Honda Odyssey vs Pontiac Montana
The Pontiac Montana is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Honda Odyssey. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Pontiac Montana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,120 | 161 |
| Most reported problem | Transmission | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 60 and 6 | 3 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 86,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,120 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 161 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: 10 for the Honda Odyssey, 3 for the Pontiac Montana.