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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@scottykilmer 4 года назад

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@elgatomontes9141 4 года назад

Scotty what do thing about a2017 Honda ridgeline should I buy it.

@jacobg1488 4 года назад

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.

@MikeSmith-su3di 4 года назад

i got 290,000 out of a 2009 and counting original engine and transmission edit: and i tow a 3,000 pound trailer consistantly

@tucobenedictopacificojuanm6364 4 года назад

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?

@nunyubiznezz 4 года назад

Don't buy a Honda Odyssey because . . . pizza!

@johnle6754 4 года назад

Yepp sienna are the best. My mother currently have one. Bought it brand new in 2007. Currently at 492K miles! Original engine and transmission

@owlboogie 4 года назад

John Le good to know. I just got an 04 with 113k on it. Still a baby in terms of miles.

@chrisquick7160 4 года назад

I've thought about buying an older one like that. That makes me feel a lot better about the transmission.

@kangaroofoot 4 года назад

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.

@doloresm7396 4 года назад

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.

@blazer6101 4 года назад

Nice! Sienna will last you a long time. I have a 2002 Toyots Sienna with 290K. It still has the original engine and transmission

@marcofemto9417 4 года назад

Minivans are awesome I dont care what anyone says. Comfortable and useful 😉

@Perich29 4 года назад

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.

@ratj4715 4 года назад

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.

@ratj4715 4 года назад

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.

@davidarcher943 4 года назад

LOl!

@theory816 4 года назад

theyre great cars for big family or long trips.

@rickybosephus2036 4 года назад

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!

@brian3863 2 года назад

How do you bypass cylinder deactivation? It drives me crazy when it activates

@tristerealidad833 2 года назад

@@brian3863 vcm tuner 2/vcm muzzle

@batman1169 2 года назад

My 09 is still running great. Knowing it won’t last forever. The 2022 sucks.

@downforwhatever67 2 года назад

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.

@U-tuber98 Год назад

@@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..

@senortaco3563 3 года назад

I salvaged a 2006 odyssey from the junk yard, Fixed it up and its the best vehicle I've ever had, Love it ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💯

@GalvanizedGreatness 3 года назад

Ok.

@Tbone.357 2 года назад

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while 😉

@lloydandbethbeiler8127 2 года назад

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.

@artvallejos1460 Год назад

@@lloydandbethbeiler8127 How much did it cost to replace the timing belt? Thanks.

@JeremoBrown 8 дней назад

@@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

@dimitrioshantgos9918 2 года назад

Scotty, it was the 1999-2004 Honda Odysseys that had problem transmissions. If you go with a 2009-2013 they are extremely reliable vehicles.

@barnabyjones6995 4 года назад

I miss the conversion vans of the '70,s with the crazy murals painted on them.

@misters2837 4 года назад

Some of us still have them...

@ynots0625 4 года назад

draft dodgers!

@Grinlathak 3 года назад

Ahh yes, good portable motels for your nonconsensual dating needs.

@armadillotoe 3 года назад

And plenty of room to "get down, get down"

@Mityob67 3 года назад

🎶Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight 🎶

@christopherweesner422 2 года назад

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.

@growingchristian7453 4 года назад

I was disappointed to not see the Arnold Schwarzenegger pic when you said 'total recall' lol.

@grahamefreestone5309 4 года назад

Maybe he'll be back.. Lol. 🇬🇧

@scottykilmer 4 года назад

I thought about it

@williamschuman4951 4 года назад

Yea, what the hell, just saying motor on.

@ljohns9143 4 года назад

Welcome to Johnny cab!

@ArnoldPranks 4 года назад

I'll be Black.

@Viperman200221 4 года назад

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.

@alexlynn2085 4 года назад

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.

@RobertDickens2002 2 года назад

Now those are the years that had the transmission problems

@dduj777 Год назад

Parents got 02 odyssey off the lot. Now it’s being maintained by a 16 yo, car has 300k miles 😂

@andykilo5167 4 года назад

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.

@michaelglenn2468 4 года назад

I got 214k out of my 2007 before selling it. Ran strong shifted great. Maintenance is key.

@chc754 4 года назад

Michael Glenn that is true .. it could be any car but as long as the owner takes care of it it will last

@epsorks 4 года назад

chc754 lol not on all cars.

@AirLancer 4 года назад

@@chc754 Yeah...no chief, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat owners are gonna have to say no on that one.

@gopostal4 4 года назад

My 2003 Odyssey transmission gave up. My friend also had a 2003 and replaced the transmission twice!

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 4 года назад

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.

@lsh3rd 4 года назад

There's a Sienna in my driveway because of the Odyssey.

@warrenpuckett4203 4 года назад

@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.

@DanElmer 4 года назад

Same

@CommodoreFan64 4 года назад

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.

@Dcc357 4 года назад

Even a beat up junky Sienna with 300,000 miles is still better than any other minivan brand new.

@DanElmer 4 года назад

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

@m-bookbinder5722 3 года назад

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.

@DarkCode 3 года назад

The first 2 you got may have been ok because they are older but the newer ones as Scotty says are no good.

@lloydandbethbeiler8127 2 года назад

Cant stand how my 2011 handles compared to my 2005. Steering way too light, and it floats (bounces) going down the road...

@MP-ef6mc 3 года назад

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.

@RobertDickens2002 2 года назад

This guy just hates anything that's not Toyota

@user-dv1xe1uh7m 4 года назад

Honda forgot to send Scotty a check this week.

@luistonyvelez8376 3 года назад

He speaks the truth tho those vans and town and country are trash

@AE-yt4lx 3 года назад

LOL

@claribelnana5411 3 года назад

Haha

@sahelamiri2191 3 года назад

Lmfao u had me choking 😭😭😭😭

@dragospahontu 3 года назад

@@luistonyvelez8376 he's a Toyota Taliban

@CLMDADE 4 года назад

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.

@silverstonemalik440 3 года назад

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 😁😉🤩👍

@hollythompson9168 2 года назад

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.

@dommarston23 4 года назад

"Wallowing, then wobbling.." I've never heard you so lyrical Scotty! 🤗 What a poet, and we didn't know it 😃

@dcb1728 4 года назад

What are the best cars, Scotty? Scotty: Toyotas and Hondas What are you fixing today, Scotty? Scotty: Another broken Honda.

@214mjn 4 года назад

Lol 🤣

@happios 4 года назад

Scotty : because the other cars couldn't make it on the way to the shop

@alexandermilentis2130 2 года назад

Because there are so many on the road still.

@nathanlangford4523 4 года назад

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.

@perryansaldo2956 4 года назад

Nathan's Tabs and Trucks, spot on.

@elephantom12 4 года назад

Go knock on some wood. You may have just jinxed yourself

@Keirnoth 4 года назад

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.

@commonsense3673 4 года назад

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

@jons8381 4 года назад

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.

@docgravenshmit6692 4 года назад

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.

@brent1387 4 года назад

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!!!!!

@mrnewty2 4 года назад

Im loving my used 2017 Sienna SE! In a world of SUV's, minivans are the way to go.

@noonehere4332 3 года назад

My dads 2005 sienna has 195k miles on it.

@ashleechan22 3 года назад

I'm gonna go with that one too!

@ToddTinley 3 года назад

@@ashleechan22 I got one last year and it's been great.

@meriharary 3 года назад

I have the same van!

@EK_GEE 4 года назад

Used Sienna prices just doubled!

@ljohns9143 4 года назад

Let's not get carried away, nobody buys one unless they absolutely have to.

@doublethinkplusone 4 года назад

Please no doubling. I'm trying to buy one, even before this video!

@EK_GEE 4 года назад

@@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.

@VQ.Family 4 года назад

@NoH8 Lol

@brandonblack2095 4 года назад

trippled now

@TMoElement115 3 года назад

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.

@ctscantechnologist 4 года назад

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.

@thedesiknight9202 4 года назад

I agree with Scotty. Honda Odyssey is the worst. It took 10 years for Odysseus to return to the island of Ithaca from Troy.

@peaceonearth8693 4 года назад

When you're a nerd but you like cars. :-/

@MyDadWasALifeguard 4 года назад

I love my Odyssey 250k trouble free miles..cold air ..sweet ride

@ljohns9143 4 года назад

His warranty was long expired

@robindear5043 4 года назад

LOL!

@miscanime 4 года назад

XD BRUH XD XD

@alexnochvay2366 4 года назад

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

@Duraputer 4 года назад

You must take good care of it and drive conservatively. Good job 👍

@gskibum 4 года назад

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..

@markconger8049 4 года назад

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.

@erichvonmolder9310 4 года назад

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.

@Kevin-wu6xx 4 года назад

Scotty is so right; the first transmission at 50k miles and second at 116k miles...very disappointed in Honda

@pikiwiki 4 года назад

so, that's basically four grand above and beyond sale price

@EvertGuzman 4 года назад

@@jstewart627mine is at 240k it has kept up pretty well

@EvertGuzman 4 года назад

@Not My Name True, Mine is an 09. Yours is one from the bad years.

@wonderming1 4 года назад

@Not My Name I'm at 250k

@Kunta1926 4 года назад

222,000 miles on my Honda transmission. Did you maintain it?

@robertbleeswa8291 4 года назад

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

@jamesdavies686 4 года назад

2005 Odyssey here with 140K miles. Not a single issue ever. Just regular fluid changes and maintenance.

@crashyyy4116 4 года назад

08 with 155k+. Regular maintenance done.

@mbnjsc 4 года назад

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.

@ronnieecken8825 4 года назад

06 Honda Odyssey with 150k miles ND just had to replace the original axles and still runs super strong. Love my odyssey

@valshin 3 года назад

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.

@lihuafu4254 4 года назад

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.

@luischavez2338 4 года назад

Imma stop stealing exotic cars and imma start stealing minivans thanks Scotty :)

@robertcraft1030 4 года назад

Make sure there are no kids in the back.

@MA-kt8ly 4 года назад

Good for drivebys

@rafyg3314 4 года назад

@eimb1999 Emmas sister. Lol

@lordofwar9638 4 года назад

I’ll stick with my Toyota 4Runner Lol

@Whiteandsonsgarage 4 года назад

Chus Papi Hahahaha definitely

@lordofwar9638 4 года назад

Jeeping Down Under Like your channel man. I use to have a WJ myself.

@thisisnotok2100 4 года назад

Same! 1998 with 320k miles

@730F-Sport 4 года назад

Boring

@asdfghjqwertyu1858 4 года назад

I love Honda, but Toyota’s make some pretty awesome trucks.

@jt-vj4sl 3 года назад

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

@dhowar 2 года назад

You sound like a Chevy dealer.

@aramsahagian2067 3 года назад

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.

@RPD___ 4 года назад

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

@2405jacko 4 года назад

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.

@instasingingvids3529 4 года назад

RP Drifts they supposedly fixed the transmission problem after 2006 maybe that is why

@papo862 4 года назад

i have a 2005 with 178,000 and it still runs new disabled the vcm and never had an issue

@fingersm 4 года назад

papo862 vcm??

@UnknownUnknown-tu3be 4 года назад

Holy cow dude, where you driving Every year?? Thats around 32k miles a year

@bryceno5385 4 года назад

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.

@VINZBROWN 2 года назад

i surrrrrrrre thank ya for the heads up, Dr. Scotty!!!

@psmauney5915 3 года назад

Scotty, you tell it like it is! Love your videos! (newer and older)

@jayc3110 4 года назад

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.

@JNS4444 4 года назад

Bad years 2005 to 2008

@eppyz 4 года назад

That goes for all cars though not just Honda. He generalizes every make.

@jgfergus 4 года назад

@@eppyz except ALL Fiat Chryslers are crap, no matter the year.

@fingersm 4 года назад

JNS4444 before 2005

@eppyz 4 года назад

@@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.

@siwencai1485 4 года назад

I just bought a 2016 sienna limited because of Scotty! Love it! I did not even look at another car brand!

@4uidrum Год назад

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!

@matthewwolfe6848 3 года назад

I've had my 2012 Odyssey Touring van for five years and I love it.

@justinevans3595 3 года назад

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 👍

@erickericksen7085 4 года назад

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.

@sauliusipsc 4 года назад

Answered all the questions I've even had on minivans! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! SUBBED & BELLED!

@theinternets7516 4 года назад

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.

@Phyoomz 3 года назад

'09 Odyssey owner here. Yes, transmission went out before 100k. Has a slew of other problems as well. Next minivan will be a Sienna.

@alexbaraniak8441 4 года назад

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!

@PochoNieves 3 года назад

You are wise and mega entertaining! Your unbiased and unfiltered recommendations are just spot on!

@RobertDickens2002 2 года назад

Unbiased my foot he is Toyota biased

@dimitrioshantgos9918 3 года назад

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.

@jaimecruz5367 Год назад

Tell us what happened after that?

@aaaz1049 Год назад

What happened after that?

@joyceobeys6818 Год назад

Did it end up being reliable for her?

@MrGardoPR 4 года назад

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!!

@papo862 4 года назад

my 2005 odyssey still runs like new

@ayser5 4 года назад

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

@antoniofunnyguy 4 года назад

You should never bought it 😂

@frankhoward7645 4 года назад

Maybe it's not.

@MegaKobbe 4 года назад

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

@ayser5 4 года назад

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

@ayser5 4 года назад

Kobbe Berko true just keep doing the maintenance and drive it normal it will last for ever

@josecuestas78 4 года назад

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.👍🏻

@henrysedigzadeh6209 3 года назад

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!

@JonnyDIY 4 года назад

Scotty doesn't always eat pizza, but when he does it's from an Italian American IN New York City 😂👍🏻

@eddiejr3934 4 года назад

He flys to New York to eat pizza... seems legit 👍

@jamesrgulledge 4 года назад

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.

@phamanh30926 4 года назад

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

@preciadoalex123 4 года назад

Yup on the Acura TL

@dvbs2x117 4 года назад

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.

@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390 4 года назад

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.

@edm1718 4 года назад

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.

@AlamoCityCello 4 года назад

Great film-making! Thanks

@bradleymeyer9775 3 года назад

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.

@KentBrockman87 3 года назад

We just bought a Sienna last month and we love it !

@randy9715 4 года назад

You just pissed off a lot of high-priced Engineers at Honda LOL

@shannon8872 4 года назад

Good. Maybe they’ll make them better then.

@harryvanderveer6292 3 года назад

And rightly so.!!!!

@tin.b3810 3 года назад

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.

@Mabeylater293 3 года назад

Good!!! They need to do better.

@Mabeylater293 3 года назад

I bet it was greedy managers overriding the engineers expertise.

@gailjohnson6670 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

@paulknowles1763 3 года назад

I've had two Odyssey MiniVans (15 years) -- with little or no problems. No Trans problems at all. Loved them. Had to go with Sienna 2016 since Odyssey no longer has a gear shift. I did have to replace a power steering pump in 2016. But no problems at all.

@dgdiyer1191 3 года назад

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.

@RobertDickens2002 2 года назад

You don't have anything to worry about

@moneymanfernando1594 3 года назад

I like minivans , I have been driving them for the past 25 years. They are the most versatile and practical vehicles out there.

@facortez 3 года назад

I have a 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring with 180k miles with no engine or transmission problems. I love it and it served the family well.

@josephmatthewclift1985 3 года назад

You saved my family and I $17,000. Thank you, Sir!

@truthtimetv4575 2 года назад

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.

@1962pjb 4 года назад

I think that Matt Foley lives in one of these down by the river.

@drive5050 4 года назад

HAHAHA Good One

@fiber9m 4 года назад

Hahaha😂😂😂

@fiber9m 4 года назад

He's stuck by the river because his transmission blew

@matthewj2492 4 года назад

Talk about true! My Odyssey just blew it's second Trans! Just didn't know! Wish I saw this video 5 years ago!

@Truck12300 3 года назад

I'm a mechanic for major ambulance company out of Ohio, all the wheelchair vans (47) are sienna's. They are truly bulletproof. Most of the work I do is on the ambulances (sprinters). The company uses Amsoil for the fleet. I rarely see them.

@ujayet 3 года назад

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.

@marcspane3838 4 года назад

I'm driving a 2001 honda odyssey I bought new. It has 430K miles and it runs great, with exception of a little oil leakage from front main seal. Yes, it went through 4 transmissions and honda covered them all except the last one at 280K. I had that one rebuilt. I added a transmission cooler and switched to synthetic fluid (AmsOil) and I baby it. The transmission started making bearing noise at 400K and I was told it could go anytime. So at this point I'm just going to run it until it breaks. Overall, it's been a great vehicle that handles very well in all weather conditions.

@Mag1c4lyfe 4 года назад

How did you manage to get Honda to cover your transmissions for you?

@marcspane3838 4 года назад

@@Mag1c4lyfe I don't think there was anything wrong with the first transmission. They just swapped it out for a rebuilt per a service bulletin (that was at about 40k mi). Needless to say I was very irritated. After that, the tranny would start acting up at about 40k. A class action suit resulted in Honda extending the warranty to 180k. They replaced ours for the last time at 200k as a good faith service since we always took the van to the dealer for service and repairs.

@bjthedjdutchdude1992 3 года назад

Were you on TV about your van?

@toomuffled 4 года назад

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.

@ChillkootMarkowee Год назад

What year may I ask? I have an old 96 Plymouth Voyager base model with 235 000kms.

@kaulincurtis9665 4 года назад

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.

@cellogirl11rw55 4 года назад

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!😁

@chrisquick7160 4 года назад

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!

@sauronthegreat5799 8 месяцев назад

I love the sienna minivans. I never had any major problems with my 2013 sienna.

@johnellis8401 4 года назад

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.

@DiMoraDiamond 3 года назад

I’ve had Odyssey’s since 2004...I did kill the transmission in both but it was from towing. I also had a 1997 Camry that sludged out (yes it had oil changes regularly). I have a 2018 Odyssey Elite with a 10 speed transmission. It’s awesome and so far has no issues with engine or transmission. It is so much nicer than the Sienna. It’s sound-resistant now...built on the Ridgeline chassis, air conditioned seats, adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist...Sorry...I’ll take my chances.

@cja7964 4 года назад

Drove a sienna and it was amazing!!! Super quick too!

@michaelzernie7092 4 года назад

I've got a 2013 Grand Caravan. Love it. The only thing that worries me, is the VVT.

@ggr1847 4 года назад

#4:58 "sure there is nothing as horrid as the Crystler minivans, I mean those are just instantly self-destructing vehicles" - haha love it!

@tmoney1572 4 года назад

Thanks that helps a lot Scott. I'm definately considering a Sienna

@Unibot47 4 года назад

I have one, I've had it for 6 months. 2000, with 155k miles and it seems good. (had 152 when I got it)

@mytv80 Год назад

I'm shopping around for a used minivan....thank goodness I saw this!! Thanks again Scotty...you saved me yet again!!! I love you maaann!!!

@swopehaus4728 4 года назад

I have an 08 odyssey with 208k and it still runs like champ.

@MeatSteeple 4 года назад

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.

@joyceweaver6949 8 дней назад

I have a 1998 Chrysler Town & Country LX model with the 3.8 engine and am very happy with it. Very reliable and enjoyable to drive. No problems.

@MauricioSmith1991 2 года назад

I just brought one 2008 exl ! And now my check Engine light came on ! It’s really nice I hope I can fix the problem it got ! I need it for my family and kids

@dalegribble3684 4 года назад

REV UP YOUR MINIVANS!!!!!!! I was just thinking of buying a van the other day! HAVE A GR8 ONE SCOTTY!

@metanoia6335 4 года назад

I'm still waiting for a pocket sand review!

@dalegribble3684 4 года назад

Metanoia coming soon!

@DanBartickle 4 года назад

A windowless one right? I do a pretty good "Free candy inside" paint job.

@dalegribble3684 4 года назад

Dan Bartickle no!

@CarringtonHollister 4 года назад

@@dalegribble3684 get a Mississippi built Nissan Quest

@rorosnusnu2035 4 года назад

Love my Odesyey! And it's the older model Odesseys 2011 plus models are awesome.

@RevoltingSnakeman99 4 года назад

Stick to the maintenance schedule and it will last forever.

@colt2206 3 года назад

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

@treeguyable 4 года назад

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.

@jaybrown7088 2 года назад

Love my 2016 odyssey, 120k on it so far, regular maintenance all by myself, great van except low ground clearance, super comfortable drive.

@OfficalTCG 4 года назад

2005 odyssey at 250k miles still going strong for my family. Maintenance is huge, although admittedly these transmissions are weaker. They have steadily improved, the gen before the one in the video was notorious for transmission failures

@dsha2006 Год назад

I have a 2005 Odyssey. Transmission went out around 210k. Had it rebuilt for $4k. Still changes gears rough and makes high pitched sound when stepping on gas. Now the ignition lock cylinder is locking up, so I sometimes can't start the van. Thought I was gonna get reliability. Repaired transmission bc used prices so high. But now thinking I might get a different van. Maybe Sienna. Even before the transmission went out, I was spending about $300/month avg on maintenance.

@OfficalTCG Год назад

@@dsha2006 I think you got unlucky. We’ve owned probably 5+ of this generation and know many others who have one. Besides normal maintenance, they usually don’t throw many problems. Higher mileage you’ll notice the trans not to shift as crisp, but with age you’ll also have CV axles start to go out, the power sliding doors not function properly, etc. I will say I love Toyotas but I’ve never really been a fan of the Siennas.

@dsha2006 Год назад

@@OfficalTCG haha yes ur right! I just had to replace right cv axle (I couldn't afford the left but that needs to be replaced too). Also the power steering pump needed replacing, timing belt and associated repairs. Sure maybe you can call these regular maintenance but if ur averaging $300-$400/month is it time to get rid of it? Even after all these repairs, cd player busted, power outlet busted. Each of those is $200 just to have it looked at. Not sure how long I should persevere. Will these repairs die down?

@OfficalTCG Год назад

@@dsha2006 Timing belt is with age, admittedly I wish these J35s were chain driven and not belt driven, like many Toyotas. The power steering pumps are known to go to. It really just depends on how it was maintained. That being said we’ve never had that many issues with these. But with age, you should expect some things to start to go out. You definitely shouldn’t be averaging that much for “maintenance” though. We’ve had one that we’ve owned for many years, that had 240k miles. It would be a good few months before something outside of your normal oil changes would be required.

@dsha2006 Год назад

@@OfficalTCG I see. Did any of your Odyssey's have the transmission go out? And, how often to you change transmission fluid? I've recently had front control arms replaced, had oil leaks and was hard to find source, so the following was done: Valve Cover and Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement (expensive), Oil filter adapter seal/gasket, now they recommend a new new oil pan bc of hairline cracks (expensive). It would be one thing if it was running nicely after all these repairs, but with the high pitched noise (even after transmission rebuild which took 7 weeks) and rough gear shifting, I wonder if it's worth it. We have a fam of 6 and I've tried to see if there's an SUV option, but unless you go with a huge gas guzzler, the minivan has the space spacing for the price. I think perhaps minivans in general might have more maintenance since they are carrying more weight. My friend's Kio Rio of a similar age and miles hasn't had near the repairs I've had (even though Honda supposed to be more dependable). Never new axles needs or PS pumps, etc. But maybe I'm just more meticulous.

@curtisanderson9984 4 года назад

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.

@WilliamHollinger2019 Год назад

2nd generation

@Hoatran-wf2qp Год назад

Proud owner of Honda Odessy 2016 with 100,000 miles. Just minor break/oil/ and tires change

@denny5564 6 месяцев назад

I don't know, I like Scotty, but I have 350,000 miles on my 2002 Honda Odyssey, LX model no bell and whistles, and it is still going strong. However, I did have a transmission problem at 180,000 miles that caused me to have it rebuilt by a local shop for $1500. Apparently this was a good shop, they were heavy into rebuilding Honda transmissions through factory warranty clams. I think I was lucky and got a better than new transmission since I have had no problems since. I have done the 100K timing belt replacements and routine oil changes, etc. Anyway I still like my 2002 Odyssey and drive it reliably every day. The 3.5 L V6 engine is fantastic !