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1995 Honda Odyssey

The 1995 Honda Odyssey is a minivan offered with a single engine and transmission option: a 2.2-liter inline-4 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. It produces 140 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque. Owners of the 1995 Honda Odyssey generally praise its reliability, spacious interior, and comfortable ride, but some have reported issues with the engine, transmission, and electrical system.

Engine

  • 2.2-liter inline-4
    • Intake manifold gasket failure
      • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idle
      • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
      • Recalls: None Found
    • Valve cover gasket leak
      • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaks, visible oil on the engine
      • Solution: Replace valve cover gasket
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
      • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

  • 4-speed automatic
    • Transmission slipping
      • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, loss of power
      • Solution: Rebuild or replace transmission
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000+
      • Recalls: None Found
    • Torque converter failure
      • Description/Symptoms: Shuddering, slipping, loss of power
      • Solution: Replace torque converter
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
      • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

  • No Issues Found

Electrical

  • Alternator failure * Description/Symptoms: Battery not charging, flickering lights * Solution: Replace alternator * Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+ * Recalls: None Found
  • Starter failure * Description/Symptoms: Engine not starting, clicking noise * Solution: Replace starter * Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+ * Recalls: None Found

Exterior

  • No Issues Found

Interior

  • Cruise control switch failure * Description/Symptoms: Cruise control not functioning * Solution: Replace cruise control switch * Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+ * Recalls: None Found
  • Power window switch failure * Description/Symptoms: Power windows not functioning * Solution: Replace power window switch * Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+ * Recalls: None Found

Summary The 1995 Honda Odyssey is generally a reliable vehicle, but it has some potential issues to watch out for. Engine problems, such as intake manifold gasket failure and valve cover gasket leaks, can be costly to repair. Transmission problems, such as slipping and torque converter failure, can also be expensive. Electrical issues, such as alternator and starter failure, are less common but can still be inconvenient. Interior issues, such as cruise control and power window switch failure, are relatively minor but can still be annoying. Overall, the severity and cost of the potential issues with the 1995 Honda Odyssey are moderate.

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