Left sliding door doesn't open or close
Door was frozen shut, tried to open when operated but stopped without opening. Now no operation at all, no motor noise, won't latch, power door warning light on.
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2001 Honda Odyssey Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2001 Honda Odyssey is essentially the same minivan from the previous two years. With a V-6, 3.5-liter engine with 210-hp, the Odyssey has power compatible with its size. All 2001Odyssey models come with an (EBD) Electronic Braking Distribution system that manages to calculate weight distribution inside the vehicle, and will adjust braking action during hard stops. When it comes to safety, the 2001 Odyssey also scored well with crash test results. This year all models feature an optional navigation system.
Drivers really enjoy the looks of the Odyssey minivan with the sleek, attractive design. The fact that the 4-wheel independent suspension makes driving smoother, also appeals to many user reviewers. Most passengers enjoy a degree of comfort and dependability, as the second row seat will adjust for 2 or 3 people. Maximum seating availability is for seven people.
Owner reviews are pretty high for the 2001 Honda Odyssey. It has excellent fuel efficiency, low emissions, and with the back seat folded down, tremendous cargo space.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2001 Honda Odyssey
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by Doris S
Aug 24, 2024
Transmission started going at 108K miles. Honda corporate replaced the 2003 and 2004 HO transmissions on all Odysseys, but refused to replace the 2001. Had I researched better I never would have bought this car. Plus the gas mileage was terrible - averaging around 15 miles to the gallon. Aug 24, 2024
by Rex I
Apr 23, 2014
Mileage is 25 highway @ 63 mph 28 tops @ 48-50 mph
Best horse to weight ratio of all the Odyssey's
@162K miles motor has been rebuilt with new pistons and retained the connecting rods main shaft and main bearings - looked great. New valves and seats for the heads. Polished the intake air runners and exhaust manifolds. Crank was polished as well by a machine shop. $1,000 for the machine shop bill - Boring, heads pressure tested, polishing crank, valves and seats installed. Total cost of engine rebuild at 2,500. All new bolts are on the motor. Trans rebuilt with Sonnax TC valve and external inline ATF cooler and external filter. The only way this should have left the factory.
Very powerful motor
After market front brakes, rotors, work much better than OEM - don't let the dealer have a shot at the front brakes - save a ton of money as well.Apr 23, 2014
by Alexander T
Jul 11, 2013
This a charm! I couldn't ask for a better van in that category. Thanks Honda. We have had four different Hondas in the last 18yearss,and we have loved and enjoyed each of one the vehicles. I highly recommend this brand of vehicle!!Jul 11, 2013
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by Doris S
Aug 24, 2024
Transmission started going at 108K miles. Honda corporate replaced the 2003 and 2004 HO transmissions on all Odysseys, but refused to replace the 2001. Had I researched better I never would have bought this car. Plus the gas mileage was terrible - averaging around 15 miles to the gallon. Aug 24, 2024
by Rex I
Apr 23, 2014
Mileage is 25 highway @ 63 mph 28 tops @ 48-50 mph
Best horse to weight ratio of all the Odyssey's
@162K miles motor has been rebuilt with new pistons and retained the connecting rods main shaft and main bearings - looked great. New valves and seats for the heads. Polished the intake air runners and exhaust manifolds. Crank was polished as well by a machine shop. $1,000 for the machine shop bill - Boring, heads pressure tested, polishing crank, valves and seats installed. Total cost of engine rebuild at 2,500. All new bolts are on the motor. Trans rebuilt with Sonnax TC valve and external inline ATF cooler and external filter. The only way this should have left the factory.
Very powerful motor
After market front brakes, rotors, work much better than OEM - don't let the dealer have a shot at the front brakes - save a ton of money as well.Apr 23, 2014
by Alexander T
Jul 11, 2013
This a charm! I couldn't ask for a better van in that category. Thanks Honda. We have had four different Hondas in the last 18yearss,and we have loved and enjoyed each of one the vehicles. I highly recommend this brand of vehicle!!Jul 11, 2013
by Anonymous
Sep 06, 2012
if you maintain the honda with regular oil change and replacing normal wear and tear items like brakes/tires etc.. it will run million miles.. very nice engine and mileage for a mini van
17 on the city and 21 on the highwaySep 06, 2012
by Anonymous
May 05, 2012
I like the car and hate to sell it but have to for the need free my garage for my new MDX; otherwise, I would like to keep it forever. It has only 83K milage and is always maintained on time.May 05, 2012
by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2012
I love the fact that this van is such a reliable vehicle. It is spacious, I could fit a triplet stroller, groceries, and my four children with car seats. On long trips it kept my children busy with it's Movie player. I love this van!!!Mar 16, 2012
by Anonymous
May 02, 2011
I have owned this van for 4 years. My major issue is w/ the squeaky brakes (has rear drum brakes). I have changed the brakes several times (even with the pads still good) but I cant get rid of the squeak. It also had an issue w/ the passenger power sliding door and it was an expensive fix. The van overall has been reliable and I am not concerned when driving on long road trips with my family. It is a nice ride and had many of the extras my Sienna doesn't have. May 02, 2011
by Jerry L
Jul 14, 2010
Smooth ride comfortable interior lots of room comfortable plenty of visability no real blind spots.Wide stance ,good stereo fold down seats that store below floor level,stereo controls in steering wheel auto cooling and it has a console for driver to hold drinks or whateverJul 14, 2010
by Len D
Apr 05, 2010
Lots of room in this large minivan (is that an oxymoron), but the seats are like sitting on plywood, so comfortable is not the way I would describe this vehicle. Poor build quality - every rock chip on the leading edges of the hood rusted, almost immediately (dealer said this is normal, but even on my wifes 10 year old Taurus with TONS of rock chips there isn't any rust) Door handles on the sliding side doors would stick - then pull right off! Brakes needed to be done by 20,000 km. Honda might have a pretty good reputation for quality, but you couldn't prove it by this van. Apr 05, 2010
by German V
Nov 06, 2009
Lots of Space and Cargo at the same time, great fuel consumption, quality is amazing. Braking is exceptional, appearance was great bought new rims and tires looks hotter, maintenance is right (not too high), just right for the car. It does drive great on the highway.Nov 06, 2009
by Jesus C
Oct 29, 2009
very confotoble and roomy u can pretty much fit anything in
there great on long trips like from charlotte to miami 11-12
hour drive with the hole family great for small move near by i
fit my hole bedroom set in there
Oct 29, 2009
by Hank S
Jan 03, 2009
If god had to drive a minivan, this would be it. The beastly 3.5L V-6 generates about 280 Hp and can smoke it's tires given the right conditions. This Lambo-van (vanborghini?) even includes a button to disable traction control! Ride quality is excellent even in the worst conditions and when it comes to high speed stability, it squats low to the ground as the satanically posessed engine pulls you to the edge of insanity. This is not a minivan. It is "sports car with increased seating capacity".Jan 03, 2009
by Joe K
Jul 29, 2008
I've own this car since 2001 and my wife does not like this vehicle. She feels the V6 is underpowered for the weight of the car. I think it's fine but I usually don't drive around 3 kids and all their sports gears in the van. I enjoy the drive and it's perfect height for me to get in and out of the car. A/C works great and offers plenty of storage room. It's a mini van and it does what it's suppose to do.Jul 29, 2008
by Bob K
Jul 24, 2008
It hauls us around and gets around 20mpg doing it.
Good for kids, although we wished we got leather. The
mouse fur tends to hold stains. The back seat drops
into the floor. The middle seats come out. If you do all
that, you have a pretty good van. We bought it at 60k
something miles and have nearly 100k now.Jul 24, 2008
by Matthew G
Jul 07, 2008
It can carry seven people and has a good yet sporty ride.Jul 07, 2008
by Gerald P
Mar 31, 2008
great family vehicle feels like a car,very little road noise,lots of power,plenty of room.Mar 31, 2008
by Billson M
Mar 01, 2008
The van is my dads we had it for 7 yrs but it was a we have to wait 3 months till the van arrive at the dealership at that time. We already have to replace the transmission 2 times already for the past 2 years. I drove this van a lot.Mar 01, 2008
by Benjamin S
Feb 05, 2008
We love our van... it does everything except excite you when driving... otherwise, it's fantastic.Feb 05, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 29, 2006
Family of 6 -- we started with a honda odyssey, power everything,
and it just broke more often that it should have. I finally sold it at 36k miles and switched to a toyota sienna. Much better car (smoother drive, no mechanical problems).Sep 29, 2006
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2001 Honda Odyssey Pricing
Original MSRP
$24,340 to $28,840Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Side door type: driver-side manual sliding
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Side door type: driver-side manual sliding
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Exterior Features
Side door type: dual power sliding
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Exterior Features
Side door type: dual power sliding
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent