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Long-Term Update: 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring


By Neil G. Chirico
Photography by Brian Vance

Total mileage 25,905

Average fuel econ: 18.3 mpg
Unresolved problems:
None
Maintenance cost:
$71.07 (service B); $71.46 (service A); $93. 0 (second service B); $65.68 (service A1)
Normal-wear cost:
$3 (1 quart oil)

Our Odyssey had an oddity: The passenger-side sliding door had been closing and reopening on its own. We continued to use it until it jammed out of its track. It took a month from the time we dropped it off for the dealer to get the parts, repair the damage, and get it back to us. At least the repairs were covered under warranty.

The lesson: If your sliding doors aren't operating properly, get them checked before a complete failure occurs. Still, we'll miss this class-leading minivan.


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