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Ather, 01/13/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car just for the Honda reputation used with 24k miles. Great long distance runner, people mover and multipurpose vehicle. It drives smooth and quiet. I have put over 55k miles on the car and have had to change the battery, brakes, tires (a few times) and rear side window which slipped out of its frame. It has a Honda recall on the tranny which I haven't had problems yet with but am starting to feel it a bit now. Tire balancing has been a problem with all the new tires. Overall, quite satisfied. I would also look at the Toyota Sienna. It is smaller but has a tighter feel to it.
Value for the Money
Specklebelly, 01/24/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
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Bought new in April, 1999, this vehicle now has 73k miles. Excellent value at the time as a similarly equipped Ford van was $6,000 more. Our Odyssey has been very reliable and will purr along on the interstate at 75 m.p.h. all day. Excellent cargo capacity. In fact, we took the van on vacation instead of our Ford F-150 Super Crew as the Odyssey held about twice the amount of stuff.
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canuck1, 02/05/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Minor problems all covered by warranty.No problems with tranny which has been a problem on some(2%) ody. in the early models.Might buy a new one in 05,06 if this one stays ok
Honda Orphaned my Odyssey
ottok, 03/09/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 99' Honda 99 has been performing good. However, lateley (62K miles) it has been developing a hard shift into 2nd gear. The dealer diagnosed the problem and quoted me $5000 for an new transmission. Honda have extended the warranty to a select few VIN number. I who bought mine from Canada was excluded. Honda has pretty much orphaned its own product due to a technicality.
A great Honda family hauler
remowilms, 04/13/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this van. I've been a Honda person for 15 yrs now. To me, even with it's early model flaws (trans and sliding doors) this is still a great product. It still beats most of it's competitors and if you'll look at all the brand new vans they are copying the style of this van...to include the fold in the floor seats. I had one door handle break due to the door sealing too good. It was covered under warranty and Honda had just release a Tech bulletin to fix my exact problem. I love the versatility of the seating and the extra space in the rear with the seats up or down.
It's Been Good To Me
RoeberR, 07/16/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've been happy with the van. There have been more than the usual number of recall notices. But, I like getting new parts and it just costs some of my time. The brakes are less than desirable, but they are OK if you get ceramic pads. I paid $$$ for my broken handle caused by a sliding door that wouldn't. The original tires were sorry, but there are good replacements available when the others wear out. This minivan design is worth all the effort that Ford put into it. And, so many other companies are copying it like Honda did. The A/C is also OK, unlike all of the other Honda's I've owned.
LEMON: 5 Transmissions in 56,000 miles
Fis, 08/05/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You read it correctly. 1st transmission lasted only a few months. The replacement lasted about a year. You read it correctly. 1st transmission lasted only a few months. The replacement lasted about a year. The 3rd transmission lasted the longest -- from 2001 to 2004. The 4th transmission lasted only 3,000 miles and just died on the highway while on a family trip. My automatic doors have also been repaired/adjusted 5 times (sudden door buzzing when hitting bumps in the road). If you want an Odyssey, wait for the all-new 2005 model.
My dream family car
DiY, 09/01/2004
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am now at 60K miles. I waited a year for this van to come on the market because the Toyoto van was too small inside and drove like a boat. I have loved this van. Wished many times that I had had the remote controlled sliding doors when my kids were still small. I like the way the rear seat folds down for a flat loading area. ...and yes, all the new van models are immitating all the practical features of this one.
Golden*
BobP, 02/09/2006
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best of the best if you gotta have a mini van. Looks, Comfort, and a little power under the hood when you need it. It's not the mustang I would have if I had my way, but if you gotta have a mini van its GOLDEN.
A Van for all Seasons
Jim, 11/18/2006
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have taken our Odyssey from Pennsylvania to Allagash, Maine (loaded with canoes and people); to West Virginia (again loaded... with people and canoes, that is); to Florida, the Adirondacks and out to Michigan. This has been a great vehicle to own and has made me a minivan enthusiast - something I would not have thought possible.
Honda Cannot be proud of This Product!
Mando236, 02/05/2007
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our van used with 68K on it, but because its a Honda we weren't worried. Boy were we WRONG! In the course of 5.5 yrs & 100K miles, we have been to the service center 21 times, replaced two trannys (soom 2B 3), constant sliding door problems, ignition switch recall, hard shifting all the time, and we are about fed up. We could have bought a brand new Domestic with the knowledge that the trannys would die, at least they would have been under warranty. The good things about the van are severely shadowed by the transmission problems. The engine runs very strong, but is no good without a reliable transmission. We spoke with American Honda, and due to our mileage offered no assistance.
Hate this Van
Hate this van, 05/01/2007
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I thought this van would be nice to drive. The check engine light comes on unless I use premium gas, and a diagnostics test said the o2 sensor and the cat needed replaced. I am glad I haven't had the trans problem that everyone else seems to have, maybe that was worked out before I got it. It doesn't have a smooth ride at all. The sliding doors stick and sometimes won't even stay shut, even the hatch is hard to get open and closed.
Disappointed
Bill, 08/23/2007
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased this minivan thinking that with Honda's reliability, we would have years of service. We were very wrong. We have had repeated power door problems, suspension problems, several recalls, and a replaced transmission. The engine now leaks oil and has less than 100,000 miles. Having owned this vehicle, I now know that I will never own another Honda again. There apparently is a myth about Honda reliability. If foreign cars are no better, why do we continue to buy them?
Vantastic
Quilter, 09/06/2007
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had a great experience with this van -- no problems at all. With 104K miles on it we are selling it to my wife's sister and we bought a new Odyssey van. It's all in how you drive and take car of your vehicle. We used this van on long trips mostly and it performed beautifully on the highway. We consistenly got 27 mpg on the road and 21 in town (unleaded exclusively). Changed oil every 3K miles. Kept it clean; followed the service manual; waxed it 1-2 times a year, and never had a lick of trouble. We don't work for Honda and don't own their stock either. We have had 3 Chrysler vans, but think Honda builds a better van.
The cream of the crop
KLT, 03/12/2002
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van handles like a sports car. I find myself frequently traveling in excess of the speed limit, unintentional of course, simply because this van is so smooth and quiet. The Odyssey has held very well under the onslaught of my three active kids. And when it gets really bad there is enough room to create the appropriate buffer zones between them. This has been a great family van, and think we could not have made a better choice.
Honda Odyssey EX
j ross, 03/12/2002
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent van!
Bad Tranny
99 Odyssey owner, 06/23/2003
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ibought this van brand new,this van has tranny problem on most 99 models, put Honda Corp will not admit it, they replace all the 2000,2001,2002 tranny for free and extended their warrenty to 100,000 miles but not the 99 models,if you still have this van and under warranty, bring it back to dealer for a tranny check. I have my tranny replaced at 70,000 miles. whoever own the 99 models, have your tranny check or buy extended warranty.
Great Van EX version love Honda vehicles
lemichaelj, 03/16/2008
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love my van bought a new one, and love Honda vehicles, yes the 99, 2000 models did have tranny troubles but they had a recall that fixed it. I put a trans cooler on mine the day I bought it, every vehicle should have trans cooler. but van is roomy , I have 251000 miles on it now and no major problems, condenser got a hole rubbed in it by a small rock, replaced it and still going strong actually had to spend the night in it when Hurricane Rita came through Louisiana. Thank God for the Roominess, This van rides and drives like a car, rear air for the kids is perfect. Power sliding doors are perfect and although you have to clean the contacts every so often so they close completely, Great van!!!
The Best
christina, 03/24/2008
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this van at 80,000 miles. It now has 246,000 miles and still run like a champ. It is quite, smooth and great on gas. The only thing I had to replace on this van was the wheel bearings at 200,000 miles and of course breaks and rotors, which my dad and I replaced. The sensor in the cat. converter went out, but didnt replace it and no I haven't replaced the muffler cuz it doesn't need it. The ignition switch was recalled so I replaced that cuz it was free. That is it oh yeah had to replace the starter again did it with my husband. I love this van. Went from Ohio to Daytona beach for $300.00 in gas at 3.27 a gal.
Best van anywhere
KevinOMReb, 03/18/2002
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've test driven every van out there and the Odyssey is in a class by itself. All of the features and quality for less price. And talk about resale! I'm selling mine and buying a new one w/leather + dvd. Smooth, big, functional (love the doors and hideaway seat). Don't even think about buying anything else.
Will not buy another Odyssey ever again
Paul, 05/05/2008
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Since I purchased this vehicle, all I had is problems. First, the battery, then a sensor on the automatic doors, then the transmission, which in this vehicles IS MORE EXPENSIVE because is complicated to work on. After 4 months and a lot of money spent, I just traded in for a Quest. I definitely will not buy any Honda SUV or Van ever again. Read the reviews and you will know why.
Honda 1999, Honda is not what Honda was
srmorrison56, 05/05/2008
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Honda engineering is not what it used to be. I've got an Odyssey with 175,000 and two things have happened: 1) The second transmission failed. The transmissions that Honda used for the warranty were rebuilds that were rebuilt with the same garbage parts as the original transmissions. Honda did not fix the design issues. So every 85,000 miles you will need a new transmission for you Odyssey. 2) The ignition switch recall resulted in Honda replacing the contact module. It turns out that Honda used the same approach as the transmissions; They used the same faulty design for the replacement and I just replaced the The ignition switch contact module for the second time.
215K and Going.......
M.N., 03/15/2017
1999 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car overall and still going with normal maintenance. It is on its 3rd transmission (2 paid for by Honda). Besides this, the car is built like a tank and keeps on going.....
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1999 Honda Odyssey EX
Paul Rockey, 06/05/2002
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great van, handles well, very comfortable, looks good. Lots of power, but suspension is not made to pull or carry heavy loads. About 20-21 mpg, consistantly. I like the comfort and reliability - it is built using unibody construction, in comparison to a truck chassis. Easily fits 6 people with lots of room, 7 if necessary.
I love my Odyssey
GSJ333, 10/30/2003
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 1999 Odyssey has 89k and looks and drives great. I get 22/26 mpg. which is impreesive for a heavy van. The engine is smooth and has pep. I would rate this one as one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. The only dowside that I have found is the brakes.
Big Disappointment
Bill, 05/13/2005
1999 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We searched for several minivans before deciding on the Odyssey. We now wish we had searched longer. Our van is six years old and has 66,000 miles. In that time we have had three recalls, power sliding door problems (which the dealer could not duplicate), numerous paint chips requiring repainting of surfaces, and now it is necessary to have a new transmission installed. The dealer said that Honda has worked out many of the problems which were in the original models, but I feel as though this should have been taken care of in the R&D phase. We have friends who have Ford Freestars with over 40,000 miles and no problems at all. Please look farther than the over rated Honda Odyssey!