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Lovin' my van!
jill, 04/09/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
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This is truly a van dream come true. I have owned Hondas and have driven them for up to 275,000 miles! This is one reliable van. We have never had any problems with the engine (have 42,000 miles now), but I do have to complain about the doors sticking. The molding sticks to the door and the kids can't open it without my help-- especially worse in the summer. Gee, should've gotten those automatic doors, I guess! Other than that, it is awesome. LOVE LOVE LOVE the disappearing back seat-- tons of cargo room (far better than other vans). Would I buy another one? You betcha!
Hoping for 10 good years
Bob H, 12/29/2008
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the van used with 20km. Certified so when the door motor died it was free. I now have 65km and no significant issues. Replaced timing belt and brakes and have intermittent issues with doors buzzing and check engine light coming on. Most are liveable issues with a 8-yr old car. It is tough to get transmission into D3 other than when I am parked, but I haven't really needed to do that all that often. Great car for long family vacations. I will probably keep the car for a few more years and get another Honda.
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Grateful for our Honda and Honda Service
Frank/Carol Speno, 06/30/2006
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our Honda Odyssey was purchased coming off of a lease. When we noticed that it had been used for towing we decided to purchase the extended warranty for peace of mind. So glad we did! The contacts on the sliding doors were replaced, also the transmission along with some minor things. Today the catalytic converter and the timing belt are being replaced at our cost out of warranty. This is our first major expense out of pocket. We've gotten great service and care! We own a 1997 Accord. It is very reliable, but we prefer driving and riding in our Honda Odyssey for the comfort and ease of getting in and out and the ride. We both have back problems. We would again purchase an Odyssey. We love it!!
Little less than expected
cvb, 09/10/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had a Civic. Ran for 250,000 carefree miles. Odyssey is comfortable and roomy. Problems: ~ Has constant knock. Dealer says Honda only wants us to use Chevron gas per internal memo. ~ Sliding door seals had to be replaced due to sticking. ~ Needed front brakes at 30,000 miles likely due to vehicle weight. Numerous brake sensor errors. ~ Various trim flaws requiring trips to dealer. ~ Pulls to the right but dealer swears it is due to the crown in the road. Uneven tire wear. ~ Rough shifting in certain situations. ~ Radio controls blocked by gear shift column.
Only Wish It Were Quieter
porknpie, 04/10/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Currently have 54K miles on our Odyssey. Originally purchased new. If you are looking for a dependable used van, I would highly recommend. The 2000's have problems with the automatic door closing mechanism and evidently, the transmission. Honda fixed the door closer by relacing the motors on both sides free of charge and post the warranty period. Transmission warranty was extended to 100K miles. Overall, 20-21 MPG.
not honda's best effort
bellybuttonlint, 04/18/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After owning a plymouth voyager, i was disappointed in the quality of the hondas interior features and equipment. The cupholders are flimsy causing frequent spills. The stereo system is second rate for a car of this caliber. Doors and body creak. Brakes and suspension are noisy. Gas mileage is poor. The folding rear seat is a nifty feature. The middle row captians chairs do not recline very far and this annoys my children.
Disappointed
HBM, 11/02/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am disappointed in the Oddy. Terrible quality.
BUM doors are defectiveNot a HONDA
ForSale, 04/29/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We love Honda's but this one is a not really Honda. The ride quality is not really up to par, We are on our third incident with broken side doors that DONT open! Much to Honda's credit, they 'fixed' them for free, but not the damage that the broken doors caused to the paint. We have a complaint in to Honda, our dealer Valencia Honda was non responsive. I want to sell it quick.
Shaky Ride
Flash6060, 08/01/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Where to begin? The front end is about to come off! Nothing but vibrations and shimmys. To the dealer several times, new tires, "special balancing", alignments, and now finger pointing on who is at fault (Tire manufacturuer or Honda) I'm trading it in for an SUV! Never gain with Honda. P.S. The service checks are a joke! $375 to change the oil and "inspect" a bunch of parts including the brakes which had to be changed two weeks after the service check. Good luck!
Still happy
carzilla, 05/18/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the one vehicle I have owned (of many) that I feel was money well spent after years of ownership. No major drawbacks other than the lack of options like leather and a DVD when I bought it. A minor annoyance is the road noise on the expressway but maybe better tires would fix that problem.
Honda Odyssey
clyde powell, 06/05/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent, I will keep this vehicle as long as it will last!
Great Van...Few Kinks
avj, 05/14/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had our van for exactly 2 years now. We had to replace the battery, had a clunking behind the right front wheel that needed to be fixed and the electric doors got stuck once. I agree that the stereo system is not so great, and the swooshing of the gas when the tank is full is a bit annoying. The controls for the front seat could be placed better, I'm forever pressing the button that moves the seats on my way out of the van. On the positive side, it's a great van and has a great ride. It's powerful and the fold-down 3rd seat is the best!! You never have to plan ahead when making a big purchase, just fold that seat down and your good to go.
It's green, so it's a lime, not a lemon.
ffeineandsugar, 06/16/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
While this vehicle has great features, especially with its interior and its engine, the overall experience has been akin to owning a Yugo Minivan. My Honda, in 35k miles, has gone through 3 snapped door handles. The brakes failed in the middle of the Lincoln Tunnel (with the entire family on board). The horn shorted out, locking the wheel (at 4k miles!) The original tires lasted less than 25k miles. The body dents under pressure from small children and hard stares. Honda of North America has been very difficult to deal with. Look elsewhere.
2000 Odyssey LX
ADubinLA, 10/08/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our Odyssey just after our first son was born. It's been fantastic. We decided on the LX because we were afraid of having power sliding doors with a toddler around the house. This hasn't been a big issue. Our favorite features are 1) roominess, 2) 3rd row folding seat and 3) good power. The biggest downside, fuel economy. We average <15 mpg around town. All in all, a great car. I'd definitely buy another.
So much for Honda reliability....
John S., 06/28/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this van to replace a 1995 Taurus wagon, which at the time I thought was the biggest piece of garbage on the road. This van is vying for the title. In the two years since we bought it, we have had to repair/replace the front brakes/rotors twice (the entire brake design is undersized for the car), replace the entire transmission (leaky sway bar), replace rear wheel bearing, fix leaky valve cover gaskets, and repair defective sliding doors. It is an adventure to try to predict what will fail next...
'00 Odyssey
StevePod, 01/06/2005
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been the best car we have ever owned. So perfect in comparison to our Chrysler Town and Country which was a reliability nightmare. The Navigation system is just the greatest for any road trips. When you learn how to fully utilize this feature, you will not buy another car without it!
good car
Victor, 08/13/2008
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a nice car we have taken it on lots of road trips and it has not broken down. The car is comfortable, roomy, and quite. I have not had to replace the transmission the only things we had to replace was the fuel line and the battery so far. The cons are that the engine does not provide enough power, leather seating is not available, and all-wheel drive is not an option but everything else is good for the time being we plan to keep it for another year because it is still reliable.
2000 Honda Odyssey EX
PCMan, 10/17/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle, drives like a car. Saw reviews on transmission issues. Honda extended the warranty to cover transmission issues. Only other issue was to reset the power sliding door, all at no cost.
What a disappointment!
soon a honda-ex, 06/03/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Two years later, it's been back to the dealer 8 times for auto door problems, 3 times for a consistent pull to the right, and 3 times for shuddering brakes. It has all of 24,000 miles. They have replaced the brake pads, rotors, and drums and the entire electronic system in the doors. They sent a district engineer to look at it and kept it a week two separate times without really fixing all the problems. The brakes still have a shudder. Beware of Honda Care, they refused to buy it back! It misses the Texas Lemon Law by a technicality. I have a 15- year old Camry that has had fewer problems than this van. What a disappointment!
Fantastic Vehicle
Jeff R., 04/05/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best minivan around, and my wife and I absolutely love it. It's roomy, comfortable, and has all the features we need. We have had our Odyssey for 2 years and have had no problems at all.
Great experience
PA Vet, 01/12/2010
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Decided to buy the LX as everyone else was buying the EX model, leaving LX's on the lot. Didn't want the electric doors as I saw that as something that could go wrong. The van has never let us down, gets great mileage, and is comfortable enough. Honda replaced the EGR valve and transmission based on technicians recommendation during normal maintenance. Since the transmissions replacement mileage went up from 24 mpg to 27 mpg on the highway. Otherwise just routine maintenance. We've kept it simply because of what it can haul, sheets of plywood and more important my kids junk to and from college. Since buying this we've bought 3 more Honda's, but have kept the van for its utility.
Not the Best Honda ever Made
TerryW, 02/10/2009
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought used w/ 44K mi. EGR problems @ 70k (fixed free by dealer). This van eats batteries and front brakes. On my 4th battery, and 3rd set of brakes in past 65K miles. Also for past yr. have a recurring fuel vapor leak (EVAP system) fault. Tried new gas cap, but that did not fix. Does a good job pulling our pop-up camper (2500#) though. No engine or transm. issues.
Tranny Unsafe
K2Rider, 09/25/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought our 2000LX new. Battled with front end shake for 6 mths. Dealer replaced tires and resolved it. Engine idles poorly, paint chips & rusts very easily, slider doors stick, sometimes it won't start, front suspension clunk- 5 dealer trips then fixed. NOW HONDA ADMITS TO TRANNY PROBLEMS IN AN L.A. TIMES ARTICLE. Research before you buy one of these. See: ODYCLUB.com . Overall: very dissapointed.
Great van
Hondaddicted, 11/29/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our van has been wonderfully reliable, never leaving us stranded, but it has a few rattles and noises that we're not used to seeing with our other Hondas. A rattling lock on one of the power doors, and a squeay, creaky front passenger seat that 5 dealer trips didnt fix. Other than that, it is more fun to drive than my smaller, seemingly sportier accord.
Odyssey
ngchiro, 08/01/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love owning this vehicle. Parents own a Grand Caravan. Test drove the Windstar. Both are inferior to the Odyssey
Another tranny failure
rolly, 12/19/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our tranny gave out at 71K. Lucky for the extended warrantee. The failure was very fast with little warning. I am not happy with the fit and finish of this van. Paint chips easily, dashboard has very thin color coating which scratches easily. rattles and shakes abound. Anti-theft key system failure left us stranded for two days early on.
oddy owner
Lee Jr., 04/03/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had 2 great years with our odyssey. Will be trading in on a new 2002 exl res this saturday. we ordered it in january.It came in today. we have an aftermarket res in this van and have loved it. Nothing but good to say. Got $22000 trade in with 36000 miles on it.
Perfect, but..
DWC, 11/27/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Everything has been fine with our van save one thing. Those d*** automatic doors. They are forever having intermittent problems. Frequent trips to the dealership and still problematic. Usually they close, just the buzzer keeps going off. Sometimes they just don't close all the way. A fraction of an inch from shutting. Very frustrating and probably the 2nd reason I'm about to get rid of it. (1st is the fact that it's about that time) However everything else works great. Engine still quite as ever. Works well for the family. Oh well.
Familiar Problems
Familymaniam, 02/03/2010
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought car new in 2000. It replaced my 1995 Odyssey. Love the van except for transmission problem, paint clearcoat failure and repeated problems with sliding doors. Van handles well. We've been on long trips and the space makes traveling with kids great.
ditch it
ditch it, 12/26/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it new and within 6mos the sliding doors were sticking and by 38000mi the brakes weremaking a grinding noise. the tires only lasted 27000mi. Now at 44000mi the crusecontrol quit working and the transmission lever is stuck and will be a major repair. that's right, you can't drive it if you can't get it out of park. i won't buy another one.
Good and reliable
Frank De Risi, 08/16/2005
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good family van. Quiet ride. No mechanical problems. Engine has a whistle noise . Honda says nothing can be done. Doors stick with no specific pattern. Had to replace cat converter at 50000 miles for $ 700.
Tom's review
tlupfer, 08/10/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellant vehicle, very roomy, allows 6 to travel in comfort Doesnot ride like a truck!
transmission troubles
Hondaham, 01/07/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this van for almost 3 years nad have had the transmission replaced two times (under warranty both times). I have been dissapointed in the engine quality for a Honda, other than that super vehicle.
Love It But
Love It But, 10/09/2008
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought Van from dealer used with 110,000 miles, bought used Japanese before with over 40000 in the past. Excellent mpg on hwy of 27 mpg. I'm big, fits me well, tons of room for passengers and stuff. CD went out, a/c went out, remote doors to not work all the time, sliding driver door will not lock automatically, transmission went out 170,000. 2 friends' Odyssey trans went out at 99,000. Rubber timing belts in Van changed at 115,000, had 2 Toyota vans, only changed oil, never any problems drove to 220,000 miles, this one at 215,000 no a/c toime to change timing belts, wonder if transmission will last still like handling, roominess, but can trust Honda, new vans seem worst.
never again
mjmcl, 02/12/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 4 sets of breaks and 2 sets of drums the breaking system sound like the axle is going to fall off. The side doors woun't open when its cold. Neither of the problems could be solved by the dealership even after 2 1/2 years of trying. I bought a honda because they were suppose to be able to go over 100,000 miles, not this one.
A great MiniVan
odm321, 08/20/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had the van for 2 years and have enjoyed owning it more than any other vehicle we have ever had. The van has plenty of get up and is very comfortable on long trips and just around town. Ample room for seven adults wich we have had on many occations.
Karen's Review
ksmith, 02/05/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We love the car and so does the middle and high school kids. We have been told that the van is "tight".
Never had a better car!
Tammy, 10/12/2009
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Honda Odyssey SV 2000 has been the most reliable mini van I've owned. It handles very well, especially on rainy days and has been a great family car around town and on long trips.
Replaced 2000 Odyssey with Toyota Senia
mm, 03/12/2006
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good in beginning. Always had Front brake over heating issues in long Highway drives (not city). Speedometer (70=66MPH) and Odometer were off by 5% (likely to make it appear to get better gas millage). Major tire issues with original tires. At 65,000 replaced EGR $300. Replaced brakes every 20,000 miles $240. At 86,000 Catilic Converter & Motor Mounts $1,700. At 92,000 miles $1,200 to replace sliding door motor. We had 93,000 miles. At 100,000 they wanted $1,700 for timing belt/waterpump replacement. I have not had major transmition issues yet, but they were comming also. Trans upshifts had changed. Can't afford $4,000 dollors trans. It became a vehicle we could not afford to keep any more.
A Honda Lemon?
Joei, 08/22/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I switched to the Honda so that I could feel safe that my wife and children were in a dependable car. Three transmisions (within the first 30,000 miles), cooling system fix, four door handles, and a variety of other annoyances later, and I would not recommend this to ANYONE! The van looks good and drives nice, but not worth the worry. My wife has no sense of security.
Let's be honest folks
vhoffman, 07/25/2006
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this van because of "Honda quality". Now at 138K miles. 3 transmissions, cat converter, sliding doors that don't always close, 3 wheel alignments in 4 years, and loose bolts in front suspension still looking for that quality. Read the reviews of this minivan notice how many have problems yet the reviewer still mentions "Honda quality". Be honest people if the car had an American name you'd be trashing it. I wish it was as reliable as my Mazda and, yes, my Dodge.
Love that GPS!
griffpen, 09/14/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love ths van especially the GPS. I thought the GPS would be just a neat toy but now both my wife and I agree we never want another car without one. I'm surprised Honda doesn't tout it more. The fold down rear seat is great. But I do have trouble with the rear window wiper - it keeps coming loose and I have to have the dealer tighten it. Ride is a little stiff compared to my Avalon but not bad for a van. The seats are a little short. I could use a little more leg support for long trips. Accelerates nicely. My kids love that they can control the AC in back. Have had zero trouble with the auto sliding doors unlike some other reviews I have seen here.
2000 Honda Odyssey
Dave Cwynar, 04/19/2004
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very reliable, comfortable, good ride. Would buy again.
Great Minivan
DaveA, 01/04/2010
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yeah, it's a minivan. But...if what you want is solid reliability and flexibility, then the Odyssey delivers. I have had mine since new in late 1999 and it has only been to the shop once over 130,000 miles for a timing belt. That's it. I have used Mobil 1 and been careful to keep up with the maintenance, which is very little other than fluids, battery, plugs and brake pads. I am going to buy another Odyssey if my 10 year old one ever decides to conk out.
High Expectations
Bryan12432, 03/01/2002
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first Honda. My expectations were very high based on what I have heard from other Honda owners. I have already had 4 problems, 2 of them minor. The non-powered sliding doors stick and I had to have the lower control arm re-torqued. On the more serious side, the paint under the front bumper is pealing and the battery failed. I am going to buy an extended warranty because it does not appear the re-designed Odyssey is of typical Honda quality.
Good van with some kinks
Momto4, 01/03/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Understand that my previous van was a 95 Windstar, so it didn't take much for my next vehicle to impress me. Overall, I think the HO is a good van. I feel very safe transporting my four children in it. I am annoyed by the inconsistent power sliding doors. They stick too often. I haven't had the brake or transmission problems others have mentioned. I have, however, had problems with some of the interior features and I think it's extremely noisy on the road. I find the front seats to be uncomfortable on long trips. I have had trouble with the exterior dinging too easily as well.
Honda Mini Van
antonio12345, 01/12/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I am glad that waited and bought the best.
Family Van
Tyler Harms, 01/25/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A pleasure to own.
Great Now, Greatest w/Improvements
DDH, 01/26/2003
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First 4 months were the pits doors continueously had problems. The contineous returns to the dealer eventually fixed the door problem. Then a low grinding noise when backing up, the transmission was replaced Dealer had vehicle more than we did. Even with being put out over the period of problems, I love my Odyssey. It is roomy, it is great for the kids, my elderly Mother who is handicapped finds little difficulty getting in and out of the Odyssey. Lastly the knobs for the driver side are in a bad place, I have had to have the knobs replaced due to the children stepping on the knobs.
Not Honda Quality
RiggZola, 06/12/2010
2000 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this van from my sister who bought it new but after a serious side- impact accident the van held up well. I got a deal. Engine seems underpowered and handling is ok. I've had constant issues with the van. Worn front tires, front brakes need replacing almost yearly. Replaced the tranny @ 90K but now at 115K it's gone bad again. Sliding door problems and EGR/cat converter issues also plague my van. I have an Acura TL and am just hoping it doesn't have the same issues. I'm selling for a different brand if I can get out from under these repair costs. I wouldn't buy it again and have definitely taken Honda off the top of my shopping list.