I will start by saying that there were many things to like about the 2001 Honda Odyssey from the excellent power of its V6 Vtec engine and smooth riding to the large trunk space and automatic doors. I must say I was very happy with it at first and thought that it was the best minivan I had ever driven/owned. Then the nightmare with the transmission started. First, transmission broke after only a few years, so I had to get it replaced. Then it broke again right after the warranty expired, so I had to pay out of pocket to fix it again. Two years later, the transmission broke again, so another $3,000 later, I was back driving for about a year before it broke once again. This time I realized I was sold a lemon, and it would be a waste of money to continue to invest anymore into it. I think Honda should have recalled this model but wanted nothing to do with it, and their customer service was terrible. Because of this, I no longer support Honda and have moved on to a Dodge Caravan, which has been very reliable. I would highly recommend that everyone stay away from any 2001 Honda Odyssey.

I have been so happy with my purchase of our 2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L. It has all of the features I need and it is such a fun vehicle to drive. It has held up with our busy life and 2 kids, with no mechanical issues or problems.