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1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX
Sports Van
Front wheel drive


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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 4 of 5  
Passenger Rating 4 of 5  
Side Crash: Rating:  
Front Seat Not Tested  
Rear Seat Not Tested  
Rollover Resistance: Rating:  
Rollover Resistance Not Tested  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX are not available in CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings.




Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier $ 95
Front into angle barrier $ 1184
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier $ 554
Rear into pole $ 651
Average Damage Per Test $ 621

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. The low-speed damage repair costs for this 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX were obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 73 Better than average
Collision Index 72 Better than average
Theft Index 54 Better than average


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued no safety recalls for this 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX.


This 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Quality No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Quality No data from source
  Body and Interior Quality No data from source
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance Rating 3 of 5
  Comfort Rating 3 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style Rating 3 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability No data from source
  Mechanical Dependability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Dependability No data from source
  Body and Interior Dependability No data from source

J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and customer satisfaction syndicated studies to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all models across segments.

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine No data from source
Transmission & Driveline No data from source
Steering & Suspension No data from source
Brakes No data from source
Heating & Air Conditioning No data from source
Starting & Charging No data from source
Accessories No data from source
Identifix Legend


This 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage: Years/Mileage:
Basic 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Drivetrain 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Emissions 2 years or 24,000 miles  
Corrosion 5 years with Unlimited mileage  
Transferable Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.  
Roadside Assistance No roadside assistance.  
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data from source  
Specific Components 8 years or 80,000 miles  
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is not provided.  

This 1996 HONDA ODYSSEY EX warranty information has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.


New Car Test Drive Review
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Category: Review:
Summary:

Nimble, versatile and the most car-like of them all.
By Michelle Krebs, NewCarTestDrive.com

The Odyssey stacks up as a surprisingly versatile small minivan. The absence of a V6 engine option limits its appeal for families with big loads to haul, but it's otherwise handier than its larger competitors, and the innovative seating setup makes it easier to adapt to various cargo configurations than most, if not all the others.

Although there are many minivans that will swallow more stuff, the basic minivan concept emphasizes extra cargo capacity with car-like driveability. And on that latter point, the Odyssey is the most car-like of them all.

Overview:

For many years Honda buyers could start with a small Civic, then graduate to a larger Accord as their need for room grew and their incomes increased. But once they began having larger families and required vehicles with even more room, there was no place for them to go within the Honda family. And there were plenty of places for them to go outside of Honda--specifically, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Toyota or Mazda.

From a business point of view, this was a situation that Honda could not allow to persist, something that dealers, as well as loyal owners, pointed out regularly to the parent company.

To meet their needs, Honda introduced in 1995 its first minivan, the Odyssey, based on the front-wheel-drive Accord platform. Coming late to the party, Honda decided to make its own variations on the minivan theme.

Unlike minivans from domestic manufacturers, the Odyssey has four conventional doors, like a sedan. The only other minivan to employ sedan-style doors is the rear-drive, truck-based Mazda MPV. Likewise, Honda took an innovative approach to seating in the Odyssey. The rear bench seat folds flat into a small well in the floor for increased cargo-carrying capability.

For 1996, Honda has made no changes in its appealing formula (other than to make the Odyssey available to Isuzu dealers, who will call it the xxxx).

The Odyssey continues to be available in two trim levels: The well-equipped LX and fully-loaded EX. Each carries a long list of standard equipment, including front and rear air conditioning, power windows, mirrors and locks, 4-wheel antilock brakes, tilt steering, rear window wiper/washer and an AM/FM/cassette stereo sound system.

The EX adds alloy wheels, power sunroof, remote entry and a more powerful stereo with six speakers.

The Odyssey price is on the high side, however, particularly considering that it is powered by only a 4-cyl. engine. The base price of the cheapest LX is $23,560 and the base price of the top-of-the-line EX is $25,550.

Unless you feel an uncontrollable urge for a sunroof, the LX is probably the best bet, and it was our choice for this review.

Read the complete 1996 Honda Odyssey review

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Awards
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