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Seat belt issues
Iain1, 07/06/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I was totally satisfied with my Odessey up until very recently. The seat belts in the second and third row seats need replacing. They easily lock into position but will only readjust when completed reeled in. It appears that seat belts are a problem in the car. I cannot get them replaced because they are on national back order. I look forward to seeing the replacement to the Odessey in the fall but the seat belts need improving. I'm not sure how much I can trust these seat belts with my kids. Come on Honda.
Good overall
axr80c, 07/23/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Good overall since bought. No major problems. Problems with door sticking, taken to dealer couple times. Rick Case is good about repairs etc. Stay away from Motor Cars Cleve Hts. They kept the vehicle all day 3 times for a clinking noise. They could'nt find problem. Eventually they wanted to replace my whole subframe to solve the clinking noise, which was repaired at Rick Case with a simple bolt tightening.
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Think Twice Before Buying!
2001HondaBadNews!, 07/23/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We purchased this vehicle & 100 miles later the CHECK ENGINE & TCS light came on. Took it back to COMMUNITY HONDA where we purchased it 5 days previously & was told that they already had the rebuilt transmission, that the previous owners brought it in 10 days prior to the sale & decided to trade it in instead of pay for a new transmission.Meanwhile, Community Honda certified the vehicle, ordered a transmission but never put it in & put the van on the lot to sell. When confronted they offered to give us $100.00 & said they didn't know. We demanded to cancel our contract & are in the process of returning the vehicle! Very unethical!!
Not Happy
TaB, 08/10/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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When we bought what we thought would be our dream van with 27k on it we were expecting at least 250k -300k before any major problems,well not so.I drive about 60k a year and and need dependability so I bought a honda knowing about there good name.I now have to spend 1500+ to repair the AC which blew apart.The van is serviced every 6k and this should never have happened.I am looking elsewhere for my next van/truck.I had a plymoth van that was still going strong after 300k maybe luck maybe not.
The best of the bunch
SirShaw, 08/31/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I Started my car buying experience 20 years ago and I was an American buyer, but I had friends that had Hondas with 200k and bought them used with close to 100k. Now I see why. This blow the socks off of Dodge, Ford, and Gm. Nissan and Toyota are always going to play catch-up with Honda when is comes to Mini Vans. I bought this new and have 63k on it now. This handle better than all of those above and I have had no problems worth commenting about. If I'm in the Mini Van market in about 200k more miles I'd buy another.
Starting to have some problems ....
glennlaj, 03/11/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought the Odyssey in July 2001 after extensive due-diligence. Loved the vehicle for next 14 months for obvious reasons, but now starting to have some very annoying problems: 1) body integrity is very poor (have had this problem on prior owned Hondas) as chips in paint on hood, bumper, etc starting to show after 18 months; 2) both rear power doors have gone and had to be replaced by dealership (fully covered under warranty, but still a pain in the arse to have to spend a day at the Honda dealership), and now the passenger side has broken yet again (not looking forward to another trip to dealership - waste of my time).
Winner
JTF8150, 10/25/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle has met or exceeded all expectations. It drives great, handles well, and can be filled to the top with tons of stuff. Never had one issue with the drivetrain or engine, just flawless. The side door design could be more robust, with stronger hardware.
Engine leak
HondaOverseas, 10/27/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Problems began also with doors stuck frequently, loose seals on doors, and needing new brakes at 20k and 40k. At 3 years and 2 months, engine leak and then 2 mo later transmission failure. Oversease Warranty is 3 yr/36k mile, so will be very expensive fix!!!
Great car but tranny problems
rsmg, 12/02/2004
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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All-in-all, I think the reviews I have read here are quite hard on the car. We have put it to tough use and had virtually no problems with the well-designed interior. Yes, the left slider sticks despite periodic lubrication by dealer. The brakes have always felt overworked but have been replaced with disks all-around on later models. The big problem IS the tranny. At around 82,000 miles, it was replaced under specially extended warranty for the second time. That was a couple of months ago and wife, tonight, reports same warning lights are on again, although it could be anything, of course. If you buy one used, please get the whole situation IN WRITING, about any tranny warranty extension!
Over-rated vehicle (2001)
Joe Lojek, 01/02/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had 2 transmissions replaced by Honda. Only have 89k on odometer. Bought car new have two other Hondas. Oddessy highly over-rated vehicle. Tires need to be replaced at 30-35000 miles (on 3rd set) regardless of type or driving habits. Numerous other ankle biter problems, gas cap door sticks (5x), brake noises, replaced radiator after 2000 miles. I am not happy with this van.
Disappointing reliability
TMeehan, 01/02/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Factory tires didn't last long. I have replaced brakes twice. The transmission has failed. Then Honda didn't stand behind their warranty. It is a dull uninspired people mover. I would certainly consider other options if I had to do over again.
Quality Not Up To Honda's Reputation
Bryan, 01/03/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had more problems with this van than any other vehicle I have owned. I bought it based on the Honda name and have since realized that even Honda can make a lemon. I would recommend avoiding the 1999-2001 model years and get the 2002 and later years. Or better yet, go for the Sienna or Grand Caravan. The Odyssey offers a stiff ride with good handling. It is extremely manuverable. The interior is so-so with hard seats that are not too comfortable on a long ride and the stock radio is about as good as my clock radio next to my bed. Plan on upgrading unless you only listen to AM radio. The side doors have a problem with sticking in the winter and the dealer can't seem to fix it.
Great
PW, 03/05/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is our 2nd Odyssey, having previously purchased one of the original '99's. Both vehicles have been wonderful. Very comfortable and roomy. Lots of cupholders and storage cubbies. We owned 2 Windstars before the Odysseys. While the Windstars were good vans, they couldn't compare in reliability and convenience features (magic seat) and especially resale value. A few days ago I would have said there isn't a better minivan than mine anywhere. But...that was before I drove the 2005. Wow!!!! It just keeps getting better!
Odyssey is a good van
James, 03/08/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a very stylish and comfortable van. It is great on long road trips. We go to Montana from Seattle every year and it is a pleasure to drive there. We took it on a long trip down the Pacific coast from Seattle, along the Oregon coast, through the redwoods in northern California. Then to San Francisco, down through Big Sur and to Los Angeles. We then went along the coast to San Diego. We returned to Seattle on I5 (we were tired of scenery and wanted to get home.) It was a pleasant, trouble free and comfortable trip. We use it daily to shop, take the kids to school, haul the dog, and go out to nice restaurants. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned.
solid value in a used van
Daniel Smith, 03/21/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We wanted an Odyssey since they first came out & could finally afford a used one. No problems at all except for poor fuel mileage (15 in town, 18 on highway). Love this van - feels safe & sturdy, rides excellent, handles well. No mechanical problems at all and easy to service. Have changed the air filter, sparkplugs, oil & tranny fluid without a hitch. Cabin air filter was a pain, but you'll probably only change that once anyway. Remote power doors are cool, fold down seats work great & interior & cargo room outstanding. Love this van!
Satisfied but not overwhelmed
bangzoom, 04/04/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Purchased new in Feb 2001. Has 73K miles. No major problems, replaced brakes @ 45K. Power Doors stick periodically and warning buzzer alarm goes off occasionally when hitting a bump in the road and won't turn off unless you stop, open and close the doors to reset. Dealer has attempted several times to fix and has not been able. Annoying wind noise over 65mph also can not be fixed by dealer. Light in clock went out @ 37K, and dealer wanted $300 to replace. I'll go timeless at night thank you. Disappointing gas mileage around town (15-16mpg). No breakdowns or major repairs. Overall I am satisfied.
Best I've owned, but could be better
AJFromMaine, 10/01/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We really loved this van the first year, but it does not age well. The sliding doors feeze often in the winter, front tires wear unevenly, EGR has been replaced, and on our second battery. I've found the biggest problem is the sliding doors - when they freeze, I have to climb in from the front seat and give the door a "body-blow" to get it to open - then it is okay. Tire rims collect extra dirt inside so that after a carwash the tires feel like they are unbalanced. So you have to go back and wash inside the rim to get all the dirt out. Overall though, I would still recommend it - especially the newer models.
Honda drops the ball
Shari, 10/05/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought this second hand, didn't even know about 'gray market' or what it means. Now we certainly do. Transmission is out at 56,000 miles. Honda America and Honda Canada won't help. Door stops sometimes for no reason. Lots of road noise, brake drums are faulty. This is my first and most likely my last Honda. They were rated so good but now I wonder how long it will really last for us.
Handles Great in Bad Weather
Mrs.C, 12/02/2005
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We purchased our Odyssey new from our local Honda dealership. We have been satisfied with our van except for the noisey brakes. We took it to the Honda dealership several times while under warranty, but they never corrected this problem. We chose to take it elsewhere and have been more successful but still not perfect. It has been a great vehicle for our young family, especially the power doors. Very convenient for small children and full hands. Overall, a great van for us.
Standatd Complaint List
Todd, 01/26/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This has been a great vehicle so far, but we do have low mileage ~ 50,000 miles. Sliding doors stick, rear gas tank slosh, crappy stock radio, interior noise level high, front drink tray vibrates since it is only connected on one side. These are fairly easy to ignore for me since I have only had to service this van for oil changes, brakes, rotors, the usual wear and tear stuff. I am extremely nervous about all the other owners who have lost the transmission. I am waiting for it to go any day now and just hope that the extended warranty takes care of this very expensive repair. It's paid for, so all I can do is ride it out and hope for the best.
Everything we expected for 3 little kids
A & J, 02/18/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We recently paid off our van and plan to keep it for another 5 years. It has been very dependable and would highly recommend this van.
A truly great mini-van.
Bill Ihnow, 04/30/2006
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The Honda Odyssey has been everything I had hoped for. I only have two gripes. The tilt steering column does not come down as low as I would like it to, and no power passenger seat. Vehicle can't be too bad if these are the only complaints.
loved honda before this vehicle!
Deb, 01/06/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this van expecting my usual honda experience, lots of miles, low maintenance needs..the upfront expense was always worth it in the end because I didn't lose time with my vehicle in the shop. We have had to replace the transmission (yes, they covered it, but I was still in a rental for almost a week). The check engine light is on more than off to the point even the dealers in two states said ignore it unless something else is going wrong. The slider doors have had multiple problems, everything from replacing the door sensors to the door "deprogramming" itself. The door will close on you hard before it catches that there's something in the way, always a worry with toddlers.
Great people mover
RaymondK, 03/30/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the best minivan I've ever owned. There's no engine noise on the freeway, period. The folding third row seat desing is also great. Adding the optional subwoofer makes the stock CD player more enjoyable.
Not what we expected.
We hate this van, 04/09/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The van starts up when you want it to and takes you where you want to go, but that is about it. The rear wiper arm stopped working twice, the windshield wiper wash stopped working, the sliding doors stopped working two or three times, two seat arms collapsed, noises came out of the front wheel wells when backing up the vehicle,etc. I am so tired of going to the dealership for service.
Why you should stick to Honda
qualityfirst1, 03/17/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Our van is wonderful. This is a minivan, so I'm rating it as a minivan. It feels like the center of gravity is much lower than Toyota or the domestics, so it feels like it is under control. Lots of nice creature comforts. Dual power sliding doors are awesome! Great engine. Great quality. Great fit and finish. Materials are superb. Honda blew one thing; the transmission has a design flaw. Ours went out around 80K mi. We thought we would have to pay for a new one (like our Mazda), but Honda admitted the problem and replaced it at no charge. They also extended the warranty to 100K mi. What an awesome company! And we didn't have to write a complaint letter. Buy a Honda!
Elecrical Headaches
karonise, 09/01/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I won't comment on the service I get from the dealership, but this car has constant electrical issues, the motorized doors don't close in wet weather, alarms buzz for no apparent reason, fuzes blow, motors in windows and winshiels wipers blow. I will be unloading this car this fall due to the number of times I've been inconvenienced, and I am someone who prides on owning OLD cars. I currently own a 1990 Saturn, and had an 89 Celica (180Kmi) when I finally unloaded it, and it was still running well, just the body was shot. I will be buying a Toyota.
Nice to drive - but poor reliability
georgiadriver, 08/27/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Purchased this to replace problem prone Sable Wagon. It was nice for 3 years but has had many problems since, new transmission (replaced by factory @ 44K thanks), door problems, rattles under hood, electrical problems, poor mileage ~ 13-15 overall except on long trips where its > 20. All service has been through the dealership. Overall we like the van - but too many little problems. The power doors hang up now - causing a buzzer to go off. We're told $500+/- to replace a motor. This isn't something I expect after 6 years and 90K miles from Honda.
My 2001 & 2007 Odyssey
erob4775, 09/01/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We liked the 01 Odyssey very much so that we now own an 2007 also. The only problem to speak of was the tranmission. We had it replaced twice (under warranty). The van now has 92000 miles and going strong. The 01 is an EX the 07 is an EXL. Next year we plan on trading the 01 for an 08 Touring model.
Honda
R Scott, 12/19/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Good vehicle...good mileage...excellent condition. No dents..runs perfectly Seats 7 people
Reliable???
Dubovy, 12/10/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Every six months a get a letter from Honda extending my warranty because of poor workmanship or defects in material. I had several minor defects when I picked up my vehicle that were corrected.
Best MiniVan Period
Binkman, 03/13/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owed Oldsmobile and Chryler minivans in the past. I have rented GM minivans. None compare to the new Odyssey. It has power,room and the fold down rear seat is great. Like all Hondas engine has horsepower and good fuel economy
Had to let her go
knee-dragger777, 12/04/2007
2001 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I thought I would share my experience with this vehicle. I am now leary of Honda's reliability reputation. I bought the car new in 9/01. I put 112k trouble free miles on the motor, but I have replaced the transmission 3 times. Once at 40k, 2nd at 80k, and again at 109k. This is not indicative of Honda reliablity. Each time it was covered under warranty. I have never towed anything(didn't even have a hitch on it) However, I have a feeling the next one won't be and I can't justify paying $2,500 to 3 for vehicle only worth about 6. I had to sell it. Great family car for our "party of 5". My wife was ready to give it away. If you see one of these on the side of the road. You'll know why.
If I Could Turn Back Time...
hatethisvan, 07/07/2003
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I can't believe we actually paid sticker price for this thing. At only 32,000 miles it rides like a lumber truck, the gas mileage around town stinks, the breaks began screeching during the first year, none of the seat belts retract by themselves anymore and we had to replace the windshield wipers the first year. The paint has chipped off several spots on the hood already. The seats are very uncomfortable on trips longer than 30 minutes. Every time it rains or I wash it, the sliding door seals stick and we can't open them. The sound system is pretty cheap sounding as well. Very, very disappointing!
A sport sedan in mini-van clothing.
Kvn, 03/21/2002
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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After test driving the Windstar, Caravan, Sienna, and Quest, the Honda was the clear winner. Although we had to pay OVER list and wait for it, it was well worth it. I swore I'd never drive a mini-van, but I don't mind driving this van one bit. It is as easy to manuever and park as a mid-size sedan, and has better acceleration and is much smoother than sport-utes. I wanted a sport-ute, but after weighing mileage, space, functionality, and comfort it was really a no brainer. It is still as solid, quiet and reliable as the day it drove off the lot.
Travel like a glider plane
Donna Taylor, 07/01/2017
2001 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought our 2001 Odyssey last week from a taxi driver. It has 175.000 miles and drives wonderfully . We have already put 430 miles and only spent thirty dollars. The turn signals are a little quiet but aren't annoying for being too loud. We did have to replace the catalytic converter and the check engine light still comes on. We will get that checked out again. I like the trunk space and how it is made for groceries and can easily carry chairs. I like the captain chair upfront and the room between the passenger seats. The air conditioning and heat and instrumentation work wonderfully. I am grateful that I only paid $1000 for it. I recommend this model car to anyone looking for a good first car. You feel like you are gliding down the road.
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