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When they assemble these Honda vehicles in the usa they have mechanical issues compared to when there assemble in Japan they have no mechanical issues and they last forever
They will, the only problem is most people tend to neglect their transmission services as well as timing belt services. I have 293k miles on my 06 Odyssey and not only does the transmission still shift great, but the engine still runs like new.
@@kenedward4585 I also had to put an alternator in it recently as well, but given I only paid $1,500 for it, had it for three years, and put 77,000 miles of problem free driving on it, I’ve gotten my money’s worth for sure.
@@PopBanditThe transmission issues are with the 2nd gen(99-05). That was when honda gave it a bigger engine, but in the 3rd gen they put the titan trans in it.
I had a 1998 Honda Odyssey and it literally ran and ran and ran without having any problems whatsoever. I gave it to my son and he and his girlfriend absolutely loved it. Then I finally sold it when I purchased my Honda FIT in 2019. The 25 year oid who bought it trashed it within a few months. It was such a wonderful car. I wish I had not sold it
Loved my 2005 Honda Odyssey. Put many 95,000+ miles on it (not including the 2,563 ship ride it took from Honolulu to Long Beach). Gave me eleven years of worry free driving.
I had a 2007 Honda Odyssey. Best car I ever owned. Like others, I wished i still had it. Never had anything go wrong with it. Just did the regular maintenance. Had over 150000 miles when we sold it.
I have 2006 that just crapped out. It rusted thru and rear spring went thru the body collapsing rear wheel. What an amazing machine that was and still kinda is. 230k miles
2010 Odyssey at 330,000 miles and first repair of a solenoid and alternator this weekend! Shooting for another 100,000 plus miles! Ams oil is helping this long journey so I drive until it falls apart! I have replace front end joints but still on factory shocks too. Take care of them and they can last even with the afm system.
how was it maintained is the real question the other day I was helping out a Toyota Camery owner with an over heated engine I asked him when did you change its oil the man didn't even know that oil goes in cars
Why we need to change an oil? New generation needs a newer technology. I find it dumb to change oil, brake fluid etc. Why cant we design vehicles which don't need this dumb maintenance?
@@desi4lyfe379 Maintenance isn't dumb. Even healthy relationships and marriages need maintenance. And the payoff in cars and partners is almost always worth the effort.
@Nelson Try going across the country with an e car. Constantly searching for charging stations, and they don’t have them everywhere, like gas stations. You have to recharge every 2-4 hours and the charge can take from 2 1/2 hours to 12 hours, depending on the charging stations you find, if you happen to find any. It can take a couple of months just to drive across the country that way, and it’s a freaking nightmare! Go ahead ask me how I know.
I’ve got an 08 odyssey with 166,000 miles and it has the cylinder deactivation system and I have no problems. No oil burning, runs great. I’ve had it 2 years and fixed nothing. Scotty always says how bad these vans are but I don’t see it. I love my odyssey
Have a 2012 EXL 130k and a 2018 Touring 65k. No problems with transmission. I made sure i changed the transmission fluid as per scotty's recommendation. I looked at reviews comparing 2018 odyssey vs sienna and odyssey always wins. Also odyssey has 8 adult passenger seating and better infotainment system.
Well there's nothing really wrong with Odyssey's. It's just that Honda automatic transmissions are the weak points. If you are someone who drives hard, a Honda may not be best for you because you'll burn them out. If you're a conservative driver, they're great and can last a long time. The 1st generation Odyssey's were terrible and constantly broke down and Honda had to replace a bunch of them for free. But they've come a long way since. If you own any Honda model, you just have to change the rubber timing belt every 100,000k miles because they are interference engines. But as long as you maintain them, Honda's are excellent cars. There's nothing particularly wrong with them.
We've had two Odyssey's, 2006 and 2013. Both vans have ran without major issue for the life of the vehicle. Quite literally as long as you change the oil and fluids on time there isn't anything else going to go wrong. We've gotten over 100k miles per van which is more than I ever expected. The only issue with the cylinder deactivation is if the VCM seal goes bad, it will leak oil onto the alternator. Simple and cheap fix.
I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey. My dad was the original owner and I inherited it. It has 110,000 miles on it. He always put in premium gas and took it to the dealer and it runs great. My question is....How do I check if the timing belt was swapped? How do I check the cylinder deactivation/VCM seal?... I am a newbie but I was able to change the oil filter myself in a day of research so I'm competent enough as a Do It Yourselfer I'd say
@@andresfontanez3016 your 2004 doesn’t have VCM. VCM wasn’t introduced on the Odyssey’s until the 3rd gens in 2005. I own a 2004 EX myself with 248k miles. They’re good vans, just keep the transmission serviced regularly and get an external filter and cooler.
Whe I bought my 04 Sienna I looked at the Odyssey too. EVERYTHING about the Odyssey was nicer...but the history of transmission problems did it for me. 10 years later and the Sienna is still going strong at 150k miles.
My first van was an Odyssey. It was noisy and was destroyed by timing belt change that mechanic did poorly. 2006 Seinna was the replacement. I bought it new without a test drive. Just friends giving great reviews. It's a great van at 268,000 miles
Scotty, Ive had at least 5 Honda Odysseys. Never any significant maintenance issues. However, I never put more than 100000 miles on them. Each time I bought, I compared it to the Seneca and found the Odyssey a better value in price and appearance.
The timing belt service also changes water pump, and re-seals the timing cover. Usually involves valve clearance adjustment and cam cover gasket. By contrast, the Sienna has a timing chain, but the timing cover is notorious for leaking, and the engine has to come out to fix it. Water pump also goes out, and it's a difficult job. By doing everything at once in a car designed to have it all done with engine in, the Honda suddenly doesn't look so bad.
I'm sitting here watching this video in my 01 civic with 329k miles. Can confirm that Honda's go forever if you take care of it. Just changed my oil on mine.
Yeah, I've got an 11' Pilot. It has that cylinder deactivation crap... That's the only thing I don't like about it. Got 180k on it. Changed the T Belt at 140k, and everything else is original...
Used to own a 2001 odyssey 4wd (RA 7 series) with the 2.3 4 cylinder. Probably the most reliable car I've ever owned. Never spent anything on part's, except for a leaking rear diff seal and servicing. Had 280,000 miles on it when I sold it to a local school teacher and it still drove great. Still see it around town occasionally. Would hate to think what mileage it has now.
The 4 cylinder models of these vans from 1995 to 2001 which I think was the last year or so of the 2.2L non vtec to the 2.2L vtec and then to the 2.3L vtec motor in them those motors held up and so did the transmissions behind them still had to do the timing belt every 100,000 miles or so but hell I had a 1995 odyssey with the 2.2L non vtec model the car had 429,xxx miles on it before the speedometer sensor went and I was already trying to sell the car so when it stopped counting miles I put probably another 30,000 miles or so on it and told the next person who ended up buying it from me and she was cool with it it had a new timing belt and water pump and tires on it and new tie rod ends and new brakes aswell only thing it didn’t have was ac cause it needed a new condenser and also new ac lines and I had already put so much into it and was ready for a new car so I was ready to part with it and sold it for $1800 2 weeks later the lady called me and said it wouldn’t start she told me what was going on and I said pay for my gas to come get you take the part off that I knew was the problem took it to the closest autozone and warrantied the part out and put it back in and she gave me a $100 for saving her $600 between diag fees labor and the shops upcharge on the part so hey it was a damn good car she had me fix the speedometer sensor and the ac lines and condenser and she has a good van that is still running to this day I recently called her and she texted me back and forth and said soon she wants me to change the timing belt on it she drove it to florida and back for work for 2 years when I lost track of her and she said outside of brake pads she hadn’t done anything to it and it has 505,000 miles on the dash now and so it is probably in the range of 535,000 true miles on the original motor and transmission and I am going to most definitely warranty out the timing belt tensioner and the water pump to get those free and make her pay me for my time in labor and for the belt just because I love the car I told her if she ever sells it to call me I want first dibs even tho she said it burns about a quart of oil every 1,000 miles and thats about right it burned a quart of oil when I sold it to her about every 1100 miles I even sold it to her with a free 6 quarts of extra oil in the back with a funnel and that I’m sure she appreciated but hey all I gotta say is if I get a comment in 2 years from now on this comment saying now way I will update the mileage that is on it or if it has had a motor done or yada yada yada cause I honestly want to know how long it will last myself that is the whole reason I even kept up with the lady
we had a 2007 for about 8 years and it was bulletproof, no transmission issues except for one issue which made the D light flash but once the sensor was replaced it worked fine
I bought an 06 odyssey touring in 09 with 25,000 miles. I still have it and it has over 302,000 miles. Has the original engine and transmission. I kept both serviced and I’m getting ready to replace the timing belt for the third time. Engine burns very little oil and transmission fluid is still cherry red color. I’ve done basic repairs, but nothing major. I’ll keep it till I have to drag it to the scrap yard. We replaced it with a 19 cr v . I love it too.
Nothing wrong with a timing belt, IMO. Can it make an expensive mess if you neglect it? Sure! If you neglect to change the oil you'll destroy your engine too! Just do the maintenance.
Had a 2005 with 330k miles--- loved it till my wife demolished it. Got a 2011 "lightning" Odyssey --- hate it with a passion--+ float boat, with horrendous steering and body roll--- just like my Father's Oldsmobile--+ Honda had truly lost its way.
I have a 1994 odyssey literally the first gen, still on its original engine that still pulls, original tranny that shifts nicely, ac that can moist up the windows, Even if i havent used it for a week, the engine takes less than 2 seconds to start up without any problem at all. Since its the first gen, conventional doors, no sliding mechanism to worry about 👌
Back in middle school, my best friend's dad had one of these vans (same generation). There were plenty of times that we filled up all the seats (he would have all of his friends over at one time), and the car was very roomy and had a nice ride. However, they often had problems with the electrical system (windows, sliding doors, etc.). They still said it was a decent car, and I made some good memories in it🙂
My parents bought those of the early year Honda odysseys, brand new. It drove about 500K miles, then someone hit the rear bumper and it got written off.
We have loved our Odysseys. The ‘99 did need a new transmission at 135,00 miles (Honda covered half the cost) and we have 292,000 miles on our 2007 with VCM. It uses no oil and is showing no signs of getting tired yet. Repairs costs have been close to zero since new, but I spare no expense for maintenance items, which I do myself.
A carpenter friend of mine came from the PNW, and he said all the south and Central American drywallers use odysseys. He said they’ll take the back seats out, and stack sheets 16 deep in the back.
I believe Honda corrected the problems with VCM in 2014. 90,000 on my 2014 Crosstour no problems stemming from VCM system. In 2014 they changed the Motor mounts and which cylinders deactivated. If it wasn’t for the ECO light coming on, you wouldn’t even know the VCM was engaged. I was skeptical when I first purchased the Vehicle and thought about installing a VCM tuner. But to date no issues.
We had a 2009 Odyssey as of 2 days ago. 266,000 miles. Nothing major had been done to this vehicle. Started burning oil about the 200,000 mile mark. I just added a quart between oil changes. The wife totaled the van 2 days ago. After looking at reviews on vans, I think we will buy a Sienna.
We have a 2011 Odyssey with 144k and have had no problems outside of the front brakes being too light for the weight, but I installed vented rotors all the way around to dissipate the heat buildup as we live in North Georgia with lots of mountain. At 100k, had the normal service- chains, etc. Honda installed under warranty new pistons and rings from the deactivation problem.
I had an oddysey and was 190k miles on it when sold ...nothing out of the ordinary on maintenance. VTEC engine never burned oil. The "active" motor mounts went bad always
There's truth to that. 3 years ago, we replaced the xmsn in our '06 Odyssey (@207k). My son's '03 Accord V6 got a new xmsn last summer (@190k). Still love Hondas.
I moved away from Honda/Acura products since 2011 ever since they came out with that VCM and auto start/stop crap. Been a happy Toyota/Lexus owner ever since.
Even better , find a Saturn Vue 04-07 V6 , it has the same Honda J series engine and transmission but weighs 1,000lbs less than the Odyssey. The Saturn version has about 30 more HP than the odyssey as well. My 07 Saturn does about 6.5 second 0-60 That 1,000 lb weight difference puts a lot less strain on the transmission. You can upgrade the transmission with a new torque converter that will make the tranny handle a turbo or supercharger. The saturn 04-07 v6 vue is underrated and unknown. I see them on craiglist listed as a "GM" car , but it's all Honda under the hood and transmission.
I ended up buying one exactly like this that doesn’t have the VCM for $1,500. It had 217k miles on it when I purchased it back in 2021, it’s been a great van so far since I’ve been religious with maintenance. Currently it has over 280k on it’s original engine and transmission and soon to have a new timing belt in. Great video and information Scotty!
Bought a 2003 Odyssey with 120k miles 2 yrs ago from a health-impaired lady's family. Did not run. Dealer said it was the trans. Took a chance for $500 because the city was going to tow it. It was the brake safety switch and needed some other minor things. I have a great mechanic, like you, Scotty. Only $900 into it so far, including oil changes. Put 30k on it driving long distances and used it to clean out my rental house. No problems so far.
I had a Honda Odyssey that I had no problems with and I end up taking your advice about a sienna. That was the worst decision I ever did. The sienna wore my right tire out Even after having it aligned. The transmission doesn't feel as smooth and neither does the acceleration. The bump steer is horrible and it felt very heavy. I'm looking for another Odyssey. The interior on the sienna is clumsy with all the tracks on the floor it makes it difficult to keep clean. Sorry Scotty but this one I disagree with you. I've asked many other mechanics they've all agreed that with proper maintenance both vans are great choices
I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey, and it's mostly trouble free. 204K and the engine uses almost no oil between changes (5K). You need to replace the valve timing and serpentine belts, also spark plugs, every 100K. Like any car, regular transmission fluid changes will help longevity. The big repair I had recently was the sliding door control module, that was $1300 with labor, and you can only get the part from a dealer (or a used on from a junk yard, but I wouldn't bother with that, unless you're handy with tools, the box is hard to get to). But all cars have these black box modules, any one of them could fail.
I sold a 2010 Honda Pilot due to transmission problems, my wife's 2005 Honda CR-V had the transmission changed and my neighbor has a 2013 Odyssey... guess? yes, the transmission does not work as it should. Great channel Scotty, you are the man.
These odysseys can be great vans if you maintain them religiously with good driving habits, but I personally prefer the Toyota Sienna because they have the timing chain instead of the belt from the time. I have an 06 EX Odyssey, I change my oil every 5k with Castrol full synthetic as well as change the transmission fluid every 30k miles. The damn thing is still on its original engine and transmission with 293k miles and the transmission still shifts great for the age and mileage.
I have an 05 Sienna and it has a timing belt same as the Odyssey. It's going in for the 2nd timing belt replacement @ 200,000 miles in a couple of weeks. Wish it had a chain, not a belt for sure but we're replacing the drive belts, water pump and cam & crank seals while we're at it. It'll be good to go for another 100,000 miles down the road. Since I have had no other maintenance expenses I'm not complaining.
I disagree. Sure some higher trims had vcm but a tuner could fix it! My dad’s 2010 odyssey has been a great car. We got it with 160k miles and now it’s almost at 188k. I myself have driven it and have beaten the hell out of it. Driven it hard, did a few burning rubber and still runs🔥🔥. I also got a friend who had a 08 odyssey with 220k miles that’s in much worse condition than my dads and it’s still running.
The 2005 Honda Fit/Jazz is also not a good choice. Gearbox bearings can go before 60,000 miles and they leak into the spare wheel well in the trunk. The bonding adhesive used to close up the spot weds holding the roof to the C-pillars will degrade and split allowing water ingress. I managed to fix mine and a mechanic replaced the $50 bearings but the labor was over $750.
2015 EX-L owner here and sort of regret the purchase. Have changed 3 alternators and nobody knows why. Have heard possibly oil leaking on it. And he's right about the timing belts -- even my 2014 Nissan has a timing chain.
Had one of these. No trans problems, but the power slides were ALWAYS broken, no matter how many times i tried to fix it, and they always drained the battery
This is actually my vehicle that he filmed. Our power sliding doors are touchy in their old age. You have to be on a level surface to ensure that they will close, even after lubricating them with white lithium grease exactly as shown in someone's TH-cam video. Pretty annoying, but at least they still work and never drained the battery. Undoubtedly a very expensive repair to make them work properly, so that's a pass for me. Gotta save my money for the inevitable future air conditioning compressor repair! Fortunately, it's not daily driver vehicle anymore.
My brother bought a new 1999 Honda Odyssey EX minivan and kept it 20 years and 190,000 miles. It started to nickel & dime him to death in the last 3 or 4 years, but he and his wife loved it. They called it The Bus.
Install a VCM Tuner II for Honda Odyssey 2007 and later models. It diasables the ECO mode and prevents excessive oil burning among a couple other things. Easy install and keeps your Odyssey running for a long time a long time. Love my 2010 Odyssey.
Honda is good at making small cars, not big ones. They also only make 1 truck. It is unfortunate that their minivan isn't as reliable as the Accord sedan
VCM Muzzlers are a wonderful thing for my 08 Honda Odyssey. Solved the on/off cylinder issue. It has 206,000 on it. Leaks a lil oil but hey, for the price, what the hell. Runs great now! Turning it into a camper van!
Sold my 09 Subaru Forester towards the end of 2021, pocketed the cash, and inherited my parents' 2001 Honda Odyssey. It was our Sunday car growing up. Only had 135k miles on it and runs like a champ! Planning to drive it into the ground.
The worst part is that most people let the dealer keep their old cat ,the used catalytic converters are worth good money as scrap & worth a couple of hundred dollars as scrap
I got a 2007 Honda Pilot EXL Navi 4WD with 236,000 miles and I’ve replaced the brakes, tires, alloy wheels, blower motor, drive belt, AC compressor, battery, and do regular oil changes and change the filters and also had the spark plugs changed out, I had my fuel injectors serviced and fixed a P0401 code issue I had due to worn out spark plugs with carbon build up that basically clogged up ,y engine with carbon build up on the EGR passages and intake manifold, throttle body, etc… all of that was cleaned and cleared out and fixed my check engine light issue. Bought the car with 196,000 miles and timing belt was done at 194,000 miles and it’s at 236,000 miles 2 1/2 years later and it’s still running and driving pretty good. It’s a nice knock around car and I use it for my independent contracting work for my side hustle job and it’s literally one of the best cars I’ve ever had so far. And lastly had my EGR valve replaced and also got a brand new drivers side window motor and regulator since it went out and never worked for like a year.
We've owned 2005 odyssey for around 6 years now. It was perfect until a couple years now the amount of problems this thing has had is crazy. It's mostly electrical stuff but it's getting too expensive to maintain. We're finally replacing it and booked a Sienna and are currently waiting on that.
@@jesussolorio8437 depends what country you live in. I had an 01/02 odyssey 2.3 4 cylinder and 4wd. Don't think north America got 4wd or 4 cylinder versions after 98 ?
i became a huge fan of the honda vans, but not the odyssey. living in japan, i have whats called a Stepwagon with the 4cyl K20A engine. one of if not the most reliable vehicles i have ever owned. close 2nds were my Toyota Townace van and my Toyota Hiace Grandcabin Van.
Well - I'm Very Glad I Watched This VIdeo! But here's the problem --- the Sienna is now hybrid only (plus, it has only barely over 100 cu. ft. of total cargo space.) The Carnival is a Kia. The Pacifica is a Chrysler. And ALL the Odyssey trim levels now have the cylinder management system. So - is the only downside to it is that it will destroy the catalytic converter after a while? And about how many miles could you expect to get out of the cat? Yes, I'm thinking that even with that problem, it might still be worth getting the Odyssey. Especially since several commenters have said that their doesn't burn oil.
“It doesn’t get hot in Pennsylvania for that long”. I had my house’s central air on a few times this year already(It’s only February). My car AC is on at least half the year
I have a 2008 Odyssey. It has 222,100 miles as of this morning. Still runs great. I changed the alternator at 190,000 and water pump and timing belt at 150000. It has been a great van.
I have 2006 with the cylinder deactivation, 245k. Just sold it to my son. Haven't had to many problems with it. I did have the control valve for the cylinder deactivation go out, a tranny mount break and the AC compressor shaft sheer. Other than that, it has jut been scheduled maintenance and replacement of normal wear items. My mom has the 2006 with the tow package. Yes the tranny has gone out. Been hearing the Honda transmissions just are not durable enough to handle heavy loads. Our 2013 Honda Odyssey, well that is another story all together. One problem after another.
My 2012 Honda Pilot was an excellent truck until it wasn't. At 120,000 it devolved a parasitic battery drain that 2 dealers and 3 honest mechanics could not find. Sold it a year ago and bought a Highlander. So far so good.
@@mcc7762 @MC C AC relay was the first thing I replaced. After three months of jump starts every other morning and about $1,000 in parts and diagnostic fees I got rid of it. Before this happened it was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned.
I can almost guarantee that it was the bluetooth module that went belly up. It's a VERY common problem with the Acura's as well. Eventually it shorts out and doesn't switch off when the car is off. Most people I know just disconnect it, or get the newer improved version for about 300$ from the dealer.
@@taiser_35 Yup, that was one of the things left to replace. But while looking at Toyotas I got offered more than bluebook, so I took it. I now drive a 2019 Highlander EXL AWD. Very happy with the upgrade.
These are are a big gamble if you buy one. The transmissions are more or less a casino bet. You might get one that will go 200,000 miles or you might get one that's on its third transmission by 150,000. Getting a used transmission is just as big of a gamble.
It's a pity you get the giant North American Odyssey vans only and not the Asian smaller version. We had the smaller version in Australia. 2006 with the 2.4lt K series engine, timing chain engine. Sold it about 18 months ago with 408,000 kms (255,000 miles) and it still ran like a dream. I drain and refilled about 2/3 litres of transmission fluid every year or so, using genuine fluid that I purchased from a dealer in the USA funny enough (shows you what a rip off Australian dealer prices are). Freezing cold aircon, heated seats (don't need them in Australia) and piles of room for a 5 person family.
Small vans like my 2007 Mazda 5 don’t sell well in America. Minivans are seen as uncool in the USA, so people are willing to buy them basically only when the offer maximum utility (full size).
Ours still has 202,000 and it’s still running awesome, Daily driven and only has a power steering leak but we’re getting it fixed. Just keep them maintained!
2007 Odyssey 170,000 miles. Power Steering Pump has been replaced 3 times, Rack & Pinion had to be replaced at 100k. Every time I’ve taken it to the Dealership for something to get fixed they’ve broken something else. Never ever take your car to the dealership after the warranty runs out. They screw you every way possible.
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I have a 2007 Odyssey with VCM. What do you recommend as to how to disable the feature?
Why is there Japanese only OBD2 and universal ones? Isn't it supposed to be an international standard? What's the difference?
When they assemble these Honda vehicles in the usa they have mechanical issues compared to when there assemble in Japan they have no mechanical issues and they last forever
So. Do the problems still apply to the 2007.
Still driving my 2002 Odyssey-LX. 379,024 miles. Take care of it and it will do you well.
They will, the only problem is most people tend to neglect their transmission services as well as timing belt services. I have 293k miles on my 06 Odyssey and not only does the transmission still shift great, but the engine still runs like new.
@@DavidNew-g8u Did you have to replace stuff like gaskets, starter, etc?
@@kenedward4585 I did have to replace the starter back when I first got it, but I have not had to replace any seals yet.
@@kenedward4585 I also had to put an alternator in it recently as well, but given I only paid $1,500 for it, had it for three years, and put 77,000 miles of problem free driving on it, I’ve gotten my money’s worth for sure.
Sorry Toyota boy, Honda perfected what Chrysler created. The Odyssey has consistently been the best ever since the Caravan quit dominating
Lol tell their transmissions that
I agree,honda outdoes that Toyotas by miles,according to beats the Camry,type r walks a gr yaris,and odessy beats its Toyota equivalent
@@PopBanditPost-2007. My 2006 has had no issues
@@PopBanditThe transmission issues are with the 2nd gen(99-05). That was when honda gave it a bigger engine, but in the 3rd gen they put the titan trans in it.
Id rather have to change a timing belt once 100k miles than have the plastic guides break on a GM without warning at any time
My 2007 EX-L had 200,000 miles and was still going strong. Just regular maintenance. Loved it!
I what to win
I'm currently at 225,000 on my 2014 EX-L and also just regular maintenance. Love our van.
@@justinmiles87 did you change the timing belt
I have 303k miles on our 2007 exl. It runs perfectly. They work great if you change your tranny fluid every 30k.
Last owner of my 07 odyssey replaced belt and water pump at 115k miles. Now it has 186k miles, you think its due soon?
I had a 1998 Honda Odyssey and it literally ran and ran and ran without having any problems whatsoever. I gave it to my son and he and his girlfriend absolutely loved it. Then I finally sold it when I purchased my Honda FIT in 2019. The 25 year oid who bought it trashed it within a few months. It was such a wonderful car. I wish I had not sold it
Damn
That's because it was assembled & built in Japan
@@swisschocolatecake4547 You're the type of guy to gobble up a japanese man's turd because it's "made in japan"
@@swisschocolatecake4547 oh that first gen?
I have a second gen- made in canada.... pretty good at 447km pretty amazing.
I put to.much oil in my odyssey plugs fowled..wonder if I ruined the engine?
Loved my 2005 Honda Odyssey. Put many 95,000+ miles on it (not including the 2,563 ship ride it took from Honolulu to Long Beach). Gave me eleven years of worry free driving.
Depends on how it is maintained. Just sold my 2003 Odyssey that has 302986 miles. Never had any issues. My daughters are grown so not needed anymore.
I had a 2007 Honda Odyssey. Best car I ever owned. Like others, I wished i still had it. Never had anything go wrong with it. Just did the regular maintenance. Had over 150000 miles when we sold it.
I have one for sale i a headache
I have 2006 that just crapped out. It rusted thru and rear spring went thru the body collapsing rear wheel. What an amazing machine that was and still kinda is. 230k miles
I have a 2007 with 297k and still going strong. Everything works like a dream
2010 Odyssey at 330,000 miles and first repair of a solenoid and alternator this weekend! Shooting for another 100,000 plus miles! Ams oil is helping this long journey so I drive until it falls apart! I have replace front end joints but still on factory shocks too. Take care of them and they can last even with the afm system.
Did you have your gaskets and engine mounts replaced?
how was it maintained is the real question the other day I was helping out a Toyota Camery owner with an over heated engine I asked him when did you change its oil the man didn't even know that oil goes in cars
Shouldn't be allowed to own a car
Them poor britches.
Why we need to change an oil? New generation needs a newer technology. I find it dumb to change oil, brake fluid etc. Why cant we design vehicles which don't need this dumb maintenance?
@@desi4lyfe379 Maintenance isn't dumb.
Even healthy relationships and
marriages need maintenance.
And the payoff in cars and
partners is almost always worth
the effort.
@Nelson
Try going across the country with an e car. Constantly searching for charging stations, and they don’t have them everywhere, like gas stations. You have to recharge every 2-4 hours and the charge can take from 2 1/2 hours to 12 hours, depending on the charging stations you find, if you happen to find any. It can take a couple of months just to drive across the country that way, and it’s a freaking nightmare! Go ahead ask me how I know.
Mine (2004) has 150K....love it...no problems. Do have a noisy AC but still cool. It has never stranded me anywhere.
I’ve got an 08 odyssey with 166,000 miles and it has the cylinder deactivation system and I have no problems. No oil burning, runs great. I’ve had it 2 years and fixed nothing. Scotty always says how bad these vans are but I don’t see it. I love my odyssey
Happy for you. Guess you got a good one. My 07 ody was great but a lemon. Happy travels
I have an 07 Exl little problems here just paint problem general maintenance still runs great
He's wrong about the Odyssey.
Have a 2012 EXL 130k and a 2018 Touring 65k. No problems with transmission. I made sure i changed the transmission fluid as per scotty's recommendation. I looked at reviews comparing 2018 odyssey vs sienna and odyssey always wins. Also odyssey has 8 adult passenger seating and better infotainment system.
What's wrong with a Odyssey? Specifically 2019? You said 2006 so the van is 16+ years old and has very little wrong with it? Sounds like a win to me!
Well there's nothing really wrong with Odyssey's. It's just that Honda automatic transmissions are the weak points. If you are someone who drives hard, a Honda may not be best for you because you'll burn them out. If you're a conservative driver, they're great and can last a long time. The 1st generation Odyssey's were terrible and constantly broke down and Honda had to replace a bunch of them for free. But they've come a long way since. If you own any Honda model, you just have to change the rubber timing belt every 100,000k miles because they are interference engines. But as long as you maintain them, Honda's are excellent cars. There's nothing particularly wrong with them.
We've had two Odyssey's, 2006 and 2013. Both vans have ran without major issue for the life of the vehicle. Quite literally as long as you change the oil and fluids on time there isn't anything else going to go wrong. We've gotten over 100k miles per van which is more than I ever expected. The only issue with the cylinder deactivation is if the VCM seal goes bad, it will leak oil onto the alternator. Simple and cheap fix.
Got 160k on mine. Still need to get a timing belt done. Got it at 90k. Still running strong though.
I got 258k miles on my 99 toyota camry. If you think 100k is the best a vehicle can do, you're clueless.
I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey. My dad was the original owner and I inherited it. It has 110,000 miles on it. He always put in premium gas and took it to the dealer and it runs great. My question is....How do I check if the timing belt was swapped? How do I check the cylinder deactivation/VCM seal?... I am a newbie but I was able to change the oil filter myself in a day of research so I'm competent enough as a Do It Yourselfer I'd say
Idk about simple
@@andresfontanez3016 your 2004 doesn’t have VCM. VCM wasn’t introduced on the Odyssey’s until the 3rd gens in 2005.
I own a 2004 EX myself with 248k miles. They’re good vans, just keep the transmission serviced regularly and get an external filter and cooler.
Whe I bought my 04 Sienna I looked at the Odyssey too. EVERYTHING about the Odyssey was nicer...but the history of transmission problems did it for me. 10 years later and the Sienna is still going strong at 150k miles.
I miss the Previa.
I looked sienna and it was cramped with less powerful engine
@@nickmalone3143 I actually like the Odyssey better. It has LOTS more problems than the Sienna...transmission is a big issue. I went for reliability.
@@rogerwhiting9310 i never had any tranny problems ...shifted like it was new at 190k miles. I of course changed fluids
My first van was an Odyssey. It was noisy and was destroyed by timing belt change that mechanic did poorly. 2006 Seinna was the replacement. I bought it new without a test drive. Just friends giving great reviews. It's a great van at 268,000 miles
Scotty, Ive had at least 5 Honda Odysseys. Never any significant maintenance issues. However, I never put more than 100000 miles on them. Each time I bought, I compared it to the Seneca and found the Odyssey a better value in price and appearance.
It's called a sienna if you're talking about Toyota. But good for you. 👍
Sure, almost any car can make it 100,000
The timing belt service also changes water pump, and re-seals the timing cover. Usually involves valve clearance adjustment and cam cover gasket. By contrast, the Sienna has a timing chain, but the timing cover is notorious for leaking, and the engine has to come out to fix it. Water pump also goes out, and it's a difficult job. By doing everything at once in a car designed to have it all done with engine in, the Honda suddenly doesn't look so bad.
I’m now on my 3 Odyssey over 15 years. Never had any problems at all! Our current 2022 gets 31 MPG on the Highway with cylinder deactivation.
2007 honda oddysey I never had a problem 180,000 miles now but always had the maintenance done! Still drives like new! Lucky me
I'm sitting here watching this video in my 01 civic with 329k miles. Can confirm that Honda's go forever if you take care of it. Just changed my oil on mine.
Yeah, I've got an 11' Pilot. It has that cylinder deactivation crap... That's the only thing I don't like about it. Got 180k on it. Changed the T Belt at 140k, and everything else is original...
Used to own a 2001 odyssey 4wd (RA 7 series) with the 2.3 4 cylinder. Probably the most reliable car I've ever owned. Never spent anything on part's, except for a leaking rear diff seal and servicing. Had 280,000 miles on it when I sold it to a local school teacher and it still drove great. Still see it around town occasionally. Would hate to think what mileage it has now.
That Honda is an Isuzu.
The 4 cylinder models of these vans from 1995 to 2001 which I think was the last year or so of the 2.2L non vtec to the 2.2L vtec and then to the 2.3L vtec motor in them those motors held up and so did the transmissions behind them still had to do the timing belt every 100,000 miles or so but hell I had a 1995 odyssey with the 2.2L non vtec model the car had 429,xxx miles on it before the speedometer sensor went and I was already trying to sell the car so when it stopped counting miles I put probably another 30,000 miles or so on it and told the next person who ended up buying it from me and she was cool with it it had a new timing belt and water pump and tires on it and new tie rod ends and new brakes aswell only thing it didn’t have was ac cause it needed a new condenser and also new ac lines and I had already put so much into it and was ready for a new car so I was ready to part with it and sold it for $1800 2 weeks later the lady called me and said it wouldn’t start she told me what was going on and I said pay for my gas to come get you take the part off that I knew was the problem took it to the closest autozone and warrantied the part out and put it back in and she gave me a $100 for saving her $600 between diag fees labor and the shops upcharge on the part so hey it was a damn good car she had me fix the speedometer sensor and the ac lines and condenser and she has a good van that is still running to this day I recently called her and she texted me back and forth and said soon she wants me to change the timing belt on it she drove it to florida and back for work for 2 years when I lost track of her and she said outside of brake pads she hadn’t done anything to it and it has 505,000 miles on the dash now and so it is probably in the range of 535,000 true miles on the original motor and transmission and I am going to most definitely warranty out the timing belt tensioner and the water pump to get those free and make her pay me for my time in labor and for the belt just because I love the car I told her if she ever sells it to call me I want first dibs even tho she said it burns about a quart of oil every 1,000 miles and thats about right it burned a quart of oil when I sold it to her about every 1100 miles I even sold it to her with a free 6 quarts of extra oil in the back with a funnel and that I’m sure she appreciated but hey all I gotta say is if I get a comment in 2 years from now on this comment saying now way I will update the mileage that is on it or if it has had a motor done or yada yada yada cause I honestly want to know how long it will last myself that is the whole reason I even kept up with the lady
we had a 2007 for about 8 years and it was bulletproof, no transmission issues except for one issue which made the D light flash but once the sensor was replaced it worked fine
i did the "Buy the same model again" mistake. But I went back and fixed the first car (chevy), so now I have two of them that still work.
I bought an 06 odyssey touring in 09 with 25,000 miles. I still have it and it has over 302,000 miles. Has the original engine and transmission. I kept both serviced and I’m getting ready to replace the timing belt for the third time. Engine burns very little oil and transmission fluid is still cherry red color. I’ve done basic repairs, but nothing major. I’ll keep it till I have to drag it to the scrap yard. We replaced it with a 19 cr v . I love it too.
Nothing wrong with a timing belt, IMO. Can it make an expensive mess if you neglect it? Sure! If you neglect to change the oil you'll destroy your engine too! Just do the maintenance.
Had a 2005 with 330k miles--- loved it till my wife demolished it. Got a 2011 "lightning" Odyssey --- hate it with a passion--+ float boat, with horrendous steering and body roll--- just like my Father's Oldsmobile--+ Honda had truly lost its way.
I have a 1994 odyssey literally the first gen, still on its original engine that still pulls, original tranny that shifts nicely, ac that can moist up the windows,
Even if i havent used it for a week, the engine takes less than 2 seconds to start up without any problem at all. Since its the first gen, conventional doors, no sliding mechanism to worry about 👌
You’ve got yourself the vehicle equivalent of a pot of gold.
Back in middle school, my best friend's dad had one of these vans (same generation). There were plenty of times that we filled up all the seats (he would have all of his friends over at one time), and the car was very roomy and had a nice ride. However, they often had problems with the electrical system (windows, sliding doors, etc.). They still said it was a decent car, and I made some good memories in it🙂
My parents bought those of the early year Honda odysseys, brand new. It drove about 500K miles, then someone hit the rear bumper and it got written off.
Odysseys 2010 and before are the best Vans on the road Inmo
That’s the way to do it. Had the same thing happen to a Solara
We have loved our Odysseys. The ‘99 did need a new transmission at 135,00 miles (Honda covered half the cost) and we have 292,000 miles on our 2007 with VCM. It uses no oil and is showing no signs of getting tired yet. Repairs costs have been close to zero since new, but I spare no expense for maintenance items, which I do myself.
A carpenter friend of mine came from the PNW, and he said all the south and Central American drywallers use odysseys. He said they’ll take the back seats out, and stack sheets 16 deep in the back.
I believe Honda corrected the problems with VCM in 2014. 90,000 on my 2014 Crosstour no problems stemming from VCM system. In 2014 they changed the Motor mounts and which cylinders deactivated. If it wasn’t for the ECO light coming on, you wouldn’t even know the VCM was engaged. I was skeptical when I first purchased the Vehicle and thought about installing a VCM tuner. But to date no issues.
The Japanese automakers (Toyota/Honda) don't use cheap cloth that the American brands do
We had a 2009 Odyssey as of 2 days ago. 266,000 miles. Nothing major had been done to this vehicle. Started burning oil about the 200,000 mile mark. I just added a quart between oil changes. The wife totaled the van 2 days ago. After looking at reviews on vans, I think we will buy a Sienna.
We have a 2011 Odyssey with 144k and have had no problems outside of the front brakes being too light for the weight, but I installed vented rotors all the way around to dissipate the heat buildup as we live in North Georgia with lots of mountain. At 100k, had the normal service- chains, etc. Honda installed under warranty new pistons and rings from the deactivation problem.
We own a 2014 Honda odyssey with just over 230,000 miles on it. original trans and engine. We have no problems, a good reliable minivan.
2006 with 233,000 miles. Just replaced CV shafts, sway bar links, rotors. Drives like a dream.
I had an oddysey and was 190k miles on it when sold ...nothing out of the ordinary on maintenance. VTEC engine never burned oil. The "active" motor mounts went bad always
I have my sister’s 2002 Honda odyssey it has 275,000+ miles on it. Still runs great & I can still work on this model.
Also, when Honda pairs their V6 engines with an automatic transmissions, the transmissions tend to be very weak and break.
Do they have those crappy Jatco transmissions?
@@NeonZX4 No. Honda makes their own transmissions.
@@binxthekitty54 still crappy even though Honda makes them. They can only do manual transmissions
no, their older automatics we're weak. not for the last like 10 years though
There's truth to that. 3 years ago, we replaced the xmsn in our '06 Odyssey (@207k). My son's '03 Accord V6 got a new xmsn last summer (@190k). Still love Hondas.
I moved away from Honda/Acura products since 2011 ever since they came out with that VCM and auto start/stop crap. Been a happy Toyota/Lexus owner ever since.
Toyotas and Lexus do that on their higher trim levels too.
We need karate chop and kung fu sound effects every time Scotty moves his hands around
Lol
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Well that'll be 90% of video 😅
Good one
That would be hilarious 😂
Claim your “here within an hour” ticket right here❤️
7 min may be an all-time low for me :(
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Happy 4th of July Scotty! 🇺🇸🏁
Great Video like usual Scotty ! Drove by your place Saturday, wanted to say hi and thank you for talking me into Toyota.
Since an old Odyssey will cost you $1,000, just put a new engine and transmission in for $5,000
Even better , find a Saturn Vue 04-07 V6 , it has the same Honda J series engine and transmission but weighs 1,000lbs less than the Odyssey.
The Saturn version has about 30 more HP than the odyssey as well. My 07 Saturn does about 6.5 second 0-60
That 1,000 lb weight difference puts a lot less strain on the transmission. You can upgrade the transmission with a new torque converter that will make the tranny handle a turbo or supercharger.
The saturn 04-07 v6 vue is underrated and unknown.
I see them on craiglist listed as a "GM" car , but it's all Honda under the hood and transmission.
Remember that the first gen Odysseys were 4 cylinder F series engines. Those did not have the same transmission issues as the later models.
I ended up buying one exactly like this that doesn’t have the VCM for $1,500. It had 217k miles on it when I purchased it back in 2021, it’s been a great van so far since I’ve been religious with maintenance. Currently it has over 280k on it’s original engine and transmission and soon to have a new timing belt in. Great video and information Scotty!
if you buy a Odyssey, get a 2010 model with EX trim or lower otherwise get a 2004 model or older.
Agreed
Could you explain why I’m only asking because I’m in the process of buying a 2014 odyssey
I have a 2010 EX-L at 234,000 mi and I love it!
6:22 " Brake fluid level low , He really doesnt care "
Hmm...Ya might want to check that one ..
Bought a 2003 Odyssey with 120k miles 2 yrs ago from a health-impaired lady's family. Did not run. Dealer said it was the trans. Took a chance for $500 because the city was going to tow it. It was the brake safety switch and needed some other minor things. I have a great mechanic, like you, Scotty. Only $900 into it so far, including oil changes. Put 30k on it driving long distances and used it to clean out my rental house. No problems so far.
I had a Honda Odyssey that I had no problems with and I end up taking your advice about a sienna. That was the worst decision I ever did. The sienna wore my right tire out Even after having it aligned. The transmission doesn't feel as smooth and neither does the acceleration. The bump steer is horrible and it felt very heavy. I'm looking for another Odyssey. The interior on the sienna is clumsy with all the tracks on the floor it makes it difficult to keep clean. Sorry Scotty but this one I disagree with you. I've asked many other mechanics they've all agreed that with proper maintenance both vans are great choices
Curious which year you had?
We owned a 2003 Odyssey and put 307,000 miles on it before selling it. Most dependable vehicle we ever owned.
I have an 03 Honda Odyssey EX-L with 228,687 miles on it and still going strong.
I have a 2014 Odyssey 92,000 miles and runs perfect, just regular maintenance. Oil, transmisión fluid, rotor and pads and brake fluid.
My Dad got one today for $2,400 with 220,000 miles drives and looks brand new
What year ?
I have a 2006 Odyssey with 271,000 miles and runs perfect; The engine or transmission was not rebuilt.
I have a 2012 Honda Odyssey, and it's mostly trouble free. 204K and the engine uses almost no oil between changes (5K). You need to replace the valve timing and serpentine belts, also spark plugs, every 100K. Like any car, regular transmission fluid changes will help longevity. The big repair I had recently was the sliding door control module, that was $1300 with labor, and you can only get the part from a dealer (or a used on from a junk yard, but I wouldn't bother with that, unless you're handy with tools, the box is hard to get to). But all cars have these black box modules, any one of them could fail.
Half a year later is it still going?
I sold a 2010 Honda Pilot due to transmission problems, my wife's 2005 Honda CR-V had the transmission changed and my neighbor has a 2013 Odyssey... guess? yes, the transmission does not work as it should. Great channel Scotty, you are the man.
These odysseys can be great vans if you maintain them religiously with good driving habits, but I personally prefer the Toyota Sienna because they have the timing chain instead of the belt from the time. I have an 06 EX Odyssey, I change my oil every 5k with Castrol full synthetic as well as change the transmission fluid every 30k miles. The damn thing is still on its original engine and transmission with 293k miles and the transmission still shifts great for the age and mileage.
I have an 05 Sienna and it has a timing belt same as the Odyssey. It's going in for the 2nd timing belt replacement @ 200,000 miles in a couple of weeks. Wish it had a chain, not a belt for sure but we're replacing the drive belts, water pump and cam & crank seals while we're at it. It'll be good to go for another 100,000 miles down the road. Since I have had no other maintenance expenses I'm not complaining.
Just sold my 2007 odyssey with 218,000 miles on it. Still road like new.
Just bought one of those Mini vans as soon as the warranty kicked in I took it to Honda. Over 7,000$ on repairs last week. Thank god riding great.
I disagree. Sure some higher trims had vcm but a tuner could fix it! My dad’s 2010 odyssey has been a great car. We got it with 160k miles and now it’s almost at 188k. I myself have driven it and have beaten the hell out of it. Driven it hard, did a few burning rubber and still runs🔥🔥. I also got a friend who had a 08 odyssey with 220k miles that’s in much worse condition than my dads and it’s still running.
The 2005 Honda Fit/Jazz is also not a good choice. Gearbox bearings can go before 60,000 miles and they leak into the spare wheel well in the trunk. The bonding adhesive used to close up the spot weds holding the roof to the C-pillars will degrade and split allowing water ingress. I managed to fix mine and a mechanic replaced the $50 bearings but the labor was over $750.
I have a friend that had an 06 model that was pretty reliable. Now he has a 2018 that he bought new, and has already had problems with.
2015 EX-L owner here and sort of regret the purchase. Have changed 3 alternators and nobody knows why. Have heard possibly oil leaking on it. And he's right about the timing belts -- even my 2014 Nissan has a timing chain.
Had one of these. No trans problems, but the power slides were ALWAYS broken, no matter how many times i tried to fix it, and they always drained the battery
Same except the battery drain part
This is actually my vehicle that he filmed. Our power sliding doors are touchy in their old age. You have to be on a level surface to ensure that they will close, even after lubricating them with white lithium grease exactly as shown in someone's TH-cam video. Pretty annoying, but at least they still work and never drained the battery. Undoubtedly a very expensive repair to make them work properly, so that's a pass for me. Gotta save my money for the inevitable future air conditioning compressor repair! Fortunately, it's not daily driver vehicle anymore.
@@clarkjablon7965 Have you ever had an incident where the driver's side of the vent was hot and the passenger's side vent was cold?
@@legendaryslayer1234 I'm having the same problem on my 2011 odyssey.
Just bought 2007 honda Odyssey. I love it man. Everything works
Once a car is out of warranty, there is no reason to go to a stealership
My brother bought a new 1999 Honda Odyssey EX minivan and kept it 20 years and 190,000 miles.
It started to nickel & dime him to death in the last 3 or 4 years, but he and his wife loved it. They called it The Bus.
For $500 you can get a transmission upgrade that will make it run forever.
@@TheAgentAssassin can you elaborate
Install a VCM Tuner II for Honda Odyssey 2007 and later models. It diasables the ECO mode and prevents excessive oil burning among a couple other things. Easy install and keeps your Odyssey running for a long time a long time. Love my 2010 Odyssey.
Hope you have a great 4th of July Scotty ❤️🇺🇸👍
Honda is good at making small cars, not big ones. They also only make 1 truck. It is unfortunate that their minivan isn't as reliable as the Accord sedan
Agreed
The Honda Ridgeline is not a truck.
@@applepoop10 Neither is the Maverick
@@IamGroot786 You are right.
The van is reliable. Most of them you find have over 250k miles.
VCM Muzzlers are a wonderful thing for my 08 Honda Odyssey.
Solved the on/off cylinder issue.
It has 206,000 on it.
Leaks a lil oil but hey, for the price, what the hell.
Runs great now!
Turning it into a camper van!
Sold my 09 Subaru Forester towards the end of 2021, pocketed the cash, and inherited my parents' 2001 Honda Odyssey. It was our Sunday car growing up. Only had 135k miles on it and runs like a champ! Planning to drive it into the ground.
The worst part is that most people let the dealer keep their old cat ,the used catalytic converters are worth good money as scrap & worth a couple of hundred dollars as scrap
I got a 2007 Honda Pilot EXL Navi 4WD with 236,000 miles and I’ve replaced the brakes, tires, alloy wheels, blower motor, drive belt, AC compressor, battery, and do regular oil changes and change the filters and also had the spark plugs changed out, I had my fuel injectors serviced and fixed a P0401 code issue I had due to worn out spark plugs with carbon build up that basically clogged up ,y engine with carbon build up on the EGR passages and intake manifold, throttle body, etc… all of that was cleaned and cleared out and fixed my check engine light issue. Bought the car with 196,000 miles and timing belt was done at 194,000 miles and it’s at 236,000 miles 2 1/2 years later and it’s still running and driving pretty good. It’s a nice knock around car and I use it for my independent contracting work for my side hustle job and it’s literally one of the best cars I’ve ever had so far. And lastly had my EGR valve replaced and also got a brand new drivers side window motor and regulator since it went out and never worked for like a year.
We've owned 2005 odyssey for around 6 years now. It was perfect until a couple years now the amount of problems this thing has had is crazy. It's mostly electrical stuff but it's getting too expensive to maintain. We're finally replacing it and booked a Sienna and are currently waiting on that.
Also odyssey only available in v6 Jmotor since 96. Got ya Scotty 😉
Last 4 cylinder odyssey was the 98 model
@@jesussolorio8437 depends what country you live in. I had an 01/02 odyssey 2.3 4 cylinder and 4wd. Don't think north America got 4wd or 4 cylinder versions after 98 ?
Minivans come in pretty handy you can pack it with people or all your stuff
5:03 Galveston is my fave Glen Campbell song...Happy 4th of July to all you Americans!
i became a huge fan of the honda vans, but not the odyssey. living in japan, i have whats called a Stepwagon with the 4cyl K20A engine. one of if not the most reliable vehicles i have ever owned. close 2nds were my Toyota Townace van and my Toyota Hiace Grandcabin Van.
Well - I'm Very Glad I Watched This VIdeo! But here's the problem --- the Sienna is now hybrid only (plus, it has only barely over 100 cu. ft. of total cargo space.) The Carnival is a Kia. The Pacifica is a Chrysler. And ALL the Odyssey trim levels now have the cylinder management system. So - is the only downside to it is that it will destroy the catalytic converter after a while? And about how many miles could you expect to get out of the cat? Yes, I'm thinking that even with that problem, it might still be worth getting the Odyssey. Especially since several commenters have said that their doesn't burn oil.
“It doesn’t get hot in Pennsylvania for that long”.
I had my house’s central air on a few times this year already(It’s only February).
My car AC is on at least half the year
I have a 2008 Odyssey. It has 222,100 miles as of this morning. Still runs great. I changed the alternator at 190,000 and water pump and timing belt at 150000. It has been a great van.
Those are great vans but hard to work on when they start leaking
I have 2006 with the cylinder deactivation, 245k. Just sold it to my son. Haven't had to many problems with it. I did have the control valve for the cylinder deactivation go out, a tranny mount break and the AC compressor shaft sheer. Other than that, it has jut been scheduled maintenance and replacement of normal wear items. My mom has the 2006 with the tow package. Yes the tranny has gone out. Been hearing the Honda transmissions just are not durable enough to handle heavy loads. Our 2013 Honda Odyssey, well that is another story all together. One problem after another.
My 2012 Honda Pilot was an excellent truck until it wasn't. At 120,000 it devolved a parasitic battery drain that 2 dealers and 3 honest mechanics could not find. Sold it a year ago and bought a Highlander. So far so good.
@@mcc7762 @MC C AC relay was the first thing I replaced. After three months of jump starts every other morning and about $1,000 in parts and diagnostic fees I got rid of it. Before this happened it was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned.
I can almost guarantee that it was the bluetooth module that went belly up. It's a VERY common problem with the Acura's as well. Eventually it shorts out and doesn't switch off when the car is off. Most people I know just disconnect it, or get the newer improved version for about 300$ from the dealer.
@@taiser_35 Yup, that was one of the things left to replace. But while looking at Toyotas I got offered more than bluebook, so I took it. I now drive a 2019 Highlander EXL AWD. Very happy with the upgrade.
These are are a big gamble if you buy one. The transmissions are more or less a casino bet. You might get one that will go 200,000 miles or you might get one that's on its third transmission by 150,000. Getting a used transmission is just as big of a gamble.
I lived in Pennsylvania for 65 years and it gets darn hot in the summer.
I watched this in my car on work break, and the same colour and trim v6 honda odessy parked in front of me.
It's a pity you get the giant North American Odyssey vans only and not the Asian smaller version.
We had the smaller version in Australia. 2006 with the 2.4lt K series engine, timing chain engine. Sold it about 18 months ago with 408,000 kms (255,000 miles) and it still ran like a dream.
I drain and refilled about 2/3 litres of transmission fluid every year or so, using genuine fluid that I purchased from a dealer in the USA funny enough (shows you what a rip off Australian dealer prices are).
Freezing cold aircon, heated seats (don't need them in Australia) and piles of room for a 5 person family.
Small vans like my 2007 Mazda 5 don’t sell well in America. Minivans are seen as uncool in the USA, so people are willing to buy them basically only when the offer maximum utility (full size).
@@jeremyf9124 I hear Disneyland had to dig the floating rides deeper because Americans are now so heavy.
I had a coworker who had a Sienna and had nothing problems with it. Others report good experiences with it 🤷♂️
It's interesting that most vehicles have a lot of similar switches and trims that look like they were provided by the same source.
I hate power sliding doors with a passion. I Had a Odyssey 2001, fully loaded, Sliding doors constantly seized or froze, needed new slider wheels.
Had the same Honda and loaded with console copiers many times, but never a stuck sliding door. Gave me 20 years of excellent service.
yup major issues with ODY had more than 11k in repairs over the last 7 years
Ours still has 202,000 and it’s still running awesome, Daily driven and only has a power steering leak but we’re getting it fixed.
Just keep them maintained!
2007 Odyssey 170,000 miles. Power Steering Pump has been replaced 3 times, Rack & Pinion had to be replaced at 100k. Every time I’ve taken it to the Dealership for something to get fixed they’ve broken something else. Never ever take your car to the dealership after the warranty runs out. They screw you every way possible.