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Hi, I am planning on getting a 2003 odyssey EX from a dealer. the vehicle has 51K on it. when I took it out on a test drive I noticed that a building up rattling sound from the engine which transformed to a vibration when we went to 70mph. I took to a shop to have it checked. the guy said the motor mount ( engine mount) needs to be replaced. Could this be the issue? has anyone had this kind of problem on a Odyssey? the dealer says he will replace the mount. but, i am in a bind as to this will fix the problem or it will have any longterm issues.Appreciate any reply, Thanks

 
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I would go with it, the motor mount is no big problem, it jus holds the engine down.

 
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The motor mount is'nt a big expensive repair, but the Odyssey's have been known to have transmission problems and if I'm not mistaken even a recall on certain years. Also with only 51,000 miles on it, whoever owned it was obviousy driving it hard, so be carefull and check about any recalls that maybe related to it before purchasing. I've worked for Honda a number of years and aside from that Their very good cars.