Overview & Reviews

The only new feature is an optional navigation system on the EX.

• Good power, excellent crash test scores, tons of interior space.

• Transmission hesitates to shift, leather seating not available.

User Reviews:

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  Workhorse, But Back to Toyota for Me - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Prof Utonium - April 29 - 2:11 pm

  Bought new. Had most bang for buck when it came out. Handles well--more like car than van/truck. Had lots of innovative features. Its probably improved, but always had Toyotas before--going back too (this week). Its the family van (3 girls) we use it for everything everyday, even pulling a trailer. However, seats uncomfortable, stereo marginal, power doors stink. Has problems seen on forums: Transmission replaced (recall fix). Power doors constantly failing (3 times since warranty ran out at $200+ a pop, 7 times total). Dash light dimmer burned out (recall fix). Speedometer failed. Loud, whining rear wiper but still works (we just dont use it). Some other dash lights out.

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  So far so good but dreading future - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Gibran - February 8 - 11:38 am

  Bought the van from first owners a few years ago after our first kid and before the 2nd. Didnt realize the van had problems. Check engine light went on after 2 days. Called the seller and they pretended they dont know about it. There was a recall on the problem but they never took it in. Long story short it is the cat converter thing. It has been 15,000 miles since we have been driving on that check engine light so far it is just a light. The transmission slips when I back it in on our uphill driveway but no major transmission problems yet. Awesome space I use it to haul stuff around all the time after the 3rd seat fall flat include 8 ft dry walls !! : )

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  Familiar Problems - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Familymaniam - February 3 - 5:33 pm

  Bought car new in 2000. It replaced my 1995 Odyssey. Love the van except for transmission problem, paint clearcoat failure and repeated problems with sliding doors. Van handles well. Weve been on long trips and the space makes traveling with kids great.

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  Great experience - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By PA Vet - January 12 - 8:36 am

  Decided to buy the LX as everyone else was buying the EX model, leaving LXs on the lot. Didnt want the electric doors as I saw that as something that could go wrong. The van has never let us down, gets great mileage, and is comfortable enough. Honda replaced the EGR valve and transmission based on technicians recommendation during normal maintenance. Since the transmissions replacement mileage went up from 24 mpg to 27 mpg on the highway. Otherwise just routine maintenance. Weve kept it simply because of what it can haul, sheets of plywood and more important my kids junk to and from college. Since buying this weve bought 3 more Hondas, but have kept the van for its utility.

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  Great Minivan - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By DaveA - January 3 - 7:21 pm

  Yeah, its a minivan. But...if what you want is solid reliability and flexibility, then the Odyssey delivers. I have had mine since new in late 1999 and it has only been to the shop once over 130,000 miles for a timing belt. Thats it. I have used Mobil 1 and been careful to keep up with the maintenance, which is very little other than fluids, battery, plugs and brake pads. I am going to buy another Odyssey if my 10 year old one ever decides to conk out.

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  Junk - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By dr john - November 9 - 10:56 pm

  I should have bought a Grand Caravan. I song and dance about reliability. Not true just a bunch of fiction from consumer reports and others. The most problematic vehicle I have owned except maybe my 68 GTO. Check engine light never stayed off, catalytic converter replaced 3x, EGR port, two transmissions after warranty was up. Sliding door repairs constantly, electrical problems and irritating road/wind noise. I am not sure what the deal is with the front brakes wearing out so often. Most of these problems were recall issues and the dealer failed to tell me. Called Honda and they refused to honor any help with repair bills. My wife and kids are stranded 5 hours away now. Tranny went out again.

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  Never had a better car! - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Tammy - October 12 - 12:03 pm

  The Honda Odyssey SV 2000 has been the most reliable mini van Ive owned. It handles very well, especially on rainy days and has been a great family car around town and on long trips.

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  Lovin my van! - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By jill - October 9 - 10:00 am

  This is truly a van dream come true. I have owned Hondas and have driven them for up to 275,000 miles! This is one reliable van. We have never had any problems with the engine (have 42,000 miles now), but I do have to complain about the doors sticking. The molding sticks to the door and the kids cant open it without my help-- especially worse in the summer. Gee, shouldve gotten those automatic doors, I guess! Other than that, it is awesome. LOVE LOVE LOVE the disappearing back seat-- tons of cargo room (far better than other vans). Would I buy another one? You betcha!

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  Dont buy Honda - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Unhappy Honda Owner - October 8 - 8:36 am

  I am so sorry I didnt find this forum before buying my 2000 Honda Odyssey with 45000 miles. Transmission is "toast" at 100000 miles, and from the horror stories Ive read here and heard elsewhere, it is not worth fixing. I am going to donate this (if theyll take it) and buy only Toyota from now on. I was expecting to get 150K miles easily, as I did with my Toyotas, but this clunker fell about 2.5 years shy of that. I will never buy another Honda based on all the bad transmissions in this plus Accord and others. Goodbye Honda, Hello Toyota.

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  Rear sliding doors - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By rear sliding doors - July 19 - 8:31 am

  We bought our Odyssey back in 2005 with 60k miles on it. It now has over 130k miles on it with only minor problems: Check engine light on (oxygen sensor) and paint durability issues sliding rear door problems. It seems a lot of people have this problem. I found that it helped if you lube the movable parts on the door it helps keep it from sticking. As far as the transmission goes, you need to service and change fluid every 15k or 20k miles for reliability. Most people dont do this and they wonder why they have problems. We had the timing belt changed at 100k miles. This van has been on 2 1500 mile trips and 2 1200 mile trips with no issues. The van is a daily driver.