Honda Odyssey vs Pontiac Montana
The Honda Odyssey and the Pontiac Montana are rated the same on fuel economy: 19 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Pontiac Montana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 785 | 310 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 27 and 4 | 16 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 98,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 785 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 310 for the Pontiac Montana. 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: 6 for the Honda Odyssey, 5 for the Pontiac Montana.