Can't believe you don't mentioned the messy power steering pump , high pressure hose and technically the whole system itself is disgusting painful, always something getting bad , just bad experienced
For anyone who owns an odyssey, here’s a tip that will save you a fortune (that I wish I knew before I spent a fortune) when you buy an odyssey, as SOON as you buy one, take it to a transmission shop and have an auxiliary transmission cooler put on. It’s usually about $50 for the cooler, and $100 for the labor. But to have Honda replace the transmission, I had it quoted last year at $5,800 on a 2006. FIFTY EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS. Local shops quoted between $2800-3600 depending on warranty and reputation of the shop (cheapest in my town had the best reputation and warranty) but I chose to put in a used unit from a junk yard, and burned the transmission up the day after it was installed because I didn’t have a cooler, and the temperature sensor that turned on the fans was broken. So the temp gauge was reading normal, meanwhile I was burning up my transmission with a tiny factory cooler on it. Don’t end up like me having to take a major loss on a great vehicle just because I couldn’t afford to replace another transmission. Spend the $150 on a professionally installed aftermarket cooler, and save thousands!!
Yep.... Typically the tow package versions to a really good for.this.already as they have better.cooling systems....just don't actually toe anything LOL. I have a 430,km Odyssey and I'm.pretty sure the transmission is stock. Kind of a mircle but take.care of it and they long haul
@@smackandjack WOW! What a find. We’ve owned our ‘03 Odyssey since Fall 2002. Almost 198,000 on it and purrs like a kitten (we maintain it and fix any mechanical issues). Some minor and maybe frustrating issues (misbehaving sun visor, for ex.) that we’ll get to if there’re annoying or unsightly enough. Best wishes. What a fantastic find!
@@smackandjack wow thats a great find! Don't know if you've had a 3rd gen before but make sure you muzzle! Along with regular transmission oil changes, timing belt and water pump at proper intervals and reg naintwnence and you will have a vehicle that should last a long long time!
@@smackandjack also dont forget that timing belt goes by mileage and time I don't remember how Often you're supposed to change due to time, But it would be wise to double check on that and if it hasn't been done I would imagine it would be a good idea to Change in the near future
@@pinkfiffty3094 ... they say every 100,000 miles on the timing belt I believe because my 2010 crosstour had hit 105,000 miles I did the timing job and shop said I was good until 205,000 for the next one!
One of the first things I did when I bought my used 2006 Touring was join the odyclub forum. The second thing I did was buy a VCM Muzzler. This one simple, cheap alteration to the coolant temperature eliminates most of the severe problems caused by the VCM mode. The sliding door issues are easily prevented and sometimes corrected by simply spraying the tracks, the roller bearings, and the door latches with white lithium grease. I was told by my good friend who was a Honda mechanic for 40+ years that I would need a drivers side bearing assembly so I bought one. But after greasing the door correctly the part is still sitting in the box 5 years later. The door works perfectly. So the lesson here is, moving parts of different materials usually require a lubricant.
These vans are excellent. Here’s my top 5: 1. VCM - disable it. 2. Transmission fluid replace every 20K miles. 3. High pressure power steering hose, replace with high-quality part (REIN or OE). 4. Use only a high-quality remanufactured or OE power steering pump. 5. Use only high-quality Brake pads and coated rotors. Bonus: Only use original OE Honda center roller for sliding doors.
We own a 2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L. We bought it new, and drove it for 200,000 miles until it developed a very loud knocking sound! The sound was bad lobes on the camshafts for both cylinder heads. We replaced the heads with new Honda heads and we are ready for another 200,000! It is a great vehicle, and my mom will not ever say goodbye!
I had those issues with my Honda Odyssey. I replaced the motor mounts with Anchor mounts. They sell them in a kit from Rock Auto for 126 bucks plus shipping. They work very well. I changed my transmission fluid to Valvoline Max Life ATF with Lubegaurd added, and the transmission loved it! Much better than the DW-1 fluid from Honda. My transmission was still in awesome shape at 150,000 miles.
I've been lucky. 2007 honda odyssey with 192k miles. Only thing changed. Besides regular maintenance, Power steering hose and housing. Changed out rotors. That's it. Still running strong and keeping it. Honda, we make it simple!!!
I have had an ‘06 and we now have an ‘07. Other than the Sienna perhaps, it is hands down the best minivan on the road. Smooth as glass. Our ‘06 had 214,000 miles and performed flawlessly in original drivetrain. A deer took it out 6 weeks ago. We purchased an ‘07 with 219,000 miles. Performs even better than the last. It was a one-owner that meticulously maintained it. I did have to replace the sliding door roller and brake rotors on my ‘06, but it was a simple fix! Great vehicles, just as long as regular maintenance and fluid changes are performed regularly.
Best car I've owned. I do all my own work on all the vehicles that I've had. And I've had a number of them. This is my daily driver for my kids and my wife. I have to say they build a solid product and this is one of the best cars that I've ever had. One part that you missed for the automatic doors is occasionally the doors will not latch when they're closing. When this happens check the rubber stoppers in the upper corners of the doors. This is a very cheap part at the dealership or even amazon. Had this happen recently on a trip and found that it's not an uncommon issue. One little piece of rubber ensures that the doors will close. I recommend if you're planning a trip or just driving it daily to check these out and replace them if they are gummy.
I had already replaced on my 2005: cv joint axels,alternator,starter ,Radiator and all the catalytic converters so far is working great!! Thankfully I didn’t have to pay for labor 😎
I have a 2016, and pulsating front rotors was a huge problem until I asked the honda service if there was a heavy duty set for the odyssey. Yes there was, and I had them install them. No more issues. I don't understand why honda doesn't just put the heavy duty ones on from the jump.
VCM causes oil burn, got the VCM muzzler and now no oil burn, 2008 EX-L, 160,000 miles. I use RV silicone slide on my sliding door rails and door gaskets, very smooth.
On VCM engines - the motor mounts are powered - the power features will go bad and the engine will shake when the VCM engages. VCMuzzler or similar get around the need to replace the power feature of the motor mounts - since it never gets into shutting off cylinders. The cost to replace the powered motor mounts is absurdly expensive (just for the parts alone).
I also have a vcm muzzler on my 2010 Honda Crosstour and it works great I will see eco light come on here and there if I’m idling in traffic for while but it goes back to normal once I get rolling!
Looking to buy one. As someone mechanically capable, I found your presentation and descriptions of the common problems exactly what I wanted. Keep up the excellent job.
Great video with good information! As a 08 EX-L owner and really involved in the Ody online community. I''ll add the following issues. 1. VTEC solenoid gasket 1# alternator killer, usually near 100k start to leak on top of the alternator. 2. The rear mount, is usually a problem with VCM engines (EX-L and Touring) due to the fact that the mount has to hold the extra vibration made by VCM. 3. AC Fan relay going bad located in the engine bay. 4. Leaking roof seams 5. VCM engine in most cases start to have missfires and oil consumption issue. (Can be avoided by using a vcmuzzler or vcmtuner). 6. Rear latch or door actuator issues. 7. Timing belt tensioner going bad.
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plastic bearings in the sliding doors a fantastic idea. Bought 09 Odyssey from the 2nd owner no maintenance records available. Tranny fluid burnt do I flush it ?? Approx 1 wk ago overnite 20"x 10" clear fluid leak front passenger side appears to be water but a greasy feel, no smell, the radiator appears new but not holding water nor is it taking it from the Overflow. (blue antifreeze in the Overflow and I have added a yellow to the radiator.) I've been under the car more info if necessary. Owner's manual is useless. Any ideas?? Also lost the plastic bearings in one door where to buy just a half a hinge?? Maybe I get a package deal for four rotors and pads also. 🙄
I have a 2006 with 250,000 miles. Yes on the motor mounts breaking and yes on the power doors. The driver's side, which get's used a lot more often is getting pretty bad. Rear hatch has started water leaking into the hatch itself and I haven't been able to solve it yet. 10-4 on warped rotors. The one thing I did early on was install a transmission cooler, and have never had any issues. Overall, the best vehicle I have ever owned.
I had all 5 issues on my 2008 Odyssey. 4 have been fixed. Will work on the sliding doors in the spring and I'll do it myself. Thanks for this video. Very informative.
Olivia, my 2010 Honda Odyssey EX isn't having any of these problems. She's turning like a champ, shifting like a champ and running like a champ. The only thing Im worried about is her minor steering wheel vibrations @ 70mph. No it's not an axle or suspension issue. Done inspected em all and they're all good. I'm being told it's a wheel balance/tire issue. But otherwise, she rocks! 💪🤟
Akebono which is a manufacturer for Honda has upgraded rotors available to prevent rotor warpage. They have cooling cutouts made in the "hats" of the rotors. Another issue is alot of tire installers do not hand torque wheels. Honda rotors are very sensitive to wheel torque on brake rotors.
Another thing I've seen is that the front factory suspension bushings can cause pulsations from being worn out/dry rotted. A urethane bushings kit can eliminate a lot of the vibration.
Impressive overview thanks! I love listening to this guy talk about v-erkles! One of my favorites. I don’t know how you made it both short and perfectly detailed! Looking into buying one and just doing some research. I’ve always used you guys for repair videos and products! super helpful to be able to buy what I need and see how to fix it from the same people! thanks again.
Regarding the transmission fluid: Only use Honda ATF. It has a thinner viscosity the regular ATF. Also there are some leak points so make sure you keep the transmission fluid topped off.
I had one of the problem listed in this video. The D flashing. I looked at online and had transmission fluid flushed at 66k. I bought 2003 honda odyssey EX-L on 2004. Still using no problem as such. The best thing is it doesn't have much electronics in it , so even if I don't drive for 2 weeks my car starts immediately. ❤ odyssey.
15 years of owning the Odyssey., i have experienced all 5 issues you mentioned and had costed me alot of money already.. Especially the $6K transmission, but it has to do with changing the transmission fluid at the express oil change place. It is a very bad idea to change your transmission fluid at the express oil change. They change the oil and ask you to drive around and comeback later to top it off. Well, if I was in a hurry for a long driving vacation trip! after a few hours of driving, my transmission started making a lot of noise. I checked and saw that it was below the min. line, so i stopped at the gas station and buy the oil to top it off. As a result, it was a little too much. When transmission oil is too much, it blew out the casket while i was driving home. Imagine that happened to you while you are driving out over 10 hours vacation trip. Where are you going to tow the car too and how can you find the mechanic shop you can trust. That has cost me so much!
Big.oof...yeah you need to be careful with honda ATF fluid. some have told me that you HAVE to get Honda's dealer fluid no other one would work correctly
The sound effects are 👏 awesome. Thank you. My issues are the wires on the middle seats , they go down but not back up. You have to manually push the lever to get them back upright in my 07 Odyssey
Good tips! I've had to replace the sliding door roller on our 09 Odyssey, and I need to do the passenger side as well. For the models with VCM (variable cylinder management), oil consumption is a very common issue. Ours is dealing with that now. It has close to 200K and has run nearly dry on more than one occasion. Honda issued a TSB for it, but it didn't cure it for everyone. I also had an issue with the second row seat where the cable connecting the latch to unlock the seat so you can remove it from the vehicle came off of the thing it attaches to. I had to essentially break off the plastic trim on the bottom of the seat in order to reconnect it. There's probably a better way to do it than that, but it worked.
Jonathan - From my experience, the oil consumption issue is due to oil getting past the piston rings. Purchase oil additive BG EPR and add to your engine oil to fix the issue. www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-epr-engine-performance-restoration/ This additive cleans the deposits from the piston rings, which frees up the rings and prevents oil from getting past them. My 06 Odyssey with VCM has 275k miles and does not consume any oil after cleaning with BG EPR. I recommend following the directions exactly on this product, as the oil will turn BLACK from all the gunk it removes. Replace oil and add BG MOA with the following oil change. www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-moa-extended-life/#bg-product-1 Once again, follow directions and your engine will gain noticeable power and no longer consume oil!
CV axel vibration. Did some research, replaced both CV axels. Still have the problem. Also, you might want to mention left front tire alignment/wear happens with bad engine mounts. Kept having to replace tires till I learned the engine mounts were the issue. New mounts, problem solved.
Can you please identify which side if the motor mounts are problematic and causes undue tire wear? Just replaced my rear toe rod ends to adjustable ones with 4 wheel alignment to follow. I have not heard of this but my front passenger tires wear out faster than the rest. Thank you
Number two has been the most persistent issue. Did a resurfacing procedure two years ago on front rotors and vibration has continued. Will probably replace lower control arms, rotors, and to ceramic break pads. Thanks for the tips.
I got a 2005 with 260K(ish) original miles. Honda used to say that the transmission filter was good for the life of the vehicle and that it wasn’t necessary to service it. They were wrong. That filter should be serviced because they literally come apart with age. Honda should’ve said that the ATF filter needs to be serviced.
If you do a drain and fill every 30 to 50k, you wouldn't need to replace the filter. I bought my 2010 MDX with 190k, changed the tranny filter because I was experiencing shuddering when the car warmed up. I cut the filter apart and there wasn't hardly any debris in it. There isn't much of a filter, which is why they recommend drain and fills every 30 to 50k. Its as easy as changing the engine oil.
You totally missed the Electronic engine mount problem. The electronic engine mounts prevent you from feeling the VCM (variable cylinder management) turning on. When the engine shuts off three of the cylinders and the engine is then out of balance. The Electronic engine mounts activate to compensate for the cylinders being turned off. Engine mounts cost a grand. WHen these go out..the smart thing to do is to buy a VCM muzzler that prevents the VCM from activating (a hundred dollar fix)
THAT IS A GREAT VIDEO!!!! I have had 3 of the 5 problems. One you can add is the push button on the Automatic Shift Knob and the Wiper Fluid not coming out. Mine has 136K.
When the wiper fluid tube clips break (when the mechanic is banging around under the hood…”, the line can get trapped in the closing hood😱 Happened to mine. I Gorilla taped the hole and taped the line back up to the hood
I have a 2010 bought brand new and no issues on motor or transmission but definitely the rotors and the sliding doors and I have manual doors. I second to buy the original parts. On my third part and the aftermarket part broke within months. It has 280k and still drives so good. I love my minivan.
I've had the door problem (replaced the sliding door hinge) and the pulsing brakes on my '09 with 200k. My other problem is my wife's depth perception as she keeps clipping things. Otherwise, everything's good.
I love my 2007 Honda Odyssey. Great car. There is no electric side door thank god. It's manual. Needs to be greased often. They do get stuck in the middle and don't go all the way sometimes. I have D and D3, I suggest to everyone who owns one of these to keep it in D3 as much as possible - below 40mph and up hills. It does up-shift way too early in just D. D3 and careful driving, keep that transmission going for as long as possible.
I purchased a used 2007 with power sliding doors. They worked kind of OK, but there was an issue with the micro latching switch on the passenger side which would cause the battery to drain in ~3 days if not driven. We ended up cutting off the cables on the door slides, lubing the switch through the door latch and making the doors manual. Along with cleaning the tracks and rollers, it is awesome now. Manual doors work better than power (much quicker to open and shut yourself) and no phantom power draw now.
I wish I had seen this video BEFORE I bought my first odyssey! Keep your transmission fluid changed! The maintenance reminders aren't adequate to keep your transmissions from dying. The previous owners of our 2 Odysseys destroyed the transmissions.
i change oil in 2006 ex every 10k but more offen better for tranny ,is only one scrue in buttom and original tranny oil cheap,like $40 or sa...very reccomend doit every oil change if you DYI
Premature (50-80k) failure of the alternator even though it costs $600. Labor can easily equal that figure. A remanufactured alternator from Denso is the way to go...usually around $200.
You should add that the belt tensioner bolt breaks off in the AC bracket. The AC bracket can be removed without disconnecting the AC lines. Once out you can more easily extract the broken bolt or replace the bracket all together and install the new tensioner assembly.
The only issue I had with my 2010 was it needed an alignment quite frequently (about ever 6 months it went out of alignment). Other than that it was perfect!
FOR SURE on the Sienna video. There are LOTS of then on YT being converted for extended camping/traveling and have read about enough other troubles on the Odyssey’s to make me seriously consider a used Sienna instead. Thanks again and cheers.
About to buy a 2005 Ex. They said timing belt replaced as that’s an issue. Also I read now 2005 worst year along with2002. I drove it but didn’t feel much of a vibration for brakes or anything. I’m going to purchase and change transmission fluid I guess and hope for the best.
When I go around corners sometimes there's a definite grinding sound that coincides with the flashing abs icon and the car wants to somewhat stall. Then after coasting slower the problems stop and the car functions normally. Great video 👍
I have the 2006 odyssey. My side doors both had binding problems. They were really bad. Simple fix. Slide the door all the way open. The roller will be visible at the far end of the door. Spray roller with silicone, WD40, or similar product. Instantly fixed like new.
Just recently acquired a 2006 Honda oddesy. Only issue i can tell is darker transmission fluid. In which I plan to take it to a Honda dealer and have it professionally changed. And hope thats all that is needed.
I have a 2007 Honda odyssey bought it brand new and still have it to this day ( 2024) it’s almost 260,000 miles on it. I haven’t had any seat problems whatsoever, the passenger sliding door- started to have some problems- it wouldn’t open and close correctly so I sprayed some lubricant inside the door and on the cables where it travels on and ever since it’s been working correctly and hadn’t any problems, transmission is good- no problems just keep up with your maintenance- oil change, filter, etc.. I usually wait when it’s 5% to change but there was times when it was at 1%- belts I’ve changed, tires, all the usually things but nothing serious. The older the vehicle gets never miss your maintenance because it will catch up to you and it will be expensive- but I won’t be buying anymore Hondas- Toyotas and Lexus are what’s on my drive way now.
You forgot to mention vetch solenoid gasket! Next to the dipstick, leaking oil on top of alternator making it fail. This just happened to my 2010 odyssey so now I’ve to replace my alternator and fix the leaking as well!
My vvt was leaking so I replaced gaskets and then the vvt started throwing codes , friend said do not use aftermarket vvt but I didn’t listen! Well guess what as soon as I put on honda vvt it was good
Great video! We have a 2010 Odyssey Touring. We bought it brand new and now it has 152k miles and it still runs great! So far we have only experienced the sliding door problem. Hopefully no other issues will occur during our ownership, but it's bound to happen as the car gets older. Another issue we have is that the front drivers dome light doesn't turn on the with doors anymore, we can only manually turn it on. Any tips on fixing that?
This may sound dumb but, much like the seat warmer buttons, the main dome light switch has an "off" & an "on" and ALSO a sweet spot in the middle that's for door ajar. In addition, each individual light can be pressed on or off. Honda pushes "convenience" all the way to "confusing".
I had a 2009 Honda Odyssey touring edition, purchased brand new, and well maintained by Honda service technicians only. The hard spots on the front brakes were constant problem, and even after regrinding the rotors they would come back eventually. But at 128,000 miles what really did her in is a strange quirk that developed in the transmission. One day I had to make a panic stop on the garden State parkway, and in order to avoid collision with the automobile in front.... I veered off to the left. My car came to stop with one front wheel on the grassy medium and one front wheel on the pavement. When I pulled away, when my line of traffic cleared up, I could not get the car over 20 miles an hour..... And a noise developed in the transmission similar to when we were kids and we had baseball cards tapping against the spokes of our bicycle Wheels. Eventually in about 2 miles this problem disappeared. But every few months afterwards it would show up suddenly, usually on a rainy or very humid day -- that noise would start, and I wouldn't be able to get it over more than 20 miles an hour. Each time it would clear up on its own after about one to two miles. I suspect what happened is when I had to make that panic stop, slamming on my brakes, and having one tire stop on grass..... And the other tire stop on Pavement...... The torque experienced within the transmission must have caused too much torsion in one of the components...... And it broke. I brought my car into Honda with this complaint, but the service technicians were not able to duplicate it in their investigation. They explained that they do not work on transmissions, but merely replace them with refurbished units ($1,500 which I could not afford). So I turned it in for a 2013 Honda Civic. It did seem like, eventually, it did develop a bit of vibration in the transmission (during acceleration)..... Probably the rear engine mounts (as you suggest in your video). Other than that, the car performed flawlessly. The doors always worked..... The lift gate always worked..... And my main concern for regular maintenance was replacing light bulbs behind different switches in the instrument panel (for some reason they kept wearing out). I purchased the car with Pax tires by Michelin, which made the claim that you could run for 125 Miles on a flat tire. Each tire came with a plastic inner "wheel" that's supported you until you could get to the nearest gas station for the repair. I had an occasion while driving through North Carolina (to Florida) where I picked up a screw on the highway and it caused my front tire to "go flat" (but because of the inner plastic wheel it never really goes flat). I was able to drive that car for 50 miles along the highway until I could finally find a place to have the tire repaired. Those Pax tires were incredible....... But if you hit a pothole or bump in the road too hard, and the impact reached the plastic wheel on the inside, it could cause it to deform and unbalance that wheel. When the Pax tire was replaced they would automatically replace the plastic inner wheel too...... Which solved the balancing problem. All that being said, if one day I hit the lottery and I can buy any car in the world....... It will be a Honda Odyssey touring edition again! All these things notwithstanding, they build those cars like Abrams tanks!!!!
Forgot to mention the time belt, tensioner they go bad. I just had mine done in 2022 and it went out again has been sitting for about a year. I barely got to it and this September 2024. It’s on the road again. Good times!!🙏🏽
Pancakes are just fine without blueberries or other stuff put in them. If you need other things with your pancakes just set them on the side of your plate and eat them. Pancakes are very good just the way they are. Your videos great and this was really the only comment I feel was appropriate to leave. Good luck.
I replaced the power steering reservoir, and the fluid. Then I still had noise and really foamy looking fluid, which turned out to be the downstream? (not sure) gasket in the power steering line, right on top of the engine, the gasket that's closer to the front. That took care of the whole power steering issue. One of the parts in the doors that feels commonly is called the actuator. I think that's what he's talking about-face when he says the latch. The AC motor relay, inside the fuse box that's inside the engine bay, by the passenger side I think. That's a $15 or less part, that went out and shut down the AC immediately. It's also important to think about the timing belt if you're past 100,000 miles. At least that's what I hear, I'm a little bit past that few tens of thousands. I think the engine splash guard that's underneath front and center, is probably also a common part that comes loose. Maybe that's just from snow up here in the North. It's also important up here in the north to make sure to oil or "shin etzu" the seals on the sliding doors especially so that they repel water and don't get frozen shut in the winter.
My engine guard is all messed up. Maybe it’s from hacks I’ve taken it to who didn’t make sure it was replaced correctly. Not many owners would know that had happened, even if it fell all the way off. First time I had to deal with our (owned since 2002) was when I had to fix something else. I Found a couple of wood screws had been used to secure it. I kid you not! Some people are … fill in the blank.
Yup I’ve had three of these and the first four out of five one or more have had these issues. The other thing I noticed is control arm replacement. Never had to change a control arm so much on any other cars I have owned.
We have an 2007 Honda Odyssey with roughly 190,000 miles and we haven’t had the brake pulsation issue, or the bad engine mounts found on the 06 and 05, and ours doesn’t have any transmission problems. Probably the best car we have ever owned, it drives incredibly well for what it is, it’s responsive and holds alooooot. We tow with ours as well, but a major issues that we have most commonly seen of all the problems that we have is steering pumps. We’re probably on our 3 or 4 steering pump, but with the current one we’re trying a thicker transmission oil that isn’t Honda spec and the pump seems to be holding up better.
Oil consumption issues on 2007 model year . it has , 207k miles I just changed PVC valve hopefully it was just a stuck PVC valve. I have never changed it so I figured to try that first. It’s a cheep easy part to change yourself. On transmission only use HONDA ATF-DW1. It will shift a lot better. I tried a atf fluid that said it was compatible with ATF-Z1 while it worked shifting wasn’t smooth. So I went back to DW1 (the Z1 replacement ATF) It immediately shifted a lot better and no more slipping in stop n go traffic.
@@mrdumbfellow927 yes I am aware of those VCM problems. So far after changing PCV valve it is using less oil. Going to measure how much oil I added between oil changes starting after next oil change
I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey I have just purchased. I am going to do a total rebuild of the engine and transmission looking forward for any helpful videos.
I have a 2007 Odyssey and it shifts hard between 1st & 2nd gear. It started happening after going on a trip through the hills. This is a common problem as well
I recommend Lubegard products. My 2005 had abrupt shifting both up and down, came across Lubegard Instant Shudder Fixx at OReilly Auto and started doing research. Ended up getting a quart of their Synthetic ATF: 50902. It's the red packaging. Put about 3 oz in. Change is not dramatic but is noticeably better. Good enough that it is clear it's not a gimmick, I'll continue to use. I bought my car used with 125k and did two drain and fills using Valvoline Max Life ATF, it works perfectly fine with our cars. Felt good about that but then noticed the hard shifting about 4k later (it's a new car for me, that less than perfect shifting was probably always there). Added the Lubegard and am happy with the results. Will continue to use Valvoline supplemented with the Lubegard every 15k. Once you've done a couple drain and fills doing one simple drain and fill every 15k supposedly suffices.
Regarding the doors you forgot to mention the cables that pull the door open and closed can break. Happened on mine. The coating on the cables wears off and the cables rust and break. Just replaced mine this weekend.
I've had my 03 Odyssey since December 2020. I like it but the more I learn the more I regret getting it. The vehicle scans out perfectly and no one can tell me why no matter how economically I drive or what grade of fuel I use I can't seem to get over 10/11 mpg in town with it's 3.5 Vtech. Anyone got any ideas?
My 2002 had a bad fuel pump and fuel injector line. Replaced both of those and I now get 23-26mpg. It was at about 10-13mpg before those things were replaced. Now I can go two weeks between full ups. I’m so much happier about it. Especially now that gas prices are going up fast.
There is a recall for something in the fuel systems on later models around 0708 I don’t know if it is for the 03 as well but this is something to look into
Great video. I want to change the transmission fluid in my 2007 Honda Odyssey. I got the Honda spec fluid from NAPA, and ordered a new crush washer off Amazon. I plan on refilling through the dipstick tube as it appears easier. The plan is to replace only the amount that was drained, initially, before checking when hot, to make sure I don't overfill. I have @ 140K miles, first time it's being changed. Is there any special things I should do that I'm not? Thanks
I bought a 2010 Honda Odyssey 3 years ago for a good price it has the first three problems the door doesn't open transmission is not the best and vibrating while braking, but honestly I believe it's a good vehicle, I keep changing the oil with mobil one full synthetic every half Year
i bought a 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L with 215k miles. the transmission shuddered, motor mounts were bad, and the sliding door rollers were damaged. i kept it for 3 months and sold it. looking for a little bit lower mileage 08-10 model. if i knew what i know now i would’ve kept it and put some money into it, wasn’t the right timing for me. i wasn’t financially in a position to repair what it needed and took a loss.
@T Mike I have a 2006 EX-L @ 275k miles and trans shudders due to worn out differential bearings inside tranny. I also have a 2010 EX-L and these transmissions seem to be built much better. The 2009 and 2010 Odyssey are highly rated with far less transmission complaints. Check out this website to compare common issues for different year Odysseys! www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Odyssey/
I have replace rotors and pads at the same time by using aftermarket parts by powerstop! And it seems to still do the same thing so I believe it's an issue with the vehicle themselves not just the pads and rotors!
Anyway you guys can do a video of replacing a transmission on a 05 trailblazer ls? I’m trying to do it my self because I don’t want to go and spend 4K having someone do it and you guys always make good informational and helpful videos on this type of stuff. Thanks
Got into my first Honda, Odyssey 2008 this year, 2024. I had a gut feeling the one previous owner did only basic things (they did not clean it or lube the side doors/trim, fix the peeling paint. and the auction place that had it after owner ditched it kept it in the blazing sun for a long time. Since May I replaced serpentine belt as the high-pressure steering fluid line developed a hole and was leaking fluid onto the belt. The rear tires were badly cracked, the oil pan-The mounting screw could no longer be shoved into its home. I detailed it myself, then (me) replaced or redid the trim, rear wiper blade, new third taillight bulb, hubs replaced all interior lights with Led including map lights. Then driving home and felt like transmission went... I could not accelerate, coasted home. Hooked up code tool directly under steering wheel misfire in the 3rd. Looked up issue common issue is the ignition coil. Honda said it was the 3rd spark plug which apparently in Hondas is very common. Replaced all 6 at over $500. Now doing an oil pulling test, Honda said oil very low and might be the pistons. Since new plugs very great gas mileage (wow what a difference) and oil level has not moved. Thank goodness!! Just that minor symptom of pulling oil can mean major issues with engine! What I have learned our van will last a long time BUT you must use OEM products, and you MUST do ALL The maintenance not just oil changes. We tried 4 different oil pans from Oreilly only the OEM fit, and it was the last one in our area, backordered 2 weeks. I got the last high pressure SF hose in our area, also backordered. All in all, 'one owner' didn't do much. They did not really put in the TLC a Honda needs prior to my ownership so that at 158,000 miles I got the tail end/stress/bills so far totaling $2,500 for a van I've owned less than 6 months. I think that is why the price for our year at a dealer is over $8,000. Engine runs great, we love it for road trips! The transmission was replaced due to trace leak by the one owner. My Kia's never had any spark plug issue or oil pan mount screw problem; in fact, my Kia's run great never had a major issue. Honda is really specific on what it will take/do or not. If the oil pulling thing turns out to be the pistons at a cost of $6000 + our lovely van and all of the work so far, I've done. will be a wash.
I have an 07/08. I love the vehicle but im having a couple of the thungs you mentioned, however, since I'm in the tropics in Africa I wish someone can share DIYs for our use case. The temp is rather elevated here
Thanks for the tips and details. I want to get one 2008 with over 90k miles . the mechanic says its good car and will easy work for you for a while. today also had a conversation with a friend and he says go for it < it has super smooth driving with lots of space > what do you think?
As a owner of 2007 exl model 250k miles My problems 1. Oil leaks (vtec solenoid,oil filter housing, rear valve cover ) 2. Vcm system , just disable it with SVCM controller 3. Power steering fluid leakage. (I think Honda redesigned it some in 2012 models and later)
I have a 2010 Odyssey. The drivers side sliding door will only work manually. Gas door switch is good. Fuses are good. main power cable from the battery is good. I can hear the left sliding door controller clicking. I think it's the motor. I'm not sure how to accurately test the sliding door motor. Do you have any advice on how to test the motor?
We had a 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and it had the following issues that seem to be common: Oil consumption that got worse over time. They applied a software update for the VCM and at about 80,000 miles the check engine light came on with a misfire code. The spark plugs for the VCM cylinders were fouled. Honda replaced the piston rings under a program that was a result of a class action lawsuit. It still had a slight oil consumption issue. At about 110,000 miles, the VTEC spool valve failed and started leaking oil everywhere. About 6 months later the alternator failed...which may have been related since it was under the spool valve. Also the air conditioning relay failed. And we had the Michelin PAX runflat system....which we ended up ditching for standard rims and tires. This was not my favorite Honda to own but we did end up getting a 2017 Odyssey Touring Elite to replace it and it seems to be of a better build quality...also much improved gas mileage.
I had really bad pulsation from a set of CTEK premium rotors. They were not warped, at least not when cold. I have a dial indicator to measure run out. But the pulsation was bad. I replaced them with Bosch Quiet Cast and new pads and it's much much better. Not that ctek premium rotors are advertised as having symmetric casting. Mine were not. The Bosch rotors where symmetric cast. It has an impact on heat distribution.
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Can't believe you don't mentioned the messy power steering pump , high pressure hose and technically the whole system itself is disgusting painful, always something getting bad , just bad experienced
You're a very likeable dude no homo
For anyone who owns an odyssey, here’s a tip that will save you a fortune (that I wish I knew before I spent a fortune) when you buy an odyssey, as SOON as you buy one, take it to a transmission shop and have an auxiliary transmission cooler put on. It’s usually about $50 for the cooler, and $100 for the labor. But to have Honda replace the transmission, I had it quoted last year at $5,800 on a 2006. FIFTY EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS. Local shops quoted between $2800-3600 depending on warranty and reputation of the shop (cheapest in my town had the best reputation and warranty) but I chose to put in a used unit from a junk yard, and burned the transmission up the day after it was installed because I didn’t have a cooler, and the temperature sensor that turned on the fans was broken. So the temp gauge was reading normal, meanwhile I was burning up my transmission with a tiny factory cooler on it.
Don’t end up like me having to take a major loss on a great vehicle just because I couldn’t afford to replace another transmission. Spend the $150 on a professionally installed aftermarket cooler, and save thousands!!
I bought my 06 oddy used ( 160,000 miles) .. could it have one one on it?
@@sisterbecky411 I’m looking to get one too, with 135-150k miles. But here I am trying to figure if it’s worth getting a Odyssey.
Yep....
Typically the tow package versions to a really good for.this.already as they have better.cooling systems....just don't actually toe anything LOL.
I have a 430,km Odyssey and I'm.pretty sure the transmission is stock. Kind of a mircle but take.care of it and they long haul
I've heard about the notorious tranny issues on this gen Odyssey. Will do this when I add the fog lights from the Touring model for my LX.
If you have a vehicle regardless of age and still driving good, keep it. Newer cars aren't necessarily better.
+Glo Green Thanks for the feedback!
compared my old oddy 2007 with newer 2018. Newer one has better interior but rides not better at all. Decided to keep mine.
Agreed
Buy pre-owned. Let the rich take the massive depreciation hit when they take it off the lot.
@Kevin Bacon Most of them after a few months bitch about the car payments when the novelty wears off. Lol
I learned to drive on a 05 Odyssey with 230k miles, it still drove better than some newer cars I've test driven! Super comfortable reliable vans
I just took delivery today of an '05! It has just under 45,000 miles at $10.5. I am hoping that we get it up to 230k miles! This is our 3rd Odyssey.
@@smackandjack WOW! What a find. We’ve owned our ‘03 Odyssey since Fall 2002. Almost 198,000 on it and purrs like a kitten (we maintain it and fix any mechanical issues). Some minor and maybe frustrating issues (misbehaving sun visor, for ex.) that we’ll get to if there’re annoying or unsightly enough. Best wishes. What a fantastic find!
@@smackandjack wow thats a great find! Don't know if you've had a 3rd gen before but make sure you muzzle! Along with regular transmission oil changes, timing belt and water pump at proper intervals and reg naintwnence and you will have a vehicle that should last a long long time!
@@smackandjack also dont forget that timing belt goes by mileage and time I don't remember how Often you're supposed to change due to time, But it would be wise to double check on that and if it hasn't been done I would imagine it would be a good idea to Change in the near future
@@pinkfiffty3094 ... they say every 100,000 miles on the timing belt I believe because my 2010 crosstour had hit 105,000 miles I did the timing job and shop said I was good until 205,000 for the next one!
One of the first things I did when I bought my used 2006 Touring was join the odyclub forum. The second thing I did was buy a VCM Muzzler. This one simple, cheap alteration to the coolant temperature eliminates most of the severe problems caused by the VCM mode.
The sliding door issues are easily prevented and sometimes corrected by simply spraying the tracks, the roller bearings, and the door latches with white lithium grease. I was told by my good friend who was a Honda mechanic for 40+ years that I would need a drivers side bearing assembly so I bought one. But after greasing the door correctly the part is still sitting in the box 5 years later. The door works perfectly. So the lesson here is, moving parts of different materials usually require a lubricant.
These vans are excellent. Here’s my top 5:
1. VCM - disable it.
2. Transmission fluid replace every 20K miles.
3. High pressure power steering hose, replace with high-quality part (REIN or OE).
4. Use only a high-quality remanufactured or OE power steering pump.
5. Use only high-quality Brake pads and coated rotors.
Bonus: Only use original OE Honda center roller for sliding doors.
We own a 2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L. We bought it new, and drove it for 200,000 miles until it developed a very loud knocking sound! The sound was bad lobes on the camshafts for both cylinder heads. We replaced the heads with new Honda heads and we are ready for another 200,000! It is a great vehicle, and my mom will not ever say goodbye!
That's great to hear, we love putting new life into old vehicles!
Another 200k after you replace your transmission.
I own the same exact van!! Year, Make, Model and Trim
I had those issues with my Honda Odyssey. I replaced the motor mounts with Anchor mounts. They sell them in a kit from Rock Auto for 126 bucks plus shipping. They work very well. I changed my transmission fluid to Valvoline Max Life ATF with Lubegaurd added, and the transmission loved it! Much better than the DW-1 fluid from Honda. My transmission was still in awesome shape at 150,000 miles.
439,000 miles and still going.
I've been lucky. 2007 honda odyssey with 192k miles. Only thing changed. Besides regular maintenance, Power steering hose and housing. Changed out rotors. That's it. Still running strong and keeping it. Honda, we make it simple!!!
Have you ever replaced the timing belt?
I have had an ‘06 and we now have an ‘07. Other than the Sienna perhaps, it is hands down the best minivan on the road. Smooth as glass. Our ‘06 had 214,000 miles and performed flawlessly in original drivetrain. A deer took it out 6 weeks ago. We purchased an ‘07 with 219,000 miles. Performs even better than the last. It was a one-owner that meticulously maintained it. I did have to replace the sliding door roller and brake rotors on my ‘06, but it was a simple fix! Great vehicles, just as long as regular maintenance and fluid changes are performed regularly.
Best car I've owned. I do all my own work on all the vehicles that I've had. And I've had a number of them. This is my daily driver for my kids and my wife. I have to say they build a solid product and this is one of the best cars that I've ever had. One part that you missed for the automatic doors is occasionally the doors will not latch when they're closing. When this happens check the rubber stoppers in the upper corners of the doors. This is a very cheap part at the dealership or even amazon. Had this happen recently on a trip and found that it's not an uncommon issue. One little piece of rubber ensures that the doors will close. I recommend if you're planning a trip or just driving it daily to check these out and replace them if they are gummy.
I had already replaced on my 2005: cv joint axels,alternator,starter ,Radiator and all the catalytic converters so far is working great!! Thankfully I didn’t have to pay for labor 😎
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I have a 2016, and pulsating front rotors was a huge problem until I asked the honda service if there was a heavy duty set for the odyssey. Yes there was, and I had them install them. No more issues. I don't understand why honda doesn't just put the heavy duty ones on from the jump.
VCM causes oil burn, got the VCM muzzler and now no oil burn, 2008 EX-L, 160,000 miles. I use RV silicone slide on my sliding door rails and door gaskets, very smooth.
You can also buy VCMTUNER II, it uses a newer system and it doesn't need you to swap fuses or do anything, just need to plug in and it's good to go.
On VCM engines - the motor mounts are powered - the power features will go bad and the engine will shake when the VCM engages. VCMuzzler or similar get around the need to replace the power feature of the motor mounts - since it never gets into shutting off cylinders. The cost to replace the powered motor mounts is absurdly expensive (just for the parts alone).
Absolutely, delete that VCM.
VCM tuner is a must on these cars. You just plug and play. No more eco mode. No more fouled plugs.
I also have a vcm muzzler on my 2010 Honda Crosstour and it works great I will see eco light come on here and there if I’m idling in traffic for while but it goes back to normal once I get rolling!
Looking to buy one. As someone mechanically capable, I found your presentation and descriptions of the common problems exactly what I wanted. Keep up the excellent job.
Great video with good information! As a 08 EX-L owner and really involved in the Ody online community. I''ll add the following issues.
1. VTEC solenoid gasket 1# alternator killer, usually near 100k start to leak on top of the alternator.
2. The rear mount, is usually a problem with VCM engines (EX-L and Touring) due to the fact that the mount has to hold the extra vibration made by VCM.
3. AC Fan relay going bad located in the engine bay.
4. Leaking roof seams
5. VCM engine in most cases start to have missfires and oil consumption issue. (Can be avoided by using a vcmuzzler or vcmtuner).
6. Rear latch or door actuator issues.
7. Timing belt tensioner going bad.
It's kinda freaky when I have a 09 Odyssey and have the brake pulsating problem right now ...and your video pops up in my recommendations Whoa!
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plastic bearings in the sliding doors a fantastic idea. Bought 09 Odyssey from the 2nd owner no maintenance records available. Tranny fluid burnt do I flush it ?? Approx 1 wk ago overnite 20"x 10" clear fluid leak front passenger side appears to be water but a greasy feel, no smell, the radiator appears new but not holding water nor is it taking it from the Overflow. (blue antifreeze in the Overflow and I have added a yellow to the radiator.) I've been under the car more info if necessary. Owner's manual is useless. Any ideas?? Also lost the plastic bearings in one door where to buy just a half a hinge?? Maybe I get a package deal for four rotors and pads also. 🙄
I have a 2006 with 250,000 miles. Yes on the motor mounts breaking and yes on the power doors. The driver's side, which get's used a lot more often is getting pretty bad. Rear hatch has started water leaking into the hatch itself and I haven't been able to solve it yet. 10-4 on warped rotors. The one thing I did early on was install a transmission cooler, and have never had any issues.
Overall, the best vehicle I have ever owned.
+zimmelbot1 Thanks for the feedback!
I had all 5 issues on my 2008 Odyssey. 4 have been fixed. Will work on the sliding doors in the spring and I'll do it myself. Thanks for this video. Very informative.
This was an awesome video you literally hit every issue I have with my van taking it to get service today thank you👍🏽
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Olivia, my 2010 Honda Odyssey EX isn't having any of these problems. She's turning like a champ, shifting like a champ and running like a champ. The only thing Im worried about is her minor steering wheel vibrations @ 70mph. No it's not an axle or suspension issue. Done inspected em all and they're all good. I'm being told it's a wheel balance/tire issue. But otherwise, she rocks! 💪🤟
Akebono which is a manufacturer for Honda has upgraded rotors available to prevent rotor warpage. They have cooling cutouts made in the "hats" of the rotors. Another issue is alot of tire installers do not hand torque wheels. Honda rotors are very sensitive to wheel torque on brake rotors.
+SMOKIN WITH SKRUGGS Thanks for the feedback!
Another thing I've seen is that the front factory suspension bushings can cause pulsations from being worn out/dry rotted. A urethane bushings kit can eliminate a lot of the vibration.
Love my 08 Odyssey. 150k miles and still going strong.
Impressive overview thanks! I love listening to this guy talk about v-erkles! One of my favorites. I don’t know how you made it both short and perfectly detailed! Looking into buying one and just doing some research. I’ve always used you guys for repair videos and products! super helpful to be able to buy what I need and see how to fix it from the same people! thanks again.
Regarding the transmission fluid: Only use Honda ATF. It has a thinner viscosity the regular ATF. Also there are some leak points so make sure you keep the transmission fluid topped off.
I had one of the problem listed in this video. The D flashing. I looked at online and had transmission fluid flushed at 66k. I bought 2003 honda odyssey EX-L on 2004. Still using no problem as such. The best thing is it doesn't have much electronics in it , so even if I don't drive for 2 weeks my car starts immediately. ❤ odyssey.
15 years of owning the Odyssey., i have experienced all 5 issues you mentioned and had costed me alot of money already.. Especially the $6K transmission, but it has to do with changing the transmission fluid at the express oil change place. It is a very bad idea to change your transmission fluid at the express oil change. They change the oil and ask you to drive around and comeback later to top it off. Well, if I was in a hurry for a long driving vacation trip! after a few hours of driving, my transmission started making a lot of noise. I checked and saw that it was below the min. line, so i stopped at the gas station and buy the oil to top it off. As a result, it was a little too much. When transmission oil is too much, it blew out the casket while i was driving home. Imagine that happened to you while you are driving out over 10 hours vacation trip. Where are you going to tow the car too and how can you find the mechanic shop you can trust. That has cost me so much!
Big.oof...yeah you need to be careful with honda ATF fluid.
some have told me that you HAVE to get Honda's dealer fluid no other one would work correctly
So do you recommend the odyssey as a family car
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Thank you!
Awesome video, clear speaking, no overpowering music and I love the personality
Good tips! I've had to replace the sliding door roller on our 09 Odyssey, and I need to do the passenger side as well. For the models with VCM (variable cylinder management), oil consumption is a very common issue. Ours is dealing with that now. It has close to 200K and has run nearly dry on more than one occasion. Honda issued a TSB for it, but it didn't cure it for everyone.
I also had an issue with the second row seat where the cable connecting the latch to unlock the seat so you can remove it from the vehicle came off of the thing it attaches to. I had to essentially break off the plastic trim on the bottom of the seat in order to reconnect it. There's probably a better way to do it than that, but it worked.
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Jonathan - From my experience, the oil consumption issue is due to oil getting past the piston rings. Purchase oil additive BG EPR and add to your engine oil to fix the issue. www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-epr-engine-performance-restoration/ This additive cleans the deposits from the piston rings, which frees up the rings and prevents oil from getting past them. My 06 Odyssey with VCM has 275k miles and does not consume any oil after cleaning with BG EPR. I recommend following the directions exactly on this product, as the oil will turn BLACK from all the gunk it removes. Replace oil and add BG MOA with the following oil change. www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-moa-extended-life/#bg-product-1 Once again, follow directions and your engine will gain noticeable power and no longer consume oil!
Another option is purchasing a VCM muzzler. I installed it in my 2012 oddy and haven't had any oil consumption issue. At 150k currently
@@fortunatedad7695 if consumption is that high it might already to late to rectify vcm
CV axel vibration. Did some research, replaced both CV axels. Still have the problem. Also, you might want to mention left front tire alignment/wear happens with bad engine mounts. Kept having to replace tires till I learned the engine mounts were the issue. New mounts, problem solved.
Can you please identify which side if the motor mounts are problematic and causes undue tire wear? Just replaced my rear toe rod ends to adjustable ones with 4 wheel alignment to follow. I have not heard of this but my front passenger tires wear out faster than the rest. Thank you
Number two has been the most persistent issue. Did a resurfacing procedure two years ago on front rotors and vibration has continued. Will probably replace lower control arms, rotors, and to ceramic break pads. Thanks for the tips.
Put drilled and slotted rotors on (available on ebay and Amazon). They handle the heat much better and don't warp, which is what causes the vibration.
check the tire,i change rotor,arm, front end ,AXLE .....then i find out it was bad TIRE !!!!! change 1 tire and vibration gone IMMEDIATLY...
Had bad pulsation from CTek Premium rotors switched to Bosch Quietcast. Much much better.
I got a 2005 with 260K(ish) original miles. Honda used to say that the transmission filter was good for the life of the vehicle and that it wasn’t necessary to service it. They were wrong. That filter should be serviced because they literally come apart with age.
Honda should’ve said that the ATF filter needs to be serviced.
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I have been through this myself
If you do a drain and fill every 30 to 50k, you wouldn't need to replace the filter.
I bought my 2010 MDX with 190k, changed the tranny filter because I was experiencing shuddering when the car warmed up. I cut the filter apart and there wasn't hardly any debris in it. There isn't much of a filter, which is why they recommend drain and fills every 30 to 50k. Its as easy as changing the engine oil.
Replaced external trans filter on 2006 at 160k. It was filthy but no sign of degrading apart
I think the transmission filter is mentioned in the recommended maintenance schedule
You totally missed the Electronic engine mount problem. The electronic engine mounts prevent you from feeling the VCM (variable cylinder management) turning on. When the engine shuts off three of the cylinders and the engine is then out of balance. The Electronic engine mounts activate to compensate for the cylinders being turned off. Engine mounts cost a grand. WHen these go out..the smart thing to do is to buy a VCM muzzler that prevents the VCM from activating (a hundred dollar fix)
THAT IS A GREAT VIDEO!!!! I have had 3 of the 5 problems. One you can add is the push button on the Automatic Shift Knob and the Wiper Fluid not coming out. Mine has 136K.
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Wiper fluid pump has gone out on my 2008 Honda Odyssey EXL.
When the wiper fluid tube clips break (when the mechanic is banging around under the hood…”, the line can get trapped in the closing hood😱 Happened to mine. I Gorilla taped the hole and taped the line back up to the hood
I have a 2010 bought brand new and no issues on motor or transmission but definitely the rotors and the sliding doors and I have manual doors. I second to buy the original parts. On my third part and the aftermarket part broke within months. It has 280k and still drives so good. I love my minivan.
I got something to say, this is an awesome trouble shooting diy/how tos. Thanks!
I've had the door problem (replaced the sliding door hinge) and the pulsing brakes on my '09 with 200k. My other problem is my wife's depth perception as she keeps clipping things. Otherwise, everything's good.
Hmm - seems like a defective unit. Might have to get a new one.
@@redpilljesus yes, get a new one and I'll also suggest keep the old one just in case. Store it in the garage, basement, or leave in kitchen.
I love my 2007 Honda Odyssey. Great car. There is no electric side door thank god. It's manual. Needs to be greased often. They do get stuck in the middle and don't go all the way sometimes. I have D and D3, I suggest to everyone who owns one of these to keep it in D3 as much as possible - below 40mph and up hills. It does up-shift way too early in just D. D3 and careful driving, keep that transmission going for as long as possible.
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They stick in the middle because of that "center roller" he talked about in the video
I purchased a used 2007 with power sliding doors. They worked kind of OK, but there was an issue with the micro latching switch on the passenger side which would cause the battery to drain in ~3 days if not driven. We ended up cutting off the cables on the door slides, lubing the switch through the door latch and making the doors manual. Along with cleaning the tracks and rollers, it is awesome now. Manual doors work better than power (much quicker to open and shut yourself) and no phantom power draw now.
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I personally love the odyssey, It's been through lots of kids and the messes they leave behind, but I can't ask for a more durable dependable vehicle.
I wish I had seen this video BEFORE I bought my first odyssey! Keep your transmission fluid changed! The maintenance reminders aren't adequate to keep your transmissions from dying. The previous owners of our 2 Odysseys destroyed the transmissions.
So you bought a second one! WTF lol
i change oil in 2006 ex every 10k but more offen better for tranny ,is only one scrue in buttom and original tranny oil cheap,like $40 or sa...very reccomend doit every oil change if you DYI
Use quality tranny fluid. Avoid whatever Spiffy Lube uses. Maybe even choose Honda brand tranny fluid to avoid expensive issues.
Premature (50-80k) failure of the alternator even though it costs $600. Labor can easily equal that figure. A remanufactured alternator from Denso is the way to go...usually around $200.
If the brushes in the alternator haven’t eaten away too much, they can be changed out.
Junkyard $25 for Alternator did the labor myself.
You should add that the belt tensioner bolt breaks off in the AC bracket. The AC bracket can be removed without disconnecting the AC lines. Once out you can more easily extract the broken bolt or replace the bracket all together and install the new tensioner assembly.
The only issue I had with my 2010 was it needed an alignment quite frequently (about ever 6 months it went out of alignment). Other than that it was perfect!
I have a 2010 crosstour and here in VA at Firestone I paid for lifetime alignments so anytime I feel it’s off I just take it in for free!
How many miles do you have ??
Good info, but you missed the whole VCM issue on the EXL and Touring models.
Awesome video. Now do a 3rd generation Toyota Sienna PLEASE!!!
FOR SURE on the Sienna video. There are LOTS of then on YT being converted for extended camping/traveling and have read about enough other troubles on the Odyssey’s to make me seriously consider a used Sienna instead. Thanks again and cheers.
I remember when “issues” used to be called “problems” … I guess I am old
About to buy a 2005 Ex. They said timing belt replaced as that’s an issue. Also I read now 2005 worst year along with2002. I drove it but didn’t feel much of a vibration for brakes or anything. I’m going to purchase and change transmission fluid I guess and hope for the best.
I am thankful that only one of the above mentioned I had experience was the brake issue. So I had my rotor and pads replaced at the dealer.
I have a dad. thanks for the space to share my problem
When I go around corners sometimes there's a definite grinding sound that coincides with the flashing abs icon and the car wants to somewhat stall. Then after coasting slower the problems stop and the car functions normally. Great video 👍
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I have the 2006 odyssey. My side doors both had binding problems. They were really bad. Simple fix. Slide the door all the way open. The roller will be visible at the far end of the door. Spray roller with silicone, WD40, or similar product. Instantly fixed like new.
Just recently acquired a 2006 Honda oddesy. Only issue i can tell is darker transmission fluid. In which I plan to take it to a Honda dealer and have it professionally changed. And hope thats all that is needed.
I have a 2007 Honda odyssey bought it brand new and still have it to this day ( 2024) it’s almost 260,000 miles on it. I haven’t had any seat problems whatsoever, the passenger sliding door- started to have some problems- it wouldn’t open and close correctly so I sprayed some lubricant inside the door and on the cables where it travels on and ever since it’s been working correctly and hadn’t any problems, transmission is good- no problems just keep up with your maintenance- oil change, filter, etc.. I usually wait when it’s 5% to change but there was times when it was at 1%- belts I’ve changed, tires, all the usually things but nothing serious. The older the vehicle gets never miss your maintenance because it will catch up to you and it will be expensive- but I won’t be buying anymore Hondas- Toyotas and Lexus are what’s on my drive way now.
Comparing our 2007 Odyssey to a 1995 Caravan we owned, the Odyssey has been virtually trouble free. I'd buy another no questions asked.
You forgot to mention vetch solenoid gasket! Next to the dipstick, leaking oil on top of alternator making it fail. This just happened to my 2010 odyssey so now I’ve to replace my alternator and fix the leaking as well!
My vvt was leaking so I replaced gaskets and then the vvt started throwing codes , friend said do not use aftermarket vvt but I didn’t listen! Well guess what as soon as I put on honda vvt it was good
my van is getting this done, as I type. Plus another gasket.
Spot on with all the issues I’ve had 🤣 great video!
Great video! We have a 2010 Odyssey Touring. We bought it brand new and now it has 152k miles and it still runs great! So far we have only experienced the sliding door problem. Hopefully no other issues will occur during our ownership, but it's bound to happen as the car gets older. Another issue we have is that the front drivers dome light doesn't turn on the with doors anymore, we can only manually turn it on. Any tips on fixing that?
Each door has a switch, work it by hand and check
I have the same light problem on a 2006. I think you need to replace some circuit board to fix it.
This may sound dumb but, much like the seat warmer buttons, the main dome light switch has an "off" & an "on" and ALSO a sweet spot in the middle that's for door ajar. In addition, each individual light can be pressed on or off.
Honda pushes "convenience" all the way to "confusing".
I had a 2009 Honda Odyssey touring edition, purchased brand new, and well maintained by Honda service technicians only. The hard spots on the front brakes were constant problem, and even after regrinding the rotors they would come back eventually.
But at 128,000 miles what really did her in is a strange quirk that developed in the transmission. One day I had to make a panic stop on the garden State parkway, and in order to avoid collision with the automobile in front.... I veered off to the left. My car came to stop with one front wheel on the grassy medium and one front wheel on the pavement. When I pulled away, when my line of traffic cleared up, I could not get the car over 20 miles an hour..... And a noise developed in the transmission similar to when we were kids and we had baseball cards tapping against the spokes of our bicycle Wheels. Eventually in about 2 miles this problem disappeared. But every few months afterwards it would show up suddenly, usually on a rainy or very humid day -- that noise would start, and I wouldn't be able to get it over more than 20 miles an hour. Each time it would clear up on its own after about one to two miles.
I suspect what happened is when I had to make that panic stop, slamming on my brakes, and having one tire stop on grass..... And the other tire stop on Pavement...... The torque experienced within the transmission must have caused too much torsion in one of the components...... And it broke.
I brought my car into Honda with this complaint, but the service technicians were not able to duplicate it in their investigation. They explained that they do not work on transmissions, but merely replace them with refurbished units ($1,500 which I could not afford). So I turned it in for a 2013 Honda Civic.
It did seem like, eventually, it did develop a bit of vibration in the transmission (during acceleration)..... Probably the rear engine mounts (as you suggest in your video).
Other than that, the car performed flawlessly. The doors always worked..... The lift gate always worked..... And my main concern for regular maintenance was replacing light bulbs behind different switches in the instrument panel (for some reason they kept wearing out).
I purchased the car with Pax tires by Michelin, which made the claim that you could run for 125 Miles on a flat tire. Each tire came with a plastic inner "wheel" that's supported you until you could get to the nearest gas station for the repair. I had an occasion while driving through North Carolina (to Florida) where I picked up a screw on the highway and it caused my front tire to "go flat" (but because of the inner plastic wheel it never really goes flat). I was able to drive that car for 50 miles along the highway until I could finally find a place to have the tire repaired. Those Pax tires were incredible....... But if you hit a pothole or bump in the road too hard, and the impact reached the plastic wheel on the inside, it could cause it to deform and unbalance that wheel. When the Pax tire was replaced they would automatically replace the plastic inner wheel too...... Which solved the balancing problem.
All that being said, if one day I hit the lottery and I can buy any car in the world....... It will be a Honda Odyssey touring edition again! All these things notwithstanding, they build those cars like Abrams tanks!!!!
Forgot to mention the time belt, tensioner they go bad. I just had mine done in 2022 and it went out again has been sitting for about a year. I barely got to it and this September 2024. It’s on the road again. Good times!!🙏🏽
Please, please do top 5 problems for:
1) Dodge Caravan.
2) Toyota Siena.
3) Hyundai Santa Fe.
Thank you SRI!
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Pancakes are just fine without blueberries or other stuff put in them. If you need other things with your pancakes just set them on the side of your plate and eat them. Pancakes are very good just the way they are. Your videos great and this was really the only comment I feel was appropriate to leave. Good luck.
I replaced the power steering reservoir, and the fluid. Then I still had noise and really foamy looking fluid, which turned out to be the downstream? (not sure) gasket in the power steering line, right on top of the engine, the gasket that's closer to the front. That took care of the whole power steering issue.
One of the parts in the doors that feels commonly is called the actuator. I think that's what he's talking about-face when he says the latch.
The AC motor relay, inside the fuse box that's inside the engine bay, by the passenger side I think. That's a $15 or less part, that went out and shut down the AC immediately.
It's also important to think about the timing belt if you're past 100,000 miles. At least that's what I hear, I'm a little bit past that few tens of thousands.
I think the engine splash guard that's underneath front and center, is probably also a common part that comes loose. Maybe that's just from snow up here in the North.
It's also important up here in the north to make sure to oil or "shin etzu" the seals on the sliding doors especially so that they repel water and don't get frozen shut in the winter.
My engine guard is all messed up. Maybe it’s from hacks I’ve taken it to who didn’t make sure it was replaced correctly. Not many owners would know that had happened, even if it fell all the way off. First time I had to deal with our (owned since 2002) was when I had to fix something else. I Found a couple of wood screws had been used to secure it. I kid you not! Some people are … fill in the blank.
You seem to be addressing all of my '06 problems, Murph. I look forward to your UA-cam upload (hint hint).
Ty for the video 👍, you have good music too,well my Honda Odyssey 2007 gets very hot brakes after a 20 minute drive!
WHY?
Yup I’ve had three of these and the first four out of five one or more have had these issues. The other thing I noticed is control arm replacement. Never had to change a control arm so much on any other cars I have owned.
Thank you you’re very informative. I like the way you explain everything. I appreciate you brother. God bless you. You are awesome.
We have an 2007 Honda Odyssey with roughly 190,000 miles and we haven’t had the brake pulsation issue, or the bad engine mounts found on the 06 and 05, and ours doesn’t have any transmission problems. Probably the best car we have ever owned, it drives incredibly well for what it is, it’s responsive and holds alooooot. We tow with ours as well, but a major issues that we have most commonly seen of all the problems that we have is steering pumps. We’re probably on our 3 or 4 steering pump, but with the current one we’re trying a thicker transmission oil that isn’t Honda spec and the pump seems to be holding up better.
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Replace your power steering reservoir if you haven't already. It has a screen that plugs up and starves pumps over time. It's cheap and easy.
Oil consumption issues on 2007 model year .
it has , 207k miles
I just changed PVC valve hopefully it was just a stuck PVC valve. I have never changed it so I figured to try that first. It’s a cheep easy part to change yourself.
On transmission only use HONDA ATF-DW1. It will shift a lot better. I tried a atf fluid that said it was compatible with ATF-Z1 while it worked shifting wasn’t smooth. So I went back to DW1 (the Z1 replacement ATF) It immediately shifted a lot better and no more slipping in stop n go traffic.
Oil consumption - look up vcm problems :(
Did the pvc valve solve it?
@@mrdumbfellow927 yes I am aware of those VCM problems. So far after changing PCV valve it is using less oil. Going to measure how much oil I added between oil changes starting after next oil change
I have a 2006 Honda Odyssey I have just purchased. I am going to do a total rebuild of the engine and transmission looking forward for any helpful videos.
I have a 2007 Odyssey and it shifts hard between 1st & 2nd gear. It started happening after going on a trip through the hills. This is a common problem as well
I recommend Lubegard products. My 2005 had abrupt shifting both up and down, came across Lubegard Instant Shudder Fixx at OReilly Auto and started doing research. Ended up getting a quart of their Synthetic ATF: 50902. It's the red packaging. Put about 3 oz in. Change is not dramatic but is noticeably better. Good enough that it is clear it's not a gimmick, I'll continue to use. I bought my car used with 125k and did two drain and fills using Valvoline Max Life ATF, it works perfectly fine with our cars. Felt good about that but then noticed the hard shifting about 4k later (it's a new car for me, that less than perfect shifting was probably always there). Added the Lubegard and am happy with the results. Will continue to use Valvoline supplemented with the Lubegard every 15k. Once you've done a couple drain and fills doing one simple drain and fill every 15k supposedly suffices.
Regarding the doors you forgot to mention the cables that pull the door open and closed can break. Happened on mine. The coating on the cables wears off and the cables rust and break. Just replaced mine this weekend.
So pretty much the only thing on this list I haven't delt with is the doors and the third row seating.. great so now i know what is gonna hit next!
I've had my 03 Odyssey since December 2020. I like it but the more I learn the more I regret getting it. The vehicle scans out perfectly and no one can tell me why no matter how economically I drive or what grade of fuel I use I can't seem to get over 10/11 mpg in town with it's 3.5 Vtech. Anyone got any ideas?
My 2002 had a bad fuel pump and fuel injector line. Replaced both of those and I now get 23-26mpg. It was at about 10-13mpg before those things were replaced. Now I can go two weeks between full ups. I’m so much happier about it. Especially now that gas prices are going up fast.
Also check that the brakes calipers are running freely without friction especially as the brakes warm up and expand.
There is a recall for something in the fuel systems on later models around 0708 I don’t know if it is for the 03 as well but this is something to look into
I love these video's and the fact your say "veer-icle" lol.
Brake pulsation was an issue until I replaced the rotors with drilled and slotted.
+Jodayne Scott Thanks for the feedback!
I’m currently experiencing this with brand new brakes :(
Great video. I want to change the transmission fluid in my 2007 Honda Odyssey. I got the Honda spec fluid from NAPA, and ordered a new crush washer off Amazon. I plan on refilling through the dipstick tube as it appears easier. The plan is to replace only the amount that was drained, initially, before checking when hot, to make sure I don't overfill. I have @ 140K miles, first time it's being changed. Is there any special things I should do that I'm not? Thanks
Love your videos!
Thank you!
Super thorough.
I love that!
Clarity!!! Nice clear voice...east to listen and learn!
Thanks🎶👍🙋♀️
I bought a 2010 Honda Odyssey 3 years ago for a good price it has the first three problems the door doesn't open transmission is not the best and vibrating while braking, but honestly I believe it's a good vehicle, I keep changing the oil with mobil one full synthetic every half Year
i bought a 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L with 215k miles. the transmission shuddered, motor mounts were bad, and the sliding door rollers were damaged. i kept it for 3 months and sold it. looking for a little bit lower mileage 08-10 model. if i knew what i know now i would’ve kept it and put some money into it, wasn’t the right timing for me. i wasn’t financially in a position to repair what it needed and took a loss.
@T Mike I have a 2006 EX-L @ 275k miles and trans shudders due to worn out differential bearings inside tranny. I also have a 2010 EX-L and these transmissions seem to be built much better. The 2009 and 2010 Odyssey are highly rated with far less transmission complaints. Check out this website to compare common issues for different year Odysseys!
www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Odyssey/
@@SaabSonettSchool07 got the ridgeline 5 spd much fewer problems.
Great information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I have replace rotors and pads at the same time by using aftermarket parts by powerstop! And it seems to still do the same thing so I believe it's an issue with the vehicle themselves not just the pads and rotors!
Anyway you guys can do a video of replacing a transmission on a 05 trailblazer ls? I’m trying to do it my self because I don’t want to go and spend 4K having someone do it and you guys always make good informational and helpful videos on this type of stuff. Thanks
what causes back up lights to get water in them on 2010 Ody
Goldfish lights
Bad seal just replaced the tail lights too much work to reseal them
Thank for Sharing this information.
Got into my first Honda, Odyssey 2008 this year, 2024. I had a gut feeling the one previous owner did only basic things (they did not clean it or lube the side doors/trim, fix the peeling paint. and the auction place that had it after owner ditched it kept it in the blazing sun for a long time. Since May I replaced serpentine belt as the high-pressure steering fluid line developed a hole and was leaking fluid onto the belt. The rear tires were badly cracked, the oil pan-The mounting screw could no longer be shoved into its home. I detailed it myself, then (me) replaced or redid the trim, rear wiper blade, new third taillight bulb, hubs replaced all interior lights with Led including map lights. Then driving home and felt like transmission went... I could not accelerate, coasted home. Hooked up code tool directly under steering wheel misfire in the 3rd. Looked up issue common issue is the ignition coil. Honda said it was the 3rd spark plug which apparently in Hondas is very common. Replaced all 6 at over $500. Now doing an oil pulling test, Honda said oil very low and might be the pistons. Since new plugs very great gas mileage (wow what a difference) and oil level has not moved. Thank goodness!! Just that minor symptom of pulling oil can mean major issues with engine! What I have learned our van will last a long time BUT you must use OEM products, and you MUST do ALL The maintenance not just oil changes. We tried 4 different oil pans from Oreilly only the OEM fit, and it was the last one in our area, backordered 2 weeks. I got the last high pressure SF hose in our area, also backordered. All in all, 'one owner' didn't do much. They did not really put in the TLC a Honda needs prior to my ownership so that at 158,000 miles I got the tail end/stress/bills so far totaling $2,500 for a van I've owned less than 6 months. I think that is why the price for our year at a dealer is over $8,000. Engine runs great, we love it for road trips! The transmission was replaced due to trace leak by the one owner. My Kia's never had any spark plug issue or oil pan mount screw problem; in fact, my Kia's run great never had a major issue. Honda is really specific on what it will take/do or not. If the oil pulling thing turns out to be the pistons at a cost of $6000 + our lovely van and all of the work so far, I've done. will be a wash.
I have an 07/08.
I love the vehicle but im having a couple of the thungs you mentioned, however, since I'm in the tropics in Africa I wish someone can share DIYs for our use case. The temp is rather elevated here
Thanks for the tips and details. I want to get one 2008 with over 90k miles . the mechanic says its good car and will easy work for you for a while. today also had a conversation with a friend and he says go for it < it has super smooth driving with lots of space > what do you think?
As a owner of
2007 exl model 250k miles
My problems
1. Oil leaks (vtec solenoid,oil filter housing, rear valve cover )
2. Vcm system , just disable it with SVCM controller
3. Power steering fluid leakage. (I think Honda redesigned it some in 2012 models and later)
Thank you ! Very helpful !!!
You're welcome!
You're awesome.. i freaking love you man
I have a 2010 Odyssey. The drivers side sliding door will only work manually. Gas door switch is good. Fuses are good. main power cable from the battery is good. I can hear the left sliding door controller clicking. I think it's the motor. I'm not sure how to accurately test the sliding door motor. Do you have any advice on how to test the motor?
Great video , thank you👍🔔
We had a 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring and it had the following issues that seem to be common:
Oil consumption that got worse over time. They applied a software update for the VCM and at about 80,000 miles the check engine light came on with a misfire code. The spark plugs for the VCM cylinders were fouled. Honda replaced the piston rings under a program that was a result of a class action lawsuit. It still had a slight oil consumption issue.
At about 110,000 miles, the VTEC spool valve failed and started leaking oil everywhere. About 6 months later the alternator failed...which may have been related since it was under the spool valve.
Also the air conditioning relay failed. And we had the Michelin PAX runflat system....which we ended up ditching for standard rims and tires. This was not my favorite Honda to own but we did end up getting a 2017 Odyssey Touring Elite to replace it and it seems to be of a better build quality...also much improved gas mileage.
I had really bad pulsation from a set of CTEK premium rotors. They were not warped, at least not when cold. I have a dial indicator to measure run out. But the pulsation was bad. I replaced them with Bosch Quiet Cast and new pads and it's much much better. Not that ctek premium rotors are advertised as having symmetric casting. Mine were not. The Bosch rotors where symmetric cast. It has an impact on heat distribution.
Thanks
That helped me a lot
my mom has a 07 odessey and i noticed it has an issue with the safety neutral switch most odyssey's have that issue as i did some research on it