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North to Alaska!
Lisa, 10/07/2015
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
We purchased this 2001 Honda Odyssey Van used with approx 130,000 miles on it as we had outgrown our older vehicle. We have only done routine maintenance to it and it has been virtually bullet proof for us. We did have problems with the sliding doors...the plastic rollers just wore out (3 kids growing up with soccer, baseball, basketball, ranching, vacations, etc. equals LOTS of door openings and closings.) One door actually fell off when I opened it due to the roller breaking but that was around the 225,000 mile mark. We ordered the replacement parts and my husband changed them out and now it works fine. It has over 263,000 miles on it now and we are beginning to shop for another vehicle. My one really big dislike is the defroster! It takes FOREVER for the windshield to clear... bad engineering.
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
Very Pleased!
pithpress, 09/11/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have had absolutely no major problems with this van. Routine maintence, cleaning the electrical contacts for the auto-doors and windows (and replacing a solenoid or five). almost indestructible by the kids! Very pleased with the van's performance. So much so, we just traded in our Ford 500 for a new 2010 Odyssey to add to our little "fleet." I hope things keep going well, but I still feel I got my money's worth out of this mini-van! Congratulations Honda!
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Excellent Car
Carlos, 03/24/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Odyssey since 2001, it's model year. So far, I have driven it for 163,000 miles without any problem. This model year had a transmission recall, so Honda replaced my transmission free of charge when the transmission died. Other than this covered warranty repair and routine maintenance, this car has not required any repairs. With three kids constantly going in and out of this car, I would have thought the automatic doors would eventually required some work. However, this car had not giving me any trouble. It's been completely reliable.
Honda fails miserably with the Odyssey
Mark, 07/25/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had more problems with this van than any other vehicle I have owned. I purchased it based on the Honda name and now realize that even Honda can make a lemon. Definitely avoid the 1999-2001 model years and get the 2002 and later years. The interior is spartan with hard seats that are not too comfortable on a long ride The side doors have a problem with sticking in the winter. I'm on transmission number two...which has just failed. The original tires lasted only about 32,000 miles. The EGR valve is a problem on the 2001. Honda did a poor job on the 2001 Odyssey.
Not what we expected
gin, 10/14/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
We bought new in the fall of 2000 expecting to have it last us at least 15 years. We had to replace the transmission at 96K (under warranty) and now have to replace it again at 193K (no warranty)-replacement cost $3300 to $6900 - Ouch!! not feasible for this family - will have to junk it - replacement with new is not possible and any other van just doesn't meet my standards after having the luxuries of this one. Honda you spoiled me - and have disappointed me by replacing broken with refurbished instead of new. My 1995 Chev truck runs better (who would have thought it would outlast a Honda)
A nice family car
cfl63, 06/28/2012
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
34 of 47 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2001 Honda Odyssey new. It has been a good car for the most part. The trans was rebuild at 180,000. I had the main water hose blow a few months ago driving home on 95 North between Washington and Baltimore. My main problem has been the "check engine" light which came on at about 70,000 miles. I took it to the dealer and they had not a clue. They did clean the engine, but the light continued to go on and off. I have 262,000 miles on the car. I'm in the process of replacing it, but I do not think I'll buy another Honda...
Great minivan
CD Fortier, 09/12/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Had to wait 2 months for this van, and couldn't get any of the colors we wanted because it was in short supply at the time. Car was worth the wait; it has more room for passengers and cargo, either alone or together, and you can't beat the leg room! Don't like the way the front seatbelts lock up at the slightest movement, and the sliding doors freeze shut in the winter. Has nice smooth, quiet ride, great for long rides.
HONDA transmission failure at100K miles!
Mark, 09/03/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey Van. I have maintained it according to all of the dealership recommendations and opted for all Honda advised work/repairs and scheduled maintenance since I purchased the van. The transmission failed at 100k miles! The service rep stated the several Honda vans have had a similar issue with the transmission. Honda did not offer a cent of assistance in this replacement. I relied on Honda's reputation for years and now I find that Honda will not stand by the quality of their vehicle and my cost is now $4,700.00 plus.
DECENT
GARY B, 07/29/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
good vehicle and reliable. 50,000 miles on it and no major problems. have a slight shimy in wheel at 60 miles an hour or greater. working through the problem. vehicle goes through tires at 30,000 miles
2001 Honda Odyssey
Lynda, 04/03/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a limo for the two cars two kids set - tons of room for your stuff, reliable, solid, excellent for highway driving, lots of power, a total comfort machine. We've towed camper trailers, loaded kayaks and bikes on the roof. We've stuffed the vehicle with people and luggage with no noticable decrease in performance. This vehicle has not given us one day of grief. We are replacing our old 1990 Tercel with a Honda Fit - to anyone who reads this, go the extra bucks and buy a Honda - there really is no comparison, and believe me, I've driven them all. It doesn't score high in driving fun - but who buys a minivan for fun anyway. My 16 year old Tercel is more fun to drive, but you can't take it out of the driveway right now without something dropping off it.
Versatile, passenger/utility vehicle
Satisfied Customer, 12/10/2008
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle to replace a pickup truck and provide with added passenger capacity. It has exceeded all expectation. I chose the Honda for its record of reliability and its engine torque rating. Its towing capacity (3500 lbs) and interior space (capable of carrying a 4x8 sheet) easily cover my need for a pickup truck. I remove the seats, layout a custom fit carpet and carry tools and building materials inside. It makes a comfortable family van. I have pulled a camper over 10000 mi with no problems. On a trip to Mexico City (no towing) I averaged 27 MPG. On fishing trips to Canada I have carried 6 guys comfortably. Other than standard maintenance I have had no repair costs.
Not the Honda fan I once was
familyofsix, 06/01/2011
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
As a family of six we need the third row, so it's either SUV or minivan. Bought this used in 2010 to replace a totaled SUV (rollover accident). 92 Accord had been great. Bought this despite knowing possible transmission problem because (a) Consumer Reports still called it a Best Bet, (b) thought Honda would stand behind it. Transmission went out around 105K (apparently typical), Honda dealer wanted $5200 for a new one. I went to my mechanic and got a rebuilt with two-year warranty for $2800. Wrote to Honda, but they offered no help with the bill, saying they knew about other years with bad transmission but not 2001 (despite a recall on 2001 tranny & many net stories similar to mine).
Can't judge a car by its maker
Patty Marria, 08/24/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Without hesitatation we purchased a 2001 Odessey from an individual. The van had no previous warranty work at all. At that time it had 40,000. It started making a horrible groaning sound. It was taken to the dealership 4 times with no prognosis. Info was later given me at a Shell gas station, about bad brake drums on my model. They were not recalled but a Tech. Bulletin had come out in 2003 which recommended replacing drums. We did that at our expense 2 wks ago. We just took a 1600 mile trip, half way back the transmission went out. Our van is now 8 hours away from our home awaiting a new transmission. After much research, we have found Honda has lots of bad transmissions out there.
LX model
Tony G., 06/19/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
My van has a few over 100,000 miles and I have not had a serious problem with it yet. The only bad thing has been the manual sliding doors. They stick all the time and they freeze in cold weather. I saw someone mentioned that the transmission shifts late in cold weather and the dealer said it was a feature. It actually is a feature it shifts late with less pedal push so the engine can warm up faster.
The best minivan one could buy!
ton, 03/06/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
Since I drove it off the dealer, there was no problems. The power sliding doors works fine, the engine is silky smooth just like a lexus or better. The interior is very roomy, it is even roomier than its rival, the town and country. On my Starlight Silver Honda Odyssey EX, I have installed customized PIAA fog lights and wind deflectors to make the van distinct from others.
Transmission problems
rich, 05/27/2009
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Would not be a bad van if not for transmission. Most other aspects of van are acceptable. However, I had to replace the transmission every two to three years. This seems to be a common problem based on the class action suits. My third tranny went after 120,000 miles, 10,000 miles out of extended warranty. When it ran, it wasn't bad, but I cannot depend on it.
Not Reliable
lalit, 07/27/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Yes. Its all a myth. We bought this van new and ever since went through many problems. In its 120K life so far we have changed transmission thrice. I have not changed tires thrice though. Honda is replacing old bad transmission with new bad transmission and just making sure its goes past their 109K warranty. Folks: you will keep on paying for this unless geniuses at Honda finds some solution (may be they do not want to since now they can charge you big bucks). It had door problems, CAT issues, EGR issues and many others but big is transmission and it is a recurrent problem. Dealerships has been kind in helping consumers but why should they? why are they not demanding a solution?
Great Van
sueber, 09/22/2008
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in Jan 2001, now Sept 2008 it has 102000 miles. No major problems, maintains quality impression of Honda. Around town it gets 16 MPG, on highway it's 23+. Just took a 700 mile round trip from NJ to VT. Going it got 24+ MPG, returning it got 23+ MPG. Easy to drive, and very comfortable ride. After 7 years of ownership it is still a great vehicle.
Positive
Pleased in Frisco, 03/14/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I feel very safe in my Honda. I accidentally hit a deer and all I felt was a bump. I didn't even get out to look. When I saw the damage the deer had done I was shocked. It's like Timex, it took a "lickin" and kept on "tickin".
Awesome Minivan
Awesomecar89, 11/01/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is first minivan my family has owned. It is the best. Lot's of room and lot's of comfort. Road noise is a little harsh, but not a big problem. Power sliding doors are the best.Provides easy and instant access in and out. Definitely one of the best in the world.
Disappointing
Dave, 04/14/2008
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased our vehicle used with approximately 40k miles on the van. We have had to replace the transmission three times. I was always led to believe that Honda made quality vehicles I have been extremely disappointed. I have a 1995 Ford Explorer that has not given me a quarter of the problems the Honda Odyssey has and the Explorer has over 240k miles on it. The Odyssey is fun to drive however the I have been less than impressed with the required maintenance needed on the vehicle. I would strongly suggest someone buying this vehicle used request an extended warranty because you may need it.
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L)
Eli, 07/11/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our Odyssey used at 160,000 miles, and it runs great. We have shipped it to Lebanon and we use it there to shuttle my 4 kids back and forth to school, a 40 mile trip with 10,000 pot holes and the worst road surface (for american standards). Honestly we have to change the tires and brakes a lot but nothing major. Great car!!
Life Saver
Pacsman, 05/13/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van does it all. We can take our 2 kids to the airport with us and pick up Grandparents, 4 lg pieces of luggage and all be comfortable for the trip home. No more taking two cars. We've liked it so much, we're trading for 2002 model.
Poor Gas mileage
Sally, 07/23/2009
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Get 13mpg in city driving. Transmission went out at 90k. A good car, but the gas mileage is killing me.
Wife calls this her "Grapefruit"
bjgreen, 01/03/2009
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It isn't quite a lemon, but the legendary Honda reliability has passed our van over - hence we call it a "grapefruit." We bought the van new in 2001 and it continues to be our primary family (of five) car. During warranty we had a leaking gasket and a defective fuel pump. After warranty we've had to replace the hinges for both sliding doors and the key cylinder ignition. So the car has left us stranded twice in 8 years. One of the plastic air conditioner knobs split (we glued it back together). The drivers side interior door handle's metallic covering started to peel off and was sharp enough to cut my wife's finger. It is now wrapped in duct tape.
Tranny advice and comments
126, 08/01/2009
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Trannies are the weak link in ALL vehicles and especially VANS and MINIVANS. Most people don't realize this and push it to the limit abusing and breaking it prematurely. Be gentle with the tranny and will last much longer than did for others. Tip - find (feel) the changing spots and take the leg off the gas just before gear change. i.e. after 20km/h, 40,80)
Best Minivan
JD, 06/07/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought new after owning a Windstar, and looking at Chrysler, Ford and Toyota. Transmission had problems at 600 miles! But the dealer and Honda were all over it, and we had the car back with a new transmission the next day. No problems since, not one. It handles better than any other minivan, no exceptions, and holds more, too. We've taken 2-3 trips per year of 2000+ miles with two kids and a dog, and I wouldn't try that in any other vehicle but this one.
Don't!!!!! Just run the other way!
Ralph666, 11/29/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like everyone else here, the doors stuck, the seats were uncomfortable, the rear washer quit working and finally the transmission went out. We bought it new. It had 76,000 miles when the transmission went. The second transmission lasted less than two months. The third is starting to go. I will be leaving Honda soon. I won't be back.
It's Been A Good Van
Pat, 02/16/2009
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this van new because my 6ft 2in husband could fit comfortably. We owned 3 Ford Aerostars I loved. This van sits lower to the ground; I like high. No major problems but I don't understand why it likes to roll back on an incline. Dealer said that was normal. It can carry 4 kids in the back and 3 in the center with the seats pushed together. I'll keep it til 200,000 miles and look at a Pilot.
dissatified honda first time buyer
fassfs, 09/28/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this Honda Odyssey EX as my first Honda because I had heard about Honda reliability but I am very disappointed. I am on my third transmission. Luckily I have extended warranty but who needs a car that is not dependable. I had to wait one week each time for them to get rebuilt transmissions installed. If they know that it is a recurring problem with many owners, they could at least stock one transmission at each dealership. I also have problem with automatic sliding door on driver side. It sticks sometimes. This is my first and last Honda.
Like It .....BUT....
VanGo, 04/29/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have a 2002 EX that we paid MSRP (Don't dicker pay sticker!!) Never paid over sticker and would not with this car either. Van runs great. Only has 3,700 miles but the mileage is not what I expected (18mpg). Right front side passengers window howls in the wind over 70mph. Power doors generally work fine. The van does not ride as nice as the Grand Caravan but I am sure it will be around longer. I did not consider the Toyota only because it was to small inside. The 2002's new 240 horse motor is hands downs stronger and smoother than the competition. I am happy with it so far but the wind noise issue is annoying and will go to the dealer next week.
NOT WHAT IT SEEMS
Jnlsn, 11/07/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This van has transmission shifting problems. Despite constant visits to honda service for runnning rough they still can't get it right. The service departments constant reply is that all vehicle testing shows all is ok. This has been continuos for the past year or at about 16 k miles. Vehicle now has about 26k miles on it.
Mad Beyond Words
twins97, 06/18/2008
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 60,000, the air conditioning went completely out. We're not talking a simple adjustment - the entire air conditioning had to be replaced to the tune of $2500.00. The bearings ground themselves to splinters of metal and shot through the lines, into the evaporator. No one at the dealership had ever seen anything like it. My warranty company sent 3 adjusters in just to see something they had never heard of before. At 68,000 miles, the entire transmission had to be replaced. Though Honda covered that, they didn't cover the engine mounts that had to be replaced as well. Thank goodness for the warranty company who picked up the $350.00 tab on that one. The only problem is that the "new" trans
Great Honda but Stinky Dealership
Honda Fan 02, 05/15/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
01 Oddy is an upgrade from a 95 Quest. Handling is excellant due to lower profiling. Power is pretty good but it feels a little sluggist. This is no race car. No problem with the engine, tran or gas milage. The kids love it. One minor complaint is that the driver seat (electrical) seems to moved out of adjustment by itself. The biggest complaint is the dealership in Cerritos. I wrote a letter to the Honda Corporation and they have forwarded the complaint to the dealership but never heard from them. Norm Reeve Honda is too big and they feel that they can affort to neglect a few customers. Be careful with them and don't be the next victim.
Transmission failure at 98K
skiutah313, 09/17/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Odyssey was a decent van until about 80K miles when the "service engine" light started to come on. I had the van dealer-serviced for all recommended work and even had belts,etc changed at the recommended intervals. Eventually the service dept. told me that the slipping was a transmission problem. I am certain this started at under 100K and the service rep indicated that Honda has had transmission issues with the Odyssey. Honda did not even offer a minimal % coverage though I followed all of the service recommendations. I WILL NOT BUY A HONDA again. I purchased a Honda because of its reputation and now I realize that Honda may not care about customer loyalty or vehicle quality.
Still Going Strong
Mrugesh, 02/06/2008
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this van new in 2001 and it's never been taken to any repair shop. Dealer or otherwise. If you're gonna put your precious cargo (wife and kids) in a box, this is the one. The safest, the most reliable, the most luxurious and the most worry-free box out there in the market. BTW, I also own a BMW Z4 which has been to the dealership for "tweaking" 3 times since i bought it last year. Something about them Japanese engineers. I bet in the next 25 years or so we'll think Japanese when we think of prestigious automobiles.
Hey, it's a minivan
mitchedo, 08/18/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's been 2.5 years, and 24,000 miles. We have not had a single problem with this van. This is the first vehicle we've ever owned that has not had to go to the dealer for warranty work. The ride is firm, but I like it. The acceleration is good, plenty of power. The air conditioning works great. We really love this van. We haven't had any problem with the power doors. There has been a little rattle in the right side of the dash, but nothing enough to make us take it in for adjustment. I really hate the climate control. It's a totally unnecessary option that will be very expensive to fix when it breaks.
Our Odyssey for a reliable Transmission
Kenoz, 03/03/2009
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our used 2001 Odyssey after our first child was born in 2003. It was reportedly one of the safest minivans on the market and we felt good about the purchase. Within the first year at about 90k miles, the tranny went out and the dealership replaced it. Two years and 40k later, the replacement tranny went out, this time we had to replace it. After only 21k miles on this tranny, it goes out and the dealership agreed to replace it but we had to pay the labor cost which was about $750.00. We did so and sold the van immediately after. We replaced this unreliable vehicle with a Lexus GS400 and have never looked back. If you are looking for reliability, stay away from this vehicle!
Get the Extended Warranty!
CentralVirginia, 04/02/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We like out '01 Oddy very much. We drove 60 miles to Brown's Honda in Charlottesville because (a) they let us test drive one and (b) we didn't have to pay over MSRP. Ask for Diane - she was great. I like the Oddy, but it has been in the dealer 4 times so far because of power door malfunctions. The Magic Seat, Traction Control, Climate Control and larger size made this our choice over the Sienna. It's our first Honda after 4 Toyotas and I rate them (as companies) equal.
Resale value higher than sales price
ric, 05/18/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A great ride and keeps my family very safe. I paid less than what I see the same used models selling for today. Imagine buying a car and making money on it!
My racing days are over...
Di, 12/02/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 6 months of hints from my husband I finally took the Odyssey for a test drive. I was reluctant to be seen in a mini van after owning several Accords, Civics, CRXs and Integras. But I wanted more room for the tax deduction (aka new baby) so I kissed my youth goodbye and took it for a spin. Very impressed when compared to other minis I tested. After owning so many Honda products I guess you have to "dance with the one that brung ya". Honda's have always been reliable, never ever been left stranded for any reason.
Best Family Car I Ever Had
KSB, 04/16/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was relocated from overseas and have driven many different makes and models. When I was in the US, I rented a couple of mini-vans to try out the different feel. I also test drove the vehicles exhaustively and tormented all the various dealers with my line of questioning and competiveness of their cars. Almost every competitor named only one car they saw as being the finest, The Odyssey. The Odyssey emerged as the Supreme master. My wife, a new driver here in the States couldn't have started off with a better car as as well as knowing she could always feel safe with its 5 Star rating.
Honda Odyssey
Don, 04/16/2018
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
There is a reason that most Ody owners love their car.
- Performance
- Comfort
Transmission is faulty
Never again., 11/23/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The automatic transmissions in the 97- 03 hondas are defective. Honda has issued warnings and extended the warranty to 10 years or 100,000. And they don't tell you this on the front end.
2001 Honda Ex
Gayle A, 01/30/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've been leasing the 2001 Ex Honda for almost 3 years. I had no problems with it. It's been great. I'm going to buy a 2004 when my lease is over.
Nice Van... Poor Gas Mileage
drowe, 05/03/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The van overall has been great. We are now driving it oversees (Naples Italy) and the car handles nicely at 90 - 100mph on the autostrada. While in the states and our first 3 months in Italy, the gas mileage was really poor! 14 - 15 in the city... 20 - 21 on the
scared.
tom sampson, 04/27/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am getting this car as a teen from my parents and after reading reviews i am scared. the last thing i need is my dad giving me an earful for blowing out the transmission which is bound to happen. after reading other reviews i am surprised it has gone 120k with the stock transmission the service light will NOT turn off. i just found out the bumper is nothing more than plastic. this thing is a hog at an SUV like 15 mpg. pickup trucks get more than that. although having bad mileage, it does have a lot of kick to it. but once again, scared to blow out the transmissiion
Still worth the money
bobdacat, 05/14/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought van brand new in Sept 2000. We got 119,000 out of transmission, Honda covered 75%, 500 out of pocket. Did have to replace the computer at 145,000. Check engine lite for evap code and catalytic converter inefficiency. Nothing that needs to be fixed on that yet. Still van is primary vacation vehicle. excellent on long trips, 2 NJ to Fla trips, numerous trips to Va. Tons of room, didn't know it wasn't comfortable until we bought an 2005 Accord EX. Pushed this van to the edge of its operational envelope. Despite the tranny and computer, van was well worth the money, got more than its value and its still trucking along at 10.5 years and 148,000.
2001 Honda Odyssey - still going strong
ResIspaLoq, 01/19/2008
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This minivan has always been fun to drive. The way this car was designed, with its tight wheelbase and good road feel made me think that Honda wanted to capture the Accord drivers and had to offer a performance car with the highest safety ratings. It was relatively expensive at the time, but if I'm going to drive my kids and other people's kids everywhere, I wanted to the safest car. At the time, we spent a lot of time driving to activities and vacations. Honda did have a transmission recall, and did the whole replacement for free. We also liked the fact that you could convert the rear seat, which is not something other vans were capable of doing at the time.
145,000 miles and going strong!
CPS, 07/10/2010
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased our van brand new and have been extremely pleased with the purchase. We have had to repair the basics that would be expected in a 9 year old, 145,000 mile vehicle. Honda extended the warranty and fixed the transmission at 105,000 miles. Other than that, it's been brakes, tires, timing belt, fluids, etc. No major mechanical or electrical problems