Had to replace both around 120k

 

No issues with either for me. approaching 250k. With the oil leak, it's best to monitor the spool valve (if your van has one) and fix it before it kills the alternator.

 

Amen to that, I lost two alternators in two years before I read about the spool valve here on this forum.

 

My alternator went bad at about 210k. Was not due to an oil leak, it just crapped out. My starter is still original at 212k

 

17 years (06) 177K miles
Original starter, Alternator went when my power steering high pressure hose leaked and sprayed fluid all over the engine bay. The alternator LITERALLY died on the way TO the mechanic.

It was around 3 years ago around 160k?

 

We did have someone in the past 3 odd months report that they changed their alternator "pre-emptively". They then listed it for sale on here too if I am not mistaken.

 

16 years / 165,000 miles on original starter, normal wear

~10 years/ ~100,000 mi on original alternator, normal wear

Replacement remanufactured ACDelco alternator failed after 7 years (was oil-soaked; could have lasted longer). I replaced the valve cover gaskets shortly afterward.

 

Still on the factory starter and alternator at 109k and 16+ years. Zero signs of trouble from either.

 

My alternator died around 200k miles. Same thing happened on the 2005 I had. I've never had to replace a starter on any car I've owned, though. Yet.

I think the starters on these will last and last but the alternator won't go forever, especially if you get an oil leak in the area.

 

Good practices with the battery can also help prolong the life of the alternator (don't use the alternator to charge up a dead battery, that sort of thing)

 

I have the original starter on my '07, so 16 years and 101K miles.

Alternator was replaced by the previous owner at about 12 years and 75-80K miles. The previous owner drove very little, mostly local mileage, and I suspect he often over-taxed the alternator by letting it charge a depleted battery due to the car sitting.

As evidenced by the responses in this thread, the starters generally last longer than the alternators.

 

I'm not sure which one I'd rather have to replace to be honest. The alternator is somewhat of a challenge in terms of space in that area and getting the serpentine belt off, while the starter has its own challenges with getting the battery tray out.

 

At about 150k-160k my alt overheated and shut down, causing a charging system warning. After sitting for an hour I was able to continue driving it for the next 3 weeks, charging system light still illuminated, with with the alternator charging properly the whole rest of the time. I did replace it after those 3 weeks however.

 

On my 2010 EX, Alternator died at 92K. There was no oil leak and battery was relatively new at that time. It seems the eletronic part died (diodes) Now at 120k. Starter still the original one.

 

Same cause of replacement of my alternator at 120k. It started making noises due to failing diodes. I decided not to wait for it to actually die and had it replaced.

 

05 with 209k, starter went at about 175k and the alternator was replaced about 3 months ago. I think the alternator might have been a loose cable issue honestly but I replaced it anyway due to age.
Starter replacement was fairly easy since I have done them a few times on other Odysseys I have owned. The alternator turned into a bit of a challenge after I sheared the tensioner bolt head off. Once I had a new tensioner in hand just cut the belt off and rest only took about 30 minutes.

 

2001 Ody LX, 301k. Original starter. Alternator at 200K.

 

'08 LX with 220K. Original starter OEM alternator replaced at 120K (Advance Auto lifetime warranty). Just replaced again at 211K - free to me due to above warranty. LX doesn't have a spool valve so oil leak was not an issue with alternator. Both the OEM and the first Advance Auto replacement failed in the same manner - dash light started coming on intermittently so I was able to replace both before either failed entirely.

Contrary to the service manual, easiest way to replace alternator is to remove the right front headlight assembly - gives you all kinds of room to maneuver it out.

 

Removing the drive belt tensioner gives you a straight shot out and back in.

 

My Ody is 20 years old and 127k miles with original alt and starter. Besides normal maintainence, the only thing I had to replace is the key assembly which was worn out and would get stuck.

 

My '02 has both original at 155k. But the last 12 years, 65 k have been almost all highway driving with trips in the 25-75 mile range, in the warmer weather, daylight. As easy as it gets on those two items. Much more meaningful than just miles.

 

After 18 years and 156,600 miles my original starter failed. Just replaced it four months ago with a Denso remanufactured, Part #: DEN 2806000, $194 NAPA auto parts (after core reimbursement). DIYd it after removing that pesky battery tray, and loosening the ABS module. I wish I would have changed out the tranny filter which is easily accessible after the tray is removed. But I didn't know that at the time.

 

Sole owner 2007 EX-L at +333K miles still on original starter and alternator.

 

My 2010 EX-L with 257K miles is still using the original starter. The spool valve leak got to the alternator at 195K.

 

2005 EX, Starter replaced in 2020 at 186k. Original alternator at 202k now.

 

2009 EX. OEM Starter died around 60k, Replacement last another 70k. Very disappointed and frustrated with losing the starter twice before 150k. I now keep a spare on hand.

 

My alternator went out at 210k on my 2009 LX Odyssey. It started making a whining sound, but the mechanics I spoke to at Honda said it was impossible because "Alternators either work or they don't." Then one day my battery light came on, and an independent mechanic said the alternator was out, so we replaced it. The starter is original.

 

I have a 2000 EX
Alternator went at 231,000 miles
Original starter still.
OEM Battery 2000 New
OEM Battery 2010
Delco Battery 2021