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The 1980s called and want their maps update process back.

1909428
over 3 years ago

Is the process outlined here:

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=8vzoH5r1tRANWNbfmAyxvA

really the only way to update the maps in my 2020 Honda Odyssey????

60ish steps, a USB stick, 2 trips between computer and car, *4 HOURS OF TIME*.... insane.  Beyond insane.  I've always regarded Garmin fondly since the early days of portable GPS map systems but this experience has tainted everything.

Sad that it takes this amount of craziness to monetize what so many other platforms bake in with no cost add.  My next car won't have Garmin, be sure of that...

  • 0 over 3 years ago

    This isn't a Garmin issue, its how Honda have implemented adding Garmin devices to their cars. You're shooting the wrong horse.

  • 0 over 3 years ago

    First off I said "no cost add".  The cost is built into the original price.  And that's the case here as well - supposedly I get 5 years of free updates, though I'm never going to perform those steps so it doesn't matter.  My last car (not a Honda) had over the air map updates that happened automatically... obviously it can be done.

    As for shooting the wrong horse, you're saying Honda made Garmin implement this way and that Honda is ultimately going to be the one charging for maps after the 5 year grace period?  Even if that is so it doesn't excuse the absurdity that is this update process.

    I'm not looking to argue with anyone - if you think this process is reasonable then you're certainly entitled to your opinion.  This is more of a warning for anyone else that happens to come across this before buying a car.  My opinion is it's unreasonable and I, and anyone who shares my view, will incorporate this into future decisions with both Honda and Garmin.

    Peace out.

  • 0 over 3 years ago in reply to 1909428

    I have a 2010 Honda CRV with built-in "Navi".  The process to update the maps is to purchase a DVD (at a cost of about $250) from a third party.  The DVD must remain in the unit as it contains the map database.  Now that's old school!  (and expensive)