Overview & Reviews

Most significant for the Honda minivan this year is the option to get the Touring trim with the rear-seat entertainment system and not the navigation system. Previously, the two features were always packaged together. Other changes this year include additional child-seat tether anchors for the third row and standard satellite radio for the Touring model. Finally, stated power output for the Odyssey's V6 engine has dropped slightly due to Honda's adoption of a new SAE horsepower-rating procedure.

• Split flat-folding rear bench
• Agile, carlike handling
• Optional eight-passenger seating
• Strong reliability record.
• Extensive feature list
• Smooth and powerful V6

User Reviews:

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  2006 Honda Odyssey EX - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Bruce Liljegren - April 7 - 11:16 pm

  We have been driving our 2006 Honda Odyssey EX for 11 trouble free months. It is our first van and we are impressed with the handling which is very much like a sedan. We have 10,000 miles on the car.

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  Best of Four Ive owned. - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Honda Odyssey - April 7 - 12:36 am

  Comfort for a mini-van is outstanding. Road handling is the best I have owned. All the button controls are not placed the best but do function well. I.e: if working the rocker switches in the dark it is easy to miss one and open the moon roof by mistake.

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  Battery is painpoint - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By whyspeed - April 1 - 12:54 pm

  To be honest, this is a great van. But battery became a worry not long after I purchased it - it went dead several times, in my garage, in airport parking lot etc. I tried to get dealership to check it when doing maintenances there but I was always told its normal - till today when doing 15k maintain its confirmed to better to replace it, which is 2 months after 3-yrs warranty. I dont want to pay $130 for it, even I have the 10% coupon, because I am not that happy with it.

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  My Chevy Venture was Better - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By ksull - March 23 - 11:20 pm

  Had the vehicle for three years now. No significant problems, several annoying things. The steering noise that others mention - dealer said fluid change would fix it (it didnt). The breaks are insufficient for a vehicle this heavy. I feel like I need to throw out an anchor to stop it. Vehicle is fun to steer at highway speeds but is difficult to steer at low "parking" speeds. The fuel economy stinks. We get about 19 in average driving and about 22 on the highway. My 99 Venture would get 26 easy.

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  The Benchmark - there is no substitute - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Keith - March 21 - 12:41 pm

  We are in our 3rd year of ownership and this vehicle has been flawless. Excellent powertrain, great handling, comfortable seats, excellent fit and finish, versatile interior and lots of storage. Great vehicle for long trips with 2 kids, the dog and luggage. There is no substitute for these vans. We rented several other minivans prior to purchase and they do not compare. Although the consumer trend is against minivans, cross-overs just do not have enough space. With the exception of the price, I cant understand why they are not selling more of these versatile haulers.

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  Love it - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Laura - February 15 - 8:23 pm

  This is my 5th Odyssey and we love it. The lease is up next month and I have been searching for something to replace it as we no longer need a vehicle this large. I have test driven so many cross overs and mid size cars that they are becoming a blur. Nothing Ive driven meets my expectations after my experiences with my Odysseys. I am seriously considering getting another one even though I wanted to down size a little, because they have been comfortable, reliable and great in the snow and ice.

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  hsnrl - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By hsnrl - February 10 - 4:33 am

  No problems, very quiet and comfortable, good gas mileage,

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  Revolt Needed - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Veracity - January 29 - 5:04 pm

  Positives of this vehicle are well documented. Problems are well concealed. Brakes are an issue as mentioned... early drum turning required. Economy is average, as is passenger comfort. Drivers seat OK, not great, the rest are "short trip" friendly only. Real issue: squawking parking brake drum... which service garage tells me Honda is classifying as a "Honda characteristic". Backing out of parking, turning at very low speed is the circumstance where it occurs. Parking brake band leans over and touches rear drum. Tech told me that every Honda on the lot will eventually do this and Honda company refuses to design a "fix". When WE squawk, Honda will respond.

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  Love it!!!!!!! - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Mary - January 26 - 4:56 pm

  I traded in my 2006 Town & Country for the Honda EX-L. I paid $27,358 for the car and am very happy with the price. The sticker price was $31,390.00. There were only 3 new 2006 left and the dealer was running a special (can you believe a special on a Honda!) All 3 were sold that weekend! The car is very comfortable (I have had 8 people in it twice now). Very quite, a lot of pick up. No comparison to the town & country. Will keep this car for a long time.

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  Not a True 8 seater - 2006 Honda Odyssey
  By Chris - January 22 - 9:10 am

  Absolutely love everything EXCEPT the so-called 8th seat. No adult and very few children can fit in it. And if you plan on putting a car seat in it (even an infant car seat) you can forget it. The carseat will fit, but it restricts the movement of BOTH seats next to it so that you cant move them to get in the back. If you want a car seat in the middle for easy access, I would suggest taking out the 8th seat and sliding the 2nd row passenger side seat over against the driver side seat. However, if youre after a true 8 passenger minivan, this is not it. Try the Toyota Sienna.