Epinions Recent Reviews for auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Transmission Woes

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:38:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author armandocme - I just got an estimate from the dealer for a new transmission in the amount of $ 5000 and that's for the transmission only (does not include the Honda recommended new PCM - computer module that controls the transmission). It's an additional $1200 for a...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Update: Still the Best Car I've Owned

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:37:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tombeaman - UPDATE: October 2007: At 70,000 miles, this is still a GREAT car. No significant mechanical problems at all. It's great for long road trips, and powerful enough to tow. Everything still works well and, with the exception of a big blind spot in the...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Honda reputation tarnished

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 12:00:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nike_sky - The Odyssey was once the king of minivans. Now, everybody else has caught up and some have passed Honda. Once my warranty was over, the transmission started slipping. Based on my vin, Honda Canada said there's nothing wrong with the transmission...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: HORRIBLE experiences

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:17:24 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lottoid - Despite religiously maintaining this vehicle, the same problems keep recurring. The power doors stick or break (the "roller" for the door seems to be the problem.) When after 6 attempts at repair, I've given up hope on ever having the doors work...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: 2002 honda odyssey transmission problem

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 05:22:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author odysseygaw - Owned this car for 5 yrs. with only 50k miles on it. Already had transmission problems. Dealer is not sure if they will pay for it. Cost is $3500. I am upset that after all the problems with past and current minivans, the customer service is so...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Buying a Honda will not ensure problem free-It's a gamble like any other vehicle

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:50:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author poventud - We bought our 02 Honda Odyssey in November 2001. My wife and I were really happy with our one daughter, it was our first new vehicle purchase together. 5 years and 4 kids later I can tell you overall, the van has done well with some exceptions. I...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Don't pay for new tranny

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 22:29:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cthomp - We really liked this car until the transmission started slipping at 55,ooo miles. We researched on the net and found that this is happening to thousands of Odyssey's. Honda has already extended the warranties on 99 - 01 models and will probably have to...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: No Better Than Avg Minivan - Forget The Reviews

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 20:30:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author conner999 - Have owned Honda's on and off for years with no issues - until this piece of junk. Like most people, I was leery of minivans. Lost of horror stories about trannies going south, etc. Did all the right research, read the reviews, checked the lemon...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Great Minivan for My Family

Sun, 1 Feb 2004 17:47:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nksmfamjp - We bought this vehicle new in 2002. It has been a good vehicle for us. We have put a little over 30000miles on it. It drives well on the highway up to about 85 mph. It handles fine in the city. Everything has held up pretty well. It has been in...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Major problems with this vehicle

Tue, 30 Dec 2003 14:10:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author commedia1 - We bought this mini van because it was suppose to be so good- great safety rating, etc. Withine 24 hours the van stopped running and had to be returned for service. We thought it was the end of the problems but it was only the beginning. It has made 3...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Best family vehicle on the planet.

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 19:17:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author physicsteacher - You probably know about all the features- the tricky third row fold-flat seat, the easily removable...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: 2002 Honda Odyssey EX-L W/ RES

Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:34:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pbca - We never thought we would shop for, let alone purchase a mini van. When I became pregnant with our second child while our 1st was 20 months old, it became clear that our 1998 Honda Civic EX coupe would not accommodate 2 car seats and two adults...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Don't believe the hype!

Fri, 6 Dec 2002 02:56:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bock - Previously we owned a 1997 Grand Caravan ES. It was a great family vehicle. It had all the bells and whistles. The comfort and ride were exceptional. At 70,000 miles, the notorious Chysler problems surfaced. The last straw was when the transmission...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: A Mom's Point of View

Wed, 13 Nov 2002 18:01:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Kat77 - We bought a 2002 Silver Honda Odyssey EX in March 2002. We looked at 8 different minivans over a period of a year before making this purchase. So far, I have been very pleased with what we got. I am not a mechanic or car salesperson so I may not know...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: 2002 Honda Odyssey: Toddler Heaven

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:33:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author froeken - We just bought a 2002 Honda Odyssey, after waiting a mere three weeks. I am told this is an incredibly short wait - and not just by the sales person either :-)

We were looking for a flexible van, loaded with features and a DVD entertainment...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Can't Believe I'm Lovin' A VAN!

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 02:48:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nicolesl - Yes, I was one of those people who said they would never drive a minivan. In fact after our first child was born I quite effectively talked my husband out of buying one. After showing him how small the cargo area was in the back and how hard it was to...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: How to get a decent price on a new Honda Odyssey

Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:50:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author memcat - Our 1993 Mercury Villager was becoming not only a danger to drive, but a money pit as well. So, we reviewed the quality ratings and evaluations of vans and decided that the Honda Odyssey was the best on the market.

Honda does not offer a lot...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Doesn't Live up to the HYPE

Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:19:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author xiea - I had high hopes for the minivan that last year earned the number 1 ranking by Consumer Reports. But upon visiting several dealerships in my area, I find that the vehicle doesn't live up to the hype.

What's Good

The 2002 Honda...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: 2002 Honda Odyssey by MLB

Sun, 14 Jul 2002 04:20:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author drmbradford - UPDATED as of August 2004: I've now had this minivan for two years and almost 50,000 miles and can offer additional opinions. I find when I read reviews...I want to know the bad quickly...so here it is: THE BAD: Fabric seats are uncomfortable to me...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: Worth every penny

Tue, 2 Jul 2002 20:00:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mariner107 - Owning a Minivan is not the coolest thing to do, but they are very practical. I would personally choose the Honda Odyssey over almost any vehicle out there.

The 2002 Odyssey is very powerful with the new 240 HP VTEC engine. Another advantage...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: A Luxury Van

Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:20:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jbressler - In my house, we had an old saying about our bulldog -- she was so ugly, she was beautiful. I guess you could say the same about the Honda Odyssey -- despite a rather bland exterior, this is one beaut of a minivan. This is the vehicle that has Dodge...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: So far so good, we like it

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 13:07:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mhertel - I have not seen many reviews that refer to the resale value. I traded in a 98 Voyager valued at $8250.00 in fair to good condition (transmission was going out, no warranty.) The same year Odyssey (98) resells between 14K and 20K depending on condition...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: If you must get a minivan, the Odyssey is it

Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:28:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jacquesb - OK, every magazine out there has reviewed the Odyssey and declared it to be the cream of the crop of minivans. So I won't go into a detailed reiteration of what Car & Driver, Consumer Reports, etc have already said.

I never thought I'd own...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: I've Searched and Searched and Finally Found the ONE!

Mon, 4 Mar 2002 19:02:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Lorin99 - I researched my new vehicle for almost a year. Actually, as soon as I got my Mercedes M-Class in the summer of '99 I started looking immediately for my next vehicle. So I can say honestly that I've been looking for two and a half years.

I...

auto Make-2002 Honda Odyssey: 2002 Odyssey.....LOVE IT!!!

Mon, 18 Feb 2002 05:00:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author seatea-1631 - Just took deliver of a 2002 Odyssey LX, w/roof rack, keyless alarm/entry, cargo tray, pinstriping, so-called dealer scotch guard and paint treatment, all for less than MSRP of base LX. This is our first van and it makes me think why didn't we do this...