Buick Terraza vs Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Buick Terraza. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Buick Terraza | Honda Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 1,046 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 13 and 4 | 25 and 12 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 56,000 miles | 77,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 17 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Buick Terraza and 1,046 for the Honda Odyssey. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Buick Terraza, 8 for the Honda Odyssey.