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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2005 Honda Odyssey EX - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By Jazz - September 10 - 10:11 amThis was the first year for the new redesign so I guess you have to expect some teething problems. After picking up the vehicle we noticed that the A/C vents in the middle were not functioning. The dealer had to get Honda tech line involved and they ended up pulling out the entire dashboard to replace the A/C assembly. In the process they seemed to have shorted out the climate control lights so that had to be replaced too. Thru Auguest 2007 we have replaced the power steering pump, rear tailgate struts and the rear seat release assembly. There have been about 4 recalls which have also been addressed. Very noisy on the highway and the gas mileage could be better.
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Very Enjoyable - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By Pablo - September 8 - 9:30 pmGot 25 MPG on first tank of gas during break in, taking it very easy. Now getting 18 MPG in easy city driving. You have to baby this thing to get the EPA mileage (MPG numbers are from EPA, not Honda). Ride quality, comfort and driving experience are excellent IMO. Very well engineered and designed machine. Assembly quality is not perfect, but better than most brands, and good enough for me. Interior area is very well layed out, practical and attractive. One small rattle in sunroof went away by itself after one month. No significant quality problems yet. Small possible valve tick is somewhat annoying but probably no big deal. This van is a pleasure to drive.
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Love-Hate Relationship - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By Kris - August 24 - 8:16 amI owned a Town and Country Limited before this van, and had nothing but problems, so I traded it for a Honda - no problems, right? Wrong. Had problems with DVD player (wouldnt play video - bad cable), Navigation system (voice recognition didnt work), glove box wouldnt open, PAX tires (hard to keep balanced and fast wear), vibration in steering at high speeds (Still not resolved), Airbag light came on (no explanation except known problem). All have been covered under warranty, but what a pain. That aside, I still love the van. Its comfortable, gets reasonable gas milage, and can an haul almost anything I need.
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Noisy - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By Andrea - August 23 - 11:53 amThis car is extremely loud inside when driving over 40 mph. The noise isnt too bad if your driving under 40 mph. However, the kids have to blast the DVD just to hear over the roaring and vibration when driving down the freeway.
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Best van we even leased - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By Firas Issa - August 20 - 10:06 pmSince day one both my wife and I loved it. We had 2 problems. The top glove compartment didnt close right, they had to add a piece of foam to get it to close. Also noise issue when on freeway, turns out the windshield seal was a little loose at one corner, all got fixed under warranty and the wipers dried up in six months(tx weather). Other than there minor issues we love the fact that it shuts off 3 cylinders when slowing down or cruising down the freeway and my kids love the dvd player. Sound quality is great. We had an 04 odyssey and we thought they couldnt top it, they did.Great van, for any mom or day.The leather is the way to go w/ kids,everything comes off right away.
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Mini van hater loves Hondas Odyssey - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By K hanson - August 15 - 10:09 pmI swore I would never drive a minivan and 3 kids and 2 dogs later, here I am. I love my van. The only thing that I wish I had was the rear camera. It should be standard on all models. I love the way the van handles. It is as zippy as my Acura integra was. The rear opening windows are a must for kids as is the remote doors. We were involved in a near miss t-bone collision when someone ran a stop sign, and I am positive that my stability control saved my families lives. I cant say anything bad about this van!
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Vibration - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By zelma butts - August 15 - 2:40 amWe bought this van because of the ratings that it was given. We have had trouble with the van vibrating at different speeds. Dealer is trying to help but so far 0. Will keep trying until dealer gets tired of us bringing the van back then I guess we will be stuck with a vibrating van
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2005 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By indi mom - August 12 - 12:36 amWe compared side by side the honda odyssey & toyota sienna. Hands down, for the price, the odyssey had more features, which when added to the sienna would have cost much more. it has a 6-cd changer, easy to fold down 3rd row seats, second row sunshades, 8th seat, dual power sliding doors, stability control & 3 rows of airbags. we opted for the EX with leather, but no video or navigation system. Honda charges about $1700 for their entertainment system ... we got a portable dvd with 10" screen that hangs on the back of the headrest for less than $400 at walmart.com. Also, you can get a nice navigation system at circuit city or a store like that for around $1000, much less than the honda one.
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Good n could be better - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By love to drive - August 4 - 8:50 pmWe bought this van because its good handling design. Fuel economy is very disappointing if you look at the manufacturers specs. High-way noise is very noticeble comparing to Sienna. VCM system is a joke.
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One Hot Papa in a Minivan - 2005 Honda Odyssey
By wynner - July 23 - 12:46 pmThis van has updated styling, plenty of practical, nifty features. Buyers - compare the practicality of the Pilot vs the Ody and youll see - from easier access to better power, unless you NEED AWD go for the van. Its a sign that good cars CAN be built in America with proper planning / engineering. Power everything is great, ease of driving excellent, comfort excellent!
