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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  So sad! - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Linda K. - November 19 - 8:51 pm

  I loved my car, but the transmission is a piece of junk. The door mechanisms are terrible. We replaced them five times, and the doors freeze shut in bad weather.

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  2nd transmission gone - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Ross_t - October 14 - 2:00 am

  Decent minivan, has some squeaks and rattles, struts are shot and the second transmission just blew. The first transmission went at ~58k, less than 40k on the second. I have kept the transmission fluid clean by drain and fills, has Honda trans cooler. Other items replaced have been wear items. I would be quite happy with this vehicle if the transmissions had been better engineered and reliable. Honda has been poor in standing behind their product IMHO and wont get another purchase out of me. (multiple Honda car owner.)

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  Not the Best Honda ever Made - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By TerryW - February 10 - 12:20 pm

  Bought used w/ 44K mi. EGR problems @ 70k (fixed free by dealer). This van eats batteries and front brakes. On my 4th battery, and 3rd set of brakes in past 65K miles. Also for past yr. have a recurring fuel vapor leak (EVAP system) fault. Tried new gas cap, but that did not fix. Does a good job pulling our pop-up camper (2500#) though. No engine or transm. issues.

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  3 Transmissions Later - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By usedcaralways - March 29 - 10:42 am

  The first year we owned our van was great. Starting with the first summer our luck ran out and every summer for 3 years wed have to replace the transmission. Honda helped us out once but after that we were on our own. During research my husband found out that the transmission used on this 2000 model had so many problems that Honda never used it again. Today we still own it but are hunting for another vehicle because our 3rd transmission has started to act up and before it dies we need to get out of this money pit of a car. we were a couple hundred from paying it off but instead are putting that money towards another vehicle. My husband swears well never own another Honda again.

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  A Greek Tragedy: The Fatal Flaw - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By WashDad - April 25 - 4:51 pm

  The long-term history of this vehicle has been moments of love interspersed with tragic disappointment. Our first mistake was not realizing that buying a Canadian-registered Honda in the US would cut us off from all factory support. Honda USA wouldnt help us because the car was Canadian. Honda Canada wouldnt help us because it was purchased in the US. Recall work performed for free for my neighbors cost me money. This is especially galling since all 2000 Odysseys were built in a single factory in Ontario. I will never buy another Honda. Problems: short-lived brakes, doors, more doors, transmission at 78k, another tranny at 109k, squealing brakes, broken seat, radio, smog control.

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  Buyer Beware - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By millerjep - January 13 - 6:25 am

  Three transmission failures in 7 years. Sliding doors can be very finicky. Latest is that we have to replace a sender unit for $300. Be very careful when buying used. Other than those major issues the van is great.

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  Replaced 2000 Odyssey with Toyota Senia - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By mm - March 11 - 11:10 pm

  Good in beginning. Always had Front brake over heating issues in long Highway drives (not city). Speedometer (70=66MPH) and Odometer were off by 5% (likely to make it appear to get better gas millage). Major tire issues with original tires. At 65,000 replaced EGR $300. Replaced brakes every 20,000 miles $240. At 86,000 Catilic Converter & Motor Mounts $1,700. At 92,000 miles $1,200 to replace sliding door motor. We had 93,000 miles. At 100,000 they wanted $1,700 for timing belt/waterpump replacement. I have not had major transmition issues yet, but they were comming also. Trans upshifts had changed. Cant afford $4,000 dollors trans. It became a vehicle we could not afford to keep any more.

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  Bad year? - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By Working Mommy - November 11 - 1:37 pm

  Problems from the getgo. Any ride is a noisy ride with all the exterior road noise. We bought it used at 42K, had the transmission replaced at 44K and now are having more transmission issues at 70K. Doors have had constant buzz for 10K miles. Dealer claimed no problems until and now and we have to replace both latches and sensors. Door flew open on city street-- luckily child secure in car seat. Any small interior light left on drains battery and there isnt a way to ensure all lights are off in a well lit garage-- our fix is to tape the light switch to the off position. Others love their Hondas so maybe we got a bad year but The Siennas do look great in 2005.

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  ditch it - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By ditch it - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Bought it new and within 6mos the sliding doors were sticking and by 38000mi the brakes weremaking a grinding noise. the tires only lasted 27000mi. Now at 44000mi the crusecontrol quit working and the transmission lever is stuck and will be a major repair. thats right, you cant drive it if you cant get it out of park. i wont buy another one.

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  BUM doors are defectiveNot a HONDA - 2000 Honda Odyssey
  By ForSale - April 29 - 2:00 am

  We love Hondas but this one is a not really Honda. The ride quality is not really up to par, We are on our third incident with broken side doors that DONT open! Much to Hondas credit, they fixed them for free, but not the damage that the broken doors caused to the paint. We have a complaint in to Honda, our dealer Valencia Honda was non responsive. I want to sell it quick.