I had a Sienna 2000 with 450,000 miles I got it from a guy who use to work for DOT. I drove it for about 30,000 miles and did not have absolutely any problems with it. Every time I had to do oil change they use to tell me there is something wrong with your odometer, it has an extra zero lol. By the time I sold it, it had almost half a million on it and the guy who bought the van was a Toyota mechanic, he said it will go another 500k for sure.
1990 Toyota Previa, 501,546 miles, same trans, same 4-cyl engine (mid-engine). I once drove it on vacation 2-hours each way, when I got home I somewhat noticed it's idling a bit rough, but the engine starts every time, no oil loss, gas mileage is a bit bad. Sent it to my mechanic for a checkup and it was one bad spark plug, replaced it and it starts all the time. I like it so much I bought another Previa SC and made this older one a work cargo van. I have not tuned this Previa in 10-years, no oil changed in 5-years and she starts and run like a champ as usual, remember same engine/trans since 1990, no rebuild! My mechanic never saw this old van again, LOL. What a van.
@@whyjustwhy2168 Rebuilt engine means it is taken apart and the worn out parts are replaced with new ones. Usually this means new main bearings, new rod bearings, crankshaft gets checked to see if it needs polishing or grinding if there are any scores in the metal. The cylinders get honed or bored if there is excessive wear in the walls. If bored, you will get oversized pistons. New piston rings either way, new camshaft bearings, cam is checked for wear and replaced if necessary. The push rods are replaced. The cylinder heads are checked for cracks, a valve job is performed (also called valve grinding) to ensure a good seal. The valve stem seals are replaced. The engine is re-assembled with all new seals and gaskets. Its as good as new and possibly a little better if it got oversized pistons and had the heads milled it can bump the compression and increase displacement slightly making it a little more powerful than it was originally. The transmission is disassembled and worn parts replaced and the torque converter is replaced. It will operate as good as it did when brand new.
@@Long-nd8bq thanks wow. Are you a mechanic live in Ohio by chance? Sounds like you know what your talking about!! I wondered if this was a cheaper option, we know nothing is cheap but what is efficient both for the car and Wallet. Is remanufactured necessarily the best option for reliability? Idk but is what I have been told. Also is pricey
Just got a 2002 Sienna with over 269,000 miles. Runs and drives great. I live in the rust belt and it does have some rust but not bad for its age and miles. I paid $800 for it from a private seller.
@@rudywesson788 $800. But I did pay a mechanic to replace the timing belt and water pump and seals because there was no way to know when it was last done. The mechanic said all looked good to him but replaced with new parts anyway. Still runs great!
Never thought I would be driving a minivan but I fell in love with my 2007 Honda Odysses (237,000 mi). It was my wife first, she got the new car after mines gave out so I started driving the Odysses. It's great for family road trips, plenty of cargo space when I need to put the seats down to haul bulky items, and great for pulling my small utility trailer. Nice smooth ride too.
I Love my Honda Odyssey 2007, 200,300 miles. Very minimal repairs. Hoping for 300,000 miles. I’ve hauled 6 kids and now the grandkids, and lots of garden supplies including straw bales.
My 2005 Toyota Sienna LE has 298K miles and still runs flawlessly strong with iced cold AC. Engine, transmission, suspension, electric windows, fuel pump, upholstery, paint, engine mounts are all original, and the minivan has never towed. The Sienna is by far the most comfortable, best ride quality, good power, good handling minivan when compared to all other minivans we’ve owned in the past. Cost of maintenance is also the lowest.The Sienna is a keeper .
I just picked up a 2005 toyota sienna last month for $5000 , has 135,000 on it... I just changed the oil yesterday full synthetic, ( I don't trust old stickers).
'08 Grand Caravan owner here: I fixed my TIPM! It was randomly sounding the horn, activating the wipers, shutting down the engine, etc. - all the usual TIPM complaints. I yarded it out with considerable swearing and discovered a patina of what I assume were lead and copper oxides from the traces and solder joints all over the solder side of the TIPM main board. This was causing random shorts/resistive circuits between components that clearly explained the random nature of the malfunctions. I think this came from earlier water exposure. Some detail work with a stiff toothbrush and a lot of alcohol (not a lot of toothbrushes and stiff alcohol, although the latter did come later) and back in the minivan it went. EVERY TIPM issue I had had to that point was instantly resolved. Today, 3 years later, still no problems. Saved at least $1200 and who-knows-how-long a backlog wait during which the vehicle would have been unfit to drive. Knowing that the TIPM is in many cases DIY fixable, TIPM-equipped vehicles are suddenly a lot more reasonable to own!
They have reliable models and the caravan happens to be one of them. I see lots of old caravans on the road every day and with so many built parts are cheap and plentiful.
my mom and i bought a 95 odyssey when it first year that came out, she dont drive much but only got 130k miles on it, still kicking, got little rust from sunroof, we wrote them a check for 25k and took it off the lot that day, still got original engine and trans.
Thanks, I just purchased a Honda Odyssey Touring 2006. It's beautiful and it drives nice and smooth. Previous owner done maintenance prompt by the car dashboard display in time.
I have a 1998 chrysler town and country 30800 still going strong. Got a great mechanic who is amazing. Preventative maintanence the key from someone who had to learn the hard way . Got it with 23500. Happy trails to y'all
My 2004 Toyota Sienna has 206000 miles on it and still runs great. I do general maintenance on it and that's really it. Fix the breaks, oil change and stuff like that. Been such a great van for the last 9 years.
I'm in the business and I can tell you that the Honda Odyssey is definitely not the most reliable minivan. The first second and third Generations were plagued with major transmission issues so much in fact that Honda was forced to replace mini Odyssey Transmissions even after the warranty has expired. Current generations of the Odyssey have dropped to far below average reliability in consumer reports testing. The engine sludge buildup issue in the first generation Sienna was not the fault of the van but the fault of Toyota recommending too far between oil change intervals. Other than that the powertrain is next to Bulletproof.
@gone4now100 older odysseys are also much cheaper then siennas and vtech yo. but all that aside i bought an odyssy knowing the transmission might go out because people dont change their transmission oil. jdm shop in my area charge around 1000-1200 for a transmission installed which is still cheaper then buying an equivalent sienna.
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mine is 2008 has 200,xxx miles with original engine and trans. and still running great.
Transmission issues due to poor maintenance mostly. There is an overheating issue under heavy loads,easily fixed with an aftermarket cooler. Have had two,about to buy another,both very reliable,both hit 200+ without issue,clean dashes,smooth shifts.
Thank you for your informative evaluations on the mini vans, you have confirmed my personal research in looking for the best purchase for the buck. One last thing the Honda Odyssey has the most hip and leg room for the driver and rear passenger when a large driver moves the seat back.
snikle1873 don’t forget that if you buy a used van you have to factor in repair costs if things happen. Grand caravans and town and country vans are relatively cheap to repair compared to Toyota or Honda.
i was just given a 2000 grand caravan 3.3 flex auto with 313k . it still runs fantastic after a lifelong strict maintenance schedule. i am prepared to replace the engine when this one expires. i love everything about this van
My oldman had a really old Dodge Caravan with over 230 000 (abused miles), it came equipped with the Chrysler/Mitsubishi 3 Litre V-6 and 3speed automatic (original engine and transmission, but transmission was rebuilt 3 times). The rig was used as a newspaper delivery truck (overloaded and climbing steep hills) and it blue smoked like no tomorrow but it kept on chugging. I personally own a $200 1995 1/2 Dodge Caravan with the same engine and transmission as my father's van but with only 136 500 miles. I beat the crap out of that rig going off road but it still drives perfect! One problem I did realize was that they both had some minor electrical issues, for example; the radio/clock, turn signals and reverse lights quit working but after I shut it off and restart the engine, it seems to be normal again. And occasionally the windshield wipers would come on by themselves!
Man, there is video of this lady that owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna that hit 601k miles. And that’s with original engine and trans. My friend who is a mechanic always sees a Honda Odyssey with trans issues.
As a musician, I carry music equipment around, and sliding doors on a minivan are extremely practical for loading and unloading of large items in a crowded parking lot and cramped parking areas, either via the sliding doors, or the laying the seats down and accessing items from the rear. I have owned a 2008 Chevy Uplander for 6 years that has 180k miles original engine and transmission. The transmission shifts weird but has done so the whole time I have owned it. The engine is the V6 3.8. Chevy no longer makes this van, but I would definitely consider buying another van. They are handy for kids, grandkids and are priced more reasonable than SUV's.
Thanks for the good review. I just sold my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan...442,000 miles, same engine, 3rd transmission. I'm now into a 2018 Grand Caravan...57,000 and rolling
I go with Toyota Sienna! My last Honda Odyssey 2000 was a nightmare, tons of bad issues , while my Toyota Sienna 2000 zero issues since I bought it 8 years ago .
The Honda's weaker transmission really should have lowered it to #2. The best choice by far is still the Sienna despite this video. If you change your oil on the conservative end with 3k-4k every time, you can get to 300k easily on the original transmission and engine.
Well you have to maintain all vehicles so everything will go over 300.000 if you maintain them the Honda was a design flaw that they recalled and fixed it. I personally never keep any vehicle more than 200.000 if that get sick of something and time for new lol.
I have a 2003 Sienna w/ ≈396,000 miles, first thing that “broke” was the alternator @ ≈250K miles. Fuel pump lasted ≈310k miles, the transmission lasted ≈315K miles, & the radiator lasted ≈317K miles. Still runs like a scalded ape. Anything under ≈250K doesn’t count.
Our 2005 Sienna is on its 3rd radiator at 192k miles. The aftermarket radiator outlasted the factory radiator. The only other thing that failed was the clockspring.
ive had dodge caravans with both the 3.8 liter and 3.3 liter and both had well over 300k miles before i sold them and were still running great, i currently have a dodge caravan 2.4 liter 4 cylinder with 220K miles and counting
So pleased to see the Ford Windstar minivan on here!! Mine is an '03 and currently has 286000 miles on it and is STILL going!! I'm the 3rd owner and when I got it, almost 2 years ago it had 224000 miles on it. I have had to fix some things on there... The wiper motor, also have had to replace wipers twice so far, have a had the breaks done twice now, just got all 4 tires replaced last month and have had tie rods replaced twice. It's also a gas guzzler (esp while I run my a/c). I've had an alignment done 2-3 times and get my oil changed every 3k miles. I figure it's cheaper to keep it maintained than by buying a newer car 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you so much thanks to your video your advise I got on November 1st 2019 I bought my first car on my own I got myself a 2006 chrystler town and country I hit over 228,000 miles and still runes good as new and I paid 600 cash my vans value is 1,500 to 3 grand I barley have to work on my van at all thank u again 1000000 times
My 2008 Odyssey has never given me one single problem. Granted, it only has a 145,000 miles on it, but it's such a joy to drive. I pray it will get me to 250,00 miles and beyond with no transmission issues or any other issues.
I seriously miss my 2006 Odyssey. It had a rough life- city carpooling etc. got it to 188k before the transmission started to go. Still kicking myself that I didn’t replace the trans. Good luck with ur lil Ody!
My son' has a 2010 Honda Odyssey with 332,000 and it is still going. The trans does down shift a little rough but the engine runs very nice, smooth and still very quiet .He's shooting to get 400.000 out of it and I think it will easily make that and more. I have a '99 Infinity QX4 with 243000 and a '02 Tahoe with 279000, both going good.
And how many times have you had the timing belt and water pump changed on your Odyssey? There’s no way that you’ve run up that many miles without changing that belt. No way!!!
I never thought I would like a mini van but I love my Honda Odyssey 2002 , I got it with an estate sale. I bought the house and everything in it, I didn’t even want the car and tried to sell it for next to nothing. Then I decided to register it, now it’s my favorite.
My 2001 sienna xle has 240k miles, I'm the original owner. The engine and transmission are original. Although it has some issues here and there. However, it is still running like new because I keep up with maintenance of the vehicle. I will drive it all the way to the ground for at least another 5 years or more hihihi...!!!
My 04 Sienna is sitting at 307,000 right now and still going strong. It had over 250k miles when I bought it from my best friend 6 years ago. I love my van and will never get rid of it. It just took us to FL in January and Washington DC in March of this year. The outside is a mess with a pitted hood from highway travel and the clear coat is peeling some but the inside is pristine. I just need to know what is wrong with the cruise control and heated drivers seat. I have replaced the cables both sliding doors when they broke by myself so I am up for anything! Great van.
I have a 2001 Odyssey. I have 372k on the odometer. When I go car shopping to find a replacement for it, I get all emotional and stressed out and then I become critical of the vehicle I'm considering buying to replace it. I think it's because I have given this Odyssey so much DIY love, over the years, I have become dysfunctional about parting with it. After I replaced transmission number two with number three, in 2015, I did some serious intervention to get the latest transmission to last. I installed a robust transmission cooler, an inline transmission filter, and I replaced 90% of the Honda branded ATF with Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Full-synthetic ATF, using multiple drain and fills, spread out over time. Now the transmission shifts much more smoother and predicable. The van still has it's original Honda AC compressor working and and it's original Honda alternator was still working at 367k. I replaced it even though it had not failed just so that I can have some insurance for road trips. I paid $515 for a genuine Honda Alternator, at the dealership parts counter, and I installed it myself. I also installed a new radiator and valve cover gasket myself. I have been looking at used Highlander's and Sienna's to replace my Odyssey, then I get stressed out and emotional when I think of replacing it.
Well, who's to say you can't keep it in the family? Give it to your son or daughter, or grandkids? I'm super happy to see that you got 372K on your Odyssey! That's amazing!! I say keep it, and then get another vehicle to replace it, and use it as an extra, or let a family member use it. That way you have all of your hard work where you can still see it! :D
@@THEARK777 Thanks for your comment. Now, a year later, I'm driving a 2016 Toyota Sienna XLE with low miles and the 2001 Odyssey is no longer our daily driver but, we have been keeping it as a backup car for my two college age kids, my wife, and myself. I have been insuring it with liability only for $16 a month,
@@THEARK777 Both my son and daughter are driving their own 20-year-old Camry's. Every now and then I have to repair my daughter's 2002 LE and she drives the '01 Odyssey for a couple days while I'm working on her car. Some times I just drive the Odyssey on my day off. It's not a boring vehicle.
I have a 1993 Toyota Previa LE with 295K miles on the original engine and transmission. Still runs and performs well to this day. I believe it can make it past 300k miles easily from the way it performs. Still does not need additional oil in between oil changes. It has a 2.4 four cylinder engine and averages 20 to 22 miles per gallon in gas consumption.
I’ve always gotten 250,000+ with my Toyotas. Just bought 2007 Sienna with almost 200,000 miles on it and fully expect it to get another 100,000 if I live that long. My mechanic tells me he doesn’t work on many Toyota’s beyond routine maintenance.
I have a 1998 Sienna that has close to 160,000 miles. Already had transmission rebuilt. Transmission went out while driving on the Katy frwy in Houston! Engine runs great.
I know my car is not a minivan - but I have a 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon SE - as of today 06/05/19, I have 245,000(+) miles on her. This has been this best and most reliable car I have ever owned. I have faithfully changed the oil on time and had the 100k and 200k required maintenance performed. I have taken very good car of this car and she has taken good care of us. And she is a dream driving in the rain/snow and wind here in the Pacific Northwest. Best Car EVER!!!
'06 Sienna with 213,000 miles - no issues even after a moderate front end collision. Fits full sheets of plywood with middle seats removed. Not going to call it reliable yet as the standard has been set by my 41 year old Chevy truck which still runs fine, sits outside in all weather, and has the original 305 engine and transmission.
Fantastic video. This is helping me with my purchase of a used mini-van for my wife. Looking at the Honda Odyssey. This just bolstered my thought on getting one 2 fold.
@@muddyriverdogz if you look at actual data reports from reputable sources the Odyssey hold the highest milage out of all the vans. This would mean it actually is number 1 in longevity.
Honda’s 3.5 is a very bulletproof engine, their wide spread transmission issues were only the early 2000s, till 04 like the video states. After that they were fixed, i owned the 05-10 gen odyssey and it’s very good
I have a 2007 Odyssey with 287,000 miles. Engine and transmission are original. The oil is changed every 5000 miles and the transmission fluid is changed every third oil change. My mechanic works on Honda’s only and recommends this. The weak points of the vehicle are the power steering and brakes. It’s on its third power steering pump and second power steering rack. When the rack leaked the fluid trashed the tie rods which also had to be replaced. The brakes start to shake when the pads are about half worn. The rotors will need to be turned. I just replaced all the motor mounts, lower control arms and the radiator recently. I guess high mileage comes with repairs. The engine and transmission are still very strong!
I'm pretty sure that the Honda Odyssey Transmissions were 4k min cost and folks who had these vehicles were plagued with every 40-60k replacing them in many cases. Engine bolts also were constantly a problem.
As stressed here, these were minivans under $6k. That is the only reason Honda outranked the Toyota Sienna. Toyota’s hold their resale value better than a Honda so you aren’t going to find as many that meet the $6k criteria, no matter what year or mileage.
My 2004 Honda Odyssey EX-L has 336,538 miles on it and still looks, runs, and drives excellent, it also pulls a tandem axle 14' low boy trailer loaded down no problem, I did add a secondary transmission cooler on it for pulling the trailer. Always starts right up, has very cold AC, and all five doors work like new
Surprised the 3.8 Chevy Uplander isn't on this list my dad's company had 3 as fleet cars all of them had over 270,000 miles on them and still going strong on the original engine and transmissions
The Uplander never had the 3.8, only 3.5 and 3.9 pushrod engines. There's nothing wrong about those engines though, a friend has a Malibu Maxx 3.5 with 240K on the original powertrain
My 2002 Sienna Symphony has 235k miles an keeps on going! Only thing it wears out the front tires fast! Had more then a handfull alighnments. From different locations, an everything looks fine 🤷🏻♂️
my toyota sienna has 311,000 just changed the seal between the engine and transmission and the axle rods, last month radiator... she sound like the first day she ran.... a great car thinking of making her a camper van at this point.
Just purchased 2008 Honda odyssey with 133000 miles cam belt was changed at 93000 in 2017. Should I change belt again as been 6yrs. Also just did complete transmission flush. Van runs perfect. 25mpg.
You might want to consider having a separate category for Vehicles that are registered in California and/or Vehicles that are registered in high temperature states. Here in California thanks to emission regulations, vehicles are required to run 210 degree Thermostats and very restrictive (and expensive) catalytic converters. The Honda Odyssey is a vehicle to avoid here with Transmissions only lasting approx. 140K miles and due when the trans goes it incurs sooooo much damage the repairs frequently exceed the value of the Minivan. The same can be said for ANY Chrysler Minivan as all of them here in California seem to completely fall apart at 80K miles. It's like they have a self destruct mode built into them at that mileage. Along with Chryslers and Dodges, Ford Freestars and Windstars clog the self service junkyards most with very low miles. I'm not sure why you included the Escalade in your reviews as that's about as close to a minivan as a Honda Civic is to a Pickup.
Not sure about when exactly but manufacturers started to follow California requirements because it would be too expensive to have a separate manufacturer line just to have different emissions and because California is the biggest market. At least that's what I've read.
Actually it is cost effective in some cases to have Federal Versions of Vehicles and California Versions. Due California mandates a 3-Way Converter vs. a Federal 2 -Way, it's not uncommon to see some California Converters costing $2000-$3000 more than their Federal Counterparts. Some Converters particularly for Hybrids and Larger Trucks can cost $4500 to replace when they are stolen. I have seen a pattern where some manufacturers are manufacturing 50 state emissions cars which basically means that EVERYONE will eventually be paying significant dollars for vehicles even when their county may not even require emissions testing.
Our 2002 honda odyssey has 273k miles and runs great! There is no transmission issues but the car is rusty and brakes aren't smooth but still strong! Doesn't leak any oil. We haven't even done the timing belt yet or changed the transmission fluid. Owned it since new.
Honda Odyssey's have transmission problems. A friends transmission just blew out when trying to merge onto one of the busiest roads in my county, at 180k miles. That's a lot of miles, but the car would have lasted much longer with a better transmission.
The problem; Honda put the Filter (of all the stupid of places) buried INSIDE the Case!. I so would have bought one until I learned the failure rates, & why. After so many thousand KM the Filter "plugs up" & becomes oil starved, & "change oil" will not help. The Toyota has a Sensor buried inside the engine, but it is not as costly a repair as Transmission Rebuild.
❤️My 1999 Honda Odyssey EX is still going strong with 300k & YES it still has the original transmission & engine only major thing I had to change so far was the *Catalytic Converter I flush the transmission fluid 3.5 QTs every 50k with Dealer Honda Transmission fluid ONLY as these have NO transmission filter witch is why a lot fail because people never change there fluid or wait way to long before doing so ...
Put an super cooler on your Honda Odyssey tranny no more then $300 for parts and labor it give you at least another 100k minimum and yes important to put it on right away to prevent farther damage.
Here! 2007 Toyota sienna Le fwd. 475K miles currently! Original engine and transmission!. My mom is the original owner. Long live TOYOTA!
Hope y'all put a million miles on it
Got the same van. 350k runs like a charm. Great vans
John Le I have an 04!!
Same with Honda
Rocking 389,000 + on my 05 Sienna. Shooting for half a million and expect to make it.
I had a Sienna 2000 with 450,000 miles I got it from a guy who use to work for DOT. I drove it for about 30,000 miles and did not have absolutely any problems with it. Every time I had to do oil change they use to tell me there is something wrong with your odometer, it has an extra zero lol. By the time I sold it, it had almost half a million on it and the guy who bought the van was a Toyota mechanic, he said it will go another 500k for sure.
I'm glad my favorite minivan is here!
1990 Toyota Previa, 501,546 miles, same trans, same 4-cyl engine (mid-engine). I once drove it on vacation 2-hours each way, when I got home I somewhat noticed it's idling a bit rough, but the engine starts every time, no oil loss, gas mileage is a bit bad. Sent it to my mechanic for a checkup and it was one bad spark plug, replaced it and it starts all the time. I like it so much I bought another Previa SC and made this older one a work cargo van. I have not tuned this Previa in 10-years, no oil changed in 5-years and she starts and run like a champ as usual, remember same engine/trans since 1990, no rebuild! My mechanic never saw this old van again, LOL. What a van.
My 2004 Toyota Sienna mini-van has 257,000 miles and still runs like a dream. I bought it new in December 2003.
2004 Sienna 210,000 miles. Love it! Have driven it everywhere and plan to take it to Estes Park this summer. Gonna drive it til the wheels fall off.
Nice! I'm headed to Estes Park as well. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a 21000 mile Sienna....lol
@@carsthatlast441 Great Review man...👍👍
Can you do a Review on the Top 10 which has the least FIXING Vehicle from just 50,000- 70k miles... ?????????
Teehee..I always say drive until they die on side of road if over 250,000 miles and buy another high mileage Toyota.
My 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager Rallye has 430,000 miles.
Engine and transmission were rebuilt at 350,000 miles
Special EDy not bad 👍🏼
What does that mean they were rebuilt. I'm not a car person sorry lol
@@whyjustwhy2168 Rebuilt engine means it is taken apart and the worn out parts are replaced with new ones. Usually this means new main bearings, new rod bearings, crankshaft gets checked to see if it needs polishing or grinding if there are any scores in the metal. The cylinders get honed or bored if there is excessive wear in the walls. If bored, you will get oversized pistons. New piston rings either way, new camshaft bearings, cam is checked for wear and replaced if necessary. The push rods are replaced. The cylinder heads are checked for cracks, a valve job is performed (also called valve grinding) to ensure a good seal. The valve stem seals are replaced. The engine is re-assembled with all new seals and gaskets. Its as good as new and possibly a little better if it got oversized pistons and had the heads milled it can bump the compression and increase displacement slightly making it a little more powerful than it was originally.
The transmission is disassembled and worn parts replaced and the torque converter is replaced. It will operate as good as it did when brand new.
@@Long-nd8bq thanks wow. Are you a mechanic live in Ohio by chance? Sounds like you know what your talking about!! I wondered if this was a cheaper option, we know nothing is cheap but what is efficient both for the car and Wallet. Is remanufactured necessarily the best option for reliability? Idk but is what I have been told. Also is pricey
Doesn't count then.....you basically have 80K on the powertrain
I have a friend with a late 90s Sienna with close to 500,000 miles on it. Still runs like a top.
That Sienna still going? I have a 2006 with 223k mi on it, better start driving it then..
Video was NOT boring. It was very helpful; thanks. I was thinking about purchasing a 2007 Honda Odyssey with 172,065 miles on it.
Did you end up buying it?
How did it go?
My mother 2005 Sienna w/ 358,000 miles and still running like a champ! We trust our Toyota more than Honda. :)
Just got a 2002 Sienna with over 269,000 miles. Runs and drives great. I live in the rust belt and it does have some rust but not bad for its age and miles. I paid $800 for it from a private seller.
Cost?
@@rudywesson788 $800. But I did pay a mechanic to replace the timing belt and water pump and seals because there was no way to know when it was last done. The mechanic said all looked good to him but replaced with new parts anyway. Still runs great!
Nice!!! Hope it’s got many more miles to it!!!
Never thought I would be driving a minivan but I fell in love with my 2007 Honda Odysses (237,000 mi). It was my wife first, she got the new car after mines gave out so I started driving the Odysses. It's great for family road trips, plenty of cargo space when I need to put the seats down to haul bulky items, and great for pulling my small utility trailer. Nice smooth ride too.
Minivans are super practical! Thanks for the post.
J Foster
Any transmission issues?
@@sirsweetness8332 Not at all
I Love my Honda Odyssey 2007, 200,300 miles. Very minimal repairs. Hoping for 300,000 miles. I’ve hauled 6 kids and now the grandkids, and lots of garden supplies including straw bales.
My 2005 Toyota Sienna LE has 298K miles and still runs flawlessly strong with iced cold AC. Engine, transmission, suspension, electric windows, fuel pump, upholstery, paint, engine mounts are all original, and the minivan has never towed. The Sienna is by far the most comfortable, best ride quality, good power, good handling minivan when compared to all other minivans we’ve owned in the past. Cost of maintenance is also the lowest.The Sienna is a keeper .
I just picked up a 2005 toyota sienna last month for $5000 , has 135,000 on it... I just changed the oil yesterday full synthetic, ( I don't trust old stickers).
How often you change the oil on that sienna?
Not the 07. It leaked oil everywhere and coolant leaks!
'08 Grand Caravan owner here: I fixed my TIPM!
It was randomly sounding the horn, activating the wipers, shutting down the engine, etc. - all the usual TIPM complaints. I yarded it out with considerable swearing and discovered a patina of what I assume were lead and copper oxides from the traces and solder joints all over the solder side of the TIPM main board. This was causing random shorts/resistive circuits between components that clearly explained the random nature of the malfunctions. I think this came from earlier water exposure. Some detail work with a stiff toothbrush and a lot of alcohol (not a lot of toothbrushes and stiff alcohol, although the latter did come later) and back in the minivan it went. EVERY TIPM issue I had had to that point was instantly resolved. Today, 3 years later, still no problems. Saved at least $1200 and who-knows-how-long a backlog wait during which the vehicle would have been unfit to drive.
Knowing that the TIPM is in many cases DIY fixable, TIPM-equipped vehicles are suddenly a lot more reasonable to own!
Curtis Fleabag Chrysler/Fiats are anything but reliable
They have reliable models and the caravan happens to be one of them. I see lots of old caravans on the road every day and with so many built parts are cheap and plentiful.
The v6 engine is no good. The cams wear out quickly.
Me too on 3 vans: I use wd40 first, then the brush then all coated delicately with AL/no corrode paste. Solved all issues. Check the grounds too.
What a well-done no-nonsense review. Loved the pace and summations of each model..
I have a 2002 Honda Odyssey with over 311,000 miles on it. And I love it!
my mom and i bought a 95 odyssey when it first year that came out, she dont drive much but only got 130k miles on it, still kicking, got little rust from sunroof, we wrote them a check for 25k and took it off the lot that day, still got original engine and trans.
@@dangda-ww7de wow, that's cool!
Just wondering are you still in the original transmission?
@@boostedmaniac yep, I haven't had any transmission problems at all, since me and my family got it back in like 06
U are cool u have a great day good bless you and your family and your car i like vans as much as i like your comment
I have a 1982 wife. It has more than 300000 miles. It leaks, makes noise and not reliable but it's all I have.
try lubing her cylinders and buffing her headlights, but if you need me to do a road test, let me know
Funny !!😂😂😂😂😂
When you get done with it, you probably wont get much for it. Some guys will haul those away for free if you put up a craigslist ad. Best of luck!
does she have a sister
Lol, that's appreciation.
Thanks, I just purchased a Honda Odyssey Touring 2006. It's beautiful and it drives nice and smooth. Previous owner done maintenance prompt by the car dashboard display in time.
I have a 1998 chrysler town and country 30800 still going strong. Got a great mechanic who is amazing. Preventative maintanence the key from someone who had to learn the hard way . Got it with 23500. Happy trails to y'all
Just bought a 2008 Honda Odyssey with 130k miles on it for $4900. Keep searching good deals are out there!
I'm looking at the exact same deal.... maybe you brought it 9 months ago and now you're trying to sell it to me because you realize it's crap?
My 04 Odyssey only has 158k. It's a champ.
I'm glad my favorite minivan is here!
My 2004 Toyota Sienna has 206000 miles on it and still runs great. I do general maintenance on it and that's really it. Fix the breaks, oil change and stuff like that. Been such a great van for the last 9 years.
Thanks, useful information, clearly delivered, no fluff or bs.
I'm in the business and I can tell you that the Honda Odyssey is definitely not the most reliable minivan. The first second and third Generations were plagued with major transmission issues so much in fact that Honda was forced to replace mini Odyssey Transmissions even after the warranty has expired. Current generations of the Odyssey have dropped to far below average reliability in consumer reports testing. The engine sludge buildup issue in the first generation Sienna was not the fault of the van but the fault of Toyota recommending too far between oil change intervals. Other than that the powertrain is next to Bulletproof.
@gone4now100 older odysseys are also much cheaper then siennas and vtech yo. but all that aside i bought an odyssy knowing the transmission might go out because people dont change their transmission oil. jdm shop in my area charge around 1000-1200 for a transmission installed which is still cheaper then buying an equivalent sienna.
mine is 2008 has 200,xxx miles with original engine and trans. and still running great.
Transmission issues due to poor maintenance mostly. There is an overheating issue under heavy loads,easily fixed with an aftermarket cooler. Have had two,about to buy another,both very reliable,both hit 200+ without issue,clean dashes,smooth shifts.
Honda paid him for this garbage video !
@@muddyriverdogz it's 100% between the Ody and Sienna(In US market)..have owned plenty of minivans.
Awesome! Getting ready to buy a MV for a camper conversion. Thanks so much.
Thank you for your informative evaluations on the mini vans, you have confirmed my personal research in looking for the best purchase for the buck. One last thing the Honda Odyssey has the most hip and leg room for the driver and rear passenger when a large driver moves the seat back.
snikle1873 don’t forget that if you buy a used van you have to factor in repair costs if things happen. Grand caravans and town and country vans are relatively cheap to repair compared to Toyota or Honda.
i was just given a 2000 grand caravan 3.3 flex auto with 313k . it still runs fantastic after a lifelong strict maintenance schedule. i am prepared to replace the engine when this one expires. i love everything about this van
Thats awesome! They are good vehicles as long as they dont rust out like ours did.
Need to do a vid on 2016 & 2019 VANS!
Great vid!!
My oldman had a really old Dodge Caravan with over 230 000 (abused miles), it came equipped with the Chrysler/Mitsubishi 3 Litre V-6 and 3speed automatic (original engine and transmission, but transmission was rebuilt 3 times). The rig was used as a newspaper delivery truck (overloaded and climbing steep hills) and it blue smoked like no tomorrow but it kept on chugging. I personally own a $200 1995 1/2 Dodge Caravan with the same engine and transmission as my father's van but with only 136 500 miles. I beat the crap out of that rig going off road but it still drives perfect! One problem I did realize was that they both had some minor electrical issues, for example; the radio/clock, turn signals and reverse lights quit working but after I shut it off and restart the engine, it seems to be normal again. And occasionally the windshield wipers would come on by themselves!
My 2005 Dodge Caravan 3.3 just hit 350,000 miles and still going strong
Definitely going to hang on to my Toyota minivan now!
2001 Sienna CE here with 246k miles. I change the oil every 3k miles. Runs great. hoping to get it to 500k and beyond!
Maintain your vehicle. Treat it well. Will run for very long time.
That what i am trying to do
Also depends how much maintenance you have to do and parts you have to replace.
Unless its a Chrysler.
Bull shit not a Dodge carvan
@@stevenbuell5387 no for real I had bought mine used with 72k. Ran it now for 7 years... and all good. But has the 3.8L.
Bullet proof..
Man, there is video of this lady that owns a 2004 Toyota Sienna that hit 601k miles. And that’s with original engine and trans. My friend who is a mechanic always sees a Honda Odyssey with trans issues.
As a musician, I carry music equipment around, and sliding doors on a minivan are extremely practical for loading and unloading of large items in a crowded parking lot and cramped parking areas, either via the sliding doors, or the laying the seats down and accessing items from the rear. I have owned a 2008 Chevy Uplander for 6 years that has 180k miles original engine and transmission. The transmission shifts weird but has done so the whole time I have owned it. The engine is the V6 3.8. Chevy no longer makes this van, but I would definitely consider buying another van. They are handy for kids, grandkids and are priced more reasonable than SUV's.
I have a 2005 Chevy Uplander with 221k. It runs, drives and looks like new. It a great dependable vehicle and it’s my every day driver.
Thanks for the good review.
I just sold my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan...442,000 miles, same engine, 3rd transmission. I'm now into a 2018 Grand Caravan...57,000 and rolling
3 trans..is there trans cooler?
I go with Toyota Sienna! My last Honda Odyssey 2000 was a nightmare, tons of bad issues , while my Toyota Sienna 2000 zero issues since I bought it 8 years ago .
Trucks have become so overprice it's driven me to look at mini vans. Thanks for making this video.
Same here man was looking for a 4 runner and now I'm looking at a 98 sienna lol , did u end up with a truck?
@@johnnyjames6283 Haven't bought anything yet. Waiting for the hit and run case/property damage to be settled.
Toyota Sienna minivan deserve to be #1. My mother 1999 Sienna with 420,000 miles on it and still runs like a champ!
Excellent review. Thank you!
The 90s previa or estima will forever be my all time favorite minivan
Those Previas look and act like tanks. I am sure someone has 800k mi out there..
These old Siennas are just insane...never any problem!
False.
I had a 2007 with 167k miles and it was leaking oil all over and coolant as well. Bad head gasket and bad timing cover leaking!
The Honda's weaker transmission really should have lowered it to #2. The best choice by far is still the Sienna despite this video. If you change your oil on the conservative end with 3k-4k every time, you can get to 300k easily on the original transmission and engine.
EXACTLY!
I have a 2008 Odyssey LX 225k same transmission, runs smooth as butter....
Well you have to maintain all vehicles so everything will go over 300.000 if you maintain them the Honda was a design flaw that they recalled and fixed it. I personally never keep any vehicle more than 200.000 if that get sick of something and time for new lol.
It should have lowered it to not on this list ! And the tranni isnt the only issue !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't forget 2006+ VCM related engine issues and potential camshaft issues.
Well researched, well presented and quick to the most relevant points. Nice job 👍! Keep”m em coming.
Thanks!
I have a 2003 Sienna w/ ≈396,000 miles, first thing that “broke” was the alternator @ ≈250K miles. Fuel pump lasted ≈310k miles, the transmission lasted ≈315K miles, & the radiator lasted ≈317K miles. Still runs like a scalded ape. Anything under ≈250K doesn’t count.
317K miles from a rad is exceptional. Mine finally needing replacing after 15yrs and ~185K miles
Our 2005 Sienna is on its 3rd radiator at 192k miles. The aftermarket radiator outlasted the factory radiator. The only other thing that failed was the clockspring.
@Beemrdon Are you saying Toyota brand???
Mine just hit 300,000
Great. When did you change the spark plugs & engine coolant??
Well done! MLB-level presentation of statistics. you made the comparisons clear.
I bought my wife a 2009 odyssey last fall and she absolutely loves it
We have a 2005 touring with 170,000 and its awesome
I can see why people like them so much I was against foreign cars up untill we got the odyssey and I'm sold on it for sure
Dustin Barrett , yes it is. It is our first minivan and we are looking to get a newer odyssey eventually.
My 09 has 260,000 - runs like new... has been well maintained
I have 2005 Dodge stowaway caravan and has 300,000 with same engine and trans. Does have rust on the sides. Oil change every 3000 miles. Runs great
The 1998-2003 Sienna is my favorite car ever!
Are you a mom, or a smuggler?
@@lukedemello2077 Neither. It's my favorite because it is the safest car ever. ua-cam.com/video/6rntVLQ-qSY/v-deo.html
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ much appreciated this is exactly what I wanted to see!
Almost 2024 and my 2008 Sienna with over 240,000miles it's still my 1st reliable option for a vacation trip!
The most important part for toyota and honda is the 5k towing capacity. I take the seats out of mine or stow and go for dog and medical equipment
I just bought a 2008 toyota sienna with 169k miles on it!
Thank you. This video was very helpful for me.
ive had dodge caravans with both the 3.8 liter and 3.3 liter and both had well over 300k miles before i sold them and were still running great, i currently have a dodge caravan 2.4 liter 4 cylinder with 220K miles and counting
My 3.3 just hit 350,000 miles lol
So pleased to see the Ford Windstar minivan on here!! Mine is an '03 and currently has 286000 miles on it and is STILL going!! I'm the 3rd owner and when I got it, almost 2 years ago it had 224000 miles on it. I have had to fix some things on there... The wiper motor, also have had to replace wipers twice so far, have a had the breaks done twice now, just got all 4 tires replaced last month and have had tie rods replaced twice. It's also a gas guzzler (esp while I run my a/c). I've had an alignment done 2-3 times and get my oil changed every 3k miles. I figure it's cheaper to keep it maintained than by buying a newer car 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you so much thanks to your video your advise I got on November 1st 2019 I bought my first car on my own I got myself a 2006 chrystler town and country I hit over 228,000 miles and still runes good as new and I paid 600 cash my vans value is 1,500 to 3 grand I barley have to work on my van at all thank u again 1000000 times
Hey bro! Cool video. I’m in the market for a Used minivan so I appreciated the heck out of this!! Great job!!🤙🏽
My 2008 Odyssey has never given me one single problem. Granted, it only has a 145,000 miles on it, but it's such a joy to drive. I pray it will get me to 250,00 miles and beyond with no transmission issues or any other issues.
I seriously miss my 2006 Odyssey. It had a rough life- city carpooling etc. got it to 188k before the transmission started to go. Still kicking myself that I didn’t replace the trans. Good luck with ur lil Ody!
My son' has a 2010 Honda Odyssey with 332,000 and it is still going. The trans does down shift a little rough but the engine runs very nice, smooth and still very quiet .He's shooting to get 400.000 out of it and I think it will easily make that and more. I have a '99 Infinity QX4 with 243000 and a '02 Tahoe with 279000, both going good.
And how many times have you had the timing belt and water pump changed on your Odyssey? There’s no way that you’ve run up that many miles without changing that belt. No way!!!
@@renardfields2975 I Did them last summer,Belt, Water Pump and Tensioner.
I'm very sure they have been changed before I bought it.
I never thought I would like a mini van but I love my Honda Odyssey 2002 , I got it with an estate sale. I bought the house and everything in it, I didn’t even want the car and tried to sell it for next to nothing. Then I decided to register it, now it’s my favorite.
Thats awesome.
My 04 odyssey has 300,560 thousand miles on it. Absolutely phenomenal van. A buddy of mine has 390,000 miles on his.
How many transmissions if any did you have to fix or trouble with piston rings etc?
Love my 04 with 158k. Hope it gets to 400K.
Did you guys ever have the valve lash adjustment performed?
Thank you. Just bought 06 Dodge Caravan. 1 owner, well maintained. About 250,000 mi.
My 2001 sienna xle has 240k miles, I'm the original owner. The engine and transmission are original. Although it has some issues here and there. However, it is still running like new because I keep up with maintenance of the vehicle. I will drive it all the way to the ground for at least another 5 years or more hihihi...!!!
I have a 2010 limited Awd Toyota Sienna.
We love it regularly maintained. 145k no major issues. Great 7 Passenger vehicle.
@@toddmullis8051 yes. 2011 is the start of the current body style. The Awd might gate u through. But it's not 4x4. Lol
My friends dad mike has a 2001 sienna 300k miles with no issues just minor body rust
My 04 Sienna is sitting at 307,000 right now and still going strong. It had over 250k miles when I bought it from my best friend 6 years ago. I love my van and will never get rid of it. It just took us to FL in January and Washington DC in March of this year. The outside is a mess with a pitted hood from highway travel and the clear coat is peeling some but the inside is pristine. I just need to know what is wrong with the cruise control and heated drivers seat. I have replaced the cables both sliding doors when they broke by myself so I am up for anything! Great van.
I have a 2001 Odyssey. I have 372k on the odometer. When I go car shopping to find a replacement for it, I get all emotional and stressed out and then I become critical of the vehicle I'm considering buying to replace it. I think it's because I have given this Odyssey so much DIY love, over the years, I have become dysfunctional about parting with it. After I replaced transmission number two with number three, in 2015, I did some serious intervention to get the latest transmission to last. I installed a robust transmission cooler, an inline transmission filter, and I replaced 90% of the Honda branded ATF with Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Full-synthetic ATF, using multiple drain and fills, spread out over time. Now the transmission shifts much more smoother and predicable. The van still has it's original Honda AC compressor working and and it's original Honda alternator was still working at 367k. I replaced it even though it had not failed just so that I can have some insurance for road trips. I paid $515 for a genuine Honda Alternator, at the dealership parts counter, and I installed it myself. I also installed a new radiator and valve cover gasket myself. I have been looking at used Highlander's and Sienna's to replace my Odyssey, then I get stressed out and emotional when I think of replacing it.
Well, who's to say you can't keep it in the family? Give it to your son or daughter, or grandkids? I'm super happy to see that you got 372K on your Odyssey! That's amazing!! I say keep it, and then get another vehicle to replace it, and use it as an extra, or let a family member use it. That way you have all of your hard work where you can still see it! :D
@@THEARK777 Thanks for your comment. Now, a year later, I'm driving a 2016 Toyota Sienna XLE with low miles and the 2001 Odyssey is no longer our daily driver but, we have been keeping it as a backup car for my two college age kids, my wife, and myself. I have been insuring it with liability only for $16 a month,
@@cgrscott That's a fabulous idea!! That's what I'd do!
@@THEARK777 Both my son and daughter are driving their own 20-year-old Camry's. Every now and then I have to repair my daughter's 2002 LE and she drives the '01 Odyssey for a couple days while I'm working on her car. Some times I just drive the Odyssey on my day off. It's not a boring vehicle.
I have a 1993 Toyota Previa LE with 295K miles on the original engine and transmission. Still runs and performs well to this day. I believe it can make it past 300k miles easily from the way it performs. Still does not need additional oil in between oil changes. It has a 2.4 four cylinder engine and averages 20 to 22 miles per gallon in gas consumption.
I’ve always gotten 250,000+ with my Toyotas. Just bought 2007 Sienna with almost 200,000 miles on it and fully expect it to get another 100,000 if I live that long. My mechanic tells me he doesn’t work on many Toyota’s beyond routine maintenance.
Thats awesome. Thanks for the comment.
Very useful information. Thanks
Have a 2,006 Toyota Sienna with over 500,00+ miles and running with a Very quiet clean engine .
yeah but it was rebuilt im guessing
I have a 1998 Sienna that has close to 160,000 miles. Already had transmission rebuilt. Transmission went out while driving on the Katy frwy in Houston! Engine runs great.
You need to add the uplander on that list I have a 06 uplander with 386000 miles on it and it runs great
I know my car is not a minivan - but I have a 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon SE - as of today 06/05/19, I have 245,000(+) miles on her. This has been this best and most reliable car I have ever owned. I have faithfully changed the oil on time and had the 100k and 200k required maintenance performed. I have taken very good car of this car and she has taken good care of us. And she is a dream driving in the rain/snow and wind here in the Pacific Northwest. Best Car EVER!!!
'06 Sienna with 213,000 miles - no issues even after a moderate front end collision. Fits full sheets of plywood with middle seats removed. Not going to call it reliable yet as the standard has been set by my 41 year old Chevy truck which still runs fine, sits outside in all weather, and has the original 305 engine and transmission.
Fantastic video. This is helping me with my purchase of a used mini-van for my wife. Looking at the Honda Odyssey. This just bolstered my thought on getting one 2 fold.
I daily drive a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan with >310k miles for work. Original engine and transmission, still moving along.
Is the minivan still going? I have one I can buy with 300k miles and curious if it's a good idea? Thanks
Thanks a lot for this useful information.
Hmm I don’t know. The 2011 odyssey we purchased brand new, tranny started to give me issues at 20k miles
You do know. Honda paid him for this garbage video !
@@muddyriverdogz if you look at actual data reports from reputable sources the Odyssey hold the highest milage out of all the vans. This would mean it actually is number 1 in longevity.
@@levimagnusson5880 BS ! The tranni and V-6 engine in the Sienna are bullet proof.
@@muddyriverdogz it’s not BS, go look at reports instead of your own opinion
Honda’s 3.5 is a very bulletproof engine, their wide spread transmission issues were only the early 2000s, till 04 like the video states. After that they were fixed, i owned the 05-10 gen odyssey and it’s very good
I have a 2007 Odyssey with 287,000 miles. Engine and transmission are original. The oil is changed every 5000 miles and the transmission fluid is changed every third oil change. My mechanic works on Honda’s only and recommends this. The weak points of the vehicle are the power steering and brakes. It’s on its third power steering pump and second power steering rack. When the rack leaked the fluid trashed the tie rods which also had to be replaced. The brakes start to shake when the pads are about half worn. The rotors will need to be turned. I just replaced all the motor mounts, lower control arms and the radiator recently. I guess high mileage comes with repairs. The engine and transmission are still very strong!
I was bored a couple months ago and I started to draw a charger but then I drew the cabin too big so it look like a minivan and actually looks sick
Toyota Sienna number 1. Mine is a 1999 XLE. 250,000 and going strong
Some of the Toyota Siennas had timing belts instead of chain,and that's expensive to get replaced.
I had a 2000 Chevy venture that lasted to 416,xxx miles. I got rear ended and the van got totaled, but it was still going strong.
I'm pretty sure that the Honda Odyssey Transmissions were 4k min cost and folks who had these vehicles were plagued with every 40-60k replacing them in many cases. Engine bolts also were constantly a problem.
04 at 158k. Not a single problem ever with mine.
T😊hank you… after your assesment we are looking at the SIENNA and the ODYSSEY as the more reliable for our usage. Great reveiw.. 👍💵💰💥☺️
As stressed here, these were minivans under $6k. That is the only reason Honda outranked the Toyota Sienna. Toyota’s hold their resale value better than a Honda so you aren’t going to find as many that meet the $6k criteria, no matter what year or mileage.
My 2004 Honda Odyssey EX-L has 336,538 miles on it and still looks, runs, and drives excellent, it also pulls a tandem axle 14' low boy trailer loaded down no problem, I did add a secondary transmission cooler on it for pulling the trailer. Always starts right up, has very cold AC, and all five doors work like new
A buddy of mine had a Dodge Carvan with almost 300K withe the original engine and transmission.
That must have been before Fiat Bought it 🤣🤣🤣
Have 2013 Toyota sienna with over 401,000 miles. Runs great
Surprised the 3.8 Chevy Uplander isn't on this list my dad's company had 3 as fleet cars all of them had over 270,000 miles on them and still going strong on the original engine and transmissions
I used to see a few for sale, and wondered about them. I never see them anymore.
And the chevy venture before the uplander, good vans as well.
The Uplander never had the 3.8, only 3.5 and 3.9 pushrod engines. There's nothing wrong about those engines though, a friend has a Malibu Maxx 3.5 with 240K on the original powertrain
Looking at a 2008 Odyssey EX with 151K miles for $4,000. This video made me feel more confident.
My 2002 Sienna Symphony has 235k miles an keeps on going! Only thing it wears out the front tires fast! Had more then a handfull alighnments. From different locations, an everything looks fine 🤷🏻♂️
Rode in a Sienna that had 665,900 miles... I got out after 99 miles :)
my toyota sienna has 311,000 just changed the seal between the engine and transmission and the axle rods, last month radiator... she sound like the first day she ran.... a great car
thinking of making her a camper van at this point.
What year?
@@Rob-kv3ry 2001
i AM GOING TO REBUILD THE ENGINE WITH GASKETS AND SUCH, TO SEE IF i CAN GO 1000000 FOR A NEW CAR....
@@chrystalflippo8144 older toyotas are certainly reliable. I have an 05 camry with 273k, 2.4L, used for highway running.
Just purchased 2008 Honda odyssey with 133000 miles cam belt was changed at 93000 in 2017. Should I change belt again as been 6yrs. Also just did complete transmission flush. Van runs perfect. 25mpg.
You might want to consider having a separate category for Vehicles that are registered in California and/or Vehicles that are registered in high temperature states. Here in California thanks to emission regulations, vehicles are required to run 210 degree Thermostats and very restrictive (and expensive) catalytic converters. The Honda Odyssey is a vehicle to avoid here with Transmissions only lasting approx. 140K miles and due when the trans goes it incurs sooooo much damage the repairs frequently exceed the value of the Minivan. The same can be said for ANY Chrysler Minivan as all of them here in California seem to completely fall apart at 80K miles. It's like they have a self destruct mode built into them at that mileage. Along with Chryslers and Dodges, Ford Freestars and Windstars clog the self service junkyards most with very low miles. I'm not sure why you included the Escalade in your reviews as that's about as close to a minivan as a Honda Civic is to a Pickup.
Not sure about when exactly but manufacturers started to follow California requirements because it would be too expensive to have a separate manufacturer line just to have different emissions and because California is the biggest market. At least that's what I've read.
Actually it is cost effective in some cases to have Federal Versions of Vehicles and California Versions. Due California mandates a 3-Way Converter vs. a Federal 2 -Way, it's not uncommon to see some California Converters costing $2000-$3000 more than their Federal Counterparts. Some Converters particularly for Hybrids and Larger Trucks can cost $4500 to replace when they are stolen. I have seen a pattern where some manufacturers are manufacturing 50 state emissions cars which basically means that EVERYONE will eventually be paying significant dollars for vehicles even when their county may not even require emissions testing.
Our 2002 honda odyssey has 273k miles and runs great! There is no transmission issues but the car is rusty and brakes aren't smooth but still strong! Doesn't leak any oil. We haven't even done the timing belt yet or changed the transmission fluid. Owned it since new.
You guys got extremely lucky not changing the timing belt!!!
Honda Odyssey's have transmission problems. A friends transmission just blew out when trying to merge onto one of the busiest roads in my county, at 180k miles. That's a lot of miles, but the car would have lasted much longer with a better transmission.
The problem; Honda put the Filter (of all the stupid of places) buried INSIDE the Case!. I so would have bought one until I learned the failure rates, & why. After so many thousand KM the Filter "plugs up" & becomes oil starved, & "change oil" will not help. The Toyota has a Sensor buried inside the engine, but it is not as costly a repair as Transmission Rebuild.
My favorite van even though it's not on the list is the KIA Sedona. I have one actually. They're nice.
❤️My 1999 Honda Odyssey EX is still going strong with 300k & YES it still has the original transmission & engine only major thing I had to change so far was the *Catalytic Converter I flush the transmission fluid 3.5 QTs every 50k with Dealer Honda Transmission fluid ONLY as these have NO transmission filter witch is why a lot fail because people never change there fluid or wait way to long before doing so ...
AC/DC.4.LIFE ! prove that you are lying about things that you had to change
Put an super cooler on your Honda Odyssey tranny no more then $300 for parts and labor it give you at least another 100k minimum and yes important to put it on right away to prevent farther damage.
Great information!