Overview & Reviews

Minivan-wagon hybrid carries into 1996 sans changes.

User Reviews:

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  An absolute trooper - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By cmcgol01 - October 13 - 10:32 pm

  This car is - without question - a member of the family. Reliable, affordable, and enjoyable. The value to me in 10x that of its KBB...picture the sturdiest of Accord engines on a frame that allows for 6 passengers and luggage, or 2 people and enough square footage to pack up and move cross country. I really dont know know what to say we call him Homer, hes there when we need him, and all he asks fresh oil and some general love. Im at 170K and expect to see 250K before we move on.

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  Reliable workhorse - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By Odyssey Driver - June 7 - 6:53 am

  For a large vehicle it performs superbly. Accelerates and powers up hills well, handles cornering nimbly, performs braking well. Parking is easy, visibility through windows and mirrors is excellent for a wide, long vehicle. Fold down seats creates enormous capacity for transporting items. Seats are comfortable. Controls are within acceptable reach. Excellent sized, solid family car.

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  I cant decide - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By happyhippieinmymini - March 5 - 12:57 pm

  This Mini Van was my first car. I got it when it only had 125,000 miles on it and now she has 190,000 and still running. I have had some trouble with the radiator and oil leaking. I am considering selling her for scion xA or Toyota Matrix but this car has overall been great!

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  keeps running - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By block1974 - May 9 - 7:51 pm

  Bought used from new Honda dealer, at the start pulled to the right, brought it back, they said they aligned it, but still pulls. Abs light came year later, but means nothing. Mechanic found major problems few months ago, but it keeps running. Air filter housing is a pain with metal screws in plastic case. You could call it early crossover. It is small and simple car. Now has 175,000 miles and no signs of slowing down.

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  Quality Honda pseudo-van - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By Miller5 - March 2 - 9:50 pm

  After 3 years of ownership this van has 145,000 and still runs great. First, the negatives, most of which we were aware of before we bought it: limited cargo room and wimpy 4-cyl engine. But those negatives make way for the positives: small maneuverable van that gets 22c/26h mpg...very nice stying that we get comments on all the time. Also, this van is very well made and has needed minimal maintenance. In addition to the usual happy comments Ill add that the EX model has a wonderful stereo system. Get a $80 roof rack from JC Whitney and itll take care of your cargo problems. Other issues : oil leak door locks have a mind of their own ABS light issues...but overall its a solid van.

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  Accord on Steroids - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By VanMan2001 - October 21 - 2:00 am

  We bought our 1996 Ody used in 1998. Since then we have put on 70k miles of virtually trouble free miles. At 86k miles, the ABS sensor went bad and had to be replaced but that is the only trip it has ever made to the service bay besides normal maintenance. Its smaller size and 4 doors make it ideal for our local city driving and the room for trips has been great. After we purchase our new 2001 Ody, we kept this one too because we like it so much.

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  Great Value - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By SimpAllen - May 19 - 2:00 am

  Weve owned our van for 7 years, and it lived up to the Honda name. At the time we thought the 4 doors was pretty innovative, and it has been. We have had no troubles with it, and have never regretted it.

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  Honda Odyssey 96 - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By sacooper - July 19 - 2:00 am

  Great car. I am finding it hard to want a replacement. So reliable and the seating it simply wonderful.

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  After owning 2 years - 1996 Honda Odyssey
  By shwalker - February 27 - 11:32 pm

  ABS sensors had to be replaced in 2000. Electric locks keep re-locking every 5-10 seconds after I lock it. Also occurs if I engage the locks while riding in the van. SRS light came on at about 90K. Very expensive to check/repair with no idea if its a sensor or control unit or whatever. Engine runs great.