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 UA-cam.
@@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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 👍😅👍
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.
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.
Are we talking about the present models, with all the new electronic screens, direct injection, CVT, turbo charged tiny 1.5 LT engines, plastic parts, and possible oil consumption on all new cars being manufactured? Will any new car really be reliable, and not in need of minor, if not major repairs before 100K? How is this possible?
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 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 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
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. 😊
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).
WE OWNED A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY, OUR SON ALSO, HIS TRANS WENT OUT AT 56K MILES, WE HAD 60K MILES ON OURS SO I DUMPED IT AS I WAS AFRAID OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THOSE YEAR TRANS. GREAT STRONG ENGINE, WEAK TRANS, JUST TYPE IN ODYSSEY TRANS PROBLEMS, YOU'LL SEE.
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.
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.
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'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!
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'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.
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.
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.
I stopped buying hondas since my last brand new Odyssey had major water leaks from the moonroof gaps and sunglass holders. The engine and transmission may still be reliable but their fit and finish are very poor to say the least. Been buying toyota, Hyundai and Kia in the last decade and happy with the vehicles.
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.
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.
The title asks if Honda is STILL reliable; no doubt that they were in the past. NOW, that they have joined the EPA/CAFE bandwagon and are using turbo'd 4cyl with Direct Injection mated to a CVT - I have to wonder (BIG wonder) if it will continue? Perhaps, they will still do it better than the rest?
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. ua-cam.com/video/jX8pWDbKOJY/v-deo.html
@@edwardautrey3671all i own is gm vehicles i have 6 with a combined total of 1,770,000 miles ! My 94 chevy s10 652,000 all original unrebuilt eng trans and rear axle ! 22,000 hrs of use and its my daily ! 22,210 hrs of use = like 1,440,000 miles ! every gm truck i ever owned lasted well over 30 years + ! So i dont know who's brainwashing who?
I owned a Grand Am, My Brother owned one and so did his Wife. All Junk. All 3 eventually went to scrap. Fun to drive but keeping them on the road was a loosing battle.
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.
I got burned bad on a used 2000 Acura TL - notorious 3rd gear problem in their automatic transmission. I bought it assuming typical Honda/Acura reliability. Boy, was I wrong.
Do not buy cars right now. Let these dealers crumble and die with their own inflated prices. I mean a honda civic lx for $32k.... wth? Just keep what you have, give in tune ups and care, or if you are determined to buy a car right now, negotiate and buy it cash.
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
I had been driving for over 20 years and owned car from 1994 to 2017, and I can honestly say my Hondas are less reliable than the Mercedes that I had owned, Acura is slightly better but still it's hard for me to consider another Honda product.
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 disagree. I had an Acura RSX Type S and the transmission on it was complete garbage. Syncros kept going out and it was a known issue with those cars and Acura would not put in better syncros for the car. Plus the dealership never told me that the valvetrain needed to be adjusted every 60k miles which is not normal for other cars. My opinion, Hondas are made from scotch tape and popsicle sticks.
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.
Unfortunately if you cant find a good mechanic to service your Honda you will have problems. My crap mechanic changed the water pump but didn't change the tension pulley or add new seals. Now it leaks oil and I had to have someone change the tensioner pully after it started jumping around but they didn't fix the seal problem. SMH hard to find good mechanics for sure. Having to learn how to do everything myself to get things done right.
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.
I bought a 2010 CRV off of a family member thinking it was going to be a superior vehicle. I absolutely hate it. The 5 speed auto gets to 5th gear too fast and the drivability is horrible. Gearing is so bad
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
Don’t buy any Honda with small engined turbo gdi they are not reliable like any companies small engine turbo gdi. And Honda is making many of these. Stick to Toyota that is not making these types of unreliable engines
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 bought a new Acura late 2022. It’s the worst and most unreliable car I’ve ever had. I never had a regular Honda, but I know that the glorified Hondas are the worst cars ever.
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.
Hondas have slightly below reliability now. They used to be the best but as they have modernized their reliability has dropped. As any mechanic as of recent
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.
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!
Hondas are generally very reliable. But i wouldnt touch anything with a Turbo and or CVT. **Cough** Blown headgaskets Failed intercoolers Blown turbos... Its all over UA-cam.. i guess the old saying is true "they dont make em like they used to" 🤷🤷
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.
Old Honda run very last long Honda acorrd 1990 to 1993 still a lot on the street now you can see one of them in 1 week in California freeway the new Honda look very nice car and run strong save gas the car very stayble
@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.
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.
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.
We fix plenty of Hondas, they are very good, but no mechanical object is trouble free. See piston ring issues, etc. their dealers always have full service bays. But yes, at the top of the list with Toyota in my opinion also.
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.
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.
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 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
Honda makes good cars, no doubt about it. However, your study findings are flawed. If you take one car company and then compare them to all the rest, that one company, will always come out better because you are comparing them to all the rest piled into one entity. I did this when I was in real estate. I compared my record to everyone else in my city as a group, and I came out on top of every metric. This won me a lot of business. A better method would be to compare each company on its own with Honda or list a top ten. Anyway, good job on the video, and I always recommend Honda and Toyota to people who ask me what they should buy.
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.
I drive Honda since 2005 (civic + hrv), never had an issue. I intend to switch to Mazda (cx 60 in EU). What would you say about expected reliability compared to Honda CRV?
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.
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 question i bought an 07 ridgeline used and it shows the timing belt was replaced 30,000 miles ago but it has been 6 years as well. I know thats not a lot of miles on a belt but what about the years ? Should i go by mileage or years more ?
I have a 2019 accord 2.0T. Do you think installling a catch can is beneficial on this engine due to the direct injection? Or do you feel timely oil changes using top tier oil will be fine? Worried about heavy carbon deposits on the valves and pistons over the long haul.
using catch cans can cause emission problems and its barely useful compared to using high quality oil. Good oil has binding agents that reduce carbon build up. New vehicles rely a lot of variable valve timing, which is done by having proper oil flow and pressure. Just change it regularly and you will be fine. My opinion.
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.
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).
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.
thank you for the kind comment. Really means a lot to us.
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 UA-cam.
What is your experience with the 1.5L turbo engine with respect to the oil dilution issue?
Sir , don’t mean to be impertinent, but there are an awful lot of you who give the craft a bad reputation.
@@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.
Only use OEM parts, spend the money right once. ALL aftermarket parts are garbage compared to Honda parts...
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.
@514aam Yes but that is an upgrade.
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...
If you can do the repairs yourself experiment a little with aftermarket.
I 100% agree with you, any other aftermarket parts are crap. This includes oil filters and oil, etc.
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.
Just make sure to drain and fill that five speed transmission every 35k miles. That is its only Achilles heel.
@@gomerpyle7721 Nope, four speed automatic. 2.3L Non Vtec.
Slow 😂
Lol. Prelude Si ran 16's in the quarter mile. @@i.r.wayright1457
Those k series engines are high mileage reliable engines. That h series on the prelude, oh boy my favorite!!
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."
@japanwatchconnection Strawman for sure, but the data is out there to support it.
@japanwatchconnection My golf was awful in reliability compared to my civic anecdotes add up
@@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.
I got 2019 honda accord 65000 had to replace headgasket I dont want to hear about reliability
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.
Honestly any car will last you as long as you keep up with their maintenances but Honda and Toyotas will last a lot longer than anything else
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.
German cars are notorious for breaking down regardless of maintenance, poor engineering.
I would add Mazda to that short list.
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 👍😅👍
The background music is annoying.
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.
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.
Absolutely. Honda paint has always been garbage
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.
Are we talking about the present models, with all the new electronic screens, direct injection, CVT, turbo charged tiny 1.5 LT engines, plastic parts, and possible oil consumption on all new cars being manufactured? Will any new car really be reliable, and not in need of minor, if not major repairs before 100K? How is this possible?
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 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.
AI will replace those that do not want to work, and all the drama that goes along with dealing with bad employees😊
I have an 06 ridge with 160k. I’ve had to have a few things replaced; fuel injectors/coil packs/valve adjustment. Other than that, no issues.
I am a teacher with many students that are planning to become mechanics. Stop painting such broad strokes on younger generations you damn boomer
@@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.
Don’t worry John. I’m wrenching away getting dirty.
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.
everything has gotten more complicated = more problems. issue is most other manufacturers are worse with major issues. no machine is perfect.
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.
I can’t help but feel the same.
Always owned Hondas, but they’re not as they once were.
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
@@RJ-gk6kwnot the 1.5T engine on the 10th gen. Failed injectors and head gasket issues are popping up now under 50k to 85k miles
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. 😊
Put Mazda in there too. Mazda has significantly improved their products and have been ranking extremely high in reliability over the past few years.
I know im going to be that guy, but I really want a cadillac suv or a new range rover evoque you guys really think they are as bad as they say?
@@OFFICIALRover all cars are better than they used to be due to more robotic assembly. That said, go ahead and waste your money.
Lexus is Toyota
@@sethtenrec Get outta here nothing beats a 80 or 90s Toyota or Honda
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).
yes like my 1987 Honda Accord- over 450,000, then sold, then the 2nd owner got another 300,000 miles before it fell apart
You wouldn’t get that with the new Hondas.
Ok, but why did you donate it to a charity? Half the procedes will go to some millionaire.
@@seinundzeiten thats awesome!!
WE OWNED A 2002 HONDA ODYSSEY, OUR SON ALSO, HIS TRANS WENT OUT AT 56K MILES, WE HAD 60K
MILES ON OURS SO I DUMPED IT AS I WAS AFRAID OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH THOSE YEAR TRANS.
GREAT STRONG ENGINE, WEAK TRANS, JUST TYPE IN ODYSSEY TRANS PROBLEMS, YOU'LL SEE.
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.
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.
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.
That's awesome. I love my accords
93 Civic 300k, 2006 crv 240k, still runs strong!
@@tatialo37 😲 WOW...... that's Amazing 👍
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
Here is our latest video comparing Honda to Toyota. ua-cam.com/video/jX8pWDbKOJY/v-deo.html
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!
ua-cam.com/video/jX8pWDbKOJY/v-deo.html
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.
Honda are reliable. I don't think they are quite as good a Toyota, but they are a close 2nd.
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.
120k miles?
@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.
very cool Michael. Honda fan for life
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.
@@bradleyd60002023 HR-V was ranked/predicted as among the most reliable SUV's, but typically Honda SUV's don't have a good record of reliability?
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.
You've put some money in that car for a low mileage.
@@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.
Thanks for the comment. We always change our oil earlier than the manufacture recommends are we have many old Hondas that run strong. Great work.
@@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.
damn you drive a lot
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.
I stopped buying hondas since my last brand new Odyssey had major water leaks from the moonroof gaps and sunglass holders. The engine and transmission may still be reliable but their fit and finish are very poor to say the least. Been buying toyota, Hyundai and Kia in the last decade and happy with the vehicles.
Odyssey is one of their worst cars, Toyota Sienna is the one to get for minivans
You buy Honda or Toyota if you like holding on to your money
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.
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.
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Here is our latest video comparing Honda to Toyota. ua-cam.com/video/jX8pWDbKOJY/v-deo.html
The title asks if Honda is STILL reliable; no doubt that they were in the past. NOW, that they have joined the EPA/CAFE bandwagon and are using turbo'd 4cyl with Direct Injection mated to a CVT - I have to wonder (BIG wonder) if it will continue?
Perhaps, they will still do it better than the rest?
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
Great question. We are currently shooting a video to talk about this exact issue. You should get a notification when its up if you're subscribed.
@@ShadetreeAutomotiveLayton thanks bro I look forward to seeing it
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. ua-cam.com/video/jX8pWDbKOJY/v-deo.html
@Shadetree Automotive thanks I really enjoyed it and you spoke the truth ..thanks again
I will put my 2003 pontiac grand am up against any foreign car on the market to date ! 221,000 miles and runs n drives like new
Got 300K miles out of my 2003 Buick Century
@@edwardautrey3671all i own is gm vehicles i have 6 with a combined total of 1,770,000 miles ! My 94 chevy s10 652,000 all original unrebuilt eng trans and rear axle ! 22,000 hrs of use and its my daily ! 22,210 hrs of use = like 1,440,000 miles ! every gm truck i ever owned lasted well over 30 years + ! So i dont know who's brainwashing who?
I owned a Grand Am, My Brother owned one and so did his Wife. All Junk. All 3 eventually went to scrap. Fun to drive but keeping them on the road was a loosing battle.
How are their new direction injection only engines? I'm concerned about the carbon issue.
I have a 2016 Honda Accord Touring with 150,000 and is a solid like a rock. Obviously all the maintenance like supposed to be.
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.
240k miles is a lot.
I got burned bad on a used 2000 Acura TL - notorious 3rd gear problem in their automatic transmission. I bought it assuming typical Honda/Acura reliability. Boy, was I wrong.
Honda is not reliable ANYMORE because they uses Turbo Engine for all Accord and Civic.
Not all civics.
Do not buy cars right now. Let these dealers crumble and die with their own inflated prices. I mean a honda civic lx for $32k.... wth? Just keep what you have, give in tune ups and care, or if you are determined to buy a car right now, negotiate and buy it cash.
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!
Why gearbox oil every 10k? Seems overkill.
@@WtZuck easy to remember when I do it every other oil change. That's literally the only reason
@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 si dude.... Never been available as automatic
@@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
I had been driving for over 20 years and owned car from 1994 to 2017, and I can honestly say my Hondas are less reliable than the Mercedes that I had owned, Acura is slightly better but still it's hard for me to consider another Honda product.
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 disagree. I had an Acura RSX Type S and the transmission on it was complete garbage. Syncros kept going out and it was a known issue with those cars and Acura would not put in better syncros for the car. Plus the dealership never told me that the valvetrain needed to be adjusted every 60k miles which is not normal for other cars. My opinion, Hondas are made from scotch tape and popsicle sticks.
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.
I'd look at the driver because most don't seem to have a problem with even one and for some reason you bought one, two and three with problems.
@@jojowhite9296 I totally Agree..... maybe some people have Too much to drink 🍷🍻😅❌
Interesting. most folks i know in southern states have no issues with the ac systems on their Hondas...
I've valet'd cars for over a year, and I can honestly say here in AZ I've never valet'd a Honda without good working AC. Sounds like you bought duds
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.
Unfortunately if you cant find a good mechanic to service your Honda you will have problems. My crap mechanic changed the water pump but didn't change the tension pulley or add new seals. Now it leaks oil and I had to have someone change the tensioner pully after it started jumping around but they didn't fix the seal problem. SMH hard to find good mechanics for sure. Having to learn how to do everything myself to get things done right.
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.
I bought a 2010 CRV off of a family member thinking it was going to be a superior vehicle. I absolutely hate it. The 5 speed auto gets to 5th gear too fast and the drivability is horrible. Gearing is so bad
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
Don’t buy any Honda with small engined turbo gdi they are not reliable like any companies small engine turbo gdi. And Honda is making many of these. Stick to Toyota that is not making these types of unreliable engines
Please drop the music.I want to listen to you,not the music
Great advice. Thanks for letting us know.
Lol, my friend recently had to repair someone's brand new 2023 passport with only 3k miles, crazy.
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. 😥
My 2005 Mazda3 basically had all the Ford parts break. Better check your motor mount - very good chance it is broke.
I bought a new Acura late 2022. It’s the worst and most unreliable car I’ve ever had. I never had a regular Honda, but I know that the glorified Hondas are the worst cars ever.
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.
Hondas have slightly below reliability now. They used to be the best but as they have modernized their reliability has dropped. As any mechanic as of recent
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!
Thank you. We will work hard to keep making helpful content!
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.
toyota is better (and usually cheaper to fix) and Mazda is close, but yes, Honda is still very good.
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!
ua-cam.com/video/jX8pWDbKOJY/v-deo.html this should answer your question. We need to do Mazda next.
Hondas are generally very reliable. But i wouldnt touch anything with a Turbo and or CVT.
**Cough**
Blown headgaskets
Failed intercoolers
Blown turbos...
Its all over UA-cam.. i guess the old saying is true "they dont make em like they used to" 🤷🤷
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.
Old Honda run very last long Honda acorrd 1990 to 1993 still a lot on the street now you can see one of them in 1 week in California freeway the new Honda look very nice car and run strong save gas the car very stayble
If the honda has a cvt transmission stay away from it. That is what lets them down not the engines. Toyota are in my opinion the choice car to get.
Toyota makes a great vehicle as well. We will cover the CVT issues soon.
@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.
I think that a Japanese Toyotas are the most reliable and long lasting vehicles. U.S. built Hondas and Toyotas are a close second.
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.
CVT are for people who don't care about 1st 2nd 3rd gear. They just want to press gas go and brake to stop.
Honda made CVT transmission 15 years ago?
Honda’s been hanging out with Chevy and that is bad news. I can personally confirm Honda is not as good as it used to be.
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.
We fix plenty of Hondas, they are very good, but no mechanical object is trouble free.
See piston ring issues, etc. their dealers always have full service bays.
But yes, at the top of the list with Toyota in my opinion also.
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.
Dudes a Honda shill
So I guess Toyota isnt up for this conversation for reliability moooooooore than Honda? Lolol
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.
hell yeah. nice work!
(?) You may not have heard about an automotive brand called Toyota. The rest of the world (and I mean WORLD) seems to think it is far more reliable.
Interestingly my mechanic told me that Honda isn't nearly as good as it once was and advised I get a Toyota, so far no regrets
the 1.5 turbo and cvt arent that great- id buy a kia over a modern honda
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.
yes all honda /acura with the 3.5 liter v6 has a timing belt
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
Is this even the right question to ask? What about Chevy, dodge ,ford with the worst reliability?
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
I've seen the CVT models go over 200k. I like the civic still has a regular 2.0.
Honda makes the best engines. But their weakness is the transmission and their paint jobs
Third choice.
I've owned two Hondas.
I prefer my Toyotas, and I would consider a Mazda
I too have had better reliability with the Toyotas
Toyota also makes an excellent vehicle. Many of us drive them as well.
Toyota makes a better vehicle. Honda makes a better engine. 😉
Newr Toyotas have fuel ⛽ injection problem, Honda? Crickets!!!
@@tatialo37 they have a cricket problem?
Honda transmissions have always sucked to this day, Toyota is better
Found a technician worth subscribing to, doing it now. He has very good presentation skills.
Honda makes good cars, no doubt about it. However, your study findings are flawed. If you take one car company and then compare them to all the rest, that one company, will always come out better because you are comparing them to all the rest piled into one entity. I did this when I was in real estate. I compared my record to everyone else in my city as a group, and I came out on top of every metric. This won me a lot of business. A better method would be to compare each company on its own with Honda or list a top ten. Anyway, good job on the video, and I always recommend Honda and Toyota to people who ask me what they should buy.
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.
Thanks man! Appreciate the comment!
I drive Honda since 2005 (civic + hrv), never had an issue. I intend to switch to Mazda (cx 60 in EU). What would you say about expected reliability compared to Honda CRV?
Nah, bought a 5 yo mazda 626, the worst car ever, belts, alternator, start motor, you name it, never stop !!!!!!!
Dark brown ring at the base of the porcelain is usually the best tell of a very old spark plug , 120k for sure on that one
Great point. Thanks for the comment!
I own a Honda and a Toyota I would say the Toyota is more reliable and cheaper to maintain 😂
How I wish I could find a service center like you near me. Thank you for sharing this.
I see all kinds Honda's with paint jobs also faded off what a joke.
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 .
@@daveclark8337 If you spend the $150 to shut off the VCM they don't have an issue.
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.
There are plenty of Honda CVTs with over 250k miles at this point, and a guy on UA-cam has 700k miles on his 1.5T
Never had a problem with mine
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.
Thats awesome!
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 question i bought an 07 ridgeline used and it shows the timing belt was replaced 30,000 miles ago but it has been 6 years as well. I know thats not a lot of miles on a belt but what about the years ? Should i go by mileage or years more ?
I have a 2019 accord 2.0T. Do you think installling a catch can is beneficial on this engine due to the direct injection? Or do you feel timely oil changes using top tier oil will be fine? Worried about heavy carbon deposits on the valves and pistons over the long haul.
using catch cans can cause emission problems and its barely useful compared to using high quality oil. Good oil has binding agents that reduce carbon build up. New vehicles rely a lot of variable valve timing, which is done by having proper oil flow and pressure. Just change it regularly and you will be fine. My opinion.
@Lucster Le5 thanks for responding. I have heard the same feedback as well which is why I chose not to buy the catch can.
What about the water pumb,when the vechicle has a timing chain?
unlike a dealer, you have ethics.
Thank you Rob. Appreciate your kind comment
Currently, I have the 2021 Honda CR-V AWD. No issues so far at 29,000 miles with just the regular maintenance. I feel happy with my vehicle.
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!
12k mile oil intervals... yikes. If it was anything other than a honda that engine would be toast
12k miles; Jesus…
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.
FYI: I babied the car to the max one day and averaged 55 mpg
@@donofd9626Changing tires after 100k miles? Must’ve been really BALD.
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).
Go whit the honda accord
I love my Honda Accords!
Just stay away from the 1.5 liter turbo engine.