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2001 Honda Odyssey repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

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2001 Honda Odyssey electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Honda Odyssey

Engine not specified

132300 mi

US $1066
Replace alternator and belt, $300 
120000 mi

US $25
Passenger rear electric door motor was still working, but in process of failing (would sometimes not "catch" to open door, then fail. Sometimes, needed two tries to open door. 

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2001 Honda Odyssey 4dr Minivan, ext.

210-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

192200 mi

C $500
replaced rear wiper motor. 
133000 mi

US $350
A/C will randomly switch from very hot heat to very cold air or stop working altogether on any set temperature, even before the car reaches desired inside temperature. There is also a gurgling noise behind the dashboard when A/C is working. 
136000 mi

US $45
A/C loves to cycle between cooling and heating randomly. 
124500 mi

US $50
pass. side brake light wiring problem (and now--October--driver's side has same problem) 
147300 mi

US $50
driver side brake light wiring problem 
192000 mi Navigation system inoperative. Honda refused to fix after they broke it when they serviced the car for the shot clutch. 
235000 mi

US $30
Replaced starter. 
112000 mi

US $220
Driver's power side sliding door malfunction. 
95800 mi

US $130
Replace battery 
119000 mi

US $300
a/c compressor replaced 
108300 mi

US $390
Lights not working. Fuses checked okay. Dealer replacedo switch or switch part. Everything is good again. 
172000 mi

US $125
Starter 
272000 mi

US $280
Replaced compressor 
299000 mi Headlight replacement 
199000 mi

US $289
Window motor and regulator. 
207200 mi

US $250
Driver side window regulator broke allowing window to fall into door panel. Need regulator was needed. 
161200 mi

C $20
windshield washer pump changed replaced a burnt out headlight. had dealer do it because hard to reach pin. 
154000 mi

US $150
Battery replaced 
157000 mi

US $575
Motor for right rear vent window had to be replaced, $100, not done Replaced both battery leads, $75 Right rear quarter window motor failed. Sold vehicle. Repair not completed 
82500 mi Passenger headlight replaced 
86400 mi

US $8
Replaced driver's side head light. 
91100 mi Passenger side headlight needed to be replaced 
85000 mi

US $10
Replaced driver's side headlight 
197000 mi

US $1150
Very noisy. Replaced entire A/C. 
208800 mi

US $310
The starter failed, abruptly. $65 of the above charge was for towing. 
132000 mi

US $1108
and instrument light bulb for odometer. 
99000 mi

US $75
Driver door window regulator broke. Window stuck in open position. Ordered part on a Friday, got it on Monday. Easy repair, but removing door trim needs to be done carefully so as not to break tabs etc. 
193500 mi

US $1200
A/C will not blow cold air. Freon leak in system. Attempted repair/recharge system. Worked briefly then stopped working again. 
62000 mi

US $98
Transistor for Air conditioner went bad. Did not have cold air. 
116000 mi

US $15
Bulb burnt out - replaced 
56420 mi

C $100
Replaced passenger-side door lock actuator that was faulty. Successful repair.  
64480 mi

C $40
Replaced Resistor on the blower that controls the fan speeds. Fan speed position did not work on position 1 or 2, indicating a failed Resistor. 
96100 mi

C $130
Passenger-side sliding door lock inoperable. Replaced passenger-side sliding door lock actuator. Repair successful. 
153200 mi

US $75
Both front door actuators failed within one week of one another - talf about consistant quality. 
180000 mi

US $200
Dash clock backlight bulb burned out. Replaced all dash board lights with aftermarket LED's Sliding door lock actuators experiencing intermittent failure. Replaced both left and right actuators. Driver's side was failing. Passenger side replaced proactively. 
151000 mi

US $60
One headlight was out. At the repair visit, the shop found the other headlight was now out, and said that it was a short in the wiring, which would need to be special ordered. Took it to a second shop who fixed it by replacing the bulbs. 
185000 mi Car was slow to start and sometimes did not start without a jump. Battery had been checked multiple times. Engine light came on so had shop check it. They recommended trying replacing battery, which I did. It has had two non starts since 
162000 mi

US $195
alternator stopped working 
165700 mi

US $100
A rebuilt alternator died with less than one year on it. Replaced voltage reg with part from eBay--no dice. Ended up buying a tested OEM alternator from eBay for $50. Still running fine. 

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2001 Honda Odyssey 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

158400 mi

US $150
Battery had to be replaced 
130000 mi

US $120
Starter, from Autozone. 

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2001 Honda Odyssey Electrical Problems

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