By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our
Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our
Visitor Agreement.
Comments
The '05 is already out of warranty entirely, and that's way too many miles, especially on a first year design.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
MODERATOR
Need help getting around? claires@edmunds.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.
Tell everyone about your buying experience: Write a Dealer Review
TTL (SF bay area). Its slate green with an olive interior.
We already have a similar colored 98 Sienna but went for the slate
green cuz the olive interior is so classy. Just love the
feel inside. Have driven it around a little and love it.
Only problem I had was I played around with the voice
controls and the nav so long that the battery died (it
did not drain all the way but the engine wouldnt start).
Had to jump start it from my sienna. Once the batt died,
the NAV wouldnt work without a security code and I had to dig out
the info from the manual that the code was listed on
a card with the other documentation)
Its amazing how well the voice controls work. I thought
it would be a gimmick but no, its really useful. Still
havent figured it out all tho.
Only negative thing is my wife and I (and 2 kids) are not
splurgers and we feel really guilty driving this
big/overly luxurious vehicle. However I bought it for
the safety and reliability more than anything else and
try to drive as economically as possible, speaking of
which this beast has momentum! Once u accelerate to a particular speed, you can coast with your foot off the
gas pedals for a long time which I do when I approach
lights. I feel really bad braking and wasting all that
energy! You would've thought there would be a way to save
all that energy wasted and resuse it like they do in the
hybrids. Engineers unite! and solve this problem! Perhaps
this is not the forum but how about using big mainsprings
like those in old mechanical watches and winding up the
springs on braking so we could use the stored energy
for the subsequent acceleration??
Enjoy your vehicles everyone and drive 'econ'omically.
Where in OH? Could be worth it in the future.
>>Where in OH? Could be worth it in the future.
You might try Faulkner Honda in Harrisburg. I've heard/read some good things about their internet sales dept.
I am in the market for a new minivan. Safey is a big priority for me.
Reading the reviews of the 2006 Kia Sedona, I dont see why I should even consider the Honda Ody.
I have NOT test driven the 2006 Sedona. Any feedback or opinions are welcome.
I think you should test drive all vehicles before buying.
You have a long list of vehicles: Toyota, Chrysler/Dodge, Honda, Ford, GM. The new Kia (and its Hyundai clone), on paper, is very good (most powerful, roomy, safety equipments). So it has an impressive list of hardwares and relatively lower price. This is a first Kia model year (new engine, platform, transmission,...) however. In addition, Hyundai/Kia engines are not known for fuel efficiency. So their bigger engine may tax you at the gas pump more. On the Honda, this is its second year of production. Hopefully, most of major Model Year 05 bugs are taken care of by now.
But try them all because 25K-30K is a lot of money.
jt
There is another factor to safety that you need to consider and that is reliability. While Hyundai/Kia has made great strides with quality, features, and safety the verdict is still out on reliability. In fact, the 2005 Kia Sedona (previous generation) was voted "Worst Bet" minivan by Consumer Reports this year due to the number of problems reported. Brakes were a constant issue with the previous generation Sedona, and that to me is a safety concern.
That said, you should definitely drive the Sedona. I liked the van and thought the features were very nice, it was as quick off the line as the Odyssey, but I found the van to have some torque steer, handling was worse than the Odyssey, and the transmission was not very smooth (try flooring it while you are going 45-55mph. The van I tested could not seem to figure which gear it wanted). I also found the overall fit and finish to be good, but not as good as Toyota and Honda. The turning radius on the Sedona was not as good as Honda or Toyota. One other thing that I did not like was the fact that the middle seats do not move sideways (they do tumble forward very easily, but I liked the fact that I could move the Odyssey's seats to the side if needed, and also liked the extra seat option in the Odyssey).
The other factor is price, and truth be told the Odyssey EX-L I bought last week was actually slightly cheaper than the two quotes I received for the Kia Sedona with luxury and power packages. If you decide to go with the Kia I would recommend waiting another 6-12 months for reliability ratings, and prices to drop (incentives). Hyundai/Kia has a history of offering massive incentives about one year into a model release. I also would factor in resale as another issue. No van holds its value like the Odyssey. Do your research, the Sedona will most likely lose about 3-4K easily the minute you drive it off the lot, and about 10K in the first year or two. I have a friend looking to trade in his 04 Odyssey for only $1500 less than he paid for it on an 06 Odyssey...
The place to discuss the Sedona would be in the Kia Sedona (2006+) topic. Or, if you want to talk about shopping for minivans, try the Minivan Shopping discussion.
MODERATOR
Need help getting around? claires@edmunds.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.
Tell everyone about your buying experience: Write a Dealer Review
We need AWD vehicle so we are planning to trade-in our 2005 Odyssey for either a Pilot or an MDX.
The Odyssey has a terrific 6 cylinders engine plenty of passing power and a very long history track. Kia Who ???
My two bits .
Lou
Nor have I seen any evidence whatsoever that third generation transmissions are "bad" (which is not say that problems won't crop up - the ones in the second generation didn't start going bad until about 40K).
Very happy so far.. I am with you on the transmissions, I visit other Odyssey websites and so far the current generation Odysseys seem to be okay. As you stated, this could change down the road, but the Odyssey does have a 5yr/60K mile warranty that covers the transmission. I feel pretty safe...
After reading about the 'droning' issue a few months back, I started paying much closer attention to any odd noises coming from the drivetrain (particularly paranoid about the transmission given issues related to previous generation Odysseys). Nothing. Nada. Zilch. I can't detect any odd noises at ANY of the rpms noted by others.
Are some folks experiencing 'droning'? I'm sure a few folks have SOME odd noises coming from the drivetrain. But to extrapolate the experiences of a handful of owners into a statement like "all 05 and 06 Odysseys have droning" is IMO intellectually dishonest.
The only "weird" noise I have heard is the ABS check that occurs (around 15-20mph) after the van has been sitting. I am already used to it (my wife did not even notice it and she is the primary driver) and this is nothing compared to the rattles and other issues I have experienced over the years.
So far, I am very happy with the Odyssey. Hoping that my gas mileage improves over time (currently averaging 18.6MPG on the first tank of gas in 80/20 (city/highway) driving with the A/C on most of the time.
I have had my 06 EX for 9 months. Recentely I have noticed that sometimes when the engine is off and I opened the power sliding doors, they only open about 3/4 rather than fully opened. Close and reopen does not make any difference. But if I start the engine, everything works as normal. And this only occurs intermittently. Anyone has the similar experience or know what is going on?
Also, I noticed that the van is quite easy to have its paint chipped. I now have 2 chips that needs touch-up and I can remember anything I have done would have caused the chipping. One is on the tailgate and the other is on the rear bumper, both kind of on a side edge facing inside, not a spot easy to be scratched.
I had this happened to me when I have the rear windows rolled down 1/2 way. They opened fine when I rolled the windows up.
One seldom found feature is that if you unlock with the remote pressing once, then hold on the second press, all doors unlock and the windows roll down to halfway. Letting go of the open button while they're moving stops them. The reverse isn't true as you must use window switches with the key to position 1 (Acc) or 2 (Run) to put them up again. The reason I mention this is because it ties into the windows down, sliding doors only open 3/4 because of the previously mentioned safety feature.
Windows or sunroof can be opened or closed 10 minutes after turning off the ignition unless a door is opened. There other 'Easter Egg' features most prevalent on the Touring hidden in the MID (Touring only). We have a Sep built '06 SGM Touring that except for some initial alignment problems is hiccup free in 13K miles.
Paint chipping is no worse on this vehicle than any other. Lots of objects with higher hardness than paint win when contacting the vehicle. Recognize this is primarily a people mover so it doesn't withstand pickup truck roughness very well.
As for the humming/dronnig issue it has I think a barely noticeable one at around 2000-2100RPM and sounds more like an engine resonant noise rather than a transmission issue. I had a very similar noise but way more proeminent in my 2003 v6 accord at about 2500RPM and the engine ran just fine, going very smoothly trough it. I tend to belive it is a normal thing, whatever normal means. Maybe some have it louder than others. It used to bother initially in the accord but then i got used to it and the car would run so smoothly trough it It did not bother me anymore. In any case in the 2006 Ody I can barely notice it. Interestingly in my 2002 ODY there is no such noise. maybe just coincidence but both engines are improved/pumped up versions of earlier engines 1998 accord and 2002 odyssey.
my 2006 behaves more like the accord in terms of steering feel and heft (good thing); it also has the intrusive ABS check when you first start the car.
Again i hope they fixed the transmission, not just with an oil kit (my 2002 tranny went out at 63K despite the recall). Thanks for geting back and hope you find my "honda experience" usefull
Thanks
but after adjusting the A/C vents above the 2nd Row seats, the plastic tabs keep popping off (even when gently moving the tabs) and it seems that I need to "snap" the tabs back into place. Having the van for only a few hours, and seeing this happen is concerning. Is this supposed to occur with such little force? (In trying to fix the tabs, I mangaged to accidently pull out several other vent tabs during the process!!!)
Anyone else encounter this problem?
Thanks!
I have read this forum for months and have really tried to not post. I am Honda loyalist. I have owned 5 and might own more in the future-depending upon what happens.
What would you do if:
-Your windshield moulding had been replaced three times;
-The window trim now comes loose at 70 MPH
-Your Power Steering system which had been repaired three times because had been making enough 'screaming and grinding' noise to scare neighbors and church friends into buying Sienna's and Dodge. This problem still now shows up at random but can not be duplicated now by dealer;
-The AC had been repaired twice due to ' someone bumping the bumper and pushing the tow package cooling system' into the condensor TWICE in six weeks; I believe this is a tow package cooling system design flaw. My wife hit one thing 9 months before the AC went out first time. Second time went out after me driving for 12 days straight--hitting nothing. Again I think this is a design flaw;
-Brake grinding repaired twice?
-Overall you have had 12 service visits on a $40,000.00 car with Tow Package Res and Navi in less the 12 months and 20K miles.
:mad:
What would you do? I have tried to be nice. Though very mad and very frustrated. Dealer has been nice but admits no design flaw with car - Do I have a lemon? The law talks about safety issues for lemon laws. For 40K I dont expect this and honestly I have never paid more for a car or ever been more frustrated. Do I demand a no-cost or very low cost trade?
I can tell Dealer must get punished if they try to return to Honda Manufacturing.
Somebody fill me in.....
Mike
Thanks,
Chintan Talati
Corporate Communications
Edmunds.com
Honda's answer...
1. Remove and replace electronic rear motor mount
2. Adjusted motor mounts and exhaust hangers (Rubber AS, Stopper A)
Get in line to have yours done
I imagine it is probably good for at least 125 - 130 ungoverned, but I don't think I would want to try it!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
As a guess... maybe 125 with no limiter. The van front is larger than the Honda sedan. For comparison, the new Avalons with 268 HP will run 142+ on the chart but are speed limited to 138. Drive safely.......