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2012 Honda Odyssey consumer reviews

$28,375 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Odyssey Honda
(116 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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Excellent Family Minivan

This is an excellent van for long distance driving; very spacious, comfortable, and economical. I have owned it for six years and never had any issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for active families

We loved the Honda Odyssey. We had a Doge Caravan when the kid were little and may wife couldn't wait to get rid of the "minivan" (nothing against the Caravan), just tired of a mom in a minivan. After a large SUV my wife wanted to look at the Odyssey because a friend had it and liked it. So we lease one and bought it after the lease. its been a great car for us.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable

Great longevity, low maintenance, family oriented, great value, a pleasure on long road trips, great for hauling garden supplies . Can accommodate a 4x8 sheet of plywood with the door closed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Good hauler

Watch out for Judder in engine known issue but great elite touring. Love the interior and huge space. Great entertainment system and blind sight monitoring.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most convenient car I?ve ever owned.

This is a great family car. The automatic doors are great for young kids. There?s plenty of room for multiple kids and very easy to get to the 3rd row.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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What a reliable car, full featured and comfortable

Awesome car. All the legroom for comfortable drive over short and long distances, and cargo space to move a small house (or kids equipment). Owned this car for almost 7 years, and the biggest mistake was buying the Honda Care Extended warranty (never had to use it).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Looks great, but brakes are an issue

We've really enjoyed our 2012 Odyssey for the past 3 years. The van is the best looking one on the market, exterior styling is great. Interior is comfortable, but the recessed front info screen gets major glare from the design, making it hard to see the backup camera when the sun is at the right angle coming through the windows. Also, we have had issues with the brakes not lasting as long as they should and developing a rhythm, even with plenty of pad left. We knew going into it that it was possible, since Consumer Reports had noted that issue in its used car ratings, but the Odyssey won, hands down, on style alone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great and comfortable ride

Excellent space for moving family and day to day transport for supplies. It is highly recommended to all looking for roomy van and best equipped in its class.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I own

I like the car but wish it could give me a mileage like Prius. Good from outside and clean from inside. It is a dependable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great and comfortable ride

This is a van innovation that was built to last. Best engine ever build yet for Odyssey. Highly recommended for a growing family and doing a lot of outdoor trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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