Alternator Denso or OEM Volvo

If and when it does replace it with a denso and enjoy another 200k+ miles of no problems.

Look into a Denso remanufactured alternator. They are the Honda OE brand and are designed to work with Honda's dual-mode charging system. You can find them for under $300 at places like Rockauto or NAPA. I recently replaced mine on a '13 Honda CRV with no issues.

I recently purchased parts from NAPA. Got a Denso reman alternator, water pump, and belt tensioner.

Buy off rockauto and go with denso brand

Alternator is easy. OEM or Denso for sure. It’s a super easy job.

The V8s are good. I've had 2 pulleys/bearings go bad. The second failed completely, dropping the aux belt and damaging the timing cover. If you hear any weird noises from the engine bay, check your pulleys.

They're also not as bad on fuel as you'd expect. I've regularly seen 25mpg+ on a good run.

ABS modules and siren modules always fail, but are relatively cheap & easy to replace. Alternators also seem to be a weak point and are _really_ awkward to get to.

I feel like I got a steal for my alternator replaced in my Avalon. Battery light came on and I went and bought a reman Denso at NAPA for $340 after the refund for the core. It was done in 45 minutes

I just did mine last week with Denso remanufactured , snapped the bolt and had to replaced the pulley tensioner too ????

No, don't get the denso remanufactured, because I got mine and it failed right out of the box.

The Denso branded remanufactured alternator arrived from Rock Auto with a broken plastic socket. I arranged a return and replacement, but the second unit also arrived with the exact same damage. I believe the issue is with Denso's factory packaging, as the alternator is placed socket-down without cushioning. I returned the second replacement for a refund.