Honda Odyssey vs Nissan Quest
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Nissan Quest. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,000 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Nissan Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 617 | 75 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 46 and 8 | 5 and 5 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 54,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 25 | 16 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $4,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 617 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 75 for the Nissan Quest. 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: 4 for the Honda Odyssey, 3 for the Nissan Quest.