Honda Odyssey vs Kia Carnival
The Honda Odyssey and the Kia Carnival are rated the same on fuel economy: 22 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Odyssey | Kia Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 199 | 184 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 8 and 2 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 26,000 miles | 2,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 28 | 19 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 199 complaints for the Honda Odyssey and 184 for the Kia Carnival. 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: 9 for the Honda Odyssey, 6 for the Kia Carnival.