2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5 from North America
Summary:
Full Price/Best Value Automobile on Market
Faults:
Nothing, should come with fog lamps standard.
Fog lamps from Honda are too expensive, bought them anyway and they illuminate well.
General Comments:
After owning a 2000, many of the complains we had are addressed. Still, the car is a bit noisy, but it is large with lots of windows. The new 5 speed automatic transmission is a hugh upgrade compared to the 2000. In addition, the new rear disk brakes stop our boat better and the extra engine power on regular gas is welcome. The seats are also recut and hold better. The dealer supply is getting a bit better, but I did not care for their attitude. Even though this is our second van, they still killed us on price.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th April, 2002
15th Jan 2003, 15:38
Our 2002 Odyssey was great until the transmission failed at freeway speed, nearly causing an accident. Look online for a long list of Odyssey owners with transmission problems. American Honda is replacing the transmission with a rebuilt one, but is not warrantying the repair. They don't have confidence in the transmission. I don't either. I will not recommend an Odyssey to friends at this time.