Overview & Reviews

The only new feature is an optional navigation system on the EX.

• Good power, excellent crash test scores, tons of interior space.

• Transmission hesitates to shift, leather seating not available.

User Reviews:

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  Great Van - Reliable and Works Every Time - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By DonM3Z - August 21 - 6:26 pm

  The van has been one of the most reliable vehicles we have owned. We have traveled across the country with it a few times with no problems and it is a solid performer during the harsh winters in Chicago. We purchased the van used 5 years ago with 110,000 miles and it currently has 150,000 miles. During those 40,000 miles we have not had any transmission problems and aside from preventive maintenance and tires the only things we have had to replace were: battery, rear hub, oxygen sensor, oil pan gasket and sway bar links. I keep very detailed records of all the maintenance and our annual cost to maintain this van has averaged only $800/ year. Not bad for a car that is fully paid for! The interior is very roomy and we can haul a ton of stuff. The quality of the interior is top notch as it has held up very well to the abuse of our three kids, dog, and numerous trips to the hardware store. The technology is not the best since it is a 15 year old van now, but a Pioneer aftermarket stereo fixed all of that. Our van now has bluetooth audio for our iPhones and handsfree calling. The exterior is in great shape and the paint still holds a nice shine. Personally I think the 99-04 years is one of the nicest designs among all the Odysseys. There are a couple of small rust spots along the rear wheel wells, but no complaints here given that we live in the rust belt. Overall, we have been extremely happy with our van and plan to drive it another 50,000 or 70,000 miles. After that we will purchase another Odyssey - perhaps an EX-L this time.

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  No tranny problems here. - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By weigel5 - April 16 - 1:17 pm

  I bought this vehicle new and sold it about a year ago. It was a great vehicle for the 11yrs we owned it. Only consistent problem was the passenger automatic sliding doors would get out of alignment every other year or so. It also developed a slight oil leak (very slight) as in one to five drops per week (estimate) never actually counted the droplets on a weekly basis. I only hope the new owners have as good of an experience with this vehicle as we did.

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  A Family Hauler - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By P33B - November 6 - 2:00 am

  Purchased Odyssey new in April 2000. Had a 92 Chrysler minivan previously which was the most unreliable vehicle ever. Have 4 kids and needed something large. Now has 113,000 miles, extremely reliable (routine maintenance only) except for transmission. Replaced transmission last year at 105,000 miles. Honda split the cost based on extended warranty for transmission. Sliding doors stick in wet weather. 16-18 MPG city, 22-25 MPG highway at 70-75 MPH. Reasonable for a heavy vehicle. Still solid with no squeaks or rattles. Dont use to too often anymore but it runs great. Own three other Hondas and Odyssey has been just as reliable.

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  2000 Honda Ody EX - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Edex - July 29 - 9:27 am

  Id be very happy with this vehicle if it werent for the automatic transmission. I nursed the original transmission along for years, but it finally became too flaky to consider safe. I just had it rebuilt at 160k miles at a private shop for almost $4,000 exactly. I had my car serviced by the dealer until 4 years ago they kept telling me that they couldnt find anything wrong. Only when I took it to a private mechanic did I get the news that these transmissions are not up to par.

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  Transmission Gremlin - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By BG - July 10 - 9:26 am

  I am short of 100k on my 2000. The original transmission lasted until 60k. The replacement which was free under the extended warranty only lasted 30k. Honda discounted the 3rd transmission to $1600 for the 3rd transmission. I have no faith in these units with the bearing failure. If it werent for the poor economy, I would trade the car in. I also experienced the other issues that that were covered by the extended warranty, like the EGR ports. Otherwise, the car has held up fairly well without other major problems. Its a shame that this handsome nice driving minivan has this transmission reliability issue.

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  Not Honda Quality - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By RiggZola - June 12 - 11:57 am

  Bought this van from my sister who bought it new but after a serious side- impact accident the van held up well. I got a deal. Engine seems underpowered and handling is ok. Ive had constant issues with the van. Worn front tires, front brakes need replacing almost yearly. Replaced the tranny @ 90K but now at 115K its gone bad again. Sliding door problems and EGR/cat converter issues also plague my van. I have an Acura TL and am just hoping it doesnt have the same issues. Im selling for a different brand if I can get out from under these repair costs. I wouldnt buy it again and have definitely taken Honda off the top of my shopping list.

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  Workhorse, But Back to Toyota for Me - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Prof Utonium - April 29 - 2:11 pm

  Bought new. Had most bang for buck when it came out. Handles well--more like car than van/truck. Had lots of innovative features. Its probably improved, but always had Toyotas before--going back too (this week). Its the family van (3 girls) we use it for everything everyday, even pulling a trailer. However, seats uncomfortable, stereo marginal, power doors stink. Has problems seen on forums: Transmission replaced (recall fix). Power doors constantly failing (3 times since warranty ran out at $200+ a pop, 7 times total). Dash light dimmer burned out (recall fix). Speedometer failed. Loud, whining rear wiper but still works (we just dont use it). Some other dash lights out.

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  So far so good but dreading future - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Gibran - February 8 - 11:38 am

  Bought the van from first owners a few years ago after our first kid and before the 2nd. Didnt realize the van had problems. Check engine light went on after 2 days. Called the seller and they pretended they dont know about it. There was a recall on the problem but they never took it in. Long story short it is the cat converter thing. It has been 15,000 miles since we have been driving on that check engine light so far it is just a light. The transmission slips when I back it in on our uphill driveway but no major transmission problems yet. Awesome space I use it to haul stuff around all the time after the 3rd seat fall flat include 8 ft dry walls !! : )

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  Familiar Problems - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Familymaniam - February 3 - 5:33 pm

  Bought car new in 2000. It replaced my 1995 Odyssey. Love the van except for transmission problem, paint clearcoat failure and repeated problems with sliding doors. Van handles well. Weve been on long trips and the space makes traveling with kids great.

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  Great experience - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By PA Vet - January 12 - 8:36 am

  Decided to buy the LX as everyone else was buying the EX model, leaving LXs on the lot. Didnt want the electric doors as I saw that as something that could go wrong. The van has never let us down, gets great mileage, and is comfortable enough. Honda replaced the EGR valve and transmission based on technicians recommendation during normal maintenance. Since the transmissions replacement mileage went up from 24 mpg to 27 mpg on the highway. Otherwise just routine maintenance. Weve kept it simply because of what it can haul, sheets of plywood and more important my kids junk to and from college. Since buying this weve bought 3 more Hondas, but have kept the van for its utility.