Overview & Reviews

The top-selling Honda Odyssey minivan is all new for 2005.

• Agile, carlike handling, a split flat-folding rear bench, optional eight-passenger seating, extensive feature list, smooth and powerful V6, strong reliability record.

• High demand forces you to pay sticker price or above.

User Reviews:

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  Overrated! - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By zred5150 - April 21 - 4:42 am

  I have been a staunch Honda fan my entire life. Until I purchased 2005 Odyssey EX-L RES. First the brake rotors had to be replaced. Next came the horrible wind noise. The road noise is very "American". The windshield cracked for no apparent reason. The Dealer tries extremely hard to talk down to me, even though I know more about autos than the service dept. Took the van in because mpg sucked fuel! The best I got was 22 on hwy with tailwind, and 18 in town (I did almost as good in my 4wd Toyota Sequoia!). The dealer took it for a "test drive", and using less than 1 gallon of gas and using very questionable math said it was getting 32 MPG. I love most things about the van, I just want answers!!!

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  Odyssey Touring - NAV/RES/PAX - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By White Tiger - April 17 - 3:52 pm

  Purchased as a Honda Certified used car. I was impressed by the long list of features and the fact that at 67" I could not only drive it, but could sit in all the other seats with reasonable comfort (OK, headroom isnt terrific in the third row...). If the 05 had the telescopic steering wheel of the 07s and up (and if Honda had been thoughtful enough NOT to have put a big bulge in the ceiling to house the rear HVAC controls right over a tall drivers head!), it would be even better! I read about gas mileage problems, but I get about 21 overall (26 when mixed with half freeway miles), and can easily get a steady 30+ going down the freeway at 60 mph. P.S. 34K on PAX with 30%+ left.

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  Best Mini I have had - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By 2k5ODC - April 17 - 6:00 am

  The 2005 Odyssey has been exceptional inhandling, power, convenience,andconfort. Except for the price (MSRP was as close as I could get the vehicle) I could not be more satisfied. I was really taken by the amount of power this vehicle has. The luxury appointment and overall design. The fold down 3rd seat is so much more usable now that it is 60/40 split. I had a Quest as a loaner when my van was having things installed and could not believe how heavy the Quests 3rd seat was and difficult to fold down. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking at a mini van to not miss this one. Worth taking a look.

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  Satisified - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By E.L. Mac Donald - April 15 - 3:00 am

  The long distance mileage is as expected, the local driving is not quite up to par. (maybe the a/c is pulling down the mileage. The shift control does not give the read out of what gear you are in, you must look at the dash board. Do not care for that feature.

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  40K Performance Report - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Ed - April 11 - 5:53 pm

  Just went over 40K. So far, had to replace factory tires at 30K, have wheel bearings in one wheel replaced, and have a new AC compressor installed. Selling dealer worked with Honda factory to cover cost of bearings and AC work, even though it was out of warranty when it happened. Bravo on dealer service! Still, was unpleasantly surprised at the problems considering I had had all scheduled services done at the dealer and Honda reliability is legendary (but now perhaps slipping!!). In general, Im happy with the van and just love the dealership service. Crossing my fingers nothing else will go bad anytime soon.

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  Disappointed in car & dealership!!! - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By vee - April 1 - 8:23 am

  I followed consumer reports recommendation and purchased the odyssey. Overall I like the car, but am disappointed with the service I have received at the dealership and repair problems. At 74,000 the catalytic converter had to be replaced. Five days later the check engine light came on. I was told the rear converter needs replacement! Does the car really have two converters or are they giving me the run around! Im currently waiting for the new part to be installed. Thank God I dont have to pay for the repairs (covered under the federal emissions warranty)... I was overcharged for a previous repair by $300. It took over a week to straighten the problem out!

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  Everything OK But the Dash Display - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By norbtuc - March 24 - 10:00 pm

  Handles very well for its size. Drove Missouri curves like it thought it was a sports sedan. But the dash display fades out on bright days. The KPH scale and the intermediate tic marks on the speedometer disappear. If you were in Canada, you would have to drive at night to see how fast you were going in KPH. Faulty engineering for the glove box which everyone complains about....doesnt close properly and it cant be fixed. Comparing it against the market, my wife and I still believe we made the right decision on getting the Honda Odyssey Touring minivan.

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  made a mistake - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By john911 - March 16 - 12:33 am

  Bought van used it had only 28550 miles. WE were excited to get a Honda Van!! Heard so much about Hondas. What a disappointment after I read the reviews.We are having the same problems. Noisy engine. It sounds like a small car engine also the wind noise from the windshield. It was two days over the warranty the local dealer will not cover it.The told me this after they said the noise was due to the tires that needed balancing which I paid for. After reading the reviews on this site I wonder how they could not know what the problem was. Now they say it is a loose rear engine mount and the whistling is from the windshield cost will be $1000.00 now I am just waited for the brakes to be next!

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  Dont worry, I got the bad one - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By rotorfitz - March 2 - 2:00 pm

  Where to start? We have to replace the left sliding door seal since the van whistles like a canary. The CD player forwards constantly and will be replaced also; that part has been "on order" for a month. There is a hard knock at 12 mph that cant be troubleshot. The gas mileage is at best 15 city MPG/23 highway. 9,000 miles on it, easy driving conditions, not hauling a.. all over town. This is my 4th Honda (loved the CRX, Civic, Accord) and the 1st I truly dislike. I know it will not break down on me but....this is annoying.

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  Best Van - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Odyssey Rocks - March 2 - 3:20 am

  Traded in my 2000 Odyssey and bought a 2005. The improvements are remarkable especially its quiter cabin, controls, features & the torque+horsepower. Also test driven a 05 Sienna. Didnt get the responsiveness while driving and the interior seemed dull. Steering handling wasnt as impressive either. Took our first trip to Houston, TX and Im looking forward to many road trips in future. My van drove just like a car and kids really enjoyed the trip. We drove almost 440 miles on a full tank. I wish city gas mileage was little better. I wouldnt trade this van for anything else. We have 8 seats too! Looking forward to many years of reliability and fun driving experience. Go Odyssey!!!