Honda Odyssey vs Volvo V70
The Honda Odyssey and the Volvo V70 are rated the same on fuel economy: 21 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Volvo V70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 89 | 242 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 4 | 20 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 156,000 miles | 79,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 24 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $3,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 89 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 242 for the Volvo V70. 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: 3 for the Honda Odyssey, 5 for the Volvo V70.