Honda Odyssey vs Mercury Monterey
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Mercury Monterey. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Mercury Monterey | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 717 | 346 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 54 and 11 | 2 and 10 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 107,000 miles | 85,000 miles |
| Recalls | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 717 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 346 for the Mercury Monterey. 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: 13 for the Honda Odyssey, 4 for the Mercury Monterey.