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by forance
Jul 18 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Roomy with good handling.
Cons: Sudden Unintended Acceleration
The Bottom Line: Any vehicle that has SUA (sudden unintended acceleration) is dangerous.
I bought a Honda Odyssey because it is rated No. 1 and I felt it was superior to other mini vans. I loved my Honda Odyssey until today. (7/18/2001). Upon pulling into an off street parking space at a crawl, with my foot already on the brake because of...
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by ourhousefull
Apr 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Nice all around van.
Cons: Spontaneously catches fire.
Just a warning to other 2000 Odyssey owners. Our van is 3-months old. A few weeks ago, my wife went to the gas station to fill-up. While unscrewing the gas cap, the escaping pressurized gas fumes burst into flames. Luckily, only the hair on her arm...
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by dsnymgc
Jan 25 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Excellent Design, folding third bench, cargo capacity
Cons: Poor craftsmanship, unreliable
The Bottom Line: It's the best mini-van out there if you can get a reliable one.
The Odyssey is a well-designed mini-van but problems have been plaguing mine from the beginning. It's fun and easy to drive and is extremely versatile. Unfortunately it has been the least reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
Within a year of...
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by kelliag
Jan 28 '01 - Updated Feb 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy, drives like a car.
Cons: The van rolled down a driveway while in park.
The Bottom Line: We loved our Odyssey up until the van rolled down a driveway while in park with the emergency break on.
We bought the Odyssey after months of research and after driving every other minivan on the market. We were impressed with the Odyssey's safety ratings, handling and roomy interior.
Shortly after purchasing our van, we noticed a shimmy in the...
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by mollysurfer
Feb 04 '07 - Updated Feb 05 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: "2-in-1" - 2nd Row: Converts Captain to Bench Seat. Prestige. Dual Electric side doors.
Cons: Gas mileage. Lack of a comfortable ride. Questionable dependability.
The Bottom Line: So-So. Mechanical & body problems from day-one. One resolves, another begins. Warranty covered some. Lemon or tired at 90k-miles? Can this last 200-300k-miles? We'll see.
I purchased a 2000 EX in February 2006 with 80k miles. It had some very minor rust spots, which the manufacturer refused to repair (3-wks outside of warranty). I have recently noticed the space in which my 3rd row seat folds into is wet—more rust ...
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by kyunghwee
Aug 31 '00 - Updated Jun 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: powerful engine, quiet ride, spacious
Cons: poor paint job, problematic brakes, not reliable power devices (doors, locks, windows, etc.), uncomfortable seats
The Bottom Line: Hard to recommend it to anyone based on my experience. But most owners seems to be happy with theirs. Perhaps that's because of even poorer alternatives.
After long waited months on the waiting list, I finally got my 2000 Odyssey EX last November. My options included hood protector (aka. wind deflector), navigation system, floor mats, and the paint protector.
I was very excited about driving this...
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by pdona01
Nov 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: easy configuration, quick speed, and highway handling
Cons: static electricity, doors sticking, will not go into lower gears
Interesting review on the Odyssey Safety Hazard - catching fire due to static electricity. I have experienced extreme static electricity. Enough that I hate getting out of the van and closing the door. I try not to touch with bare hands and create...
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by noellbaba
Dec 06 '02 - Updated Dec 18 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Huge trunk space, no major breakdowns thus far.
Cons: Automatic sliding doors heavy when broken,CD player stopped working, engine hesitates at times.
The Bottom Line: First model year has most minor problems, try a 2001 for a polished version.
I have this car as a lease that will expire in July of 2003. I plan to turn it in and not purchase it unless it will kill me financially.
The trunk space is indeed amazing, and I can't complain about any major engine issues. With regards...
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by kelly.harrison
Mar 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes 
Pros: suspension
Cons: leg room, minispare, price/availability, middle seat
The two biggest flaws I found in the Odyssey were leg room and minispare.
First off, I'm 5'11". I fit just fine in the driver's seat, but when in the passenger seat, my left leg hits the dash. Honda has a strangly-designed dash that comes...
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by shredderboy
Sep 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good size
Cons: Engineering could be better
I usually hate it when a new model of a vehicle that I own is released. There's always new features that are more appealing, or additional options that I just wish I had. Not with the new Odyssey.
One of the most important features on any...
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by suchy
Dec 09 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Legendary Honda reliability
Cons: Uncomfortable seating, little storage space
Oh how we anxiously awaited this new MINIVAN! It took us 6 long months to get it. It would have taken 8 had we opted for the EX, but that would have forced us into the flimsy, overpriced factory car rack that you have to take with it! Oh sure, we could...
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by texasgirl
Aug 25 '00 - Updated Feb 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: folding rear seat, dual A/C, sliding middle seat
Cons: power sliding door
The Bottom Line: Despite the problems with the malfunctioning power sliding door, our Odyssey continues to provide comfort, reliability and flexibility and in my opinion is still a BEST BUY!
Please see the end of the opinion for updated information
As the birth of our second baby approached, we decided it was time for a roomier car. Since our first would only be 18 months old at the time, we needed something big. Big...
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by dencio
Apr 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great handling, dad approved styling and power
Cons: power sliding doors need a lot of work
Shop around, read all the reviews, most people would agree that the odyssey is the best minivan available to date. But before you buy, ask the dealer if the problem with the power sliding door has been corrected. We bought our 2000 Odyssey EX in October...
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by slowrunner40
Sep 17 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Substantial, powerful, smooth vehicle.
Cons: Paint marks easily
Not that this Van is by any means small, but all the other Van's, (and I test drove them all), felt like I was driving a bus! The way that the Honda handled and the powerful V6 engine handled hills, the design and layout of the front seat, made you feel...
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by EmeryGirl
Oct 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: quality, reliability, value, magic seats
Cons: power doors, acceleration, fuel economy
My friend recently purchased a brand new 200l Honda Odyssey EX Wow, has she been singing its praises! I was so pleased when I had the opportunity to take an extensive test drive. And, boy, was it nice! Although I drove the Odyssey, I decided my friend...
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