Here's Why No One Wants a Minivan
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- Here's Why No One Wants a Minivan, DIY and Honda Odyssey review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Honda Odyssey minivan review. Why not to buy a Honda Odyssey. The truth about the Honda Odyssey. Should I buy a Honda Odyssey. Buying a new Honda Odyssey. Buying a used Honda Odyssey. Are minivans cool? Are minivans fun to drive? Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Scotty what do thing about a2017 Honda ridgeline should I buy it.
2005 odyssey 272k miles original trans and engine. Well maintained but I think it has torque converter judder now. Engine burns a quart of oil every 4-5 k. Hoping for another year.
i got 290,000 out of a 2009 and counting original engine and transmission edit: and i tow a 3,000 pound trailer consistantly
Scotty, would you have the same opinion of the Honda Pilot? 2003-2007 I believe had the 3.5L. Also the Acura MDX around that same time? Problematic engines? What about the trans' in those?
Don't buy a Honda Odyssey because . . . pizza!
Yepp sienna are the best.
My mother currently have one. Bought it brand new in 2007.
Currently at 492K miles!
Original engine and transmission
John Le good to know. I just got an 04 with 113k on it. Still a baby in terms of miles.
I've thought about buying an older one like that. That makes me feel a lot better about the transmission.
OwlBoogie Dude, you’re in for a long ride with it. I bought my 2004 Sienna at 171k miles in 2016. I’m currently at 230k and it works great. Everyone that has made fun of me for being a dude with a Sienna has later wanted one themselves. lol Congrats on a great purchase.
Ugh! I bought a 2005 Chrysler T&C moved to the country and the rats ate the wiring. It smoked and had to trash it. I could kick myself for not buying a Toyota. The old buy American crap. Not anymore, driving a Toyota Corolla.
Nice! Sienna will last you a long time. I have a 2002 Toyots Sienna with 290K. It still has the original engine and transmission
Minivans are awesome I dont care what anyone says. Comfortable and useful 😉
We've had minivans 8 years ago, we trade in our 2000 chevy Tahoe and bought us a minivan, it more luxury and spacious and fuel effeciency.
Marco Femto At one time if you had a family you couldn’t get better it was the perfect family Vehicle but with all the suv now you can get pretty much the same thing and look good while driving them. Yeah at one time for family’s it was king of the road. And am not saying they don’t serve their purpose because they do it all depends on what you want out of it. Maybe in longer trips it would still be a better way to go.
gym shoe The woman you know must be pigs because my wife isn’t like that at all. And I keep car of are cars not here. I just got done washing and waxing my wife suv but we did have a mini van yrs ago but now she drives suv. But yeah she not a pig and neither are my daughter you must get the wrong woman but I must say suv have took over the mini van market. Even though both of my nephews wife’s have mini van but I must say they have everything tv you name it their really nice they come a long ways from when we had ares. You need to get better woman my wife is nothing like what your saying you need to do find clean ones lol. The best vans for trip are conversion vans we had one for yrs when my kids were young and on vacation you couldn’t get better tv a bed video games that was Comfort having that. But yeah suv is where most people are.
LOl!
If you were listening, he is only referring to the Honda, but recommends the Toyota minivan
12 year old Odyssey, 170k miles, still going strong. The problem with odysseys is a bunch of minor oil leaks. I fixed them, and bypassed cylinder deactivation. Gotta say, the van is as better than new in some ways!
How do you bypass cylinder deactivation? It drives me crazy when it activates
@@brian3863 vcm tuner 2/vcm muzzle
My 09 is still running great. Knowing it won’t last forever. The 2022 sucks.
Muzzling the VCM is key to increasing the longevity of this engine. The van is way nicer to drive after installing the VCM tuner. I ran the original and just upgraded to the solid state version. Do your regular transmission maintenance and the transmission should go 250,000 miles. We’re at 150,000. Plan on selling it when it hits 200,000. Going hybrid for our next mini van.
@@downforwhatever67 had a VCM Muzzler installed on my 2011 Ody....185k, best most reliable vehicle I ever owned...
Still runs like new.....My 2000 Ody was a POS..
I salvaged a 2006 odyssey from the junk yard, Fixed it up and its the best vehicle I've ever had, Love it ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💯
Ok.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while 😉
My 2005 transmission and engine were still going strong at 315k. Only replaced the timing belt, and it drove like a sports car compared to my 2011 Touring, float-boat.
@@lloydandbethbeiler8127
How much did it cost to replace the timing belt? Thanks.
@@artvallejos1460my local Napa mechanic shop replaces my time and belt and water pump they do it on my Honda Odyssey every 100,000 miles the last time they did it they charged me $550
I was disappointed to not see the Arnold Schwarzenegger pic when you said 'total recall' lol.
Maybe he'll be back.. Lol. 🇬🇧
I thought about it
Yea, what the hell, just saying motor on.
Welcome to Johnny cab!
I'll be Black.
There's a Sienna in my driveway because of the Odyssey.
@Blasian Babies There is a Trailblazer in my driveway because of a Oldsmobile Silhouette. The silly wet ran fine with 150,000 miles on it, but the body had major rot. The T-blazer has 200K+ and well not going to replace it any time soon. But with what? I would like a pickup but the olde lady says no way. I tried to get a Transit Connect. Nope you ain't putting one those ugly things in the driveway. I think I may just go buy a Mustang stick and tell her just go lease something.
Same
I have a neighbor with an 08 who bought it new, and he's had very little trouble with it, and drives it daily as his families only car. He said he had an alternator go bad a few years ago, and some worn shocks in the rear, but again can't recall anything else major going wrong with it beyond normal maintenance.
Even a beat up junky Sienna with 300,000 miles is still better than any other minivan brand new.
It's funny though nobody wants a minivan, I've been trying to sell my 04 sienna for a while and nobody wants it. Oh well it's worth keeping it for me... I use it to transport 3 kids and I also use it to transport my band to gigs.... No problems with it at all
I miss the conversion vans of the '70,s with the crazy murals painted on them.
Some of us still have them...
draft dodgers!
Ahh yes, good portable motels for your nonconsensual dating needs.
And plenty of room to "get down, get down"
🎶Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight 🎶
Honda forgot to send Scotty a check this week.
He speaks the truth tho those vans and town and country are trash
LOL
Haha
Lmfao u had me choking 😭😭😭😭
@@luistonyvelez8376 he's a Toyota Taliban
I got 214k out of my 2007 before selling it. Ran strong shifted great. Maintenance is key.
Michael Glenn that is true .. it could be any car but as long as the owner takes care of it it will last
chc754 lol not on all cars.
@@chc754 Yeah...no chief, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat owners are gonna have to say no on that one.
My 2003 Odyssey transmission gave up. My friend also had a 2003 and replaced the transmission twice!
My 2007 Odyssey had 216k when i traded it in. I changed the oil as scheduled, changed the timing belt once, had to replace the power steering rack under warranty and drivers window motor also under warranty. I changed the power steering o rings on the pump myself, costs were under $20, and also the a/c relay, cost was $7. Drove to Florida and back, Texas and back and finally South Dakota and back, never had any issues. I never had the transmission serviced and it shifted just fine when i traded it in. Now that said, i would not buy another one. It did use oil between changes, and for a minivan, it was uncomfortable for long road trips. I drove my mom's Sienna, and would buy it first over the Odyssey.
I’ve had mini vans since about 1992 or so. I can’t imagine any other vehicle that would be as versatile as these. Not a lot of support for someone who needs an ego boost from what they drive.
We had an ‘03 Odyssey for eight years and didn’t have a single problem with the engine or the transmission. Was a great family car for us. Went on many a trip in that thing. Am sorry to hear other people aren’t having the same flawless experience.
Now those are the years that had the transmission problems
Parents got 02 odyssey off the lot. Now it’s being maintained by a 16 yo, car has 300k miles 😂
I'm the third owner of an 05' Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. It has a little over 175K and I love it. It's previous owner was my late buddy Jim. I'm keeping it going as long as I can.
What are the best cars, Scotty?
Scotty: Toyotas and Hondas
What are you fixing today, Scotty?
Scotty: Another broken Honda.
Lol 🤣
Scotty : because the other cars couldn't make it on the way to the shop
Because there are so many on the road still.
Scotty, it was the 1999-2004 Honda Odysseys that had problem transmissions. If you go with a 2009-2013 they are extremely reliable vehicles.
"Wallowing, then wobbling.."
I've never heard you so lyrical Scotty! 🤗
What a poet, and we didn't know it 😃
Scotty is so right; the first transmission at 50k miles and second at 116k miles...very disappointed in Honda
so, that's basically four grand above and beyond sale price
@@jstewart627mine is at 240k it has kept up pretty well
@Not My Name True, Mine is an 09. Yours is one from the bad years.
@Not My Name I'm at 250k
222,000 miles on my Honda transmission. Did you maintain it?
Used Sienna prices just doubled!
Let's not get carried away, nobody buys one unless they absolutely have to.
Please no doubling. I'm trying to buy one, even before this video!
@@ljohns9143 I'm looking for one now. Cheaper and less abused than a used mid size truck. Plus the stealth of a minivan keeps the cops attention elsewhere.
@NoH8 Lol
trippled now
We are on our 3rd odyssey, I think they are great. Just sold our second one this week, it had 267k miles and ran good I just got my wife a newer one.
This guy just hates anything that's not Toyota
We LOVE our Toyota Sienna. The first one, a 2008 bought new, had zero problems for 288K until a deer jumped out in front of us and totalled it. EVERY safety system worked that night and saved us. What did we buy? A used 2013 Sienna with 90K miles and have had NO problems with it for over 18 months now and 140K on the odometer.
I agree with Scotty. Honda Odyssey is the worst. It took 10 years for Odysseus to return to the island of Ithaca from Troy.
When you're a nerd but you like cars. :-/
I love my Odyssey 250k trouble free miles..cold air ..sweet ride
His warranty was long expired
LOL!
XD BRUH XD XD
Love 2006 odyssey, yes I've had my transmission fixed...Honda took care of me, other than that it's been rock solid...I've had it for over 1o years.
I love my 2006 odyssey too yes wear & tear u might have to pay little extra for Transmission u just have to change fluid every 60000 miles it will last long but u can’t beat it’s smooth driving and it’s class 😁😉🤩👍
I’ve got a 2000 Odyssey. 292,000 miles, original transmission and engine. I changed transmission fluid every 15,000 miles and oil every 5,000.
I'm on my third Odyssey.
The 2004 model I drove to 349,500 miles when a head gasket went out. Other than that it never burnt any oil and the transmission had no problems.
The second one was a 2006 model that I drove trouble free to 305,000 miles when I thought the transmission went out. But it turned out to be a corroded Steel line between the transmission and the cooler. I replaced it with a rubber hose and the transmission was fine.
Now I have a 2011 Odyssey, that went trouble free from 142,000 to 180,000 in one year.
I always used Mobil 1 extended, that I changed every 12- to 15,000 miles.
The first 2 you got may have been ok because they are older but the newer ones as Scotty says are no good.
Cant stand how my 2011 handles compared to my 2005. Steering way too light, and it floats (bounces) going down the road...
Imma stop stealing exotic cars and imma start stealing minivans thanks Scotty :)
Make sure there are no kids in the back.
Good for drivebys
@eimb1999 Emmas sister. Lol
Im loving my used 2017 Sienna SE! In a world of SUV's, minivans are the way to go.
My dads 2005 sienna has 195k miles on it.
I'm gonna go with that one too!
@@ashleechan22 I got one last year and it's been great.
I have the same van!
I bought an 05 Odyssey new, and it now has 144K miles. no major problems (knock wood). I can't complain about it. It's been very reliable.
one of the few strong points for Chrysler is at some time, maybe late 90's some came from Factory w/ Stainless Steel Exhaust components.
Scotty my family own 2008 Honda odyssey it's 250k miles on it, yes transmission is shifting hard, but the engine doesn't eat any oil and engine still works like a clock
You must take good care of it and drive conservatively. Good job 👍
That's a cute anecdote.
Which doesn't negate the vast amount of data that has been collected that shows Honda had huge problems with their transmissions for so many years..
I own one 😢 , with 220k on it still run like a brand new you can’t even hear the engine is running hope will last long
You should never bought it 😂
Maybe it's not.
yeah me too 160k and runs like butter, I service it a lot and it runs like a dream everything shifts well and the most comfy car I've ever driven. Its actually amazing
antonio ledesma trust me if i didn’t have 3 kids and much more easy for the wife I wouldn’t buy minivan in general
Kobbe Berko true just keep doing the maintenance and drive it normal it will last for ever
Thanks for the vid. I read these details about the transmission and burning of oil and I was getting confused about some of the conflicting and positive reviews for odyssey out there, so glad to hear some reaffirmation from actual mechanic. Was leaning for Sienna, maybe a 2015 or 2014, and much closer now to that decision.
We have 425000 miles on our 2005 Odyssey. We changed out the transmission at 300000. I have it pimped out just the way I like with aftermarket upgrades and sheepskin seat covers. Love the power, ride, and turn radius on these vans. Run it with premium fuel and regular oil changes, and it will last forever.
I had an 09 Honda Odyssey. I had to change out both the cv axles, an alternator, and the alignment was always out. Yes I had it aligned. It only had 70,000 miles. Should have bought a sienna
2005 Odyssey here with 140K miles. Not a single issue ever. Just regular fluid changes and maintenance.
08 with 155k+. Regular maintenance done.
Weird since I have a 2007 Odyssey with over 200k miles and still running strong. Only issue I've had is the power sliding door jamming up.
06 Honda Odyssey with 150k miles ND just had to replace the original axles and still runs super strong. Love my odyssey
Scotty doesn't always eat pizza, but when he does it's from an Italian American IN New York City 😂👍🏻
He flys to New York to eat pizza... seems legit 👍
My folks had an 88 Dodge Grand Caravan with a mitsu 3.0 V6. They got over 300,000 miles out of it. They loved it.
I have 70K miles on my 2013 EX-L Odyssey and it is doing well, no problems so far. Bought it used as well 4 years ago for only $23K and thought I did pretty good. I guess we will see how it does in the coming years.
I think that Matt Foley lives in one of these down by the river.
HAHAHA Good One
Hahaha😂😂😂
He's stuck by the river because his transmission blew
I’ll stick with my Toyota 4Runner
Lol
Chus Papi Hahahaha definitely
Jeeping Down Under
Like your channel man.
I use to have a WJ myself.
Same! 1998 with 320k miles
Boring
I love Honda, but Toyota’s make some pretty awesome trucks.
Scotty.....I have an Odyssey with 208,000 miles on it...and still going strong....Regular maintenance is the key of course as you always preach!!!!!
Who else remembers when the Honda Odyssey was that sick off-road go cart?
Oh hell yeah. And it’s brother, the FL400R Pilot, which I had in 89 and broke my wrist flipping end over end over end...it was a glorious crash at a new highway construction site.
You ESPECIALLY don't want any Chrysler mini van. Their transmissions are horrid
I agree, I have a 2012 T&C and Ive had the damn transmission services 4 times in the 6 years I’ve owned her. 2 rebuilds and two torque converter. I only keep her because my wife can’t part from it, but as for me, I wanna bash the windows in every time I see it. Apart from transmission Ive had a lot of electrical grimlins that started from the damn fuse box shorting out.
rbagel55 Chrysler overall is pretty bad lol
Tell me about it. Theres a reason shes my winter beater ;)
I have a 2010 t&c 3.3L. Never had any transmission issues. I also had a 2007 pt cruiser no transmission issues. Only reason that one is gone is because the timing belt broke.
Scott, you are damn right about every thing about honda odyssey. i have a 2014 honda odyssey, it engine blew out around 3 years normal drive and was repaired under warranty. From day 1, the engine leaks slowly and ruined 2 alternators already(the alternator got heavy grease all over it and worked over hot ish all the time and it gave up every two year). Last weekend, my husband put the 3rd alternator into it and I am praying this thing last little bit longer before I get enough money to buy another car.
I got very lucky. Bought my 2003 Odyssey in 2005, still going strong. No issues mentioned in this video. Real lucky. 307,000 miles so far. But I've been religious on maintenance with my vehicles, including my 1986 Honda V65 Magna.
I still like my 2005 Odyssey. The engine and AT are still great, humming among just like when they are new. Still the best vehicle in my family fleet even after 15 years. My in-law had their 2002 Odyssey’s (known AT problem) running to 200k miles before trading them in for another Odyssey and CRV. Do not like Sienna sloppy handling and transmission shifting. It felt unsafe for me in emergency situations. With proper maintenance, I got the rattle trap 1997 GM van running for 21 years before giving it away. My neighbor’s kid is still driving it. Every design has problems. But one needs to take care of the vehicles to make sure they last a long time
You sound like a Chevy dealer.
So Scotty, I am so happy you stated that the Sienna crushes the Odyssey for reliability. I was responsible for picking out of a vehicle for someone who only had $6000 cash, which included the money for the taxes etc. She also had a family with children. At first I was leaning towards the Corolla since I knew I had to buy a high mileage vehicles and those last a long time. They had a 2006 Corolla for the same price as the Sienna, but it had rust on the rims and the engine seemed to make a little of a rattle noise. I also used the screwdriver to check the bottom of the vehicles for rust as well. :) Then I decided on the Sienna. Found one, a 2006 Toyota Sienna for $5300 with 155K miles. That dealership also had the Odyssey for the same amount, but I remembered what you said about the Honda Odyssey, so I decided not to even look at the Odyssey and go with the Sienna.
Tell us what happened after that?
What happened after that?
Did it end up being reliable for her?
Scotty, I've been trying to decide between. An Odyssey and Sienna. Been worried about potential transmission issues as I'd be getting around a year 2005 one. I feel a lot better leaning towards the Sienna now. I think that's what I'll do. You are the best!
I love the sienna minivans. I never had any major problems with my 2013 sienna.
Scotty, you tell it like it is! Love your videos! (newer and older)
We've had an '08 Pilot since 2010. Bought it with 30,000 miles on it and it's been great. It has almost 200,000 miles on it and other than replacing the alternator and radiator we've just done routine maintenance to it. It still runs and shifts very smoothly. I do change the Transmission fluid every 60,000 miles though so that might be part of it. It was starting to use oil but I replaced the PCV valve at 187,000 miles and now it's not using any oil between changes anymore.
2011 Honda odyssey 258970 miles, oil changes were few and far between, still no problems with the engine or transmission. Also the last fluid change was around 100k miles
Right on, bro. I have a 2011 ridgeline, same drive train. 180 k , not a drop of oil missing and shifts like a dream. Scotty`s stuck in the early 2000s.
RP Drifts they supposedly fixed the transmission problem after 2006 maybe that is why
i have a 2005 with 178,000 and it still runs new disabled the vcm and never had an issue
papo862 vcm??
Holy cow dude, where you driving Every year?? Thats around 32k miles a year
You just pissed off a lot of high-priced Engineers at Honda LOL
Good. Maybe they’ll make them better then.
And rightly so.!!!!
They should be more worried that we’re Pissed Off, for building a piece of crap for years!!! About time to fix it!!!
But they won’t, cause it’s part of the business model. Once people stop buying, thats when they’ll adjust for a period.
Good!!! They need to do better.
I bet it was greedy managers overriding the engineers expertise.
Thanks Scotty, I imagine you just saved me alot of money! The wife and I had settled on an odyssey bc of how much we enjoy her Accord. Subscribed 👍
Answered all the questions I've even had on minivans! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! SUBBED & BELLED!
Our 2010 Honda Odyssey Touring is still going strong with 137,780 miles on it. So far no majors issues, knock on wood. We also had a 2003 Odyssey EXL that had 183,890 miles on it when we traded it in.
My father has a 2006 Honda Odyssey. It has 200,000 miles on it, and runs fine. He always treated it well, and didn't accelerate fast. I don't know what Scotty's talking about!
Great film-making! Thanks
I like minivans , I have been driving them for the past 25 years. They are the most versatile and practical vehicles out there.
Scotty, I like your channel and your videos are usually very good and what you say about car Manufacturers is generally true.... BUT YOU HAVE TO BE MORE SPECIFIC ABOUT THE YEAR OF THE HONDA ODYSSEYS' you are talking about!...
There were only a few years that were defective.. NOT ALL MODEL YEARS of the older Honda Odyssey Vans were bad. They resolved problems (in later years) ... I wish you would be more specific instead of generalizing so much.
Bad years 2005 to 2008
That goes for all cars though not just Honda. He generalizes every make.
@@eppyz except ALL Fiat Chryslers are crap, no matter the year.
JNS4444 before 2005
@@jgfergus my van is not a fiat Chrysler rather a Daimler/Chrysler. I agree with you on certain models but the Caravan is a good van and to date the Chrysler pacifica's the number one rated van currently and has been since it came out. Reliability is subjective. Keep that in mind.
Love my grand caravan! Cheap to buy, spacious and comfortable. So far she's been a treat. Over 150,000km now. Sure you get what you pay for, but I been real happy with mine.
What year may I ask? I have an old 96 Plymouth Voyager base model with 235 000kms.
#4:58 "sure there is nothing as horrid as the Crystler minivans, I mean those are just instantly self-destructing vehicles" - haha love it!
Scotty. Absolutely hilarious, thanks for the info. I will be buying a Toyota Sienna and definitely not an Odyssey nor Pacifica
Do some research first instead of watching 1 video. Dummy
@@colemancalgary5260 cuz Scotty is the fuckin' man!!!😘😘😘
Love my Odesyey! And it's the older model Odesseys 2011 plus models are awesome.
Stick to the maintenance schedule and it will last forever.
Yes all the ones he shows are old as hell and beat to hell. What about the modern ones that are not 15 to 20 years old. Lol
I'm with you on the older Honda transmissions, but your wrong on that J-Series engine your looking at. If you keep the oil changed, they're bullet proof. Used in lots of Honda and Acura products and they'll run forever if you take care of them. Also, the transmissions weren't that bad either if you kept the fluid changed often.
I agree,the electronic oil life change is very long, in the ten thousand miles, with synthetic oil, i change every six thousand and trans oil every twenty
Yup on the Acura TL
Engine oil consumption, power steering pump, CV axles, torque converter, engine mounts, spark plugs fouled. They broke down before 50,000 miles. Odyssey is not reliable. You spend thousands to keep it running right.
I agree 100 percent. I have a VCM accord j series, use high quality oil keep the oil levels where it should be, the engine will be fine. I'm willing to bet that around 90 percent of the population open their hoods for two reasons: one when they about to go on a long trip or two when it dont start overheating or making loud noises. We can talk about reliability all day but let's be honest people dont look after their vehicles. Yes I know Toyota can take neglect better but some vehicles needs a little more attention. I agree the j series is solid they can go 300 to 400 thousand miles when maintained properly. After around 2005 the transmissions in the honda Acura line up has gotten way better.
I think the original 3rd gen vans, the 05 and 06 could have problems. I kept my oil changed WAY more than the oil life indicator wanted, and my engine suffered VTEC failure at 150,000 miles. It got noisier as it aged. Finally, the van got stuck in cylinder deactivation mode, stuck running on 3 cylinders. The cost to fix it was too much, so I junked the van. Later Odysseys I noticed added a 2nd VTEC solenoid I believe to help with the problem. I did not have transmission issues myself, but I converted it to Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic ATF with Lubegard Red added to it also. The plug/magnet was gnarly the first drain I did to get the Z1 fluid out. I did a couple drain and fills with the Maxlife and the trans loved it. The next time I changed it, it did not have that crap on the magnet. I do know people who's transmissions went out early, but mine held. I credit the Maxlife with that.
You are wise and mega entertaining! Your unbiased and unfiltered recommendations are just spot on!
Unbiased my foot he is Toyota biased
'09 Odyssey owner here. Yes, transmission went out before 100k. Has a slew of other problems as well. Next minivan will be a Sienna.
I just bought a 2016 sienna limited because of Scotty! Love it! I did not even look at another car brand!
We have a 2006 Honda Odyssey with 44,000 miles used and it is at 95,000 now and we have had no problems what so ever. Shifts fine, rides nicely, I just don’t understand what the complaining is about. I also have a friend who drives a 2005 Honda Odyssey with 220,000 and it still runs fine with the original transmission. I just don’t see the bad problems with them.
Nathan's Tabs and Trucks, spot on.
Go knock on some wood. You may have just jinxed yourself
Well good for you man. Auto trans during the early 2000s for Honda were NOTORIOUS for bad transmissions so you dodged a bullet. My sister had an '02 V6 Accord that had a transmission go out after 3 years of use. I suspect it's the same transmission that was in the '02-'04 Odysseys that were having these problems.
If you haven't had any issues with it yet , you will ! But what Uncle Scotty isn't telling you is that when the transmission starts to act up , they are replacing them but it's time to get rid of it because it's a temporary fix ? I have a 00 Honda Odyssey LX and transmission has been replaced by Honda 2 times and last time they said I'm on my own if this one goes ! But uncle Scotty has been keeping my Honda Odyssey up and running for a few years now ! Thanks Uncle Scotty
We have a 2002 odyssey with 145k miles on it. Still runs. Won’t fix it if its expensive. Drive it till the wheels fall off. It’s been a good van. When its time we will get rid of it. Got our moneys worth anyways.
The noise made by the J's isn't a cam... it's the timing belt tensioner. It's a well-known issue.
Not surprised a Toyota mechanic would say this about a Honda.
Yeah it’s common knowledge. But Scotty “had a customer once ......” like ever other car you can ever name . Come on with that Scotty..you had had customers with every car ever made and with every problem ever known . Scotty must work 24/7 and have dozens of mechanics working for him. Come on Scotty
Error it IS from the camshaft...he wasn’t talking about the timing belt. He knows what he’s talking about...
My 2010’s front cam is making noise.
@@MrRangerZr1 It would be impossible to tell that the cam was the source without removing the cam and measuring the caps and camshaft itself to verify. At that point you wouldn't put a worn cam back in, you'd need to fix it on the spot. I'd be weary because there are a lot of pulleys and pumps nearby that can resonate noise into the engine on the J series. There have been times when a pulley was making an odd sound and the stethoscope was loudest on the front bank of the engine.
I got a 2003 Toyota sienna,, missing 3 hubcaps,, 6 dents, 3 seat tears, stained carpet, lopsided headlights, warn out right rear strut.. the thing is still running like a champ,, I cant wait for it to just stop running.
I had a 2014 Odyssey with the 6 speed. It was a great van and the engine was silky smooth after 129k. No transmission problems either. I believe the problems you are speaking of are mostly limited to the 5 speed and older engines.
2nd generation
We just bought a Sienna last month and we love it !
I have always owned Honda sedan vehicles, both Civic and Accord and I have always been happy. My 1997 Honda Accord has 300 K miles on it and it recently passed a smog. So, Scotty is right. They make the best engines, but smaller 4 cylinder ones. Recently, I have been looking for a mini van. I knew the Honda mini vans were notorious for their transmission, but after seeing this video, I am only going to look for a Sienna. Good video!
You saved my family and I $17,000. Thank you, Sir!
This isn’t gospel… though there is some truth to it it’s not half as bad as he’s talking about in the real world.
Not to mention how many alternators I see go out and where they positioned makes it a pain to get too.
Dixie Normous don’t worry it’s tough. Takes about two hours. You have to pull the radiator fan. Mine went out right at 100k. And you have to buy the Honda one for 500 the aftermarket ones don’t hold up. Ask me how I know.
I have this exact van. Mine has the extra transmission cooler thingy and as far as I know (I inherited it from my parents) it's never had issues with the transmission or burning oil. My parents were pretty vigilant about maintenence visits with their own mechanic too. It's almost at 200,000 miles right now and there are admittedly a few problems like one of the sliding doors was giving me trouble for awhile and literally fell off the other day. Overall though I'd say my experience with it has been positive.
I've had my 2012 Odyssey Touring van for five years and I love it.
LOVE our automatic 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L. 180K miles and going strong. Can carry 7 people with luggage uphill and pass other cars. The thing is a beast and workhorse!
American pizza and Italian pizza ain't the same.
American pizza and Italian pizza all the ingredients made in China so it’s the same ha haaa
I don't get it.
i actually like filipino pizza, its very different.
Chicago deep dish - everyone needs to try it - in Chicago!
Scotty should be a salesman, now I'm hungry for pizza and due to this video, New York City authentic Italian pizza prices, just went up. lol 🍕
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza that's a Toyota!
Very interesting, hadn't heard any bad about the engine in these before. My mom has owned one for 70,000 miles without any major trouble. Yes the transmission is weak, but no engine issues with 110,000 miles on the clock. Just did a timing belt job a few weeks ago.
Thank you, Scotty!
Back in high school my mom had a 06 sienna and my friends and I would drive down the road blasting Fortunate Son with the side doors open and quote full metal jacket to each other. Good times!
Love my 2009 Grand Caravan SXT 4L engine, 100K trouble free miles.
That’s about all the miles you’ll get out of it...lol
@@bryanhill4516 Hahaha, another brainwashed person by consumer reports .... Enjoy your sludged Toyota engine !
Bought mine 2005 ody 2 years ago for $3000 at 130k. Currently 160k and still running. Made two trips from NY to Miami and back. The secret - buy LX version without VCM (no oil consumption) and electronic scrap, flush tranny, replace ATF filter and install additional ATF radiator. Also I replaced timing belt, crank seal, water pomp, radiator (was small leak) and thermostat. Serviced myself, so bought only parts, usually aftermarket but not the cheapest ones. In total ~$1000 in parts. And I love it - so much room, its perfect for long trips. Also you can carry a lot of luggage, plenty of power, smooth ride, perfect vehicle.
We had a 2005 Odyssey from new up to 105k miles. Aside from the recalls we had no issues, ran smooth and powerful. We bought a 2016 Certified Used with 22k miles, now up to 40k. No issues, rides like a dream. However, it doesn't jump off the line like the '05 did. At the time we were buying, the Sienna (options galore) with the same features was $4k more each time. Not sure why Scotty gave such a different price perspective. I live in SoCal.
Scotty giving Honda a bashing. Trying to get back in the Celica's good books are ya? Lol. 🇬🇧
Big Ben Hahahaha pretty much
Talk about true! My Odyssey just blew it's second Trans! Just didn't know! Wish I saw this video 5 years ago!
I've got a 2013 Grand Caravan. Love it. The only thing that worries me, is the VVT.
Worked at a Nissan dealer when they came out with the van. Nissan ended up giving the customer the option to buy them all back, then they scrapped them. All us techs had first shot at the tires, radio, whatever we could get off them, as long as they could drive them on to the car hauler to send em to the scrap yard.
Wouldn’t be a Scotty video without a Chrysler diss thrown in 😂🤣😂🤣
My parents used to have a 2004 Honda Odyssey from 2004 to 2018. And I drive it form 2015 to 2018. In 2015, they traded it in for a used 2015 Toyota Camry. That van didn’t have any major issues, as it aged it had some minor electrical problems, the steering wheel audio controls stopped working, the back vent windows didn’t open anymore, and the driver’s side sliding door like don’t work, also because of its age, the track for the doors need some lubrication, but that’s was when it was 14 years old and had nearly 120,000 miles on it. I don’t recall our minivan had any transmission or engine issues. I still see a ton of older Odysseys still on the road. I actually didn’t mind driving it, I kinda liked it. The used 2015 Camry I drive has more features, and I like that car too. Both the 2004 Honda Odyssey being handed down to me and the 2015 Toyota Camry that I drive are not perfect, technically Borge were used when I started driving them but they weren’t terrible either, I like both vehicles. Also if I remember correctly, the Toyota dealership sold that van like a week after they bought that used 2015 Camry.
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Bought a used '08 EXL Ody in 2014 because we thought the Hondas were reliable after our '96 Villager (a great little van) died. Recently read about oil consumption due to the VCM. Plan to muzzle it soon. Not happy to hear about Scotty's verdict but so far it has run very well.
You don't have anything to worry about
I bought a used 2014 Odyssey that now has 80,000 miles on it and running pretty strong, I love that V6 engine and the transmission problems were a know issue in earlier models. As long as you maintain those Hondas they will last forever. I used to be a I will never buy a minivan but after I bought this Odyssey and the way it handles, I love it!!
my 2005 odyssey still runs like new
Thank you for making my decision A LOT easier Scotty!! I am going with a Toyota sienna!!🤙😜
Me too did you buy one? How is it holding up if so?
@@May13Tiffanyyy I sure did, we love it, and it holding up very well!🤙
i surrrrrrrre thank ya for the heads up, Dr. Scotty!!!
I have my odyssey since it’s have 105,000 and now have 285 thousand miles,with no problems on motor and transmission,thanks good ,and I love it so much ,so that’s pending on the trust you have on it.👍🏻
If I want a pizza i want one from a Toyota man from italy.
If I want an Italian man I want one from a pizza in Toyota, Japan.
If I want a pizza, I want someone in a Fiat Fiorino to deliver it
I had a 2002 Honda Odyssey, the transmission broke into the 3rd year. Honda charged me $1600 on labor and a new transmission. I will never buy another Honda unless it is a power washer!
13 years ago, my family invested in a 6 year-old Mazda MPV LX that was ACTUALLY made in Japan for $5,000. It has worn struts, and we had to replace the starter/alternator, but it's all due to normal wear. However, it has never had problems with the transmission or the engine. I drive it now, and I absolutely love it! It has great handling, great gas mileage, lots of space, and it just doesn't know when to quit! Best $5,000 ever spent!😁
Drove a sienna and it was amazing!!! Super quick too!