The international model is classified as a compact MPV, while the American one is a large MPV. Although the initial model was the same across the US and internationally, the second generation diversified the two markets. There are two versions of the car – one for North America, and the other for the rest of the world. The Honda Odyssey is an MPV (multi-person vehicle) based on the Accord. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Honda Odyssey.In this article, I’ll go through some things to watch out for and some good ways to catch the problem early. Although Honda has never quite reached the heights of Ford or Chevrolet in the minivan market, the Odyssey certainly holds its own in many regards. The older the van gets the more road noise I can hear, but otherwise this has been a great 3rd row vehicle for my family.If you’re familiar with the Honda Odyssey, you’re probably also well aware of the infamous transmission problems that mostly plagued models released between 19, with 2002 being the main culprit.Īll in all, the car has a pretty good reputation. You have to take the middle row seats out to access the tire. The minor complain is the location of the spare tire. And the lock motor on one of the sliding doors has also gone out.
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But besides recalls the only other major complaints has been the motor on the wing windows went out at about 5 years, they are $1,000 each. The transmission has been recalled twice and if you ask me still does not work properly. Overall, the van has been fantastic and has lived up to a lot of miles. Now that I don't have all the kids I have taken one of the seats out for extra storage space. I also love how easily the middle row seats come out. I loved that I put the two captain chairs in the middle row next to each other, which allowed the 3rd row to be accessed without kids walking all over the middle seat. It has served its purpose of being a 3 row vehicle. I love Hondas because they hold up forever.
Along those same lines, having a power adapter in the rear of the van has been great since my older teens can use a long usb cord and a car charger to charge their phones and tablets on the road! The radio and DVD player are definitely a blessing with a large family who loves entertainment on a long road trip. The latch features are conveniently located and easy to use. We are able to place one or two rear-facing and/or forward-facing car seats in the middle of the passenger area without issues. We regularly can fit three large bags of grain, various children's items, and groceries for our large family in the back storage area without taking up space in the passenger area. Since we own horses, we have been able to remove the middle seats and store the back bench seat in the rear to make a flat area large enough to haul square bales of hay on a tarp in the vehicle without any difficulty. Our family of seven fits nicely in the van, and we have been able to take long trips two states away regularly in it without complaints. Overall, the minivan performs well in city, rural, and interstate settings. Our 2004 Honda Odyssey has no mechanical issues and has received good reviews from our mechanics when we have taken it in for oil changes and regular maintenance.
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