As a retired mechanic it's good to see a knowledgeable mechanic giving clear explanations. There is enough work out there that up selling isn't necessary. I get upset when bad mechanics give the craft a bad reputation.
When mechanics, shops, and mobile mechanics actually learn/grow to be honestly competitive like Aldi's, Save-A-Lot, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, etc. to actually offer lower prices then I will respect them. Most shops or mechanics are vagabond capitalist meaning they make money without ethics or providing real value to consumers. However, there are exceptions to this rule e.g. Boulder Hybrids in Boulder, Colorado and Scotty Kilmer on RU-vid.
@@zeekbrickett8095 The average shop spends around 300k a year, that's 25k a months just to exist. The money has to come from somewhere. Why expensive, government agencies tax the activity cause they know is a cash cow. Think about it, enviromental fees, license, attorney, certified mechanics, electricity etc.. it all adds up.
Every city or town needs someone like this guy, honest and not afraid to work. Restored my appreciation for good mechanics, all the best to you guys and girls on the front lines.
I have been a certified/master mechanic for 39 years and I have a customer with a 2006 Honda Ridgeline that I serviced starting at 150K miles, just last month I serviced it with 408K miles original motor and transmission and yes I think I’ve replaced the TBelt ,pulley’s and pump 3 times. Great video thanks for showing that not all of us are bad,but unfortunately we are retiring at a high rate with a younger generation that doesn’t want to get dirty.
@@PNW_Sportbike_Life 172K miles, other than the regular things, fluids belts brakes. The radiator, and one oxygen sensor. As prevention the pcv valve. Use MMO, in the fuel, sea foam or mmo just before the oils change, it runs and sounds as smooth as if it was new.
I started buying Honda products in 1964 (motorcycles) and cars in 1977. Right now we have a 17 CR-V LX, with the last non-turbo 2.4L, and it has been flawless for 46,000 miles so far. Also in the garage is my 1996 Prelude Si, with 99,000 miles on it. It makes me smile every time I drive it and blast away from tail gaters.
Great advice. Honda's are very reliable. They pride themselves on this unlike many European brands that fail miserably and pretty much just expect you to accept their level of unreliability and be happy that you're driving something "cool."
@@RCXDerpStill a strawman argument. Me and my uncle have own European brands and never had an issue with them. At the end of the day, take care of your car. Your car will take care of you.
As a mechanic I worked for a major chain for over 35 years and I have to say this is spot on if you want a reliable car that’s not gonna break the bank either buy a Honda or Toyota can’t go wrong ! If you’re going to lease a car and you’re gonna get rid of it in three years and buy whatever, but if you plan on keep the car then buy a reliable brand . What is the gentleman said in the video change oil that’s a big thing . If you do with the manufacturer says he’ll be buying a car more often. 😊
I own a 2018 Civic EXT with the 1.5 liter, turbo, CVT. I bought it new in June 2018...no mods. After nearly five years (4 yrs 9 months) and 142k miles averaging 36.5 mpg I am very happy with the vehicle...so far. Outside of tires, brake pads, and rotors the only expensive maintenance I’ve had done was the water pump, drive belt, and PCV for just over $1k at 117k miles. I change the oil/filter every 5k miles (earlier than the recommended). I’ve changed the transmission fluid at least three times...next change in a couple weeks. The only failure was the AC condenser at 116k mikes...that was replaced for free under the extended warranty for a known issue. My goal is to get at least 300k miles without major repair to the engine, turbo, or CVT. I drive over 60% highway. I rarely take short drives. I never redline and rarely exceed 4K rpm. I only fill up with Shell premium for the high detergent to mitigate carbon deposits.
@@berniegonzalez5207 If you plan on keeping your vehicle well past five years my maintenance cost would be fairly typical for a Honda. Replacing a water pump, drive belt and PCV are recommended at 100k miles. However most people don’t go past 100k miles or 5-8 years before replacing their vehicle for the next. That’s why their maintenance cost is low because it’s not focused toward longevity. As a result of poor maintenance many cars start breaking down around 150k miles.
@@ShadetreeAutomotiveLayton Thank you. It’s funny. My friends think I’m overzealous toward maintenance. And that’s the mindset of the average driver. It’s this disposable mentality and the auto manufacturer’s “recommended” maintenance intervals that support the low annual cost of ownership perception. Since the average consumer will trade in their vehicle before 100k miles, they won’t maintain it as well as they should.
I was initially surprised with your assessment that Honda remains (amongst) the most reliable brand. I've always owned Hondas and I don't feel like they make them as good as they used to. But I like your compelling data-driven approach and explanation. I have a 2020 Odyssey and with regular maintenance, I'm hoping to get well beyond 250K miles.
But Honda engines still better than Toyota ... Please Google search- 'the most reliable engine brand in the world' you can see the experts experiences and ranking. Honda is number 1.
Right. Honda has slipped in recent years, but it's still a good vehicle. You just have to be informed like this man says as to issues that you need to be aware of & look for. Nothing today is as good as in " the good old days", sad but it's what we have to deal with. Give me an old 57 Chevy any day, ha ha
Got a cool 250,000 miles (one-way trip to the moon!) on my 1995 Honda Civic before donating it to a charity. When I visited the charity, they asked me where to pick up the car with their tow truck. I said it's parked out front, ready to drive. It had a manual transmission, with aircon and power brakes. Everything else I did with my personal power (such as rolling down the windows). Was still averaging 40 mpg when I donated the vehicle (maintained it by the book). The charity people were amazed when they went out front to look over the car (still looked very nice inside and outside).
The problem with a lot of cars is that there will come a point where a needed repair will cost more than the car is worth. Eventually this will happen to all cars, but it seems to happen much more quickly with the European cars. My parents had an Audi A6. Lasted about ten years before it went to the junkyard.
Over the last 31 years, I’ve only owned two cars: a 1992 Honda Prelude Si that I drove for 15 trouble-free years, and my current car, a 2007 Honda CRV that I’ve been driving for 16 trouble-free years. I treat it right by keeping up with routine maintenance, and in return it treats me right. I’ll probably drive it until it’s at least 20 years old, then trade it in for a new Honda to use in my retirement.
Thank you for making this video. I'm out here in SoCal and many techs, including ones at dealerships, get a bad rap for charging customers without doing the actual work requested. You have restored my faith in the automotive repair business. If I'm ever out in Utah and my '18 civic needs service, I'll head straight to your shop!
I bought my 2018 CIvic Hatchback brand new in Nov of 2017, had it going on six years now, (86,000 miles) it's been almost trouble free - only one problem with the a/c but fixed under warranty. I ordered it with the 6 speed, 1.5 turbo and it's very fun to drive, and on road trips I usually get 40 mpg going 70 mph. I'm very happy!
Lol a Honda dealership told my mom it would be 900 dollars to replace the master window regulator switch. I bought the part for 45 bucks and installed it within thirty minutes. Never ever ever ever go to a dealership. Idc if it's free or maintenance they are garbage mechanics suffering under corporate nonsense.
I'm a transmission mechanic for 40 years and I have bought 03 Element, 07 Civic, 12 Fit and 14 Crz all new with zero miles. I Change the oil with Mobil 1 full synthetic oil every ten thousand miles along with a Honda oil filter. All lasted 120K with no problems. I always recommend Honda cars, but the 4 cylinder and front wheel drive only vehicles. with one exception, an S2000, I regret not buying one when I had a chance.
@Mr flimflam fremdippity danyet That's is when I would trade them in. I keep the Element it is has 374K, but I've put an a starter, window motor, blower motor controller. Still have the original spark plugs, waiting for that miss fire, but it hasn't come yet. They are great cars and very reliable if you only use them for 100k. Trade up and keep on going.
Yup, the 4cyl cars are fine. The transmissions for the V6 cars/SUV/minivan however.......... Owned 2 V6 Accords ('02 & '08 bought new) and both had major transmission problems with under 80k on the odometer.
Not all, I replaced all the bushings on my 06" civic about 5 years ago with polyurethane and they feel better and seem like there is no wear in 100k miles.
Some people won't like them and say they give too hard of a ride or squeak... Just never know... If you do it yourself to your own car, you have no one to blame, complain or bitch to or want the job done again under warranty. That is why so many professional mechanics / shop owners don't want to use aftermarket stuff...
My first Honda was an used Honda Accord 5MT I purchased in 1991 for $900. Drove it +4 years, routine maintenance, replaced a few CV boots, and sold it in 1995 for $1100. I had way more issues with my Buick Regal, Ford Taurus, and Merkur Scorpio I had before/during the same time. I've had 5 more Honda Accords after that and switched to Acura after 2006. Mostly schedule maintenance, few suspension parts or alternators, and I usually keep my Honda/Acura 150,000 to 200,000 miles.
I same you I use 5 Honda acorrd I still 2019 Honda acorrd run very good save gas the car run stayble than the my wife Camry 2020 , Camry not save gas than the acorrd for me Honda acorrd much better Toyota Camry
I agree that Hondas are very reliable mechanically, But they went cheap in recent years with the quality of their paints. There is a huge problem with paints peeling off and clear coats fading away at early age or mileage. The sad part is that they are giving their back if the 36kmiles warranty has expired. Since it's cosmetic they don't care.
Cheap batteries too. 3 new hondas in my family and all three had dead batteries within 3-6 months. I’d recommend a toyota/lexus product made in Japan to anyone wanting a reliable, long-term vehicle.
I always do engine oil at 5k miles, gearbox oil at 10k in my '12 si. Changed spark plugs around 90k just for peace of mind. Car runs great and never gave me a single problem. Thanks for the info!
@Adam Zuck definitely not overkill for honda at least. Honda automatic gearboxes are terrible due to the way honda designs them. Constant oil changes is a good way to get it to last. Honda odysseys and accords and acuras with the v6 engines go through these gearboxes like no tomorrow
@@fakenews3676 and yes I know 4th gear is weak but I'm not putting down big power or anything. I just have a fun daily driver I promise I'm not gonna strip the teeth off the 4th gear cog
Honda's typically come with resistor spark plugs. As a test, use an Ohm meter, and compare the resistance measured from the electrode tip to the wire cap tip. Compare that to a new plug. If the one in the car exceeds twice the resistance of a new one, recommend a set of plugs. It might to compare all four out of the car, and if the resistance is similar, they're probably OK. If you see big differences, recommend new plugs. As far as reliability, there's a reason Honda's are most often chosen to modify for racing. The engines hold up well to the high chamber pressures and temperatures, as well as high RPM involved in racing. An un-modified engine can last as long as you're willing to maintain it.
270,000 miles on my 2007 Accord V6 auto sedan. Original owner and all original, just a new starter and rear bearings I did myself. Also diy the timing belt and water pump (oem). Still my daily and drives great.
Honda, Toyota and Mazda, you can’t really go wrong. I’m driving my 2005 Mazda 3 and it still performs as well as it did when I bought it new. My wife drives a 2016 Honda Accord that we bought used with low mileage and we’ve had no issues.
Long-term reliability is, and will be, affected by the dreaded CVT transmission. While it is possible to make a CVT last with very frequent fluid changes, the fact remains that they're just not as durable as a good traditional automatic. As such, for new vehicles, Mazda wins.
@@jonell1425 this is why I’m happy to have a Mazda3. I love the transmission. I’ll only get a automatic Mazda or a manual Honda… and they’re now making those anymore. 😥
I've never owned a Honda. I did own a 1982 Toyota Corona with 22R engine, that was the most reliable car I ever owned. Currently driving a 1983 Chevrolet Celebrity with 2.8V6. which has been very reliable, but I only use it locally.
I own a Honda for 15 years now, no major breakdowns except for a misfire due to a faulty ignition coil and that's it. The best part about it is my Honda is a CVT transmission. The trick to a lasting Honda CVT trans is to change the CVT oil every 30K miles and treat it gently when you're driving one. CVT is not meant for rough driving like flooring it from a traffic Stoplight.
Just sold my 2013 Civic with 182,000 miles. Changed oil & filter every 12,000. Spark plugs and tires at 100,000. That was it, still had original brakes and exhaust. What a great car!
That was when the car told me to change the oil. 12k is an estimate. It was probably more than that. 106 mile round trip commute. Almost all highway off peak.
I live in south Texas and we’ve had major issues with our last three Hondas and their A/C systems. They’ve all underperformed right off the lot. Our 2007 Civic needed the A/C system replaced at under 75K miles and our 2016 Civic needs the same thing now at 50K miles. 2009 Fit was just miserable to drive in the summer months and the dealer always told us there was nothing wrong… I bought $5000 used Toyota Prius and it’s a dream compared to the Hondas.
Had the same issue on my '17, 40k compressor broke, mechanic said he's seen it a lot and honda even sent me a letter about AC issues and extending the warranty on the condenser.
I owned a 1998 Accord SE. That was a lemon. It's transmission went out & I had to rebuild it. There were a number failures such as its distributor breaking TWICE. The 2nd Accord, a 2002 SE, did live up to Honda's reputation for reliability. But once it reached 240k miles, it required more repairs, the leather seats decomposed.
Im a mailman using a '22 Odyssey. 46,000 miles in 14 months. I bought the Honda commercial warranty which has 1/2 paid for itself. Only issue I have is a thump noise up front and left front inner tire wear. Took to 5 shops and everyone says im crazy.
I love my '22 Honda Passport Trailsport and also my '07 Honda Pilot we still own! Such reliable vehicles if you just take care of them on the regular like you're supposed to do.
Bought my first Honda product - 2023 Acura Integra after 17 years across 4 Nissans and lots of anxiety about when the transmissions would fail and ongoing build quality issues. My friends with Hondas rarely seem to have any major issues outside of normal maintenance. Fingers crossed.
Very nice to know how a car would do over time rather than fresh out of manufacturing! I would be keen to see how Toyota and Mazda compare in your professional opinion. Thanks for the video!
Alternator belt broke on 2000 V6 Honda sedan, we replaced it (DIY at home) and test drove it down our street and it smoked like crazy (friction) very quickly and snapped the new belt. We found out the tensioner pulley bearing had seized so I took the assembly to a mechanic and had the bearing replaced. For reasons best left unsaid I had to get a mobile mechanic to finish the job but he wouldn't fit the repaired unit because he couldn't guarantee the work. So he ordered a new replacement and put it on and it's all good now. On a 2004 Accord the front passenger seat back-rest (electric) seized, the driver's electric window failed and the central locking also stopped working. Have fixed the window and locking but ignoring the seat, luckily it's in a good position.
Man oh man your intervals are spot on. I tell people 5 years on coolant and brake fluid but I think I will recommend those strips. Thanks for a common sense video without the nutty bs.
In my experience a typical Honda owner will never admit his/her car was unreliable even if it was. My FIL had a 4-speed auto Oddessy that had CONSTANT transmission problems, replaced twice and it never shifted properly. Of course he thought it was the best thing ever and bought another one despite me reccommending a Sienna.
I am a retired automotive service advisor. Never use aftermarket parts unless you can find a superior upgrade part. Years ago, Honda radiators were plastic. Shop I used installed metal radiators.
Drove a 2010 Accord 220k miles with just scheduled maintenance (if that even) and then sold it for a teens first car. I bet it's still going strong well over 300k.
Just to make a correction, some NEW Hondas still have timing belts. The Ridgeline is one of them and I believe the Pilot is another. Check with the dealer before purchasing. This is NOT an inexpensive repair and it is not covered on the warranty. Honda salesmen won't tell you this information unless you ask. I really wanted a new Ridgeline and it is exactly why I'm not getting one. I am getting a new Civic Hatchback though, which has a timing chain. Everything else you said is spot on. Thanks for the info and I'm looking forward to my new Civic!
But the timing belt replacement interval is approximately 100,000mi and is about $1,000 to have done so not like it's some sort of regular maintenance item or insanely expensive. And not that I would recommend going much over that as it is a critical engine component but there have been probably millions of Honda's on the road that have gone their entire lives without a single timing belt change. It's an extremely rare failure even on neglected vehicles.
@@User-gs1dk The car I have now has close to 300,000 miles and is about 10 years old. I drive a lot, lol. $3,000 in 10 years isn't a huge amount, but it is a factor to consider.
I have a 2015 civic ex very low miles under 35000 I take it to the dealer for regular maintenance and been told my civic is well cared for. I’m sure with the care it’s getting the civic will live forever. Just saw your video here and love your tips on keeping the Honda running. Nice to see an honest mechanic still exist. I will be checking out your channel and I did subscribe. Take care all the best to you.
I used to be a Honda owner, but 2008 Odyssey showed a some lack in the quality control. I went back to Toyota which I think is better. None are perfect, but I think Toyota is overall the best. What do you think about Subaru? It seems like they have been improving.
In this market - I have a woman at church with the Toyota van on order for a year now, and it has gone up like $15,000 for them to just hold her name to it - contract signing and all, and it has not arrived. Reviews are the quality is not there (nor the performance with the 4 cylinder) BUT mpg is pretty good and quality is being compared with the previous model, which if you ignore, it is actually pretty good still. I would look a Pacifica v6 good transmission WAY less money and they often show stock. They are not that common which is surprising, but when you see one they look like they are pretty sound. If you can do with FWD and I think the seats might not collapse (which is huge feature up here) their hybrid is good, but not sure the supply.
I like Honda accords. But I drove my Toyota Avalon up to 380000 miles. Sold it. The man who bought it is still driving it with 420000 miles! Never had any major issues with that car
Bought a 2023 honda civic. In less than 3k miles the ac stopped working, came to find out there was a recall on the compressor because they leaked. The valve cover gasket was leaking pretty bad. The suspension was so unbelievably stiff I had to get rid of it because it hurt my back so bad I'm still In pain from it. The plastic, carpet, and interior was very very cheap. I'll be going toyota from here on out.
Excellent video. Although I'm not a mechanic I follow the same maintenance interval that you do too. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing your expertise.
Great info, we need this to get out, the good the bad and the ugly, glad I came across this video. I own Honda vehicles and I'm not disappointed on their performance and durability.
Great Clip and very informative...been a honda shopper too until the recent oil dilution problem with the 1.5 turbo engines with civics and crvs... what's your experience with this problem? Is it still happening? Thanks bro
Not the video you were hoping for but we do address some of the Honda CVT and oil issues in this video. Check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jX8pWDbKOJY.html
Had a 2008 Honda Accord V6. Amazing car, quality built. Traded it at 100K miles, still drove like new. Be sure to do the transmission service (drain and fill) when needed, to keep the transmission like new.
As a former automotive technician and business owner IMO, Honda overall Is the best consumer brand, I have never once had 1 customer come back to me and say it was a bad recommendation, I did have a few tell me I would go out of business if I kept recommending Honda's. Toyota's a good brand too but more costly to repair. IMHO
I agree! My Accord V6 although is a completely different beast than my Camry 4cyl - the Honda hands down is WAY easier to repair than the Toyota. They are just as reliable as the Honda but it does come at a cost.
In my experience owning 2 Toyotas and 2 Honda’s with 3 kids driving them through high school and colleges, the Toyotas have cost me less money and were easier to work on.
@@slalomking then why is it such a complicated process to change the trans fluid on the Toyota? My Accord has a dipstick. I can literally change it quicker than my oil. The Toyota requires you to science the shit out of a trans fluid change on the 2AR-FE.
I currently own a 2003 Honda Civic LX with 213K & a 2007 Honda Pilot EX with 238K. Both vehicles run strong and thank God have given me very little trouble! I've kept up with all my fluid changes and on both vehicles, recently did Timing Belt kit changes. The bodies will deteriorate from rust long before the engine & transmissions will die. Go HONDA!!!
Honda's new aproach with smaller engines producing higher HP with turbos, and using CVT in most cars will most probably have more issues. They have AC issues. Their van had a bad transmission and AC. Interference engine with timing belt not too apealing either.
You can compare Honda products to "all other makes," but (for me, at least) the only real competitor is Toyota, and between the two, Toyota always tops Honda, to varying degrees, in reliability. That Toyota introduced dual fuel injection - combining port- with direct-injection on all their engines, to reduce or eliminate costly intake valve carbon deposits inherent in direct-injection systems - says something about how Toyota feels about reducing long-term maintenance costs for its customers (even low-end Corolla buyers).
Toyota is great, however, they do have some problem years where someone could have bought the Honda equivalent and had less problems. 07-2010 piston ring issue is one that I know best, among others.
I bought a 2016 Honda Civic new here in Bangkok. 1.8 liter. In nearly 8 years of daily city driving, the only repair required was replacing the windshield washer pump, very cheap repair. Not a single other problem. Nothing. Just normal maintenance. I routinely get 45mpg on the highway. Yes. 45.
What about the VCM problems on the Pilot? Mine (2014) failed twice due to rings destroyed from the VCM system. The repair cost for new rings was over $5000.00.
I’ve had old Hondas and still a one old honda, I also have two new Acuras. There are all very good and I dont see any decrease in the qualities that made Honda Motor Company the giant that it is. The motorcycles are also great. And the compressors, power washers, mowers and everything else. It’s a state of mind and a commitment to do that and I really appreciate that company. Nothing is perfect. This is incredibly good.
Have owned a number of cars over the years, including Domestic, Japanese and European. All were very well maintained and, for the most part, held up fairly well. That said, my Honda's have been the best in terms of reliability and cost of ownership - have owned / own at total of (6) Honda's including (2) Civics, (3) Accords and (1) Element. Three of the Hondas (Civic, Accord and Element) were driven well over 300,000 miles on original transmission / engine. None of them used any oil. Still driving the Element at 328,000 miles and hope to keep as long as possible - that thing has been a beast in terms of reliability and usefulness.
I too am a Honda fan , I have owned four. I'm reluctant to buy a new one because I don't like cvt trans or turbo engines. What is your experience with these
We’ve had three different Japanese vehicles one being a 2010 Honda Civic EX, it was a nice little car! Not fast but had good acceleration, we traded it in on a Subaru when it had 150k miles. We started to have a EVAP code so I don’t personally mark that against the car but it was defiantly an issue with inspection. Other than that we never had any issues with the car. Started perfectly every time! The nurse practitioner I work with was pouring oil in her Kia to keep it running, I was always slightly concerned she would be by the side of the road. Thankfully now she’s driving a Honda Pilot and with two babies it’s been much more reliable!
The only issues that I’ve had with my Hondas were oil leaks/burning with all changes done at the dealership and control arms. The only thing that keeps me coming back is the service department. They actually want to work on their vehicles where most places just say oh jeez we’re overbooked, make an appointment. If a service department does more than tire rotations and oil changes on Saturdays, they’ll have a future customer in me. Bring back the days of walk ins.
My 2008 honda accord has actually not held up very well and it’s never been in any accidents other than small bumps twice in the past. I’ve taken it to a mechanic and have spent about 2700 in repairs just recently. 2000 on leaks in the transmission and engine, followed by more leaks in the engine after the first repair on it, and it still leaks. From there I spent 700 on new rear calipers that locked up and rear rotors. Very disappointed in this vehicle. All i did was drive it to another state about 6 hours away and it began leaking like crazy.
I’ve owned three Honda cars, 95 Covic LX, 2000 Accord LX, and 2003 3.2TL and they were all excellent reliable fun cars and sold for ok money. Now I have Honda CRV; kinda slow but ton of fun and room
My first car was a new Honda Civic (82 model).. it was a great car (went for over 300,000 miles).. my second car was a new 86 Accord - sadly it was totaled in an accident 12 months later ... my 6 th new car was a 04 Acura MDX , bought new - nearly 400,000 miles and still going strong - now a daily driver , sold to a family member. ..My 8th new car might be the Ridgeline. Do they need to get their timing belt changed every 100,000 miles ? I really like Hondas.
They still do, which is interesting they keep that system. However, if anything those engines might be the best production engines out there. Just change the belt every 100k miles
I have a 2005 Acura TL with 135k miles. I've owned it for 6 years, 50k miles. I've put less than $1000 of unexpected repairs into it. I owned a 2017 GMC Sierra Denali for one year and put over $3000 in unexpected repairs into it. I think these numbers speak for themselves.
Im trying to decide between a 2019 Acura MDX or 2019 Lexus RX 350. Im leaning more towards the RX because I fear the trans problems i hear about with the MDX with their 9 speed auto transmissions. Its a big deal to me since I plan on keeping this one till it craps out totally and dont want to spend 10K on a new transmission before it hits 250K miles. Its a shame because Im a huge acura fan and love the equipment the MDX offers. I wish I could afford a newer MDX with the 10 speed transmissions
IDK, Honda makes great 4 cylinders, but after Honda introduced the VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) to the 3.5 V6… all heck broke loose. Motor mount issues due to vibrations of VCM, piston rings failing causing spark plugs to foul due to the VCM around 90K miles. All i can say is if you get a V6 then change your oil every 5K mile, do not rely on Honda Maintenance Minder, and get a VCM muzzler. I had a 2011 accord with those issues and more and I took my Accord to the shop for every factory maintenance item. From what I understand the issue still has not been fully resolved.
I also live in Utah. I used to think that Hondas were a great brand until my original owner 2008 Civic - that I religiously cared for suffered a cracked engine block. This was a known issue with this engine. Honda extended their warranty coverage a few more years for these - but mine cracked with only 132,000 miles 16 months after the "extended" warranty was over. I also had to replace both axles due to the CV boots failing at 90,000 miles on my '08 civic. My Daughters 2014 Pilot suffered a piston ring failure at only 89,000 miles. This again, was a known issue and when she called Honda to cover this problem, Honda said: We're sorry, your Pilot's VIN number isn't covered by this recall. She tried to fight this but ended up paying $2800 for this major repair. I won't buy another Honda. My 1996 Civic threw a rod at 125,000 miles. I bought my 96 used, but cared for it like it was my original owner. This was my experience with 3 Honda's over 20 years.
@@ShadetreeAutomotiveLayton I had an 08 Accord in Utah as well. The oil change interval recommendation was way over estimated for these years and caused piston ring failure leading to oil consumption. Toyotas have the exact same issue. Honda did extend the warranty on these engines, Mine was past the cutoff as well. I just called up Honda and they still fixed it under the goodwill program. Ended up trading it in for a 17 Accord EX and it has been my daily driver. 5k mile oil change, Transmission drain and fill every 30K, Runs Strong! I also have a 05 Pilot as my "work truck" that thing is a towing/ off road beast. For a Honda.....
@Shadetree Automotive yeah its a shame they went with cvt transmissions,they are just problematic if not manufactured well. My mum has a 2010 Mitsubishi lancer here in Australia, bought it new and she's never had any problems with the cvt in it,250,000 kilometres on the odometer and still going strong. The mivec engines in those lancers are very well made,the mechanic that does the servicing on it says the engine will outlast the rest of the car.
All of the newest v6 Hondas still use timing belts. 2005 and previous year inline 4’s use timing belts. After that, all of the 4 cylinder engines were redesigned to have chains. V6’s have always retained the timing belt.
I was hoping to hear information about Honda’s 1.5 liter turbo motors. Many are coming up as used vehicles for sale and these engines come in Civics, CRVs, and Accords.
Replacing the timing belt is suddenly very expensive as per his explanation of other parts he would replace. Basically a non serviceable transmission ( fluid replacement) by the owner. I like to do most of my own maintenance on my vehicles and with the new Honda’s that’s just not possible.
What year is your vehicle? I have 2008 Accord and my girlfriend's 2016 Accord transmission is a bit less DIY friendly (no dip stick) but still serviceable. There are 3 holes fill up, service hole and drain. After draining oil you fill up until fluid starts coming out from the service port.
I have 2 Honda fits. I have 389000 miles on the 08. Still runs great. The replacement coil packs only last about 36000 miles. Still best car ever owed. I bought this car new and maintained it.😮
I'll just add if you have a Honda 3.5L with VCM, don't wait 100K miles to at least CHECK your spark plugs. due to oil burning issues. That rear bank of plugs often gets fouled because those are the ones that 'shut down' during ECO mode.
They appear to still be very good, but I'm glad I have a Mazda - annual maintenance cost is $185 and repair frequency is 0.14 (end stops on rear shocks at year 7).
Toyotas>Honda. Theyre close but Toyotas just last longer and have better transmissions. I own 2 of each from 2013+ and my Hondas give me more problems.
I had a 94 civic years ago with over 215k miles before a head gasket blew. After it was fixed I sold it to a neighbor kid who drove it for 6 more years before trading it in, it was a great car. My wife has a 21 accord hybrid now and the a/c condenser went out at 22k miles (Honda warranty covers to 24k miles). Considering Honda has a 10 year unlimited mile warranty on the 18-20 accords it does not give me confidence that this new one will last any longer.
My first car 21 years ago was a honda. Ive owned too many to count(always sold them for a profit haha) as a 37 year old i recently bought my "dream car" a 2005 accord coupe with a v6 manual 6 speed and LOW miles. I will always buy a honda.
My '07 Civic is closing in on 300k and it has never left me stranded and never had any major repairs on it... I bought it when it had 75k on it, most expensive repair I had was a refurb of the front brakes at around 180~200k which was about 800 bucks. I've had a wheel bearing fail, heater fan replaced and a new condenser for the aircon because something (probs a rock) punctured it... that's it, the rest is standard maintenance. Next car is going to a Honda obviously...
I'm a Honda certified tech. I believe you did a really good video and I recommend the same intervals for fluids and others just as you do. Just wanted to point out about timing belts, yes the older 4 cyl. engines have timing belts and all the new ones have timing chains however, all 6 cyl. honda engines are equipped with timing belts as well. I'm sure you meant to mention that but didnt hear it. Just wanted to make sure your viewers knew that as well.
Thanks for the honest information. I have 2 questions. Have you experienced many issues with oil dilution, and any issues with intake valve carbon build-up on the direct injected engines? I'm speaking of the 2.0 turbo engine found in Acura products. Thank you.
I’m not a mechanic. I did however work at a nationwide autopart store and am around mechanics selling parts. I think those issues are blown way out of proportion. I know many people with the 1.5 in the cold Idaho temps and they haven’t had problems.
WHy people are still Studying Honda Reliability..❓😔❓. Let me make it Short... Honda and Toyota are very Close in Reliability in everything about the Cars....... Guaranteed 👍😅👍
What do you think about the reliability of the turbochargers on the 1.5L Honda engines & the non-hybrid CVT transmissions? I have concerns about the longevity of both of these components which may lead me towards another manufacturer.
IMO, along with the 3.5L V6 VCM engines, those are probably the 3 kinds Hondas you want to avoid the most. I believe they all had Class Action lawsuits .
I have a 2018 Civic 1.5 turbo and I believe Honda Turbo's are some of the most reliable out there. But, if someone hops up the turbo with high boost then it can fail. Factory turbo setting is extremely reliable, IMO.
I've been buying Hondas and Toyotas my entire life never a problem with any of them. My son bought a 2018 Accord new and at 70k the head gasket failed causing dash lights to randomly illuminate. Took a mechanic a few visits to finally diagnose the problem. That was 6 months ago now we just noticed an oil leak on the passenger side underneath. The underbody is covered in oil and the level was almost 2 quarts low when we changed the oil last night. I have changed the oil in this car every 5k since new. IMHO Honda reliability had nosedived since putting this 1.5 Turbo in the accords. We're holding our breath with this oil leak. It is leaking somewhere low in the engine looks to me like maybe a crank seal? Definitely not a valve cover gasket, loose oil filter, or drain plug. This car has been a big disappointment and personally I would never buy a Honda with this engine...junk!
