Mercury Villager vs Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Mercury Villager. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Mercury Villager | Toyota Sienna | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 252 | 250 |
| Most reported problem | Cruise control | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 15 and 3 | 17 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 53,000 miles | 91,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 22 | 16 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 252 complaints for the Mercury Villager and 250 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.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Mercury Villager, 2 for the Toyota Sienna.