Honda Odyssey vs Toyota Sienna
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Sienna has 25.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 31.8 for the Honda Odyssey. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Odyssey
31.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Toyota Sienna’s rate
- Complaints
- 6,759
- Sold
- 2,124,001
- Recall campaigns
- 45
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2007 and 2018–2020. Fewest: 2012–2013, 2015 and 2017. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 22,845 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 89,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 108,000 mi
Toyota Sienna
25.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
21% fewer than the Honda Odyssey
- Complaints
- 4,603
- Sold
- 1,835,467
- Recall campaigns
- 42
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2011. Fewest: 2016, 2019 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 100,000 mi
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ABS module and wheel speed sensors
Typically around 120,000 mi · repair $660–$1,260
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 60,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Odyssey or the Toyota Sienna?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Sienna has 25.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Odyssey has 31.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Odyssey?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Odyssey is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 22,845 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Sienna?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Sienna is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 80,000 miles.
Which Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Odyssey: 2007 and 2018–2020; Toyota Sienna: 2005–2006, 2008 and 2011.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.