Different engine and trans now.
2024 Honda Odyssey
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The engine is pretty new. We have one and it was my main concern (being new) but engine has been fine.
The trans has been used awhile - a Honda 10 speed. I’d have more confidence if it were a ZF personally, but the older odyssey with the zf 9 speed has tons of complaints. I’ve read that it isn’t breaking down necessarily, that software updates should fix it, but if you’re buying new you don’t have to worry about the zf 9 speed issues.
Guys have the 10speed in the 2.0 turbo accords and they’re flying with them, hopping up the engines and running super fast 1/4 times with stock 10 speed trans. They seem to be durable. But then again, Honda always seems to have “fixed their v6 transmission issues” and then they begin failing just out of warranty.
I had a ton of rattles and fit finish issues. Our selling dealer was helpful and took all my concerns seriously, but still took months to fix them all. It was surprising to me that Honda corporate took notice of how much my brand new car was in the shop. They took it upon themselves to send a regional field engineer and manager out to try to get it fixed right / encourage the dealer to get it right. I never complained to the corporate level until all was repaired, and I more called to try to get them to give me an extended warranty for the time and hassle and lost confidence in the car. They flat out wouldn’t do anything for me, unfortunately.
The trans has been used awhile - a Honda 10 speed. I’d have more confidence if it were a ZF personally, but the older odyssey with the zf 9 speed has tons of complaints. I’ve read that it isn’t breaking down necessarily, that software updates should fix it, but if you’re buying new you don’t have to worry about the zf 9 speed issues.
Guys have the 10speed in the 2.0 turbo accords and they’re flying with them, hopping up the engines and running super fast 1/4 times with stock 10 speed trans. They seem to be durable. But then again, Honda always seems to have “fixed their v6 transmission issues” and then they begin failing just out of warranty.
I had a ton of rattles and fit finish issues. Our selling dealer was helpful and took all my concerns seriously, but still took months to fix them all. It was surprising to me that Honda corporate took notice of how much my brand new car was in the shop. They took it upon themselves to send a regional field engineer and manager out to try to get it fixed right / encourage the dealer to get it right. I never complained to the corporate level until all was repaired, and I more called to try to get them to give me an extended warranty for the time and hassle and lost confidence in the car. They flat out wouldn’t do anything for me, unfortunately.
If the Odyssey has the new DOHC, it is heavily revised.
The Traverse is one of the worst brand new cars available, unless you are a die-hard GM fan that can't drive anything else, pretty much all other 3-row entries are better. They finally decided to update it for next year, let's see how that performs.
Odyssey is great, you are just not getting the newest platform, it shows its age in the interior especially the infotainment screen, as long as you are okay with that it is the right choice to keep it for 10+ years. Transmission issues were all solved when they switched to 10 speed built in house. First few years they used 9-speed ZF in lower trims then switched to 10-speed since 2020.
Yes, timing belt is a lot of work, but it is every 10 years and 100k miles, so you worry about it in 10 years based on the mileage you're planning to put. It offers the most comfortable ride in its class, but it feels like a mini school bus when you drive it.
I'd also recommend checking the KIA Carnival, it feels more like a crossover behind the steering wheel (I drove them all), a little bit better low end torque, much better infotainment system, lower MSRP (at least in Canada) and they come with 10-year powertrain warranty in the States. Wouldn't recommend a Pacifica for 10+ year long term ownership.
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even my wife is now like, "fack, we shoulda bought sienna"
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Welp. Maybe it is time to move on… the van not the wife.
even my wife is now like, "fack, we shoulda bought sienna"
mmmhmmmmmm
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Welp. Maybe it is time to move on… the van not the wife.
I don't think the Sienna is nearly as bad as that whale injected with botox turd that the QX80 is
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Maybe 2025
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Odyssey got the DOHC in 2023 and I think Acura v6 models got it a year or two prior but I could be wrong. I don’t think 2023 was the first year of the DOHC though, just the first year Honda used it.
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Odyssey got the DOHC in 2023 and I think Acura v6 models got it a year or two prior but I could be wrong. I don’t think 2023 was the first year of the DOHC though, just the first year Honda used it.
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The difference is that the Caliber actually is a godawful car, and the Pacifica is even worse
The Sienna will last a long long time with no problems and have the least cost to keep running. For the OP's stated goals, the Sienna is the best choice
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[QUOTE="I Uhh, no, no it did not - nor does the 2024.
The 2023 Pilot got the new DOHC.
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Oh, could’ve sworn I read that but I guess I’m wrong. Maybe I’m confusing it since we also shopped the pilot at the same time before the wife realized the minivan still makes the most sense.
The 2023 Pilot got the new DOHC.
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Oh, could’ve sworn I read that but I guess I’m wrong. Maybe I’m confusing it since we also shopped the pilot at the same time before the wife realized the minivan still makes the most sense.
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Nigh. One can even build a new 2024 Ody on the site and it’s still SOHC engine.
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Yes, to slow it down further.they make lift kits for the Sienna
Mini van is king for kids in everyday life. No worries about slamming that wide opening rear door into the vehicle next to you (maybe even your own in the garage). It’s also easier to get the carry click in infant car seats in and or having to buckle your child for the next couple years in the convertible car seat.
like mentioned that’s only a season in life. Once the kids get somewhat older they should have more control over the door issues.
But definitely nothing wrong with rocking a minivan for 10-12 years or so of the kids growing up then moving on. You don’t want something too nice because the kids will likely trash it anyways somehow some way
They are likely the best value for the $ if you cross shop 3 row suvs.
like mentioned that’s only a season in life. Once the kids get somewhat older they should have more control over the door issues.
But definitely nothing wrong with rocking a minivan for 10-12 years or so of the kids growing up then moving on. You don’t want something too nice because the kids will likely trash it anyways somehow some way
They are likely the best value for the $ if you cross shop 3 row suvs.
Honda V6 is great motor! One nasty part is maintenance and timing belt replacement that is still due on my Pilot with 114k.
Waiting for a friend who does side work to do his own Odyssey soon to get experience to perform mine and evaluate if he is up for the task.
Waiting for a friend who does side work to do his own Odyssey soon to get experience to perform mine and evaluate if he is up for the task.
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Yes. The 2024 is still the SOHC. There’s speculation the new DOHC will make its way in 2025 or 2026.
Isn’t the new Odyssey a DI engine? They don’t like being short tripped, which a minivan is pretty much a guarantee will be short tripped.
