2007 Honda Odyssey Review - The Best For A Reason

[@kaimanson3174]

Great video for whoever is looking into one of these. As an Ody aficionado this a great entry video for Gen 3. A few things I will like to complement to the video. 1) 07-10 has a better/tougher transmission (Ridgeline tranny) than 05-06 and earlier 07. 2) EX-L and touring came with VCM. Variable Cylinder Management (ECO LIGHT) this system destroys the engine, to disable it get a vcm Muzzler and ECO won't come up keeping the engine healthy. Luckily LX and EX didn't get VCM. 3) Check for timing belt replacement (Aisin kit is the most recommended). Every 7-10 years or 100k. 4) Belt tensioner is an Achilles heel on the J series, if you hear a knocking noise while cold and goes away when warm.... don't drive and check the tensioner. Broken belt while driving = dead engine. 5) Touring comes with run flat, really expensive and hard to find, get some EX-L wheels and call it a day.

[@MX-CO]

I have a 06 EX that has the cylinder shut off. I JUST ordered the VCMUZZLER though

[@kaimanson3174]

@@MX-CO sure u have an ex?...LX and EX don't have VCM....EX-L and touring 06 are the only ones with VCM for our generation. For Gen 3 only trim EX-L and Touring came with VCM. Check the engine cover...it should say VCM on it.

[@MX-CO]

@@kaimanson3174 yes that's why I found your comment interesting, I have an O6, ex, with a shudder right now when the eco light comes on

[@kaimanson3174]

@@MX-CO crazy...yours has leather?

[@MX-CO]

@@kaimanson3174 yes and a Sunroof

[@aiaproductions9319]

My mom had a 2004 from 2007 to 2012. It was totaled after an accident in 2012. My family now has a 2015 Sienna. I have to say Odyssey and Sienna are both 100% top of the chain for their body type

[@edlippjr]

I had an '08 I purchased with 189k on the clock for ~$7k. We had the nav so there was a big screen in the dash. And it did that cool flip-down thing to reveal a hidden 6-disc changer. Jesus you were born the year I graduated high school... but you're wise beyond your years Zach! :)

[@seandaman6509]

Just curious. You said “i had”, so im assuming you got rid of it? Now my question, was it reliable even with the high millage?

[@richguev]

Was it reliable car? Anything I should look out for

[@edlippjr]

@@richguev one of the power sliding doors - passenger side - went bad on us, the cable snapped. Door still worked fine manually. That was a bummer though cause it’s so slick to just hit a button and tell the kids to jump in/out. Fixable but a decent PITA. Otherwise yeah, felt like it would have fun forever. My wife had the minivan stigma down we had to get a stinkin Tahoe instead

[@edlippjr]

@@seandaman6509 it was rock solid. It’s a Honda - keep the oil changed and it’ll run forever. We got rid of it cause my wife had a minivan complex and we got a Tahoe. Way less convenient, less storage - but now she doesn’t drive a minivan. smh

[@seandaman6509]

@@edlippjr thanks Ed!

[@mustasheolll2020]

I do love the look of these, my dad used to have a 2007 odyssey and it’s the car I grew up with in my younger half of peak childhood.

[@RC1-0-1]

It’s amazing how the 3rd Gen Odyssey looks so ahead of its time, and yet the 4th/5th Gen Odysseys look exactly in their time frame!

[@starion1121]

My family had a 2006 green (the weird silver looking shade) Honda Odyssey Touring. I practically grew up in that thing and we went on long trips to New Mexico, Louisiana, Florida, and back and fourth from Houston to Dallas. Selling it was our biggest mistake as the trips in our Model 3 and Audi Q3 were not comfortable after that. But hey, at least gas isn't a problem. Edit: The coolest thing I ever thought the van possessed was the CD player that was hidden behind the navigation screen. It was rare to see my parents use it as they only used it to play a recording of the Rosary, but it was still pretty rad.

[@alfreda-marieprzybyszewski566]

Great video and the honda odyssey are reliable. I had a 04 odyssey for 4½years and minor repairs and now I'm looking for an upgrade 07 to 10 any advice?

[@starion1121]

@@alfreda-marieprzybyszewski566 Hardly any, but there may be some transmission issues in that generation. Other than that, it's reliable EDIT: Be wary of cylinder deactivation on higher trims. You can deactivate it by unplugging some sensor if it bothers you. The 2007 model year and higher should have a better transmission since they used the 5 speed auto from the Honda ridgeline. Power sliding doors can also be a bit finicky. Electronics were fine though Run flat tires were standard on my 2006 but were optional on later years. They can be a bit pricey

[@thebatterymill]

The exterior design holds up suprisingly well in 2023

[@aives684]

I like it better than our 2023 model 😅

[@dave11686]

I rented a 13 yesterday and I can see why people love them. I used it to haul a mattress

[@miataenjoyer2786]

Great video, what can I say? You deserve so many more subscribers, but I'm still so glad you keep making these videos!

[@dexcodm2011]

i dont even have watch this vid to know its a good video, just like all your other video...keep up the great work👍👍

[@jaymac614southsider]

I've had my 2007 odyssey ex-l for over a year now and it has 255147 miles on it but still runs like a champ. I love this van.

[@NathanCouture-pn3tn]

We just got one today for 2400 with 220,000 looks and runs like new

[@Hamzamakesfunvideos]

MY FAMILY HAS THIS CAR FOR OVER 10 YEARS!!! IT IS AWESOME!!!!

[@itsyaboisai]

have one in the family since i came to iowa in 2017, still running after nearly 200000 miles and im driving it now!

[@Intrepid_Sloan]

I bought an ‘07 Odyssey LX in 2021 with a little over 142,000 miles, it just recently hit 200,000 and I’ve taken it on road trips to multiple different states and she’s still going strong!

[@carsandallaboutcars2939]

Great Van! I bought a 2007 in 2021 which I use as my daily. Other cars include .......well, other cars😂. I didn't mess with the VCM since I already had high miles (over 200,000). I now have 280,000. Only issues so far are 1. Sticking sliding door (Get them lubricated with WD 40) and open them often. 2. The J series engine is s plenty powerful but can develop oil leaks due to the gasket going bad. 3. So far I've had no issues with the VCM/Eco mode. 4. Timing belt changed with water pump since it's an interference engine. I used the aisin kit. 5. Transmission on the 07 is robust with no issues so far . I would recommend the drain & fill method instead of the flush. 6. The engine surprisingly sounds great when revved. Dare I say almost sporty

[@MX-CO]

Got 1 just like this for $500 yesterday! Runs great 👍

[@KookiDowg]

Goddamn what a steal

[@MX-CO]

@@KookiDowg still running great 240k miles we had it detailed at a detail shop looks great

[@claudiamedina6500]

My husband found a 07 oddesey for $2,800 I know they’re great cars

[@USSF_Dependa]

Damn yall getting great deals here in europe people sell them for double that

[@TampaCatGirl]

Best review I've seen on this year and model! Thank you so much!

[@wolfman4lph4]

Great work on the videos as alwaus my dude! As for the whole three row SUV thing.. if you can, find yourself a Ford Excursion to review! Theyre hard to find, sure, but that third row in it will make you want one, almost guarenteeably

[@damilolaakanni]

The Excursion has a large third row...at the expense of gas mileage and difficulty in parking. The Odyssey still wins in that regard.

[@Rogg33k]

Love your reviews

[@OompaLoompaNo]

This is a fantastic overall review. I enjoyed the speaker!

[@donmichaelscandleco.7612]

Amazing review, great personality 😂

[@obasar857]

Yay zack is back

[@williamfurlan9176]

Oh man, I've been in at least a thousand of these. Really bringing it back haha. Caught the video about da haterz. Fuck em. Personally I feel like your style is CARlin, get it haha. You're doing a great job and give us that appreciate it a much needed break. Thanks and we all look forward to more shitty cars like this that we love. (Also you've done the two cars I own, 09 fit and 18 fit)

[@edgiestofcars]

Ours had an 07 in ocean mist which was that light blue and we put over 220,000 on it in 8 years. I still miss it

[@ahoyjayd]

Is it weird that I don’t feel like this car is old. I grew seeing this car as a kid as well but to me old cars are 80s and 90s cars not 2000s ahahaha

[@FATBOY2222]

Had one my dad gave me & got 268,000 miles….still running fine when we sold it.

[@qaisthings1260]

This was one of the reviews that I have very seen in front of this all reviews are getting 0 from me but this is definitely a 10

[@aives684]

The 2007 Odyssey was my family car when I was in middle school. I remember the car salesman advertising all the features to us, the kids 😂 cause we’re the ones who convince our parents to upgrade things. My husband and I purchased a 2023 Odyssey and while I really like it, I gotta say, I still really love the 2007 😂. They were built sturdier. The flooring is weird in the newer one, like it isn’t quite on there but is just a floppy pad on the floor. The back row doesn’t have storage compartments on each side for the passengers arm rest like they used to. My sister and I would bring snacks and art supplies and organize our designated seat area. Now it just seems like wasted space cause they chose not to put the storage in the arm rest. Another whammy is the middle seat storage. It used to fold away into a nicely built floor compartment but now, the compartment is hidden by the floppy floor pad which doesn’t feel sturdy, and it’s where the spare tire goes. It’s weird for a spare tire, cause the spare used to be conveniently located in the trunk. I really wish they still made an Odyssey like the 2007. It was such a good, simple van. I don’t need all the bells and whistles, just something well thought out and solid.

[@benstevenz]

Love the video. Listening through work! Awesome

[@flre4158]

Im not gonna lie he should of done that sponsored lap wit the Honda Odyssey

[@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390]

I think the gauge cluster is pretty nice.

[@joskjj3625]

Absolutely love this generation of Honda Odyssey, my uncle had a 2005 odyssey ex-l ultra reliable Unfortunately when it was parked in front of his house a drunk driver smashed into it hit and run early in the morning

[@dominickm83]

I wanna get a 2010 ❤

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I used to have a 2004 Honda Odyssey, and I still see a ton of second generation and third generation Honda Odysseys, along with newer ones, a long with Toyota Siennas.

[@MunaFarrell]

I hope to own one of these one day

[@EagleArrow]

We have a 2004 Dodge Durango we bought in 2005 that has a nice, comfortable. roomy 3rd row. Folds down as well. It is still a nice SUV. Held up well. Gas hog, but we use it for short trips, fishing, baseball, hardware store. It does drive nice on long trips we have taken. We added a gps/media/back up camera tablet. The cup holders pass, your thermos is too big, and has a tight cap on it you can put in a cubby. No Mom uses a thermos like that for in the car use. They use those on hikes or kids use at sports events. They get thrown in the back. 😏😄 We kept the Durango as when we were looking to get a Odyssey about ten years ago, I told one Mom then noticed a month later every Mom I knew had a new Odyssey in our neighborhood. So, my husband bought the Toyota Avalon Hybrid and I bought a slightly used Mercedes E320 and we kept our Durango to use with our 3 kids. 😄 We still drive all three. Avalon and Mercedes have been the best cars we have owned. Avalon is a smooth, luxury ride for long trips. Durango can be pricey for tires, gas and maintenance. But it still drives like new. Leather is like new. Good sturdy leather. We live in the south, so our cars last longer if maintained. Now, today many neighbor kids are grown, many neighbors moved, we have the youngest at home and not one Odyssey around me in the neighborhood. So now I'm looking again at Odyssey for trips as our Avalon is 11 years old, drives like new but has 275,000 miles. 😏

[@artex4special]

Great Video

[@retrosteven]

I use a 2009 honda odsey seat as indoor furniture like top gear $80 out of a salage yard and some wood work for the base it's a conversation pice in your room.

[@jaithegoat5983]

I had 2005 odyssey touring a maroon color and i took so many long trips and the DVD player was amazing. I had to get rid of it today cause for the last year it was having problems. So we had no choice to get rid of it. Love this car a lot.

[@apilistrik]

when are we getting an official shooting cars discord?? 😃

[@johnmccall9605]

Thanks for the review

[@dorianlopez7080]

Is it a good idea to buy a van like this as a first car ?

[@tyjohnson9080]

The 3 people who disliked this, hate kids.

[@damilolaakanni]

2:32 no, it's not. You could get the 2nd generation Odyssey with navigation, the 2002-2006 Camry had navigation as an option, amongst many other cars that had navigation screens before 2007. This generation Odyssey got a navigation screen if you got the highest trim.

[@DarthVader-xr8in]

amazing thanks for the great in depth video

[@parsabbaluca21]

I test drove a 2016 Odyssey with 158,000 km . I love it. too bad they are selling it for 21k.

[@israelsantiago5069]

Great review

[@kapkap2342]

2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L, 112,752 miles

[@yazminmorales8374]

Can someone tell me where the Antenna is located ?

[@willdowns1745]

We have had a 2003 Odyssey ever since I was 7 months old. It’s old and beat up and has 157,330 miles but hey, keep up on maintenance and it’ll last

[@alaimie]

Great video! I picked up a 2007 Odyssey Touring with 159k miles in late April 2022. Dealer maintained and enjoy driving it. I wanted a larger car for my pups and I to chill in. Took out the seats and put in a camping cot. How do I know which engine I have?

[@codyweiler6083]

Only 1 engine

[@damilolaakanni]

I think your Odyssey has the VCM system. Check the owner's manual and the engine cover.

[@hassanomoniyi1579]

My Honda Odyssey the oil parentage read -80 watch can i do to it.

[@p71owner53]

Durango has a nice back room

[@SacredShiro]

Hows the transmission on these cars? Cause I remember the 2002-2005 models had a lot of expensive issues with the transmissions.

[@damilolaakanni]

From what I've heard, late '07s-2010s had a better transmission because it came from the Ridgeline.

[@justinfisher5175]

Not just for WOMAN lol VAN LIFERS TOO!!

[@anwarsmith3401]

Nice

[@oppolee3582]

Best review

[@TheBigfoottrucker]

Subscribed

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Nice review. U need a rx3 to review

[@tressiepatta2785]

So how much does it cost to replace this engine in 2023

[@tazyonna3718]

me and my fam need a van

[@victorbaird8220]

Low on gas

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

You do know that VW has been doing this window trick with the remote since the 90s my 1991 VW does this my 2007 VW does this LOL

[@nitrocity-tt5tg]

Yesssss

[@Thefallenbolt]

2:52 I don't have kids I'm just out of options

[@brando3098]

Unlock twice hold

[@leonardoalejandro1165]

2008 cup holder , better than 2011

[@ren7ee]

People without kids like them too. I have dogs.

[@NoahMizrahi]

I dont mean to be uh, mean but regular sized people dont have cups that large. we all use regular sized cups and dont have a cup that holds a gallon of soda or ice cream. so nix the cup thing it does not apply to the rest of the population

[@dantepoe4721]

this dude needs to learn to do stand up and act... then move to Hollywood

[@JAMALR.]

It’s scoot

[@brettk.1398]

Deadpool and Wolverine

[@krishsaini8463]

belmar nj

[@jamesdavies686]

That thing is running on fumes

[@douglasevans3314]

You are really crappy at doing this.