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NICE but: Don't get the VCM model
George, 10/02/2009
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the Odyssey BUT -- don't get the VCM model. There is a low growl/drone vibration you can feel and hear when it kicks into 3 cyl mode. Especially in cold weather. HONDA WON'T disable it and claims that the noise is normal! VCM doesn't activate when the engine is cold during the first 5 min of driving so there must be a way to disable it programmatically. There also is a loss of power that is noticeable during VCM cruise on slight inclines. This causes the mph to drop well below your cruise setting. I prefer to eat the fuel savings (if any) than put up with this annoyance. It is extremely noticeable at 40 and 70 mph and when fully loaded. Must be at just the right rpm's.
Great Van
Doug, 07/18/2009
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our family absolutely loves this van. We have a 2009 EXL-RES. The rear entertainment system (RES) is a pleasure on trips. It allows the front drivers to listen to music while the kids watch their videos through the wireless headphones. Driving comfort and space is outstanding. The van is quiet and has very good road manners. The Odyssey replaced a Toyota Highlander for us. We were seriously considering the Sequoia for this purchase. We just found this to be a better vehicle for the money than the Sequoia. We are now van converts.
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Electrical and mechanical Issues
Brad Armstrong, 02/01/2010
2009 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan w/PAX (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car (2009 Honda Odyssey) quit on my wife in the middle of rush hour traffic. Smoke coming from under the hood and making a loud puffing sound. The dealer found that the timing belt cover had come loose and was leaking oil. The dealer fixed this issue. Now the car will only run for a few days at a time and will not start. Left the car at the dealer and they provided a rental. The dealer called to say the problem was fixed, but when I arrived to pick it up it would not start. They replaced the battery an this only lasted for for four days. They can't seem to find the problem. So far the dealer is doing all they can, but the car is now back in the shop.
Great van for 10 years.
Jim C., 03/20/2018
2009 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our third Odyssey and fourth Honda. Regular maintenance at moderate expense since I live so far from dealership (all done at private shop). Returned to dealership for a few recalls but otherwise all was done by other certified mechanic. Averaged 12K per year but bulk of mileage was experienced on longer round-trips of approx 3K each. Only mechanical issue during the ten years of ownership was the air conditioning system, repairs of which cost $1500 and occurred long after warranty expiration. Comfortable travel car that has worked very well for us.
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No complaints
Danielle, 07/15/2009
2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am currently leasing the 2009 EX-L model with rear entertainment. I have been very impressed so far. The comfort is great. The cargo space is excellent! I wasn't very excited about crossing over into the minivan world as a former SUV driver but I've actually enjoyed the switch.