Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna
The Honda Odyssey is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Toyota Sienna. 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 | Toyota Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 276 | 227 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 28 and 8 | 9 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 35,000 miles | 50,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 27 | 19 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 276 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 227 for the Toyota Sienna. 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Honda Odyssey, 4 stars for the Toyota Sienna.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Honda Odyssey, 6 for the Toyota Sienna.