Overview & Reviews

Second- and third-row seats get new child seat-tether anchors, stereo speakers are upgraded, an intermittent feature for the rear window wiper is added and floor mats are made standard. LX models get a driver seat height adjuster and traction control, while EX models benefit from a new alarm feature for the remote control. A brighter Starlight Silver paint color replaces Canyon Stone Silver.

• Transmission hesitates when downshifting, dearth of low-end torque, leather seating not available, no optional on-board entertainment center, slow power sliding doors.

User Reviews:

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  Odyssey is a good van - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By James - March 8 - 4:48 pm

  This is a very stylish and comfortable van. It is great on long road trips. We go to Montana from Seattle every year and it is a pleasure to drive there. We took it on a long trip down the Pacific coast from Seattle, along the Oregon coast, through the redwoods in northern California. Then to San Francisco, down through Big Sur and to Los Angeles. We then went along the coast to San Diego. We returned to Seattle on I5 (we were tired of scenery and wanted to get home.) It was a pleasant, trouble free and comfortable trip. We use it daily to shop, take the kids to school, haul the dog, and go out to nice restaurants. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned.

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  Great - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By PW - March 4 - 7:19 pm

  This is our 2nd Odyssey, having previously purchased one of the original 99s. Both vehicles have been wonderful. Very comfortable and roomy. Lots of cupholders and storage cubbies. We owned 2 Windstars before the Odysseys. While the Windstars were good vans, they couldnt compare in reliability and convenience features (magic seat) and especially resale value. A few days ago I would have said there isnt a better minivan than mine anywhere. But...that was before I drove the 2005. Wow!!!! It just keeps getting better!

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  Great Van! - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By Jim R - January 24 - 2:00 am

  The Honda Odyssey is an excellent mini- van. It provides great comfort, it handles very good, and the v-6 provides good power.

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  Quality Not Up To Hondas Reputation - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By Bryan - January 3 - 1:46 am

  I have had more problems with this van than any other vehicle I have owned. I bought it based on the Honda name and have since realized that even Honda can make a lemon. I would recommend avoiding the 1999-2001 model years and get the 2002 and later years. Or better yet, go for the Sienna or Grand Caravan. The Odyssey offers a stiff ride with good handling. It is extremely manuverable. The interior is so-so with hard seats that are not too comfortable on a long ride and the stock radio is about as good as my clock radio next to my bed. Plan on upgrading unless you only listen to AM radio. The side doors have a problem with sticking in the winter and the dealer cant seem to fix it.

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  Disappointing reliability - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By TMeehan - January 1 - 8:45 pm

  Factory tires didnt last long. I have replaced brakes twice. The transmission has failed. Then Honda didnt stand behind their warranty. It is a dull uninspired people mover. I would certainly consider other options if I had to do over again.

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  Over-rated vehicle (2001) - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By Joe Lojek - January 1 - 8:10 pm

  I have had 2 transmissions replaced by Honda. Only have 89k on odometer. Bought car new have two other Hondas. Oddessy highly over-rated vehicle. Tires need to be replaced at 30-35000 miles (on 3rd set) regardless of type or driving habits. Numerous other ankle biter problems, gas cap door sticks (5x), brake noises, replaced radiator after 2000 miles. I am not happy with this van.

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  Great car but tranny problems - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By rsmg - December 1 - 10:40 pm

  All-in-all, I think the reviews I have read here are quite hard on the car. We have put it to tough use and had virtually no problems with the well-designed interior. Yes, the left slider sticks despite periodic lubrication by dealer. The brakes have always felt overworked but have been replaced with disks all-around on later models. The big problem IS the tranny. At around 82,000 miles, it was replaced under specially extended warranty for the second time. That was a couple of months ago and wife, tonight, reports same warning lights are on again, although it could be anything, of course. If you buy one used, please get the whole situation IN WRITING, about any tranny warranty extension!

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  Dont!!!!! Just run the other way! - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By Ralph666 - November 29 - 1:14 pm

  Like everyone else here, the doors stuck, the seats were uncomfortable, the rear washer quit working and finally the transmission went out. We bought it new. It had 76,000 miles when the transmission went. The second transmission lasted less than two months. The third is starting to go. I will be leaving Honda soon. I wont be back.

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  Transmission is faulty - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By Never again. - November 23 - 4:45 pm

  The automatic transmissions in the 97- 03 hondas are defective. Honda has issued warnings and extended the warranty to 10 years or 100,000. And they dont tell you this on the front end.

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  Engine leak - 2001 Honda Odyssey
  By HondaOverseas - October 27 - 2:00 am

  Problems began also with doors stuck frequently, loose seals on doors, and needing new brakes at 20k and 40k. At 3 years and 2 months, engine leak and then 2 mo later transmission failure. Oversease Warranty is 3 yr/36k mile, so will be very expensive fix!!!