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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  Best Family Vehicle - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Family Man - December 11 - 6:41 pm

  We bought this new. Its been the best vehicle weve ever owned. Great on road trips with us getting 28mpg. Room for all 4 of us, luggage and dogs. Weve done all required service and never had a problem. Drives like a car with more room than a large SUV. I really cant think of anything that we dont like about it.

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  Front Seat Controls - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Edie - December 6 - 11:36 pm

  I did not realize, until after purchase that the passenger seat did not have automatic elec. controls. . My old 1997 Ford Explorer, had controls. Entrance to the third row seating, from the use of the sliding 2nd row seat, is a little tight. Dont want to remove 2nd row console. 2 or 3 inches further movement on the 2nd row would make a big difference.2 Gas prices have gone up considerably since purchase of Odyssey, but we wanted a large comfortable auto. Therefore cant complain about mileage. I guess the mileage is pretty good considering size of car. These are all cosmetic issues. Botom line, we really like the 2005

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  Im picking-up my new Odyssey tomorrow - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Honda fan - November 26 - 10:01 pm

  I bought the van with the idea that in retirement I could haul stuff, and that with the navi, travels would be easier and more fun. All that is spot-on and more. I love the way it rides & handles even in NC mountains. It has plenty of power to merge on I-85 or pass on NC158. We consolidated 2 houses into 1 at retirement, and the van more than paid for itself in hauling our belongings to the new house, the dump, the Goodwill, etc. I also feel very safe driving it, with all of the safety features built-in. I bought it thinking I would find it useful for travel (which it is), but I really just enjoy driving it every day, and that surprised me! Tomorrow I pick-up my new 2009, the 05 to my son.

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  Wouldnt buy any other kind. - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Rog - November 24 - 6:19 am

  We bought our 05 Odyssey 4 years ago and have since logged a little over 80,000 miles with it. We love it! Ive always said not to buy the first year of a new model, and there have been issues, like having to replace the front brakes in the first 10,000 miles, and a few recalls, but over all, Im glad we bought this van. It has sufficient power, handles great, and looks good too! I noticed on another review about the need to replace a noisy power steering pump, which Ill have to do as well, because of the noise it makes. Overall, there have been a few minor issues, but I would still get another one. My advice would be to get the extended warranty like we did on a first year model.

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  Odyssey - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By CM - November 11 - 5:23 pm

  This is the 20th Auto Ive owned in the past 30 years, and the 6th purchased brand new. My experience so far is this is the best auto Ive owned to date. I terms of performance (especially consdering its a minivan) comfort, technology, etc. its number one. The word from family and friends that have traveled inside it is "wow."

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  South Floridian owner :) - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By South Florida - October 19 - 6:46 pm

  I wanted to place a review for my Odyssey a few months after the honeymoon. So, six months later I am still in love with my van. Excellent car-like ride, smooth. For someone intimidated to drive a van, the Odyssey wont be a problem. I drove Ford and Dodge vans & dont come close. Excellent handle with a full load of passangers. Although, I couldnt afford the price tag for leather and DVD, I share the same customer satisfaction with owners of the EX version, except that I got my Odyssey for less $$. For those who cant afford the EX or top of the line, I would recommend trying the LX model. Its worth every penny and were enjoying our van.... sorry guys I got to go, this is South Florida.

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  You wouldnt know it was a minivan! - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Jack W - October 19 - 7:43 am

  Incredible automobile. The ride and drivability is like a european sedan...not a minivan. The fit and finish is extremely fine. By far and away..the grooviest and hippest minivan on the planet. We drove them all before we purchased. Hands down...the best.

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  SUV Convert & 1st Time Foreign car owner - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Darren Buck - October 7 - 11:50 pm

  My wife and I drove a Chevy Tahoe before we bought this van and loved our Tahoe. We said we would never own a minivan. So far, eating those words has been sweet! We decided to look at minivans since we have two kids. We drove the Toyota, Chrysler, and the Honda. The Chrysler guys did NOT want us to leave and after 5 minutes at the Honda dealership, we knew why. The Honda is hands down the winner. We have driven 1,000 miles and I am amazed at the comfort, performance, and handling. This van will move! Dont pay sticker. We waited 6 weeks, but Western Motor treated us well and discounted over $2,000. We bought the subwoofer, front nose mask, and HD floormats at dealer cost, no install charge

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  New Oddysey vs. new Audi S4 convertible - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Fonda the Honda - September 2 - 9:53 pm

  I picked up my 05 Black ext./Ivory int. w/DVD and Navi. the same week I bought an Audi S4 Convertible costing twice the price. Apples to oranges 100%, but I like driving the new van as much as I do my new 350 h.p supercar. I came off lease of a 2003 Pilot to go into the Van, and had the 1999 Oddysey before that. This van is sweet. Black + Honda trailer hitch give it a great presence, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. The nine inch DVD is awesome, and the Navi system is easy after studying the how to manual. Dont waste your time shopping for another minivan.- this is the one.

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  Superb Design in a minivan! - 2005 Honda Odyssey
  By Ali - September 1 - 1:20 pm

  I chose the Ex over touring because I didnt like the price of a new set of pax tires, and I wanted the optional seat in the middle on 2nd row. Granddaughter loves to sit in front of the DVD player. DVD is a must from now on! Van handles well on the road, and cruise control never fluctuates on hills. Seats fold very easily for more cargo space. The nav. system is awsomely amazing! Its capabilities seem endless. It was well worth the money. Standard roof rails are nice, but almost senseless without the cross bars. The sunroof is refreshing at times, although I would opt for other features instead, like fog lights, automat lights, or auto tailgate closing. Auto side doors are great too!