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Engine type matters.

I believe the Odyssey has an interference engine.

That means if the timing belt goes, the engine damage will be catastrophic and expense of the repairs will total the car.

At 115k miles, you are at the upper end of any reasonable expectation of life-span for a timing belt.  If you expect to keep driving it, you should get it replaced; otherwise, sell/trade-in now or soon.  Rough guess is $1500 to get it done.

Good luck.[/quote]

Perfectly said.

OP, get it done asap.
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Why 115k is the upper end of “reasonable expectation”? Based on what? If you search the web you won’t find reports of odyssey original timing belts breaking but you would find plenty about replacement belts breaking due to incorrect installation or inferior aftermarket parts. [/quote]

Looks like the 2016 Odyssey Timing Belt interval is based on the Maintenance Minder.  You can wait for it the indicator to come up but Honda's (in the past) have been 7 yrs / 105k miles.  To me, the risk of the belt breaking is too great and the damage can be catastrophic.  You know the belt will need to be done soon and you know you're past both the historical age and mileage.  If it were me, I'd get it replaced and not tempt fate.  And yes, get a reputable shop to do it with Honda parts...along with the tensioner and water pump.[/quote]

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