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2006 Honda Odyssey EX
Bruce Liljegren, 08/03/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We have been driving our 2006 Honda Odyssey EX for 11 trouble free months. It is our first van and we are impressed with the handling which is very much like a sedan. We have 10,000 miles on the car.
# 1 Minivan
Jase, 08/05/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We just bought the Odyssey 2 weeks ago. We love everything about it!! It is truly a luxury vehicle. We always said we would never drive a mini-van but the Odyssey looks great and drives great as well. It has a very smooth, quiet ride. It's great for the kids. Plenty of room and storage! The DVD is wonderful to entertain and keep them quiet. Plus unlike a lot of minivans, the Odyssey offers a ton of storage space behind the 3rd row seat. Love the Odyssey!!! Best buy yet!!!
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LOVE IT!!!
mmhdbeckley4, 08/05/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We bought the Honda Odyssey in May 2006, and I actually wonder now why we waited so long! I LOVE it, it's fun to drive, very comfortable and even my husband who swore he would never drive a mini van loves to drive it! It's perfect for our family, it holds us our kids and our dogs comfortably on our trips. It also has lots of fun features, the kids love the DVD player, and I love the NAV system, it's nice to know I will never get lost again! I would definitely recommend the Odyssey to anyone in the market for a mini van.
Disappointed
Saun, 08/22/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I was disappointed with many of the features of the 2006 Honda Odyssey, esp the fuel, the window EPA 19-26 was the selling point I used, I have never gotten over 19 and that is open freeway driving. There is a lot of road noise while driving. The dash features are very complex and distracting while trying to drive and adjust temp settings etc. I found the A/C very slow to cool and the heat very difficult to regulate, it should not be this complex. Overall ride is very nice just too many bells and whistles and terrible gas consumption in this day and age when ecomony is a huge point of consideration. It has performed over all very well with very little problems as far as mechanics.
We love it
DJ, 09/22/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Traded a very loaded Tahoe. It has more room than Tahoe for passengers and is much better on gas. DVD is a must for kids and navigation is a must for dad/mom. It does not seem like a minivan. We love it. It rides excellent.
No Complaints
ILOVETHISVAN, 09/17/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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For a van, this is the most fun to drive vehicle! It has lots of power, good mileage compared with Explorers and Expeditions that compete with vans, and has been tight and rattle free! Something I can't say for my domestic cars I owned. Hopefully, this blue baby will stay out of the shop, like my other Hondas!
Fun luxurious family vehicle
Mukhdeep, 09/21/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Awesome minivan. Great minivan that this is, for a top of the line fully loaded minivan it has a few missing features. Honda should have thought of these for its customers since they are paying $40000 or more (all told) for this van.
Time To Sell
Matt T, 12/10/2009
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great family vehicle. Plenty of room for all. 3rd row is a great option to have and its easy to work with laying seats into floor. Front seats could be more comfortable. Fairly thin on padding. Leather appears cheap and hard since day one. Could be better insulated from road noise - DO NOT BUY IF THE MODEL HAS RUN FLAT TIRES. I am irritated at Honda for the decisions on tires but will probably buy another Honda (Pilot) based on value.
Great Mini-Van!
Randy Tibbs, 09/23/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We previously had another minivan, 2001. We gave it to our daughter and son-in-law for their growing family, but found we really liked having a van. After much research we decided to buy the Honda Odyssey, EXL. We took it on a trip with two other adults, about 500 miles. We got 28 MPG and the room and ride were excellent. This vehicle has plenty of power and I especially like the fuel efficiency, even with a 255 HP motor. Like other Hondas we have owned, the workmanship is excellent. Honda is very thoughtful in how they build and design a vehicle. Thanks Honda, another "Home-Run"
Watch the MPG average
Ken, 09/21/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Van is great, all as promised except for the mileage, best I've got is 22.5, sticker shows 28, but I guess that must be in winter, downhill and with a tailwind. Numbers on MPG should be conservative not ideal conditions, which do not normally exist.
Happy
love it, 09/24/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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It gives my family all the space and luxury we want in the interior. Great sound system on the entertaiment system. Love the GPS system! Enough cup holders. Use the extra storage in the floor. Love the dual glove comparment and child view mirror. Geat that flooring carpet snaps out in pieces - every mother sould know why.
Good, Bad and Ugly Part II, or III
wen, 01/06/2010
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is our second Odyssey, so we are a fan! But it has its flaw too. Although I love my van, tires seem to wear very fast, I was told there has been numerous people complaining about it, then it was the rear engine mount that I had to replace today, $700, ouch!!! Expensive part, and I don't recall ever had to replace engine mount in any other of my vehicles, two of which were mini van. Then, along with the tires, it was the alignment, because tires were wearing different even though I was good at rotating them, I am wondering if there is anything to do with alignment ability.
Howard's opinion
howard, 09/28/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle is excellent all round. It is the best van in the market. Plenty of power and very comfortable.
MPG overrated by Honda
KEVIN, 10/02/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have not come close to the MPG stated by Honda. I would like to get over 17 in town and 24 on the High way. I was promised that I would get 18/28. Not even close.
Good at today's values
pmorganti, 07/05/2008
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We've had some problems, steering pump, a pipe change out and wheel bearing noise, but all in all we are very happy with our van
We Love our Van
ck, 11/20/2008
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This van is wonderful! Our other cars are Lexus RX and Lexus sedan. This van is amazing - two kids live in the back with plenty of room for soccer gear, karate equipment, friends for sleepovers, toys, games, beach trips - even a full size sofa went for a ride one day! Tons of room. Captains seats are easily removable. Very comfortable seats - even the back bench is passable for adults. Great handling and pickup for a big vehicle. Easy to park with the backup camera and parking sensors. Fantastic turning radius! Only thing I hate-the run flats-like the idea of being able to drive without changing a flat, but the cost of replacements is too high, and they need early replacement. Love this van!
Almost perfect
sam123, 10/08/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I replaced a near-luxury mid-size wagon with my first minivan, and Odyssey Touring ended up on top. The styling, driving dynamics, comfort and features all topped competition (Sienna, Quest, Town&Country). It is the most car-like driver of the lot, and top-line Touring has almost all the gizmos I could hope for. Fuel economy has been surprisingly good as well, besting my V6 wagon. As a first-time minivan owner, I'm still being surprised by the amount of space and convenience; I should have made the switch sooner. The Touring has nice big wheels and just the right amount of brightwork, too; not your mom's minivan.
What Kids Want
fotovan, 10/11/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the vehicle kids want. Our oldest [4 yrs] squealed with glee when we took delivery. Easy to load in and load out. The XM, NAV and DVD keep us all entertained at the same time. Dual climate control is nice. I have owned Acura and Honda in the past and would expect the same excellent reliability as we have had this vehicle for only 10 days. Honda offers a good product for the money, but would be well advised to someday do something about the road noise that is persistent in all Honda and even Acura that I have driven. Wheel well insulation/sound dampening along with double insulated doors [like German cars] would greatly increase the solid feel of the van.
Great Vehicle
dwv, 10/11/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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By far the best mini van I have owned. Much better ride, quality, features... than Town and Country.
Honda saved family's life
gzulli, 10/20/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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A dump truck ran a stop sign hit the Honda on the wife's front fender and then jack- knifed a 20 foot trailer into the rear of the van. The only part of the honda not damaged was the pass side sliding door. The wife and 3 kids walked out with slight bruises. The EMT people and police were behind my wife as the accident happened. They said they thought they were killed and couldn't believe they walked out with little or no injuries. The side curtain airbags in the 2nd & 3rd rows saved head injuries. Everyone who has seen the car said the fact they walked away is a miracle from the good Lord above. Our family thanks Honda. (by the way, a great car also:)
Love my Odyssey BUT poor gas mileage!
LisaM, 11/05/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I just purchased a 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL. Overall, I really love it. It drives smoothly and has all the features I could dream of. My only complaint is the mileage has been way less then I hoped for. I have only been averaging 15-16mpg (about half hwy miles, no a/c) I hope this is just a break-in period for the engine and my gas mileage improves. If not, I am very disapointed. I chose a van over a SUV for gas mileage, and this is really no better than a Suburban.
Beware
Gman, 06/19/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Overall design is good. Many features not on other mini vans such as rear windows, storage, overall ride is good. First vehicle of several I have owned that doesn't come close to the stated fuel economy. Also, due to location of A/C condenser coil being low, unprotected, and up against front bumper makes it the most vulnerable design in industry to "common gravel" damage (not rocks or road debris). Mine was damaged by common gravel (1/8") after just 7,000 miles.
Vantastic!
Dolphie, 11/21/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I had the EXL with RES for five months and every drive has been a pleasure. Great power and handling for a minivan that is so carlike . I had a 2000 Mazda MPV and upgraded to the Honda this year for my two kids needed growing room. I was pleased the two vans were similar in interior design and handling. I got comfortable the first time I drove the Odyssey. Vantastic!
Great Family Hauler
Izzy, 11/20/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great van, all the trims, quiet on the highway, decent ergonomics. Plenty of amenities and driver personalization. The dealer is just Honda, not very good. So I recommend the shop manual for anyone, specialy if out of warranty. Very nice and polite, but can't fix much of anything.
No problems yet
Debra, 07/08/2008
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned the 2006 EX-L since Dec. 2005. I just took it in for its first maintenance check and there were no problems found. I have just been doing regular oil changes up to now. I noticed a buzzing in the power steering - there is a service bulletin to replace the power steering reservoir which will be done at no cost. I call this my comfortron - it is easy to drive and a smooth ride. I love the turning radius which means great maneuverability. My best gas mileage has been 20 mpg and worst 16 with an average of 18. I suspect the "ECO" is a scam. I have had no trouble with my air conditioning. I bought and live in Canada. I also love being able to open the doors with the remote
WOW,WHAT A VAN!!!!!!!!
James B, 11/19/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Drives like a Dream. Great 0 to 70 for entering the Highway. Handles really good @ 80 even when it is windy. MPG around 16 city 24 Hw. Could be better but, MPG is @ the bottom of my list. Safety, build quality and quickness are more important. Truly the odyssey is the best all around Van/Car for the money. You can not go wrong with this van.
2006 odyssey with R&N
keny, 11/21/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We love the van, only have about 400 miles on it so far. Just thought we can offer some opinion on the van for future buyers. First of all, for serious matter, the brakes make low noises at low speed; in addition, the pedals vibrate for about 2 seconds. Just spoke to authorized honda advisor, appearantly, it is a known problem and they don't have a fix to it. Said it is normal. Furtunately, she said it won't damage the van. She also has a honda accord and experienced the same problem. I was also told that the van will make the same noises when it is on reverse. LOL. But overall, we still love this van for its design, quality and reliability.
Very good, for the most part...
STiPilot, 07/10/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The Odyssey is overall very decent. Upscale feel on the inside. Car is quiet and smooth. Satisfying power and surprisingly very good handling. I also own a Subaru STi and CBR1000RR bike, and still am pleasantly surprised at the Odyssey's acceleration and car-like handling. The Nav system is also very impressive and fast... this and the 630+ recognized voice commands are tres cool!!! Even my wife who was reluctant to buy this extra technogear now wonders how she got along without it. Here's the bad parts: Consistently disappointing gas mileage 16-17 mpg even when driven by my wife, who doesn't live life past 4K RPM. Sunroof is already broken, too.
Thanks for the crashbox Honda
DJS, 02/19/2008
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife and I purchased this vehicle new in Feb 06. We are very pleased with the vehicle. We have averaged between 21-26 mpg since its purchase (70%highway) and have had no mechanical issues to date. I never imagined that a minivan could be fun to drive, but this one is. Most importantly, it is a very safe well engineered vehicle. My wife and two kids (20Months/3years) were recently involved in a serious side impact collision with a full size pickup. In the end, the vehicle suffered approx.19K in damage, but all three walked away unharmed. We purchased an 08 model as a replacement. Thanks Honda, From a greatful father and husband
Best Van Ever
hondadonna, 09/18/2008
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We have owned four vans over the years and this 06 Honda Odyssey is the best. Last year we took a road trip from California to Wisconsin and the mileage was great, very comfy ride, kids loved the room for toys, and very reliable. No problems to report, just regular oil changes!! We will stick with Honda for a van because of the safety and reliability.
A Step Above
KW, 07/24/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Owned a Chrysler T&C (loved it) and a Mazda MPV (loved it), With the extra money for the Odyssey, every penny was worth it. It is a world apart from the others. The interior is comfortable, roomy, and the handling is exceptional. I bought it for the standard electronic stability control, and am very pleased with the complete package. If you plan to haul the family around in a van, the standard electronic stability control should be the selling point here. Never leave home without it.
Wonderful Van
Onlysee, 12/11/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great Van! I traded in my 2004 Odyssey EX-RES for the 2006 EX. I love the re-design, and I couldn't be happier with my new vehicle. The ride is smoother, handles better, and has more cupholders than my family could ever dream of using.
Great Van
Jim, 12/11/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I had a American van it was in the shop every 3 months for one thing or another. I am on my 2nd Honda Van neither one has ever been in the shop for any repairs Just oil changes tire rotation thats it Thank Honda keep up the good work and ill keep buying them.
Joe's Odyssey
Joe and Shirley, 03/10/2010
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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One of the most reliable vehicles we have ever owned. It has been a pleasure to own.
EX-L RES/NAV So far so good.
fordz1, 12/15/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife and I have only had the van for two weeks, and will update the review once I put a few thousand miles on it. It is a joy to drive and the kids enjoy the DVD system.
2006 Odyssey Touring is Awesome
venkat, 10/06/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Well after lot of deliberation beween Toyota Sienna XLE Ltd vs Honda Odyssey Touring, both are excellent minivans. We finally bought the Odyssey, the ride was nimble and handling was very good. It does not feel like a minivan or big vehicle. The interior is very meticulously designed. The seats are more comfortable than the Sienna
Nice Van but Misled on RunFlats
Alicia, 03/24/2010
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I really had not had many complaints about my Honda Odyssey touring. Although last year we took it in and were told that the engine mounts had to be replaced. Walked out $1700 later. Never had to replace that part on any other car I had now with only 27k on my mileage I have to get new tires. Not bad if they were regular tires but no we were sold the run flats. No one told us that each tire would cost $350 plus labor. $1600 later and that does not include the part inside the tire that needs to be replaced after 4 yrs so each one is another $200. We are looking at $2300 to replace my tires. So mad. We are now looking at selling this van pretty quickly.
A minivan that can handle curves
sapgar, 12/15/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Best minivan I ever owned or test driven. The only minivan that handles like a German sedan. I can't imagine a more practical kid hauler or vacation vehicle. Sure hope it holds up for miles to come.
Great Minivan
CPerez, 07/08/2008
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Best minivan I had (3). I drive it DAILY. Fuel economy when "eco"light is on is great. Only disappointments are quality of paint & shocks. Kids bicycles scratches go all the way to the bare metal or plastic. The paint is not as good as my previous vehicles (BMW, Ford, Dodge, Volvo). I had to replace the rear shocks at 37,000. Other than those two things, the van is great. I am planning to replace it with another Odyssey
Best Van I've owned
Lee, 01/13/2009
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Maybe we're just lucky however the only problem we've had w/the Ody is a rear seat seam became unraveled and was fixed under warranty, At 52,000m we replaced the original Michelins and that is all we have done to it other than an alignment and O and F changes. Much better reliability than any of the four domestics minivans we had previous to this one. Well thought out interior design compared to some others.
Best Minivan in the Market
Vu, 01/04/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the best minivan you can buy. Minivans used to be all about practical and boring. Get an Odyssey with leather and you'll feel like you're driving an Acura MDX rather than a hulking people mover.
Our Odyssey with our Odyssey
John Martens, 08/21/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This vehicle can do it all. Luxo ride like a limo, taut handling like a sport sedan, cavernous like a cave, our Odyssey can do it all. In a recent day long jaunt, our passenger didn't complain once about the mid row seating, and was more than impressed with the features of our EX-L model. It surprises people when they get passed on the highway by it, the power is so easy to call up. Maybe that's why I'm only getting 21 to 22 MPG right now, but I'm sure it will improve. All of the raves are correct, this is the minivan you want to own.
2005 Quality Issues
D. Hall, 09/22/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Fell in love with the 2005 Odyssey over the Sienna and others but the quality is lacking in many regards. The car has visited the service center multiple times. Wind noise, whistle from passenger side. Transmission sounds like it is going out. Windows already been serviced as they got stuck. Front center console stays in the down position, too noisy when extended. Hood is misaligned and told to take to get fixed. I have offered this vehicle for test drives to new customers, Honda refused because they know this vehicle wouldn't sell. 30,610 overpaid for this vehicle. Watch out!!
We love it so far
wrighth, 08/23/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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After researching and looking around at other minivans we decided on the Odyssey, we are not dissapointed. It takes a while to get used to the big vehicle, (coming from an Audi, A4). Can't beat the practicality and style. The 2 kids love it.
Excellent Van
hartk84, 09/19/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The craftsmanship and attention to detail is awesome. Honda and Toyota are light years ahead of anything the US automobile companies are putting out. So far no complaints I will check back in a year to let you all know how things are going.
Good Vehicle
sarna, 09/22/2005
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Fun to drive and feels like a car. For a person of 5'.5", the steering wheel seemed to be a little bit of a stretch. Moving the second row seats together seemed to be laborious the first time when we did it. Also, sliding the 2nd row seats for the back row occupants to get in seemed to be a challenge always. Liked the 6 cd chager and dvd player. Like to see the Navigation like console with options would be ideal
Great Vehicle
Scarhill, 01/03/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased the Odyssey (EX-L w/RES) a little over a week ago. I have had minivans for nearly 20 years. I had always resisted going for a Honda or Toyota because of the high selling prices. However, having put up with minivans from Ford and Dodge, I decided it was time to bite the bullet and put quality ahead of price. Looking at vehicles from Honda and Toyota, the Odyssey was clearly best for my purposes. Even though I have only had the vehilce for a week, the difference in quality between it and the domestics is obvious. I also got a good price on the vehicle, paying less than invoice. At this point, I couldn't be happier.
Love my Van
Honda lover, 03/18/2010
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I cannot understand all the complaints about the Odyssey. I previously had 2 different Chrysler vans and this Odyssey beats anything I had with Chrysler. I have had not brake problems, no tire troubles, nothing. I am religious about oil changes and routine mileage servicing. I would buy another Odyssey in a minute! Drives like a dream!
A Perfect 10!!
JPF, 01/08/2006
2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Perfection. We had a 1999 Odyssey. Honda made all of the improvements you could think of. This van is awesome. My wife will not switch with me. She was thinking of ditching the van concept but not now. Honda is a great car - van - company!!!
Revolt Needed
Veracity, 01/29/2009
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/Entertainment, Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Positives of this vehicle are well documented. Problems are well concealed. Brakes are an issue as mentioned... early drum turning required. Economy is average, as is passenger comfort. Driver's seat OK, not great, the rest are "short trip" friendly only. Real issue: squawking parking brake drum... which service garage tells me Honda is classifying as a "Honda characteristic". Backing out of parking, turning at very low speed is the circumstance where it occurs. Parking brake band leans over and touches rear drum. Tech told me that every Honda on the lot will eventually do this and Honda company refuses to design a "fix". When WE squawk, Honda will respond.