Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
I am pretty sure it isn't a Chrysler van, as I had one of those and it was
worse! - Phil "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message news:hulub.31014$j1d.6234@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com... > > "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51... > > I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. > > Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle has > > been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van > > seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is > > Are you sure that isn't a Chrysler van? > > Seriously whether or not a "bad" year it sounds like a "bad" > vehicle. Only a personal opinion but were it me I would be cutting my losses > and moving that out of my driveway. > > Regards > The Artful Codger > The Artful Codger > > > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
I am pretty sure it isn't a Chrysler van, as I had one of those and it was
worse! - Phil "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message news:hulub.31014$j1d.6234@news04.bloor.is.net.cabl e.rogers.com... > > "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51... > > I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. > > Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle has > > been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van > > seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is > > Are you sure that isn't a Chrysler van? > > Seriously whether or not a "bad" year it sounds like a "bad" > vehicle. Only a personal opinion but were it me I would be cutting my losses > and moving that out of my driveway. > > Regards > The Artful Codger > The Artful Codger > > > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt,
and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the quality of work is beyond reproach. I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for maintenance. Tell me how! - Phil "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... > On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" > <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. > > Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle has > > been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van > > seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is > > typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. > > > > Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake pads > > noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil at a > > rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 lbs. > > compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. The > > plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. The > > ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top plastic > > tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. Today, > > the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out yet > > again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket broken > > causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was > > broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The > > transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The heater > > can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever > > (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a key > > to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the > > radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the > > non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good runabout, > > but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought > > would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it has > > been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I have > > had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with the > > Odyssey. > > > > - Phil > > > > > > I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k miles. > She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your > list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common in > Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an > emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. > There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent > about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing belt > at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). > > I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a very > inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt,
and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the quality of work is beyond reproach. I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for maintenance. Tell me how! - Phil "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... > On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" > <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. > > Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle has > > been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van > > seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is > > typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. > > > > Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake pads > > noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil at a > > rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 lbs. > > compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. The > > plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. The > > ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top plastic > > tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. Today, > > the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out yet > > again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket broken > > causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was > > broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The > > transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The heater > > can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever > > (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a key > > to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the > > radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the > > non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good runabout, > > but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought > > would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it has > > been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I have > > had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with the > > Odyssey. > > > > - Phil > > > > > > I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k miles. > She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your > list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common in > Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an > emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. > There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent > about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing belt > at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). > > I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a very > inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt,
and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the quality of work is beyond reproach. I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for maintenance. Tell me how! - Phil "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... > On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" > <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. > > Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle has > > been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van > > seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is > > typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. > > > > Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake pads > > noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil at a > > rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 lbs. > > compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. The > > plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. The > > ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top plastic > > tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. Today, > > the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out yet > > again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket broken > > causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was > > broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The > > transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The heater > > can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever > > (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a key > > to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the > > radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the > > non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good runabout, > > but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought > > would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it has > > been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I have > > had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with the > > Odyssey. > > > > - Phil > > > > > > I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k miles. > She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your > list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common in > Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an > emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. > There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent > about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing belt > at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). > > I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a very > inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt,
and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the quality of work is beyond reproach. I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for maintenance. Tell me how! - Phil "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... > On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" > <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. > > Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle has > > been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van > > seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is > > typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. > > > > Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake pads > > noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil at a > > rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 lbs. > > compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. The > > plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. The > > ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top plastic > > tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. Today, > > the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out yet > > again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket broken > > causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was > > broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The > > transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The heater > > can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever > > (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a key > > to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the > > radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the > > non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good runabout, > > but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought > > would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it has > > been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I have > > had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with the > > Odyssey. > > > > - Phil > > > > > > I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k miles. > She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your > list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common in > Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an > emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. > There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent > about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing belt > at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). > > I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a very > inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
I do all the work myself. My time is free (just ask my wife). The only
money spent is on materials - oil, filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, spark plugs (got one set free because of the emissions recall), one half set of brake pads (fronts at 60k, rears lasted to 117k), timing belt & water pump. Well -- I forgot about tires, so add another $380. I put Michelin X-Ones on it when the original tires wore out just shy of 50,000 miles. The X-Ones were still good when my daughter took it over at 95k. And of course, I didn't count gas, but that's not maintenance. On 11/18/03 9:29 PM, in article 8sBub.244488$Fm2.247878@attbi_s04, "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt, > and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the > shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle > boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and > some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken > motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, > that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only > moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was > told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't > think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the > quality of work is beyond reproach. > > I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of > that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? > Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could > drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for > maintenance. Tell me how! > > - Phil > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... >> On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" >> <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. >>> Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle > has >>> been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van >>> seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is >>> typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. >>> >>> Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake > pads >>> noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil > at a >>> rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 > lbs. >>> compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. > The >>> plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. > The >>> ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top > plastic >>> tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. > Today, >>> the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out > yet >>> again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket > broken >>> causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was >>> broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The >>> transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The > heater >>> can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever >>> (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a > key >>> to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the >>> radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the >>> non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good > runabout, >>> but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought >>> would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it > has >>> been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I > have >>> had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with > the >>> Odyssey. >>> >>> - Phil >>> >>> >> >> I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k > miles. >> She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your >> list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common > in >> Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an >> emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. >> There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent >> about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing > belt >> at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). >> >> I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a > very >> inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. >> > > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
I do all the work myself. My time is free (just ask my wife). The only
money spent is on materials - oil, filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, spark plugs (got one set free because of the emissions recall), one half set of brake pads (fronts at 60k, rears lasted to 117k), timing belt & water pump. Well -- I forgot about tires, so add another $380. I put Michelin X-Ones on it when the original tires wore out just shy of 50,000 miles. The X-Ones were still good when my daughter took it over at 95k. And of course, I didn't count gas, but that's not maintenance. On 11/18/03 9:29 PM, in article 8sBub.244488$Fm2.247878@attbi_s04, "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt, > and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the > shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle > boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and > some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken > motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, > that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only > moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was > told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't > think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the > quality of work is beyond reproach. > > I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of > that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? > Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could > drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for > maintenance. Tell me how! > > - Phil > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... >> On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" >> <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. >>> Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle > has >>> been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van >>> seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is >>> typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. >>> >>> Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake > pads >>> noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil > at a >>> rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 > lbs. >>> compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. > The >>> plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. > The >>> ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top > plastic >>> tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. > Today, >>> the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out > yet >>> again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket > broken >>> causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was >>> broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The >>> transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The > heater >>> can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever >>> (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a > key >>> to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the >>> radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the >>> non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good > runabout, >>> but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought >>> would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it > has >>> been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I > have >>> had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with > the >>> Odyssey. >>> >>> - Phil >>> >>> >> >> I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k > miles. >> She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your >> list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common > in >> Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an >> emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. >> There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent >> about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing > belt >> at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). >> >> I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a > very >> inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. >> > > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
I do all the work myself. My time is free (just ask my wife). The only
money spent is on materials - oil, filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, spark plugs (got one set free because of the emissions recall), one half set of brake pads (fronts at 60k, rears lasted to 117k), timing belt & water pump. Well -- I forgot about tires, so add another $380. I put Michelin X-Ones on it when the original tires wore out just shy of 50,000 miles. The X-Ones were still good when my daughter took it over at 95k. And of course, I didn't count gas, but that's not maintenance. On 11/18/03 9:29 PM, in article 8sBub.244488$Fm2.247878@attbi_s04, "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt, > and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the > shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle > boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and > some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken > motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, > that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only > moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was > told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't > think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the > quality of work is beyond reproach. > > I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of > that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? > Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could > drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for > maintenance. Tell me how! > > - Phil > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... >> On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" >> <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. >>> Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle > has >>> been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van >>> seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is >>> typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. >>> >>> Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake > pads >>> noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil > at a >>> rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 > lbs. >>> compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. > The >>> plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. > The >>> ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top > plastic >>> tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. > Today, >>> the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out > yet >>> again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket > broken >>> causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was >>> broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The >>> transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The > heater >>> can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever >>> (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a > key >>> to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the >>> radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the >>> non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good > runabout, >>> but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought >>> would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it > has >>> been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I > have >>> had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with > the >>> Odyssey. >>> >>> - Phil >>> >>> >> >> I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k > miles. >> She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your >> list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common > in >> Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an >> emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. >> There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent >> about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing > belt >> at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). >> >> I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a > very >> inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. >> > > |
Re: '95 Odyssey Reliability
I do all the work myself. My time is free (just ask my wife). The only
money spent is on materials - oil, filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, spark plugs (got one set free because of the emissions recall), one half set of brake pads (fronts at 60k, rears lasted to 117k), timing belt & water pump. Well -- I forgot about tires, so add another $380. I put Michelin X-Ones on it when the original tires wore out just shy of 50,000 miles. The X-Ones were still good when my daughter took it over at 95k. And of course, I didn't count gas, but that's not maintenance. On 11/18/03 9:29 PM, in article 8sBub.244488$Fm2.247878@attbi_s04, "Phil" <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: > Well, I went through with the service today, since the tune up, timing belt, > and brakes were the bulk of the cost, and these are expected. I asked the > shop who services Hondas only, about the other items. I was told the axle > boot replacement is normal, with some lasting longer than my 125K miles, and > some less. I was also told about every third van they see has a broken > motor mount! So while I think that is unacceptable, like the ABS failure, > that too is not so uncommon. And the exhaust hanger failure is only > moderately common. I asked about the previously leaking radiator, and was > told the plastic tank Honda uses does not last that long either. I don't > think the shop is pulling my leg, as they have a stellar reputation, and the > quality of work is beyond reproach. > > I don't know how you can have only spent $500 over 95k miles! If most of > that was for the timing belt, what about service intervals every 15k miles? > Oil changes come twice as frequently as that. I don't know how you could > drive any car for 95k miles and spend something well less than $500 for > maintenance. Tell me how! > > - Phil > > "E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BBDF92B0.285D4%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org... >> On 11/17/03 10:27 PM, in article fdhub.177376$ao4.592925@attbi_s51, "Phil" >> <p.mentz@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> I just took my '95 Odyssey van in for a major service at 120,000 miles. >>> Since I bought it used at 43,000 miles, the reliability of the vehicle > has >>> been disappointing. Previous Hondas have been pretty good, but this van >>> seems to have all kinds of reliability problems. I wonder if this is >>> typical, or maybe I should get rid of it ASAP. >>> >>> Besides typical maintenance, I have noticed that it goes through brake > pads >>> noticeably faster than my previous '91 Accord. It has always used oil > at a >>> rate much faster than my previous Accord. The engine is sound with 191 > lbs. >>> compression in all cylinders. Otherwise, it has not been impressive. > The >>> plastic door panel cracked on the driver's side, and that is over $400. > The >>> ABS gave up, and that will cost $1000 or so to get fixed. The top > plastic >>> tank on the radiator began leaking, setting me back another $330. > Today, >>> the service people (at a very good shop), said the brakes are worn out > yet >>> again ($135). They also found the "A" pipe exhaust hanger or bracket > broken >>> causing the rattling under the car ($56). One of the motor mounts was >>> broken ($113). The front axle boots are about gone (2 x $119). The >>> transmission has a several second delay before engaging "Drive". The > heater >>> can now never be completely turned off, the temperature control lever >>> (cable) stiffened up, resulting in the lever end breaking off (we use a > key >>> to adjust the temperature now), the wipers never stop chattering and the >>> radio freaks out with static at times. Other than that, and the >>> non-existent power, it is a good vehicle. Seriously, it is a good > runabout, >>> but was '95 a bad year for Hondas? I have a '98 BMW M3 which I thought >>> would cost me a lot in maintenance and be so-so in reliability, but it > has >>> been stone reliable, costs LESS in regular maintenance than any Honda I > have >>> had. Just wondering if I got the short end of the stick this time with > the >>> Odyssey. >>> >>> - Phil >>> >>> >> >> I had a '96 Odyssey from new that I passed down to a daughter at 95k > miles. >> She still has it & is at about 120k miles now. The only problem on your >> list that we had with the '96 is the ABS failure which seems to be common > in >> Hondas of that vintage. If you remember how to pump the brakes in an >> emergency, there is no need to fix it, as the main brakes are unaffected. >> There have been no other maintenance issues with the car. I have spent >> about $500 on it since new, most of which was for replacing the timing > belt >> at 90,000 (obviously we did not replace the ABS). >> >> I think yours must have been abused before you got it, or it lives in a > very >> inhospitable environment. Time for a new car. >> > > |
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