Used 2019 Honda Odyssey EX Minivan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2019 Honda Odyssey EX Minivan.
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Transmission problems since under 5k.
Tim, Charlotte, NC, 06/18/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
We have had the car back to the dealership three times and getting ready to go again due to the transmission not shifting properly and seems to be getting worse. The dealer says they find nothing wrong each time and have been no help at all since it’s a warranty thing. No loaner car is available and they will only give us a weekday appointment (dealer is fifteen miles from us and both … of us work over forty miles from them) which makes it even tougher with having to shuffle kids around and schedules also. I worked on Honda’s for fifteen years and have since moved to another job and never had an issue like this with any car I worked on. Customers who had issues were given a complimentary loaner and then a factory service rep was brought in to go over the diagnosis with the technician. Accelerating from a stop it shifts well and then gets up to about fourth or so and then bangs. If accelerating and then Letting off it seems to hold back from shifting and then bangs up a gear just to shift. We have had many friends ride with us and ask if it’s always done that, we just say yes. We are trying to get it looked at.
Much better than the Sienna!
Bob, Pittsburgh, PA, 12/27/2018
2019 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
We owned a 2013 Sienna for 5 years and couldn't take it any longer...lots of "little" interior issues with the Sienna, mostly involving the rear tracks coming out of the floor. The Odyssey is much better on the inside...and everywhere else! You get a lot more options for the money with the LE and it drives a million times smoother than the Sienna ever did! Only complaint - less … storage up front compared to the Sienna.
Has needed a new transmission and now the software
Colleen, Upper Darby, PA, 12/09/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
We are (were) a Honda family. We have a Honda Civic and now a 2019 Honda Odyssey. After four months of owning it, it broke down on the road and needed a new transmission. Now, 8 months later, the software has frozen. The radio/rear camera are frozen and even when the car is off, the screen stays on. It is now in the shop to be fixed but something tells me I am going to have more … issues based on the class action lawsuit right now saying that Honda is not fixing these issues. I would NEVER buy a Honda Odyssey again.
Lost many features from 2016
BUZ, Waukesha, WI, 04/06/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
Sadly the 2019 Odyssey EX has lost many features that I liked on the 2016 EX.
No CD player
No compass
Radio has lost some sensitivity.
Radio is hard to adjust unless your vehicle is not moving.
Rear hatch is no longer high enough for a 6 footer to walk under without dipping your head.
Ride height appears to be lower.
No integrated garage door opener.
The right side turn signal video … gone, The blind spot alert does not do the same job.
The touch screen for apps does not work well for people with fat fingers or long nails.
I don't like the trip computer in front of my face, attention should be on tach, speed, gas level, oil pressure and engine temp only.
The "Eco" button seems to cause the engine to have problems above 45mph and must be turned off. Works great around town.
Paddle shifters on the steering wheel are a joke.
Knobs have been replaced by touch screen, see finger comment above.
Smaller gas tank.
The positives are:
The 9speed transmission works very well.
The ride is better than the 2016.
Very nice to drive.
Mileage is excellent, 28mph on the highway with only 500 miles on the engine and low ambient temp.
The wind does not push you around on the highway.
Comfortable seats.
2nd row seats move out of the way easier, I do wish they would go into the floor.
As of 14,000 miles I have no new complaints
Just traveled through the slush and snow of western Nebraska and Colorado. The Cruise control is connected to the radar in the right front. I can understand the auto-braking going out with the radar not seeing anything when covered with slush and ice but the cruise control? The we entered the Eisenhower Tunnel and were splashed again and a shutter warning came up on the dash stating reduced power. Very poor thought process on this. I thought the thermostat should control the temp of the engine but aerodynamics based on the radiator, give me a break. Thankfully it corrected itself when the temps warmed but the engine had to be turned off and restarted. That problem should have self corrected when the ice melted in front of the rad.
I will say the mpg averaged 26 going up the mountains in Colorado and about 30mpg coming back.
I still hate the fact the rear hatch is made for 5'8" people.
Latest problem is the rear wheels have no camber adjustment. My left rear is -1.2 just -0.3 more degrees before it is out of acceptable limits.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2019 Honda Odyssey EX Minivan
What’s new
- No changes for 2019
- Part of the fifth Odyssey generation introduced for 2018
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Configurable second-row seats are very useful
- Pro:Packed with modern safety and tech features
- Pro:Strong V6 engine and stable handling make it enjoyable to drive
- Pro:Impressively quiet in the top Elite trim level
- Con:Second-row seats can be hard to remove
- Con:No power-folding third-row seats
- Con:360-degree camera is not on the options list
Which Odyssey does Edmunds recommend?
If you're on a budget, we recommend the EX trim. For not a lot more money, you get active safety features and driver aids, conveniences such as power-sliding doors and three-zone climate control, and the desirable second-row Magic Slide seats. If you're looking for more, try the Touring, which gives you tons of extra features — including a built-in vacuum cleaner and rear-seat monitoring system — and the excellent 10-speed automatic transmission.
Full Edmunds Review: 2019 Honda Odyssey Minivan
Driving
8.0The 2018 Honda Odyssey is the driver's choice in the minivan class. A strong V6 gives you plenty of power for passing, while the van's precise steering and stable handling instill confidence. It's still by all accounts squarely a minivan, but it rarely seems that way from the driver's seat.
Comfort
8.0We like how the Odyssey is comfortable in all three rows of seating. Whether you've got a van full of kids on a road trip or you're just taking your friends out to dinner, the Odyssey should keep everyone happy.
Interior
8.5A minivan should make your life easier, and the Odyssey comes through in stellar fashion. It's easy to get in and out, particularly because of the new lateral sliding function for the second-row seats. The mediocre outward visibility is the only downside.
Utility
9.0The Odyssey is still great at being a minivan. It seats up to eight passengers and has plenty of room for your personal items and bigger and bulkier cargo. The second-row seatbacks don't fold flat, so the whole seat will have to be removed manually for maximum cargo space.
Technology
8.0Up front is an 8-inch touchscreen display that runs Honda's latest software system. It boasts modern graphics and is impressively quick to respond to your finger touches and slides. Modern features such as the rear cabin camera and the intercom are useful.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2019 Honda Odyssey in Ohio is:
$54.50 per month*Legal