Overview & Reviews

Honda's latest minivan, the totally redesigned Odyssey, features the most powerful V6 in the minivan segment.

• This is the best-engineered, most well-planned minivan ever.

• Leather seats are not available.

User Reviews:

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  Disappointed in Honda Quality - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Big Jay - October 17 - 2:00 am

  We purchased this van in 2002. We owned it for 8 years and 120K miles. Overall, I was disappointed in the quality of the vehicle. It did have some good interior and exterior features. The engine was always reliable. However, the transmission was a train wreck. We had to replace the transmission 2 times while we owned it. We had numerous issues with the power sliding door. Every so often I had to clean the connectors with steel wool or the door would not shut properly. We recently traded off the van for a Toyota. The little things like nobs, handles, buttons, etc. were starting to fail. The gas mileage was also starting to diminish. I would be hesitant to purchase another Honda Odyssey van.

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  Disappointing - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Bill - July 20 - 7:56 pm

  We purchased a 1999 Odyssey new at a local dealership and have owned it since. We are very disappointed in the overall quality and reliability. We have had some recalls, sliding door problems, suspension problems, rear brake problems, and the transmission needed to be replaced around 64,000 miles. Honda covered the transmission, but no vehicle should have that after only 64,000 miles much less one that is known to be very reliable. This vehicle has made me believe that foreign vehicles are really no better than American vehicles as my parents have a Ford Freestar and have had absolutely no problems at all at the 80,000 mark and counting. Buy American!

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  Eats Transmissions and Tires - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Don Easley - January 15 - 5:04 pm

  Originally considered buying a Caravan but due to its known transmission problems paid the extra for a Honda. I should have bought the Caravan. Automatic doors are a continual problem. The first transmission died after 104K. Since the transmission recall only affected transmissions up to 100K I was not covered to given any break. The second transmission has now died at 168,000 miles. Since it was based on the original flawed design its life was always in question. The Odyssey also has a large appetite for tires as I am now on my 7th set. All and all this has been my most disappointing vehicle purchases and has soured me on Honda cars and vans.

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  Hate this Van - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Hate this van - May 1 - 12:39 pm

  I thought this van would be nice to drive. The check engine light comes on unless I use premium gas, and a diagnostics test said the o2 sensor and the cat needed replaced. I am glad I havent had the trans problem that everyone else seems to have, maybe that was worked out before I got it. It doesnt have a smooth ride at all. The sliding doors stick and sometimes wont even stay shut, even the hatch is hard to get open and closed.

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  Honda Cannot be proud of This Product! - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Mando236 - February 5 - 8:20 am

  We bought our van used with 68K on it, but because its a Honda we werent worried. Boy were we WRONG! In the course of 5.5 yrs & 100K miles, we have been to the service center 21 times, replaced two trannys (soom 2B 3), constant sliding door problems, ignition switch recall, hard shifting all the time, and we are about fed up. We could have bought a brand new Domestic with the knowledge that the trannys would die, at least they would have been under warranty. The good things about the van are severely shadowed by the transmission problems. The engine runs very strong, but is no good without a reliable transmission. We spoke with American Honda, and due to our mileage offered no assistance.

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  Wow What A Lemon - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By rcpquote - November 18 - 1:36 am

  This vehicle is the worst I ever owned (mechanically). Shortly after buying this used with 42,000 miles, the transmission went bad. Was not covered under warranty but later warranty was extended to 100,000 on this (because so many were going bad). 2nd Transmission failed at 67,000 miles. 3rd Transmission failed at 105,000 miles (no longer under warranty). Electric doors have regular problems. 2 sets of motor mounts from transmission putting too much stress when shifting. Otherwise, powerful enough and comfortable for an entire family of 6.

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  Major disappointment - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Gary - July 13 - 12:22 am

  Bought in 1998 so one of the first. Have had trans, catalytic converter, some other pollution control kit replaced at 80,000 when engine light went on. Got it back afetr new catalytic converter and kit, light went ride back on. Wonder if I even needed them. CD player at 60,000. Dealer servicing was horrible experience. Better ask if something is covered by warranty and also ask them to check with Honda if anything further can be done. They wont do voluntarily and said as much. Two service managers said they would after I asked and I never heard back. I would never buy another Honda. Bought for reliability. Not only was it unreliable, but service department was horrible and useless.

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  Poor Overall Quality/Workmanship - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By Air Force Family - November 27 - 2:00 am

  Bought our 1999 Odyssey in Nov 98. Now has 107,000 on it. Major Problems: EGR Valve/Sleeve must be replaced every 30K miles at $200+ per visit--clearly a design defect. Sliding door in for numerous repairs: Sticks in cold weather--very poor design. No transmission problems (yet). Many trips to dealer for recall (warranty) work the first few years for many items. Front brake pads must be replaced too often.

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  disappointed - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By susan williams - September 10 - 2:00 am

  My transmission and catalytic converter went out at 90,000 miles. The transmission is covered but the dealer want 900 for the catalytic converter. I am just disappointed with the honda product.

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  Bad Tranny - 1999 Honda Odyssey
  By 99 Odyssey owner - June 23 - 2:00 am

  Ibought this van brand new,this van has tranny problem on most 99 models, put Honda Corp will not admit it, they replace all the 2000,2001,2002 tranny for free and extended their warrenty to 100,000 miles but not the 99 models,if you still have this van and under warranty, bring it back to dealer for a tranny check. I have my tranny replaced at 70,000 miles. whoever own the 99 models, have your tranny check or buy extended warranty.