Ford Freestar vs Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Ford Freestar. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Freestar | Honda Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,600 | 717 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 25 and 17 | 54 and 11 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 87,000 miles | 107,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 16 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,600 complaints for the Ford Freestar and 717 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: 4 for the Ford Freestar, 13 for the Honda Odyssey.