Honda Odyssey vs Mercury Villager
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Mercury Villager. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Mercury Villager | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 664 | 252 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 13 and 11 | 15 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 101,000 miles | 53,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 15 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 664 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 252 for the Mercury Villager. 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: 9 for the Honda Odyssey, 4 for the Mercury Villager.