Used 2019 Honda Odyssey Consumer Reviews
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Great vehicle with a few minor issues
Andrew, 12/04/2018
2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
84 of 90 people found this review helpful
This is my second Honda Odyssey EXL purchased in 15 months. My 2018 was totaled due to someone running a stop sign. So, I bought a 2019 a couple weeks ago. The vehicle has a superior ride and great gas mileage. However, both vehicles vibrate(d) at around 68-72 mph. The dealer claimed that they couldn't feel it with my 2018. I've learned to get used to it, but when the speed limit is 70, I either have to go 67 or 73 mph to mitigate it. I have fourother minor complaints. First, there is no change storage. So I had to purchase a change purse to hold my change. Second, there is no compass. This is quite an irritant when the GPS says go southeast, etc., on a particular road from the start of a trip. Third, the temperature display is a tiny readout on the bottom of the odometer screen. My wife can't see it from the passenger seat and has to ask me every time she wants to know it. All Honda needs to do is provide both a compass and temperature readout on the huge computer screen where you can view many other apps. Fourth, the middle seats do not table or stay locked in their most forward position. Otherwise, it is a fantastic vehicle with great comfort and good gas mileage. My 2018 averaged 31.4 mph in the econ mode on highway trips. I don't know what the 2019 will get, but I have similar expectations.
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Electrical Issues with 800 miles
Jhorlander, 01/10/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
77 of 83 people found this review helpful
We have had to take our brand new Odyssey into the dealership for repairs 4 times now since October 2018. The dealership and Honda Manufacturing have been working together to resolve the issue but can't seem to find the solution. We are starting to discuss the lemon law and how we can get out of the car. It started at only 800 miles on the car with the radio along with the instrument panel cutting in/out along with a static and popping noise coming from the dashboard. They have replaced several items and performed software updates which seems to resolve the issue temporarily. It works for a week or so and then we are completely inconvenienced of having to schedule a time to drop off the car, remove and transfer car seats to the loaner vehicle, and take time out of our schedule. We went with a brand new vehicle to make sure we had a reliable van for our family. I have always thought of Honda as reliable but not anymore.
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Much improved switching from a Sienna
Swimbikerun, 09/05/2018
updated 09/08/2021
2019 Honda Odyssey Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
70 of 76 people found this review helpful
We recently purchased a 2019 Odyssey after owning a 2015 Toyota Sienna XLE since new. We honestly thought we would keep the Toyota a few years longer but the most recent crash test rating along with rear crash test video shows the Sienna shows up major flaws in the safety department due to being built on a platform that is coming up 10 years old. Since our van is the primary transporter for school and family outing, we decided to move up the purchase timeline. The overall purchasing process was a breeze with us getting a pretty solid deal. The driving dynamic is very smooth and the ride is extremely quiet compared to the Sienna. I tested all 7 seats prior to purchase (I am 6'3") and was they are comfortable and offers better support than the Sienna. Overall, the Odyssey offers major upgrades compared to even the current Sienna model and if safety is a priority, Sienna is automatically disqualified due to poor scoring by IIHS. 2021 update: van still going strong! Still love the power, handling and everything it has to offer. We were rear ended by a distracted driver last yr at 45mph and the impact never intruded into the main cabin where our kids were. Everyone walked away and they fixed it back to OEM spec. This van will be with us for awhile since nothing on the market compares.
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Wonderful Minivan
Doug H,, 07/01/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
As of July 6, I will have owned my 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite for one year. To date, I have had one problem. The battery needed to be replaced. The dealership took the time to fully diagnosis the problem to make sure it wasn’t more than just the battery. In addition, there have been two recalls which the dealership handled. That’s it. I have no complaints. It has a very quiet, comfortable ride. The lack of power rear folding seat is noted as a “Con”. Having previously owned a 2006 Toyota Sienna Limited with a power folding third row seats, I can tell you I don’t miss it at all. The power folding seats in the Sienna were slow and after a few years quit working, which of course happened after the warranty had expired. The third row seats in the Honda are extremely easy to stow as well as put upright, either being done using only one hand. The second row seats are kind of a “love it or hate it” experience. It really boils down to what you are looking for. If it’s removal, these seats are heavy and difficult to remove. Best go with Chrysler and “Stow ’n Go” which are much thinner, less comfortable, and fold into the floor. If you are looking for comfort and the flexibility of being able to slide the seats sideways, which makes ingress and egress to and from the third row much easier, the Honda is your choice. I am also impressed with the MPG. On long trips at freeway speeds (70-75 mph), I get around 26-29 MPG. Around town, it’s 17-19 MPG. Best of all, my grandchildren love it.
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STS, 04/02/2019
updated 10/02/2020
2019 Honda Odyssey Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have been a honda fan for a long time. Owned accord, civic, odysseys in the past. This is my 3rd minivan and luckily I leased it. Mine is Elite model. Since we got this, we have not been able to use DVD player. Some module was replaced by the dealer; started working, then broke again. Very often (97% of the time), i would hear fireworks going off in the speakers which can be very annoying and make it hard to drive the van. Only to fix this is muting the whole volume off. Then display monitor randomly would go dead and stays dead until vehicle is restarted. I was told by the dealer that they are seeing lot of similar issues with 2018/2019 models. Vehicle drives good. Have been to the dealer 4 times so far. They are clueless; only thing they can tell me is Honda is aware of these problems and are working to fix it. I would stay away from Honda vehicles until they figure out these issues. Hope this helps. Update: the dealer fixed the problem and I was told it was some loose connection. But they problem came back again. I was told it was a harness problem and there is no fix for 2019 but fixed in 2020 odyssey. I ended up returning 2019 and leasing 2020 - a leap of faith I guess. Lost some $2000 that I had to pay for the new lease. Update: 2020 odyssey is doing ok so far. No issues.
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