2005 Honda Odyssey Review
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Demonstrating that there's always room for improvement, Honda makes its exceptional Odyssey minivan even better. If you're shopping for a minivan, this is one you won't want to miss.
Pros
Agile, carlike handling, a split flat-folding rear bench, optional eight-passenger seating, extensive feature list, smooth and powerful V6, strong reliability record.
Cons
High demand forces you to pay sticker price or above.
What's New for 2005
The top-selling Honda Odyssey minivan is all new for 2005.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Good Van
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Enjoy driving the van, it really does not feel like a van; nothing sluggish about it. Van has had some issues like brakes, a shaking as I approach 40 mph and a side door that is defective. All-in-all, I have to say I have enjoyed the van. My lease is up next week and I am considering keeping the van.
Favorite Features
acceleration and handling
Suggested Improvements
brakes
Honda Odyssey has the worst AC
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Now I am paying 900 dollars to fix the AC whereas my car is only 4 and 1/2 years old. So I am not happy at all with Honda Odyssey.
Favorite Features
Gear placement, handbreak, sound system
Suggested Improvements
AC is horrible. My car is 4 and half years old and they said the ac coil and clutch is gone and now I have to pay 900 dollars. It is a rip off. They said the compressor condition also does not look good. Give me a break - in 4 and 1/2 years compressor doesn't look good?
Very Good Minivan -- Expected Better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Despite disliking minivans as a segment, we fell in love with the features and performance of the Ody Touring when we test drove one. But, we expected better reliability and engineering from Honda after we had had the care for a while. The PAX system is terrible. On our 3rd set with 45K miles. Harsh ride with vibrations. Honda gives run-around when investigating replacing with conventional tires. Gas mileage in our hilly area is 12-13MPG. On the highway, we can occasionally exceed 20MPG. Maintenance costs at dealer are higher than for our Nissan Pathfinder SUV with many more things going wrong over the first 4 years of ownership. Poor and outdated car navigation system.
Favorite Features
Audio Entertainment System, Rear Camera, Automatic Doors, Size and utility of vehicle, Interior comfort and appearance.
Suggested Improvements
Need certified and affordable De-PAX system. Mirrors should adjust with seat position settings. Bluetooth integration. Smarter car navigation software. Middle seat option in middle row at least for a child car seat.
Very Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We bought this vehicle thinking it got great gas mileage and because Honda's supposedly hold their value. We paid extra for the touring because we wanted the DVD and navigation. To start, the navigation needed to be updated but I was told the CD was $200, we passed on that. Then with 60,000 miles it started shifting back and forth from overdrive. We average 17 city/frwy and the ride is beyond loud. Then there was the topper: we needed tires, normally it's not too big of a deal except that they are run flat tires that you can only get directly from a Honda dealer and they run $350 PER TIRE! Then we tried to trade it and was offered next to nothing. I will never buy a Honda again.
Favorite Features
DVD, Navigation and automatic doors.
Suggested Improvements
Make it quieter, more fuel efficient, make the tires affordable.
Never again - Odyssey
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Bought this car brand new - thought it was such a life saver for twin babies. On the way home from the dealer some maintenance light comes on. Every time I turn around some warning/maintenance light comes. I have owned lots of other Hondas and maintenance was never an issue. I am surprised a maintenance light hasn't come on to maintenance the maintenance light for $500. Maintenance A, B what a piece of junk.
Favorite Features
The after market DVD player with remote control and headsets for my twins enjoyment.
Suggested Improvements
What is up with those PAX tires? Why would a car dealer put 20,000 mile tires that cost $1,200 to replace on a minivan that is driven 20,000 miles per year. What village is missing their idiot?
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