it's quality.
Within a week of taking delivery of the vehicle it was apparent that the quality of the plastic of the interior trim was poor.
We … have scuffs and markings from the seat belt retracting.
Honda's response is, "sorry that's cosmetic and not covered under warranty".
We are also having a recurring loud noise coming from the front end.
In all, Honda's quality is no longer what it used to be.
There are better options for $40,000!!!!!
Second gen owner - very satisfied so far
sunnycali, Ashburn, VA, 07/07/2012
2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I replaced a 2002 Odyssey EX-L RES with this 2012 EX-L w/ Nav. So far very pleased with the way the vehicle drives and it is rich in features. Feels solidly built but based on my experience with older one bought 5 year maintenance and 8y/120 mi warranty. Very spacious interior, nice external styling especially when you look at it from the back. Was considering Turing Elite but didn't … feel the price difference justified the additional features for my lifestyle. Mileage is around 18.5 city/hw, but it has been less than a week so I will give it time.
Engine missfiring problem
mike1419, Alexandria, VA, 09/03/2014
2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
First a rocker oil sensor caused the engine to hesitate and misfire July 2013. Then Feb 2014 engine misfiring. Barely made it to dealer. Three spark plugs replaced and software update. July 2014 again misfiring, barely running. Made it to the dealer. Three pistons had rings replaced. This is all covered on warranty from a class action settlement I received in the mail.
It appears to … me that reliability has gone downhill. The van has 53,000 miles on it.
6 weeks of driving
dgconnall, Providence, RI, 11/03/2011
2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
This Odyssey replaced a 2003 Odyssey with 120K miles, which was trouble free and an excellent vehicle. At first I did not care for the lighter steering on the 2012 model, which has less road feel - but now I like it. Steering is accurate, and effort less. Ride quality, and barking is very good. The engine has not quite the power of the older model, but it gets 25 mpg city/hway v. … lifetime 22mpg - and I am happy with that. First time I've had a nav. device. I like it, although I haven't mastered the audio recognition yet. I have only done 2000 miles, but like the car very much, and would recommend it highly. My wife likes to travel in the middle seats, which she says are very comfortable.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 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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