Honda Odyssey
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Very Good
Bought this 2008 model in 2021, it had done 133,000 klms. In the first week it needed a new starter motor (under dealer's warranty fortunately). Paid $900 to fix kangaroo hopping issue a year later, and had a whining noise another year later fixed by adding oil (no charge, tx!). They have been the only problems. I get it serviced every year at local mechanics, wherever I am. Currently at 160,000 klms and going strong. Pros : smooth drive, back (3rd) row of seats fold completely flat giving extra storage room. Does about 450 klms on a tank. Can ... Read moretake 300kgs in the back easy. Air con is great. Big windscreen with a big view. Cons : Biggest problem is that it's too low, often hits the back end in driveways, even unloaded. Can't tow more than a trailer, certainly not a caravan. The middle console is a joke, about one inch deep, it's only good for the cup holders - at least it has one, though. The hub caps are looking very tatty. I'll be trading this in for a van, for the extra storage room, but reluctantly, since this Odyssey has been so reliable.So comfy and spacious car. Perferct for family
I love my honda odyssey 2005 rb1 but i have a few problem with :1) interior light at the middle and back cabin, all of those cant work now, only on front cabin that does work. I’ve tried to replace the bulb but still doesnt work.
2) screen start error by showing weird letter and clock disorientated and keep blinking. There is the clock button on the left parallel to the tunning scroll but it doesnt work either.
3) remote control work only to lock not to unlock.
I tried looking all of those problem thru internet and youtube but they keep showing the different model of honda odyssey that doesnt look the same at all with my one. Show details
Body creaks, metal rattles metal tapping noises, exhaust rattling noise and internal plastic snapping noises
Purchased a brand new MY2020 model in 2021.Since brand new, have been experiencing all these weird and wonderful noises.
Body creaks and metal rattles, exhaust rattling noise and internal plastic snapping noises.
Service Department claim to not hear these noises. Wasn't able to test drive last year with a technician due to COVID restrictions.
Body creaks, metal rattles and metal tapping noises - especially if there is a rapid change in outdoor temperature from cold to hot, can also be heard when stationary at the traffic lights. Possibility ... Read more
of the chrome guard trims (front and rear) not secured to body properly, i can tap on the chrome trim lightly and it makes the same noise. The body panel directly underneath the left and and right very rear windows aren't held in tight enough to the body and can be lifted and pushed slightly to replicate the metal rattle. Exhaust rattling noise - very noticeable after putting the car in "Park", turning the engine off and remain sitting in the vehicle. Coming from rear area. Never driven a car that did this. Internal plastic snapping noises - very distinct plastic snapping noise from the top plastic sunglass holder trim area. I initially thought it was a coin being thrown at the windscreen (sounds the same), but further narrowing down the source of the noise, i can press on the side of the plastic sunglass holder trim and replicate the sound. It's like the plastic trim is warped as it is cheap quality plastic. These issues are due to be addressed again by the dealership next week. More to come.Honda quality got bad
Bought brand new 2016 odyssey vti l when it first came out. Just after 40,000km resonator went bad, engine vibration is really bad at idle, especially with ac on. Stop start shakes the car really bad, Engine shuts off power few times when conering....never will i buy another honda Show detailsIt is a nice car but service is a problem
I has been driving the car for a few years. It is easy to handle, very suitable for city driving. Big room for family ride.The only issue a the service provided by a Honda dealer. One of the side mirrors was damaged. Then the camara for parking was no longer alligned after the mirror was fixed. I also paid $200 for a Honda spare part but they replaced me a genenic one that can be bought online for $40.
This is not good enough. Good car, but be wise to pick a good dealer for service. Show details
Nice practical car for a family
Bought a brand new 2021 Odyssey ViLX7 after test driving from a dealer for 45 mins. I must say that they have improved the ride and handling of this 2021 model compared to the previous upgrade they did back in 2018 when ride comfort was pretty bad. The new look is far more better looking too than the previous face upgrade. Yes the old carry over 2.4 CVT engine could've been better, but I'm not a driver who is power hungry as this vehicle will only be driven around the suburbs, school pickups, grocery shopping, etc. After all this vehicle was pu... Read morerchased for it's practicality and it's smaller dimensions compared to the likes of Carnival, Granvia, Merc and VW, but still having enough space inside to seat our family of 7 comfortably. And out of all compared people movers, the Odyssey is the cheapest to buy brand new. Some new introduction of tech is pretty much useless like the hand gesture 'star wars' door. I would rather Honda Aus kept the curtain shades on the window as per previous upgrade. An extra storage between driver and front passenger would also be handy similar to what they have on the Asian market. Overall this vehicle is a step up from us, as we had previously owned a 2007 Tarago, which we had for 11 years until the car was written off due to a minor accident. Toyota reliability at it's best. All other people movers in this segment are too expensive, long and wide compared to the Odyssey, which makes it hard on public parking spaces and garage taking too much space. Time will tell on the reliability of this 2021 model. Hopefully this can measure up to our beloved Tarago.lovely family car with lots of issues
Had it since 2019, after first month found Little painting chipped like spiderweb on the car roof (just 1 month), service guy said that blamed on birds. Every year Running about 13000km, and did alignment every year, now is 28000km, 4 tyres totally worn out. Has to do a regular service every 6 month, twice a year cost around 800 dollars, which a little annoying and too much for this price car. 350km driving range per tank is very short distance. Good side, no matter what my two kids love this minivan. Show detailsGood but problems
Love my Oddysee but there's a few problems just starting. VTEC solenoid valve needs replacing.the leather is not durable. I would be interested to know if any one else has the problems. Show detailsVery expensive car for what it is and engine is garbage
Purchased 2012 "luxury" as a family car. Needed seven seats and wasn't prepared to pay 70k+ at least for something else. The salesman was nice but vague. Ultimately bought as couldn't take nagging from wife anymore wanting a new car with warranty. Fair enough.Took the plunge. Disappointed to say the least. In credit though to Honda she's always fired up so there's that.
Brakes. Rubbish. Wear quickly and I'm a good driver.
Comfort. Squashy with 7
Aircon. Good.
Entertainment system. Boring. Not well featured.
Engine...... Sigh... So. 2-3 years ... Read morein, the engine starts rattling on start. Take it to Honda. "Nothing wrong. Come back if it persists". Persists. Book it in. 3 weeks later still working on it. Get it back, engine rattle gone but soon after it begins shaking violently on accelerating. Tyres checked. Alignment checked. Cv checked. Can't find issue. New brakes, rotors and tyres helped but it's still there. Oh, and the start rattle came back after less than 2 years and now the car gives DTC errors that indicate the chain is stretched. This all in a car on 128000km, regular services. Very disappointed and wouldn't buy a Honda again if it was 80% off. Humbly, I am thinking of talking to a solicitor about this because really for a brand that prides itself on longevity of it's vehicles, this model is not up to par and I'd expect that at 128k km the whole bloody engine didn't need to be stripped down. A $4k job that is. What do you think of that, Honda?
Engine oil leaking
I can't believe the 2015 Honda Odyssey Australia I bought from Sutton Homebush Sydney, The First....! sell guys are pretty bad serving customer, they don't care whether you buy or not, Second, being service the servicing centre people are sucks, the cost promised cap but still over charge, you need to advise them that was capped, There wasn't many choice in 2015 as i need 8 seater, even the sell guy was bad i still need to make my decision, Now, the issue the engine oil is leaking I only driven 60,000km with this 5 years. I can tell the Honda car now was not as good as before. I swear i won't buy this brand again. Absolutely not reliable car anymore. Show detailsdisappointing, many issues since day one
Honda Helpers, if you are reading this please get in touch with me.I have a Honda Odyssey Luxury that I have purchased brand new late 2012. I have had a few issues with the car before but only decided to write a review following the most recent one.
I was driving home doing 90km/h when I noticed I could not turn the steering wheel and the electric power steering wheel indicator light came on. I managed to pull over having difficulties controlling the car and closely avoiding the accident. I was assisted by my insurer’s road side assist tea... Read more
m and was told that the failure most likely relates to the faulty electric power steering module. Because it was weekend the car was towed to the towing company’s holding yard and on Monday to my mechanic. I am still terrified that these things could happen and that the same will occur again. I have contacted Honda to ask them if they have had similar problems reported before. I did not get the answer to that question, however, I was told that I would have to bring the car to their dealership for further assessment. My main concern is that the power steering failure is an extremely high risk to safety and that there are other vehicles with a possibility of experiencing the same problem resulting in injuries or death. I cannot see myself not doing anything about this and will try to talk to Honda further to make sure that what I have experienced does not happen to someone else. Im not sure if I should contact Honda again offering them to check the vehicle at the mechanic’s site or tow it at their expense. I had other problems with the car immediately after purchasing it. In its second week, the engine light came on, the car started vibrating and could not go more than 40km/h. I was told that the Honda service department found that there was a misfire in the cylinders, removed the spark plugs, fuel filter and drained the fuel filter. They told me that the cause of the problem was the bad batch of fuel. Following this, I approached the Woolworths (Caltex) Petrol Division whose petrol we had used for all our three cars. Their site records were checked showing zero water present in the petrol storage tanks. Clearly the problem I had related to the vehicle itself and not the petrol used. I lost confidence in the car and am of the opinion that I was sold a lemon. I also reported the problem with the tank capacity, after the fuel light indicator comes on showing that the car can travel only around 50 additional kms, I was never able to add more than 42 liters of fuel although the claimed tank capacity is 55l. Positives: The car’s city fuel consumption is reasonable while the highway consumption is great for the vehicle of this side.Hi Leo, Thank you for posting your review on your 2012 Honda Odyssey, albeit sorry to hear of the concerns you have raised. We would strongly recommend the vehicle is returned to a Honda authorised D... Read more
ealer, where the service team have highly skilled & qualified technicians, whom can assist with diagnostic/repairs as well as options of liaising direct with our technical team at Honda Head office. We do hope you can have this concern resolved soon, do not hesitate to speak to our customer support team on 1800 804 954. Thanks KiaraGood people mover but some shortfalls
Have the VTi-L of this car purchased 2018.Very decent car and good for families. Seating room is very generous and it’s easy to drive since the profile is very much manageable. Doesn’t feel like driving anything more than a large sedan.
Engine power is decent albeit a little noisy. Not really powerful enough but decent for city driving.
We have the three rows up. Two child seats in the back means the middle seat is unusable.
Furthermore the boot space is severely limited with the back seats up. This is exacerbated if you have the car seat ... Read more
anchors because they cross the boot space and attach to the back. It means if you have two car seats, the anchor straps get in the way of using it for storage or carrying things. In most cases it’s marginally enough for grocery shopping but anything more means you have to give up one of the passenger seats. Sliding doors are a nice feature on both sides. The middle row of seats are the best in the car and if you only use the middle row seats, you can push the seats back for massive leg room. Good features: - keyless entry and start - automatic sliding doors - sedan feeling driving For value the car has some glaring features missing. Bad parts: The centre command console does not support Apple CarPlay or android auto. Means if you are relying on the internal navigation, you have the deal with the clunky, slow, and confusing Honda system. It’s astounding that this feature couldn’t be added since the car has two USB connectors and other cars such as the civic is almost using the same console. The car comes with automatic lights but does not have automatic rain sensors. The car doesn’t have automatic locking. The car fuel tank is rather small at about 55L or so. Australian models don’t have the option for an automatic boot door so you’ll be dealing with having to lift the heavy boot door. Not sure if other people movers suffer from this issue but clearance of the doors is an issue. You have to make sure you park far enough from the kerb or risk having the sliding doors open and scrap. Seems the model desperately needs to be updated to the model found in the US markets with the redesigned cabin and larger engines.Thanks Simon for the time to share you candid review and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to provide this level of feedback, we are sure you will agree it is only b... Read more
y taking note of this type of information that Honda Australia and its dealer network can continue with the necessary steps to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction. Do not hesitate to contact us or reach out if you require any further assistance with your Honda Odyssey. Thanks KiaraPoor Fuel
Poor Fuel economy on the Current Honda Odyssey. Only 300kms per tank. Honda can’t seem to fix this so we might have to take this matter further. It certainly doesn’t match anywhere near the advise consumption advised by Honda and on the sticker on the car when bought. Has anyone else had Petrol Consumption issues? Show detailsHi Tristan, We have noted your review, and would like to reach out to you directly in regards to your inquiry. If you're able to get in touch with us via these avenues; Our Honda face book page, ... Read more
Email - customerservice@honda.com.au or our customer support number on 1800 804 954. Thanks KiaraDisappointing Warranty and Customer Service
Very disappointed with Honda customer service and warranty (or lack of). I have a Honda Odyssey that I purchased brand new in 2015. This car had more issues than my previous cars, considering some were bought 2nd hand, that is saying a lot. Apart from the car quality, my main issue is Honda's warranty, or lack thereof, as the customer representative I corresponded with, merely dismissed what a normal car owner would have expected to be covered by the warranty. In my recent servicing, Honda has claimed that the following items (a) warped rotors ... Read more(b) defective washer nozzle, are considered normal wear and tear so won't be covered by warranty. The car is driven just 10000 km a year and in normal conditions. I never encountered in my more than 25 years of driving these type of issues, yet encountered it in this Honda Odyssey.10 years still going strong
Had our Honda luxury wagon 2006 10 years! Its only had the alternator rebuilt once in that time. Never had any major problems with it and has done over 300,000 kms. The inside his terrible looking as the leather is ripping right off all the seats. But has moved house's, carried friends, children even slept in it. Show detailsQuestions & Answers
Hello goodmorning am lookin for the transmision fluid pressure switch located?
Hi there, apologies for our delay in response. I will see what I can find out and come back to you.
Regards, Kate
Hi there, I have checked with our technical team and whilst we do not have your exact VIN, we found that there are two pressure switches on this transmission but no variable sensor. Would be best to d... Read more
iscuss your concern with your local Honda Centre. Please see link as follows - https://www.honda.com.au/findahondacentre Regards, KateWhen the air conditioner compressor is turned on, it makes a sound like something has closed the outlet of a refrigerator, causing air to rush into the back section.
Hi there, thanks for your question and apologies for the delay in response. This sounds like a question for the service department at your local Honda Centre or air conditioning specialist.
You can fi... Read more
Hey I just bought a 2014 Odyssey VTi and didn't realise there were no anchor points at the back of the second row. Is there any means of replacing these seats to include anchors that wont intrude on third row space? Do 2014 VTi L 2nd row seats have the same tracks where I could replace my seats with VTiL seats from a wrecker? Is there any alternative? I am not going to buy a new model for a while if at all. What modifications exist to remedy this? I have seen other VTis selling used that have "modifications to allow child seat restraints without intruding on third row space", how was this achieved? Thanks
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* After numerous attempts to get the dealership to fix the issues, i went to Honda Australia to lodge a complaint. Honda Australia re-directed me to another Honda dealership service department, who have reduced the noise by a significant amount. But the fact remains, noises are still present, but not as loud. The courtesy car supplied by the second dealership also has the same rattling noises from all 4 corners of the car. LOL My Overall message after multiple attempts to fix what appears to be terrible manufacturing and design, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT or any other Honda for that matter. I'm going back to Toyota.