1999 Honda Odyssey vs 1999 Mercury Villager
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1999 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 518 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 280 | 118 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,250 mi | 51,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 170 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 110 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 87 |
| Structure | 77 | 11 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 78 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 12 |
| Tires | 18 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 59 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 42 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
1999 Honda Odyssey
1999 Mercury Villager
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.