2009 Honda Odyssey User Reviews

Pros

Size, gadgets, acceleration,

Cons

road noise, paint, doors locking system, defrost is terrible

Purchased As New

Okay with the second kid we thought it was time for a larger and easier car to get the kids in and out of...and Odyssey wins hands down over the Highlander 05 that it replaces. The auto doors are cool, but you must unlock the doors to open the doors and I just expect that when the driver door is unlocked the back door should be also. I am getting frustrated that my conditioning to hit the unlock button has not come faster.... this old dog is a slow learner. For road trips and the family this minivan is excellent other than the drivers seat is not extremely comfortable for this 5'7" 170 guy. I do wish I bought the Touring because of a couple of gadgets like the lift gate, the larger navigation and rear camera projection. I wish the steering wheel had a display button. Defrost does not work well on this vehicle making for tough visibility in my mountain town (watch out Boone). I have a lot of scratches on the paint already which is disconcerting considering I have had this vehicle for only 5 months. Getting into the third seat with kids seats in second row is very hard and wish that the second row seats could be stow away for lumber hauling or having gate window opened. The stow away compartment is almost impossible to open if you are not in the perfect position. I think the latch door should be smaller and just make the compartment large. DVD player location obstructs view completely and wish I went after market with headrest screens. Carpet and leather are already discolored and should have held up better. How about a trash can, Kleenex compartment, adjustable rear arm rests, curtains for third row and have the third row go flat to make a bed/changing station? Hey don't get me wrong I will buy another and recommend this vehicle highly. Just hoping Honda is reading these for my future purchase.