Used 2012 Honda Odyssey Consumer Reviews

Great Van But Now Question About The Build Quality, Driver's Door Handle Broke within 5 days of delivery

I have a 2012 Odyssey Elite which I just purchased 5 days ago and the driver door handle broke. I didn't pull the handle hard or anything and the the locks were unlocked when I tried to pull open the door handle. I was not able to open the driver's side door from the outside but I can open from the inside. @ less than 300 miles, I hear engine knocking in with or without it being in the ECO mode. I will have Honda inspect it when in service. I traded in a car (2006 fully paid off) that gaved me very little problems for a new (2012) car that gaved me issues already. But everything else about the Van is great....

2012 odysseys has its flaws

take a close look at the 2011 -2012 odyssey. Ours has 80 miles on it, 1 week old. Rear brake pads was changed, it was literally deteriorating badly , rear rotors had scores in it. engine light came on and to get reset, poorly aligned rear tail gate, bad gaps in body panel, misaligned, poorly painted front and rear bumpers, take a close look at the two rear bumper reflectors, on either sides of it is not painted, under the bumpers are not painted. Honda bean counters are trying to save money by skimping on paint here folks, what else are they doing to save money on a 35K van, it is inexcusable in my book. Other areas of the van that paint is not applied because most consumer don't pay know

Engine blows up!

Twice in the last year I had my engine rings/pistons redone. Thank you class action lawyers whose settlement got me free repairs. (Ends at year 8). At 92000k I have had car in shop 6 times this year with $3000 in repairs not covered. Bought it new and want to keep it through 150k. At this point not reliable enough that I would take it on long trip. I have owned 3 other Hondas. Hate this car!

VCM failure

Please be leary if you are thinking of buying a used 2012 Honda Odyssey. This vehicle had serious problems with the automatic VCM system. Honda did have a recall on this issue and even extended it for an 8 year period. Should have been a lifetime recall. Just ensure that the engine has been rebuilt, new piston rings installed if you purchase this vehicle. 2012 isn't the only year thus was a problem. I would probably buy a Toyota van.

A quite functional car

We have about 8,000 miles on this car, and overall like it quite a bit. It has quite a bit of pickup, even with 5-6 passengers in tow. However, there have been a couple of small mechanical/electronic issues. Also, there is no windshield wiper fluid indicator, which has left us high and dry on two occasions. Really, Honda? Haven't we progressed past 1970? A really tacky omission, particularly for those in regions of the country where fluid is used quite a bit.

First Impressions are good, second a bit better

This is my first Honda. I compared this with the 2012 Sienna, 2012 Town & Country, and large SUV's. All compared vehicles were on IIHS' 2012 Top Safety list. Advantages over Sienna: Sleeker Antenna Larger Sunroof Easier to pull 3rd row seats Front row heater button easier to access Rear view camera display is larger compared to base XLE Gas mileage Variable cylinder management Disadvantages: Sienna has more leg room, cargo room, higher HP and torque Advantages over T&C: Ride quality seemed better in Odyssey Quality of materials also seemed better Gas mileage Disadvantages: Nav and rear screen DVD player standard in T&C T&C has LED lighting No movable pedal feature

One small problem!

On two different occasions I have had a problem with accidentally leaving the windows and sun roof open. Apparently this happens if you do a certain combination (one that I haven't figured out yet) on the remote lock. As a result my vehicle has been flooded when it has rained. It seems to me there is a better way.

great for families and/or business

My Honda Odyssey is a Lemon!

I purchased this new in 2012 and paid cash for this car. It broke down on the interstate 150 miles from Atlanta with a clogged ERG valve with 30,000 miles on it. The carborator broke apart also and it spent 7 days in the shop. This was in 2013. Now, 4/2014, I drove 1,000 miles after I changed the oil & all the oil is burning up! They are going to re-built the entire engine because it is burning oil at a rate of a 30 year old car! I will Never purchase a Honda again! Do your research because I have after all these problems and many Honda owners have had similar problems. They are lemons and my $40,000 went down the drain! I will Never Buy Honda Again!

Honda is getting cheaper, too.

I was looking for a reliable minivan with ample space, high reliability and high resale value. The Odyssey clearly delivers in that space and surprised me with great performance and decent mpg - I get about 27 MPG on average. From that view and the resale value, it’s an economical choice, even though Odysseys got rather expensive. $38K for a mid-level model is rather pricey for what you get in the end and when you look at the cheap plastics that are used throughout the car. The tech in the car is surprisingly mature. The most annoying feature is without doubt the auto-lock of doors. I can’t remember how often I run out to the garage and only find all doors, except the driver’s door, locked.

IF you have to drive a minivan this is the one to

SO, no one lays awake at night dreaming of their new minivan, right? A BMW 5 series, yes! A minivan, not so much. THat being said, I needed a minivan, I insisted on a degree of luxury and comfort combined with good handling and economy at the gas station. THis car did it all. Overall I averaged 24mpg in 55k miles of driving. Easily got 29-31mpg on the highway. Admittedly I am not a lead-foot. For my everyday commute it was fine. Where it really shone was trips to Costco and family treks. I could get all four of my kids and my wife and travel in comfort with the fantastic extra wide DVD entertaining them. I loaded up all my CD's on the harddrive for unlimited listening options. THe Nav display is recessed so it doesn't get direct sun glare. I would definitely recommend it as the best minivan option for someone who needs one. As for winter driving, the forward traction 2WD was pretty good and I made it better by switching to snow tires during the cold months.

Found a gem

We started looking at vans and quickly found this one. It was older than I was thinking about going, but it looked really clean in the pictures and it had all the features we were looking for. When we got to the dealership, we were blown away. This van was immaculate, well maintained, and the dealer had even done the upcoming routine maintenance. The van itself is a high-end Honda. It's like driving a large luxury car, but without any floaty feeling. The ride is excellent, the interior is super comfortable, and its really easy to drive. Overall we've loved the van so far and we look forward to keeping it for many years to come, I mean, it's a Honda so it should last forever.

Love my Ody BUT...

I really really love my van. We've owned for 6 months now and taken a couple of roadtrips with our 2 and 5 year old. It is so comfy and convenient and roomy for just such excursions. The only thing I am not happy about is our A/C. It doesn't seem to blow COLD. It's cool, but not cold. We live in Phoenix, AZ so when it's not blowing ice cubes (which I expect from a vehicle I paid around 40K for and is brand new) and it's 110+ degrees, that makes for a hot, irritable mommy. It especially doesn't seem to blow cold driving around town or when we stop at a light. Took it to the dealer, and they said the charge was low and recharged the system but I didn't notice a difference.

Love my new Odyssey

I've had my new Odyssey for a month and am very satisfied. I find the 5 speed transmission very smooth and would not recommend spending an additional $4000 just to obtain a 6 speed and another 1 MPG. I averaged 17.8 MPG on my first tank of gas per the on board computer (17.86 based on actual fuel consumption). This was with 100% A/C and city driving. I miss the middle row Stow and Go of my former Grand Caravan, but this is a small price to pay given the quality of this vehicle.

Great car to drive, just not a 4 kid car

Middle row not as functional as initially thought. Traded in '08 8 pass Sienna for it. If you have 2 kids tops who use the middle as "captians" with the center down all the time - 3 in car seats - or 1 in the middle, 2 in the back - it would work. But the 8th spot is not comfy for all the time seating and the outboard seats, when slid to get in the back, still make a tight space and don't revert to their original position once up. Also you have to push the BACK of the seat to lock it so if your kid forgets you are driving with a seat bonking around you can't reach to click back in place. Long term, with 4 kids, I think a true 2 captain's chair set up would have been better for us.

3+ years & 28,000 miles

I love driving my 2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L. I have 28,000 miles on it and have made no repairs to it, other than standard maintenance like oil changes, air filters, tire rotation. I've had no problems whatsoever. I agree with the other reviewer who said the headrests are uncomfortable. I also wish there were more USB ports in the rear, but I believe that was added on the newer models. Overall, I love this van!

Top notch

Look for well maintained vehicle. Test drove a couple that weren't near as nice as the one we bought.

Worst vehicle I've ever owned

I've spent about $2k per year on this piece of junk. Everything from suspension, CV joints, a timing belt tensioner that were out after just 41000 miles, the list goes on and on. I would have done better financially if I'd bought a Chevy or jeep. I'll never buy a Honda again. Toyotas are vastly superior and it's not even close.

Cheap Continental Tires

After 2 years of driving the mini-van, here is my review: 1) Cheap Tires - After 21,000 miles, the original Continental Tires already wore out. I had to spend over $600.00 for new tires. 2) Too Wide - I had an accident involving my garage and the mini-van fender. The car is just too wide for my garage. 3) Cheap Spoiler - The spoiler at the top rear of van is made of cheap plastic (but expensive to replace). I prefer it to be made of metal. 4) Sliding Door Jam - Clicking the pushbutton two times will cause the sliding door to stall. 5) Cheap Plastic Bumpers 6) No Side Molding - Paid about $300 for side molding purchase and installation. 7) Outside Temperatre Gauge not Accurate

Disappointed!

We purchased a new 2012 Odyssey in Dec. I traded in my 2008 Sienna with over 100,000 miles. Big mistake!!! I really enjoyed driving the Sienna. It was easy to maneuver and I had no problems getting in and out of parking spaces. It also had nice leg room in the front. The Odyssey leg space is so small my husband sits in the back with the kids even on short trips around town. The worst parts are the SLOW back doors and the fact you have to hold down on the remote key for 3 seconds before the doors begin to open. Big issue- the car pulls to the left when going over 60 mph in fast lane. Service dept said it was because of minor slant in road for drainage?!?!

Best Honda yet!

We have owened two Honda Pilots, most resently a 2011 and a Honday Odyssey. The 2012 Odyssey beats our previous honda's by leaps and bounds. The comfort is unmatched and the room inside it is crazy! Plenty of pep and smooth acceleration when needed. Plus, 20 mgp is hard to beat in our mountainous region. We couldn't be happier with our new Odyssey! Cant go wrong here.

Mini Hope is her name

Really have enjoyed the Honda Odyssey just a few regular maintenance items nothing out of the ordinary plan on keeping the Odyssey for a while

Too many disppointments!

I always loved Honda, but I'm quite disappointed with the 2012 Odyssey. Engine is not powerful enough (now 2014 still using the same weak engine, the Accord V6 gets 30 additional HP!). I am very upset with the sliding doors, worst design ever! Keeps beeping & stalling (Chrysler and Toyota make it much more intuitive). Wipers leaves too big of an area un-wiped. Ride is fairly smooth in general but rough & loud over bumps or potholes. (Chevy Traverse is so much better, as well as Toyota Sienna). Brakes are cheap, at about 17,000 miles, brakes are vibrating violently, I had to change brakes/rotors. Steering wheel feels over-sized. Steering feel not great. Climate controls not intuitive. Remote key fob sucks, and still no remote starter! Turning circle not as tight as Sienna. Ugly gauges. Service engine light not good. Hideous Exterior!

Atta Girl Girtrude

Have had only a few issues, and they were covered by the warranty. It's a great vehicle for the entire family. Plus being able to open and close the rear doors with a push of a button (remote or dash) is a real bonus when transporting other older adults. This is my 2nd Odyssey and plan to buy another one next year.

It's a great car

I like everything about this car

Nice family car

Nice interior, drives smoothly. Auto doors are nice but can get clunky

Awesome Vehicle

The vehicle is solidly built. It has leather trim, moonroof and lots of legroom. The cabin is very quiet. With all the glass rolled up there is no outside noise whatsoever. The vehicle is built for long distance tour. It's a great car. I love it. I use it for my summer road trips across the United States.

Great as new, then the problems start!

Maybe this is more of a problem with Honda (Service). First, we purchased this van as it came off lease, and then we had it serviced by the mechanic we had had service all of our cars. However, our purchase and subsequent non-Honda servicing did not allow Honda to keep up with our ownership, and therefore, We didn’t get any technical service bulletins, until free repair of issues had passed. While our alarm van has a of issues, the most troubling is a technical service bulletin they’re offered free repair of an issue within the engine block and cylinders, which has at this point left our van unable to pass any state inspection without performing $4000 worth of work.

No More Honda for us

We have had Hondas for 30+ years. This minivan (touring model) was a money pit. Roters needing to constantly be replaced AND peeling pain everywhere (they recalled, repainted, and it peeled again - and we paid extra for that paint!). Now the transmission/clutch pressure control is shot, and at 166000 miles we have a car that costs more to fix than it is worth. Hondas used to make it into the 200000s and used to hold value. I will never get an Odyssey Touring minivan again.

reliable and efficient mini van

we have 170Kmiles on it with only routine maintenance. Satisfied with it's performance. only maintenance costs for timing belt, tires and brakes, oil and filter change, alignments, tire rotation

Mover

Center display and info are confusing