Dodge Grand Caravan vs Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Dodge Grand Caravan. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 322 | 1,754 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 5 | 28 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 50,000 miles | 16,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 20 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 25 | 19 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 322 complaints for the Dodge Grand Caravan and 1,754 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Dodge Grand Caravan, 5 stars for the Honda Odyssey.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Dodge Grand Caravan, 20 for the Honda Odyssey.