Can someone please tell me why a battery needs to be replaced on a Honda Odyssey Van 2002, this is what Honda mechanics told me today, it has already been replaced once, I always thought the battery lasts forever.
2007-11-28 16:54:07 · 5 answers · asked by aakoonche 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Whatever you do, don't buy a Redtop brand battery they are total junk. My friend and I both bought that overpriced Redtop battery and they lasted only 1 year each. A 2002 needing a 3 battery, that's certainly possible considering your vehicle is about 6 years old. Most batteries last 3 years on average, so don't feel bad about dropping another $80-100 on a battery. A recent article in Autoweek was talking about how modern cars drain batteries even when not running and can't recharge properly for those driving short trips. Newer cars have some many electronic devices that continue to run in hibernation mode and therefore can kill your battery fast if you are someone who doesn't drive your car every other day at least.
2007-11-29 05:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by beavanjb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honda Odyssey Battery Replacement
2016-11-13 05:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A battery has a life expectancy of from 2 - 5 years. If you get anything longer than that count yourself luck.
You don't give any information about where you live. In the heat like that here in Las Vegas, a 1 - 2 year life expectancy is about average. If you live in Minot, North Dakota the cold can have just as damaging an affect as the heat in Vegas.
Also, you mention nothing about accessories. If you have a lot of accessories or add on electrical items and have not checked your alternator or replaced it with a bigger capacity you could be destroying your battery because it is constantly being drawn down.
But there is no such thing as a lifetime battery - the automotive industry wouldn't develop on even if it was scientifically possible.
2007-11-28 17:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised the total bill is almost $8,000; my total bill came out to just over $4200 and Honda paid for all but $800 of it. Then again, this was also back in 2004 when the vans were newer. At this stage, I would probably just junk the car and start looking for a new minivan; the deals out there right now on the Odyssey and Sienna are extremely good. Plus, even if you fixed the car and then tried to trade it in, you'd probably only get at most $5,000-$6,000 in trade. It's just not worth it.
2016-04-01 12:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three to five years would be average. I have a 2003 Element with the original battery....so it could depend on the type of battery that is being installed. I have had batteries go bad in a relative short time for no reason. Could be something else like a weak alternator or something draining your battery.
2007-11-28 16:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by Bill 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Batteries certainly do not last forever, but 2 batteries on a 2002 sounds suspicious. They normally last about 5 -7 years. What is the problem your car is doing? If it is just a tune up and they say you need a battery when your car is starting fine I would say no because if you have had a battery in recent years you should be fine.
2007-11-28 16:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by michael p 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
battery's last forever are you kidding me?
battery = source to ignite engine etc..
battery's dont regenerate especially on a 2002 honda!
a battery is just like a remote control battery after consumed needs to be replaced. chemistry basics :P
or if you did not start your car in along time you need to replace it or use those kits to start your car again :P
2007-11-28 16:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by MeNeedHelp 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
upgrade the regulator in the alternator or next time get a marine battery that has a longer life span.
2007-11-28 18:01:51 · answer #8 · answered by bigfoot2385_2002 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alternator/generator overcharging?
2007-11-28 17:13:29 · answer #9 · answered by harryb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bad altenator probably, take it to your local AutoZone, O'Reiley's, or other Auto parts store and they can tell you what's wrong and if the honda dealer is giving you crap or not.. good luck!
2007-11-28 16:57:47 · answer #10 · answered by topher4193 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋