Identity
Year:
1998
Make:
Honda
Model:
Odyssey
Generation Name:
1st Gen (RA1-RA5)
Generation Start Year:
1995
Generation End Year:
1998
Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Details:
Engine: 2.2L F22B1 / 2.3L F23A1. Drive: FWD. Trans: 4AT.
Rating
Repair & Maintenance:
Mechanical Design Vulnerabilities: Underpowered for vehicle weight. Main relay failure. Failure Modes: Distributor internal leaks, timing belt breakage. Independent Repair: Extremely Simple (Accord-based).
Recall & Legal:
Recall: NHTSA 97V211000 (Interlock).
Vehicle Control:
None.
Driver Control:
None.
Dealer Capture:
None.
Recommendation:
YES. A very reliable, if slow, vehicle. Shares 90% of its parts with the 5th Gen Accord.