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2009 Honda Odyssey
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Base Price: $27,025
Price as Tested: $41,175
Why We Drove It: The Honda Odyssey was the top-ranked model in its class in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout Study (APEAL), which measures customer satisfaction with a vehicle's performance and design attributes. The Odyssey is also an IIHS "Top Safety Pick," receives 5-star crash-test ratings from the NHTSA in frontal and side impact measures, and is one of the most fuel-efficient minivans on the market.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the Honda Odyssey, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Better MPG than SUVs.”
“Would like better gas mileage.”
“Overall storage space is excellent.”
“Lots of space for people and luggage.”
“Third-row [seat] folds down easily. Huge storage capacity.”
“Useful seating configurations and cargo capacity.”
“Excellent cargo space. Overall interior space is outstanding.”
“Underfloor storage space is very convenient.”
“Hands-free phone is essential to all new cars.”
“Needs a compass in the rear view mirror.”
“[The Honda Odyssey gives a] feeling of safety while driving it.”
“[Easy to drive] for such a large vehicle.”
“Good performance and [a] lot of power.”
“The [Odyssey] feels very stable [and] I feel I have total control.”
“Outstanding braking and traction control.”
“Brakes inadequate, especially when van is loaded.”
“Handling is outstanding in all weather and road conditions.”
“[I] simply enjoy driving this vehicle”
“Drives outstanding. Feels like a nice sedan, not a minivan.”
“Drives great. Just like a luxury car.”
“Easy to get in and out. Rides like sitting on a couch.”
“Easy to get in and out. Seats very comfy.”
“Very comfortable to drive both short and long distances.”
“Armrests should be six-inches longer.”
“Driver’s seat needs to go back two [more] inches. I am 6’5””
“Driver’s seat not designed to accommodate someone short.”
“Front [passenger seat] not comfortable, even with 4-way adjustment.”
“Quiet engine and no road noise.”
“Poor sound insulation, especially road noise.”
“All of the conveniences make this vehicle seem like a luxury car.”
“Rear entertainment/navigation very confusing to use. Frustrating.”
“[Power tailgate] only comes on the Touring model with leather seats, and I don’t like leather seats.”
“Leather [is my] number one problem [with] the car.”
“[The Honda Odyssey has] no hooks on back of front seat for groceries.”
“Headlights do not turn on automatically.”
“Automatic on/off headlights only [available] on the top model.”
“Van needs to have automatic headlights.”
“Should have signal lights in [the] side mirrors.”
“Tire [pressure monitor] is confusing in winter. Light [is] on 80% of [the] time.”
“[The Honda Odyssey offers an] overall feeling of durability plus comfort.”
“Plastic interior panels are easily scratched.”
“Too many buttons and controls. I feel like I’m an airline pilot.”
“Controls are terribly positioned.”
“Power doors are rather slow.”
“Exterior styling seems sporty [and] athletic.”
“Style of exterior same [as] other minivans.”
“Lots of great car for the money.”
“Super family vehicle.”
“Fit, finish, size, convenience, quality feel all add up to a Honda.”
“I would love a hybrid version of the Odyssey.”
“Better MPG than SUVs.”
“Would like better gas mileage.”
“Overall storage space is excellent.”
“Lots of space for people and luggage.”
“Third-row [seat] folds down easily. Huge storage capacity.”
“Useful seating configurations and cargo capacity.”
“Excellent cargo space. Overall interior space is outstanding.”
“Underfloor storage space is very convenient.”
“Hands-free phone is essential to all new cars.”
“Needs a compass in the rear view mirror.”
“[The Honda Odyssey gives a] feeling of safety while driving it.”
“[Easy to drive] for such a large vehicle.”
“Good performance and [a] lot of power.”
“The [Odyssey] feels very stable [and] I feel I have total control.”
“Outstanding braking and traction control.”
“Brakes inadequate, especially when van is loaded.”
“Handling is outstanding in all weather and road conditions.”
“[I] simply enjoy driving this vehicle”
“Drives outstanding. Feels like a nice sedan, not a minivan.”
“Drives great. Just like a luxury car.”
“Easy to get in and out. Rides like sitting on a couch.”
“Easy to get in and out. Seats very comfy.”
“Very comfortable to drive both short and long distances.”
“Armrests should be six-inches longer.”
“Driver’s seat needs to go back two [more] inches. I am 6’5””
“Driver’s seat not designed to accommodate someone short.”
“Front [passenger seat] not comfortable, even with 4-way adjustment.”
“Quiet engine and no road noise.”
“Poor sound insulation, especially road noise.”
“All of the conveniences make this vehicle seem like a luxury car.”
“Rear entertainment/navigation very confusing to use. Frustrating.”
“[Power tailgate] only comes on the Touring model with leather seats, and I don’t like leather seats.”
“Leather [is my] number one problem [with] the car.”
“[The Honda Odyssey has] no hooks on back of front seat for groceries.”
“Headlights do not turn on automatically.”
“Automatic on/off headlights only [available] on the top model.”
“Van needs to have automatic headlights.”
“Should have signal lights in [the] side mirrors.”
“Tire [pressure monitor] is confusing in winter. Light [is] on 80% of [the] time.”
“[The Honda Odyssey offers an] overall feeling of durability plus comfort.”
“Plastic interior panels are easily scratched.”
“Too many buttons and controls. I feel like I’m an airline pilot.”
“Controls are terribly positioned.”
“Power doors are rather slow.”
“Exterior styling seems sporty [and] athletic.”
“Style of exterior same [as] other minivans.”
“Lots of great car for the money.”
“Super family vehicle.”
“Fit, finish, size, convenience, quality feel all add up to a Honda.”
“I would love a hybrid version of the Odyssey.”
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DO NOT BUY HONDA ODYSSEY'S. New 2009 Honda Odyssey with 5000 miles. Dealer has had to upgrade the transmission software twice and replaced the torque converter one to attempt to eliminate a transmission vibration issue. Steering wheel shakes when moved off center and vibrates at highway speeds. Tires rotated, balanced, etc. Both problems still present with no improvement. Honda regional manager this is a design issue and that all Odyssey's will exhibit these issues!!! Both sliding doors rattled severely, now they just squeak. Dealer won't touch the vehicle anymore to prevent Lemon Law from becoming effective. Drive vehicle on smooth roads and YOU WILL notice these issues.
-- Posted by Sandra Maijer on 12/31/2009 11:22:00 AM
Engine vibration at low speeds, which led to top half of engine requiring fix @ 22000 miles 23000 miles torque converter malfunction. repaired along with pop or clunk sound when turning left or right really noticeable if sitting in passenger seat. Honda Service, Regional Rep and Honda Mediation play blind eye to matter even though tech says problems exist. Before i forget pinging @21000 miles that can not be fixed by using any grade of gas from
-- Posted by Keith on 1/30/2010 8:08:00 AM
I have a 2010 odyssey exl and who would think the 33000 doller car comes with out an automatic headlight even my 12000 dollar five year old corolla has it, shame on the company to make a family vehicle like this
-- Posted by Jessil on 1/11/2010 9:52:00 AM
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