Overview & Reviews

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  Wait for it - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By BER - October 16 - 2:32 am

  I got this 2016 model in July 2017 as they were pushing 2017s out for 2018 models. The SE was the best deal for the price that had the features of the Honda Vac and DVD player without getting a higher cost trim. For those who are military veterans - ask to see if dealer will offer a military discounts.

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  Have some common sense - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By KMan - July 23 - 12:44 pm

  This is a mini van. With all of the electronic doors and computers, it is not the minivan of the 80s. So far so good. Simple to buy a Honda. No trying to figure out stupid accessories and options. They really simplify the process. The seats fold and/or install and remove easy. Easy to open the doors and tailgate. The computer system/setup is terrible. You have two screens showing sort of the same thing, but not really. Trying to figure out how to get the audio working for the RES from the front seat was a challenge for a tech person. Not impressed with the two screen setup. Very Wonky. Not a deal breaker though. I would buy another. I hope the cables last on the auto doors, time will tell. I wish there were covers to put over the metal loops (latches) if you remove on seats from the second row (we have the middle seat removed which leaved 4 U shaped metal pieces protruding from the floor to collect food and mud. I highly suggest adding weather tech mats. A huge life saver.

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  Best family vehicle - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By aaron haemmerle - June 8 - 7:28 am

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  Honda Infotainment System Like 2016 Flip Phone - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Craig - June 6 - 11:46 pm

  If car manufacturers are going to bombard interiors with standard electronics, the performance of infotainment systems will be a large part of my review. As such, the Honda Infotainment system in my 2016 Odyssey seems to be 5-6 years behind what I would expect in a new vehicle today. There is a wonderful wide screen on the dash and a touch screen lower down. When you test drive you are thinking, wow! that is pretty cool. But, you can only try so much of the Infotainment system on a test drive. So, after purchase when you sync your phone to your new van and realize, wait!....no Android Auto availability! It is available in other 2016 Honda offerings, but missing in the 2016 Odyssey. So the cool wide screen display on the dash is kind of worthless other than showing the Pandora song that is playing, or your trip computer information. So...overall the electronics are flashy but near worthless. Overall, the controls of the Odyssey Infotainment are clunky, slow to respond, and require far too much "eyes off the road" time. This is my second Odyssey, so other things Ive noticed are.....this van has much more road noise than my 2008 Odyssey. Dealer on the test drive suggested to turn up the radio....LOL. Also, the body quarter-panels and hood on this appear to be plastic or some other non-metal material and probably contributes to the added road noise. Cabin body panels are still metal. Overall, though, it still has good interior utility, decent interior materials (far better than the Sienna which I looked very closely at.) I like the drive and seat comfort of my 2016 Odyssey compared to my 2008. Overall, Im not disappointed in my purchase....it is still a great family mover. Im just disappointed/disenchanted that the electronics are so prevalent in the dash, but seriously lacking in useful functionality.

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  Bad Piston Rings (known issue) 54K miles - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Josh - May 18 - 12:44 am

  This is the second Odyssey weve owned. Before this, we owned a 2005. Our 2012 has been extremely disappointing. The left side sliding door struggles and pops and will open about 25% of the time. Dealer replaced a mechanism and it is still doing it. Going back to dealership next Tuesday. I can deal with the door problem, but this past Friday, the engine light began flashing and the traction light remained on as well. 5 minutes on Google will let you know this is a major issue - to the point Honda settled a class action lawsuit related to it. Long story short, it seems the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) is the likely cause. The piston rings in cylinders 1, 2, 3 and 4 needed to be replaced. This was covered under an extended warranty bulletin as a result of the lawsuit. At 54,000 miles, a Honda engine should not need new piston rings. Honda engines are supposed to be the Holy Grail of engines. The fact that this is not a fluke and is a widespread issue, has me questioning Hondas commitment to quality. A new Odyssey is due out later thiss year - by that time, however, we may be in a Sienna.

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  Almost Perfect! Only a few tweeks needed! - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By JPoocha - May 14 - 9:45 pm

  I have an Odyssey Touring Elite! The likes: 1. Incredible hauling capacity for 8 passengers and the accompanying luggage. 2. The third row is very comfortable in comparison to the competition. 3. The standard HID headlights and safety features on the Elite model are life savers and should be standard on all models in my opinion. 4. The front warning collision system is incredible fast to alert drivers of a possible collision. 5. Very low maintenance costs. 6. Incredible sound on the optional audio system standard on the Elite. My Odyssey now has almost 60K on it in just 1.5 years of ownership. The Odyssey is excellent in so many categories I am able to overlook the following issues: 1. The front passenger seat is only a 4 way power. Honda should make this at least an 8 way power on its upper trim models like some other minivan manufacturers. 2. The front and middle row seats need extra cushion! I use this vehicles for long family trips so I extra padding could make the trip much more enjoyable. 3. The radio interface is just clunky and horrible. The entire system should be redesigned to make tuning and adjusting settings much easier. 4. Honda skipped adding armrests to both sides of the middle captains seats! The only workaround is to place the optional sliding middle seat in the second row down to utilize it as an armrest and for its cup holders. Just odd and it screams bean counter at Honda. On an Elite trim level armrests should not be omitted. Despite these problems, I love the Odyssey. I hope Honda addresses these problems on the new 2017 model so I am not forced to go with another brand offering all of these features it desperately needs to stay competitive.

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  5 years and getting our second - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By shawn - April 29 - 9:13 am

  We are getting our second one replacing our 2011 the brakes SUCK weve gone through 3 sets of rotors up front and one axle in 70 thousand miles.However we load the carp out of it roof box four bikes and camping gear to the top inside .the brakes are off the 94 - 02 Acura tl so its under braked they added better venting now so well see. Over all its a good buy

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  VERY disappointed! Go look at other brands. - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By gloria lorenzo-luaces - December 27 - 5:24 pm

  I am 45 and this is my 4th car ever...they have all been Hondas. I recently bought a 2016 Odyssey LX and am EXTREMELY disappointed with how CHEAP it looks, feels, and is. They have cut so many corners that its not worth the 28K I paid. This vehicle is replacing my 2003 Odyssey LX that has been with me for 13 years and 162K miles....they dont compare. The quality of the interior materials of the 2003 are far, far better than the 2016. The 2016 only has one arm rest on the captains chairs in the middle row. It doesnt come with a third row carpet/mat and the carpet finishing cant get any cheaper/shottier. There are random seams throughtout the floor carpeting without any finishing...just fraying and putting out strands of carpet/insulation debris. The AC controls in the cabin/rear are small and cheap. The upholstery fabric feels weak and thin, while the seats have much less padding and are harder/more uncomfortable. The rear window has been made smaller, therefore less visibility out the back and the storage space under the 3rd row seat has been deleted and taken up by useless panels. While the split cargo seat might be a nice feature, I prefer the storage space underneath the bench seat. Also, the head rests (3rd row) are ridiculously large and awkward and almost complete block the rear window view for the driver. The faux leather fabric behind the front row captain chairs has been replaced with a cheap, thin, material that will snag with anything that brushes up against it (and that is the way in and out of the vehicle for rows 2/3). Finally, they have replaced the stowable center tray table between the driver/passenger seat (in the 2003) with a ridiculously cheap/plastic cup holder thing on the floor which is useless, uncomfortable and in the way since it is permanent and my kids insist on stepping on it. Overall, I have always LOVED Hondas because they are quality made and very reliable, so when it was time to replace my 2003 I didnt even consider any other brand of vehicle, but I am so disappointed in my 2016 Odyssey, this will likely be my LAST Honda. Sorry I mentioned CHEAP so many times, felt like a broken record, but that is exactly what this vehicle is CHEAP!!!

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  Love it! - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By S. Levine - September 3 - 4:06 pm

  Great car- so practical and utilitarian. Im still super-happy every time I get in. Hope to drive it for many years to come!

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  2016 Odyssey SE - 2016 Honda Odyssey
  By Ilan Freiner - June 4 - 11:19 am

  This is a great car.