rear back up camera - do you use it?

[o_mom]

The 2010 has it? Which model? The dealership guy led me to believe I'd need to find a 2013! This has me VERY excited!

I believe the EX-L and above had them 2011-2012 (our 2012 EX did not have one). 2013+ has them on all trim levels.

[123LuckyMom]

I believe the EX-L and above had them 2011-2012 (our 2012 EX did not have one). 2013+ has them on all trim levels.

My Ody is a 2012, and the EX-L and up had the backup camera. I bought an EX. I'm pretty sure it's been available for a while. It sounds like your salesman may be trying to sell what's on his lot. I'd go to a different dealership or do some research online!

[wifecat]

I believe the EX-L and above had them 2011-2012 (our 2012 EX did not have one). 2013+ has them on all trim levels.

Awesome! That is super helpful (and way better info than dealer guy gave me. Hmph).

[Neatfreak]

I use ours less than I thought that I would. It's nice to have another tool, but the distortion of distances as viewed through the camera still makes checking out the rear window and checking the mirrors no less necessary.

[94bruin]

The 2010 has it? Which model? The dealership guy led me to believe I'd need to find a 2013! This has me VERY excited!

Our 2009 Odyssey Touring has one. I use it all the time. I do have to say that the back up camera on DH's 2012 Lexus has a higher quality camera than the Odyssey. So not all cameras are created equal.

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[wifecat]

My Ody is a 2012, and the EX-L and up had the backup camera. I bought an EX. I'm pretty sure it's been available for a while. It sounds like your salesman may be trying to sell what's on his lot. I'd go to a different dealership or do some research online!

I think my salesman was not highly informed, because sitting on his lot are used 2011 and 2012 EX-Ls, but no 2013s! I'll definitely go somewhere else.

[georgiegirl]

My 2009 EX-L with RES has one.

[scrooks]

I have a 2010 Odyssey with it and really like it. Of course I still use mirrors and the windows, but I really think it helps me a lot when backing out of parking spots.

Same here!!!

[alootikki]

The back-up camera is probably my favorite feature in our 2010 Odyssey! We live in a town with tiny parking lots, narrow spaces, etc. and it is invaluable! We just got a small new sedan (without a back-up camera) and I really regret not getting one - it makes parallel parking so much easier. I would say it's a must-have.

[BunnyBee]

We have had one since our 2008 Pilot. The camera in the 2011 Odyssey is a huge improvement. I would not want to drive one without the camera. Backing out of spaces in the primary school parking lot--some clueless parents always made me nervous about backing over a kid. It's great for parking too. I would not want to drive my car without it. The visibility is terrible otherwise.