Faults:

AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE AT 39,000 MILES.

At 39000 miles the air conditioner stopped working, I I returned to the dealer who advised me that it was out of warranty and that the part that I need was $250.00, I had it installed, the unit worked for 2 days and again failed, I returnd to the dealer and they advised me that the condenser had rotted out and I needed a new one. The condenser installed cost over $500.00.

BRAKE PROBLEMS

Purchased this vehicle new and the front end vibrated when stopping. I returned to the dealer and they said the rotors were probably warped and they did not replace them, but cut the rotors that were on vehicle. This solved the problem, but now I have reconditioned rotors on a new vehicle.

General Comments:

My two previous vehicles were an Explorer and a Wind sar and never had such serious problems.

Faults:

NOTHING!

General Comments:

Smooth, precise, reliable handling. Interior design is the best. Honda internavi system is easy to use. Seats could be alittle more comfortable, but I was spoiled with the Volvo seats of my previous car. Bottom line: I went from a Volvo V70 T5 to a Honda Odyssey (Japan model is different from U.S.A. model) because my Volvo was a disaster and mechanical nightmare. My Honda has cost me NOTHING for repairs, the dealer has given me 5 YEARS of free oil changes, and the gas mileage is great. It's no wonder Honda and Toyota are taking over the auto market.

Faults:

Problems I've Had:

1. Steering wheel vibration

2. Alignment problems

3. Inoperable Conversation sunglass holder

4. Arm rest panels not flush (dealer confirmed, but didn't repair)

5. Glove box out of alignment (dealer improved, but didn't repair - said it is a factory defect that cannot be fixed)

6. Poor radio reception - crackles over bumps.

7. Engine resonation into the cabin at low engine RPM under slight acceleration (dealer dismissed as normal)

8. Passenger door window and power locks stopped working.

9. Dashboard cover over passenger airbag warped.

10. Scratches on the exterior finish.

11. Squeaking noise / driver sliding door (dealer repaired squeak, but now there is a new clunking noise in the door over bumps)

12. The spare tire came loose and clanked around over bumps. (I tightened it back up myself)

General Comments:

Positive:

Sporty and good power for a minivan.

Smooth Powertrain.

Negative:

-Poor Sales experience

-Poor Service experience (9 visits, 3 rental cars in 6 months-some things dismissed as normal)

-Poor Fit and finish

-Poor reliability.

Faults:

It is a brand new 2005 Odyssey.

General Comments:

We had a 2003 Odyssey which I preferred to this new model.

The older car had a nicer ride, quieter ride and the smaller engine on the 2003 seemed more responsive.

I hate the cheap 4 speaker radio/CD, Hate: Transmission on the dash, the handles on back sliding doors are not easy to use inside the van. My older mother couldn't shut the door from the inside.

Ride is much harsher on this model.