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  noisy and bouncy, bad transmission - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By David Fass - March 16 - 10:04 am

  Ive had this 2016 Odyssey EX for a couple weeks, my first minivan. Frankly, I am really surprised at how harsh and jittery the ride is. I think "busy" is how it can best be described. The wind and road noise is bad enough, but why in a vehicle this large do I feel like Im bouncing down the road in a Toyota Yaris? Every road imperfection is transmitted to the cabin. I understand that people like a car to have some road feel, but do I need to know about every single 2cm crack and smidgen of gravel? What a frustration! Why would anyone want so much vibration transmitted to a vehicle that is principally used for hauling children? Why? Why? The van came from the dealer with tires over-inflated to 40+, so I reduced them to recommended pressure, but to no noticeable difference in ride quality. I am really surprised and upset that this is the best tire/suspension setup the geniuses at Honda were able to come up with. My 2012 Camry has a much more comfortable highway ride without feeling at all floaty. Im surprised that the professional reviews of the Odyssey so seldom mention its terrible ride quality. Is it just that everyone has gotten used to it? Ugh. So I really have to warn you people who are still shopping... if you are planning to take any long trips, make sure you THOROUGHLY test the highway ride of this Odyssey against the Sienna and Sedona (as I did not). I dont mean take a test ride on the highway for a cursory 3 minutes --- I mean take it out for at least 20 minutes on both smooth and rough highway. Pay attention to what you are feeling, and imagine feeling that for a 3-hour drive. You have been warned! If I were to do it again, I would seriously consider the Sienna. Also, the transmission. I dont know. It doesnt let the vehicle coast. If you get stuck are in traffic and you want to coast a little while until traffic stops again, the transmission wont let you. It will slow the car down to a stop. So you need to keep your foot on the gas to keep the car going at 5mph. Why? Who knows? Is this why Odyssey transmissions seem to die early? I dont know. Do I sound like I am happy with this purchase? In summary, yes, the Odyssey is car-like to drive. And thats what my wife wanted. And maybe thats all you need if you are driving it to the local school and playground. But for driving on the highway? Ugh. I think you will want something else!

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  Almost ideal minivan falls short on driver comfort - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By William Picard - February 25 - 10:56 am

  After about a month of daily use, I have only two complaints about the 2016 Odyssey EX. First, there is very little legroom for the drivers left leg. Because of the front cabin shape and wheel well placement, its impossible to stretch out the left leg while driving. Im comparing this to my previous car, a Honda Accord; I havent driven any other minivans, so I dont know whether the Toyota Sienna, for instance, is more comfortable for the driver. This may sound minor, but its making me dread my upcoming cross-country move, during which my leg will be bent at an unpleasant angle for 9+ hours each day. The second complaint is about the entertainment/information panels. My last car was a 1998, so I cant compare this to its modern peers, but the all-digital interface makes me pine for the days of physical knobs controlling simple things like balance and tone. I cant navigate through multiple menu screens while driving, just to control the bass or the balance. And overall, I find the computer controls to be un-intuitive.

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  Nothing but problems - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Jack Swasson - February 21 - 11:40 pm

  Ive had this car one year and already its been nothing but problems!

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  Great minivan - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Hari Krishna - February 21 - 4:27 am

  smooth comfortable ride, spacious, little bit lag on power

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  Odyssey = 8 passenger Accord - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Paul Not - December 24 - 6:22 am

  Exterior looks are clean and just OK.. Interior is very nice and quite, we have the DVD system which is very nice for long trips rear passengers viewing only.. Onboard vacuum works great but I believe is a gimmick.. Rear 110 volt plug is great . The ride quality is awesome and never cramped for space. ONLY ISSUE : Honda really needs to work on second row rear seats ! If Chrysler can figure out fold flat self storing seats Honda should also..

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  My First ODYSSEY - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Oliver C - August 28 - 8:14 am

  Great Family Van for big family good for 8 passenger including driver

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  Honda Odyssey EX-L - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Jack Mosby - August 23 - 6:02 am

  Weve only had the van for less than a month, but put on about 2600 miles visiting relatives. Its been a great van to travel with, its smooth riding and comfortable for long distance traveling. Plenty of head and leg room although the passenger seat could use a bit more leg room. This model has a lane departure (left & right) and forward collision warning systems already installed - hopefully these will be standard in all vehicles in a few years. We have not ridden in the back seats yet although they do have child seat restraint connections. The console controls are taking a bit of time to learn, but the CD, reference and owners manuals are helpful. It does not have parking assist nor have we driven it in snow yet (our prior 2000 Odyssey worked fine in snow, but we used studded tires especially for stopping on ice - hoping to see an all wheel drive model soon). We both have noticed the rear seat headrests do block some of your rear view, but are learning to not put anything high in the center of the vehicle. We do like the right turn signal and accompanying video of the right blind spot when making right turns - would be a great feature for left turns too. We did not get the nav or entertainment packages. As to reliability, we expect it will do well as our prior Odyssey was excellent - time will tell. We were getting 25+mpg towing a small 5 x 8 enclosed utility trailer and a canoe on the roof rack, but have not taken it out yet for another highway journey without the extra drag. We need to figure out how to disable the automatic rear gate lift as it hits the canoe with the upper rear window cowling when rising and immediately lowers again - kind of hard to load things when that happens - Im sure there is a way. All in all a great vehicle so far!

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  Ultimate family mover that makes SUVs a dumb idea - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Corey Corsi - August 22 - 8:06 am

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  Its ok...read and youll see why - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Mom who loves anything with 4 wheels - April 6 - 8:49 pm

  Been a Honda/Acura owner many times over. Acura RDX, 2 Accords, Civics, Pilot..so, I know my Hondas. And usually Im very, very happy with my purchase. So, after having second baby I decide a mini van would be a helpful choice as I am petite and loading a car seat would be much easier. At the time I had a fully loaded 2015 Nissan Platinum & had to be on my tip toes to put the car seat in. I looked at Toyota & Honda to compare and went with the Honda. Of course. I do like the overall appearance of the OD but was a little worried about not having AWD for CT winters. Anyways, Ive had it for 9 months now and feel I can write this review fairly. After leasing, which Im glad I did. I was actually excited to get it home. So, here are my pros and cons. The pros-the space! It is truly amazing how much you can fit in the van..grocery store/whole sale club kids, dog, strollers..I will give it that! Gas mileage is on point!! Another plus!! And ease for a three year old to climb in and enjoys the big windows and auto doors! The 3rd row is very roomy and comfy for adults!! The cons, no AWD..come on Honda (that is why I was looking at Toyota) Awful entertainment/console with pairing with iPhone, extremely frustrating when driving to operate, from changing songs to phone calls, and Im on my game with tech. Cant move seat to get to third row/so you have remove and store to get to 3rd...that commercial on tv is so right! Creaking tailgate, annoying tailgate alarm...that you cant shut off/the whole neighborhood hears you when you get home late at night! Acceraleration-when needing to move, it bucks. Definitely not a smooth transition. Height position of driver seat-when my husband drives feels like hes way too high and head is close to the ceiling. Minimal alert when low on gas, it beeps once (kids talking, music on-you wont hear it) and if you miss it...only your common sense will let you know how low you really are. Basically meaning if you look down and its orange..god only knows how long its been on. And then when you get gas and click(S) the cap like your suppose to sometimes an alert will stay on. The back up camera is awful on so many levels..one thing Nissan has is that 360 degree camera which should be standard on every car on the planet! Actually beeps when getting close to something. I actually have to open my honda door get out and look..eye roll. I actually could go on..but, Im going to stop. Im rating it a 3 stars because the overall day to day stuff gets under your skin & quick. And that overrides my decision. Ive kinda been bummed for the past few months with our choice. So, if you need space this is it. But, if your thinking of getting a mini van loaded go with the touring. As the lesser trim levels are not so good, well for us. We have the EX-L & back in the day of the old trim levels EX-L didnt exist/but, now its just an upgrade of leather. If you need roof racks you have to get the touring, if you want charging tools for your company in 3rd, you have to get the touring. Where Im going with this...is..for the price you can get a loaded AWD/4x4 Platinum with wayyyy more stuff in it-then a kid wagon. Step up your game Honda-this mini is boring and that overhaul is taking wayyyy too long!! I think Nissan will be getting our business next time around. I do miss my platinum amazing snow handling 2 wheel, AWD and a 4x4, unbelievable access to the 3rd row with car seats in, heated seats in both rows, double moon roofs, storage, off the chart nav, iPhone, 360 cam, all accessible from steering wheel, alarms when carts, people and stuff behind you, gas mileage, the works! Come on baby, turn front facing so mama can get back to an SUV!

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  Second one!! - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Shehz Ali - October 17 - 4:52 pm

  No contest in buying our second one.