2002 Honda Odyssey vs 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
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 | 2002 Honda Odyssey | 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 959 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 321 | 129 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 16 |
| Median reported mileage | 85,000 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 607 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 98 | 0 |
| Structure | 55 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 1 |
| Engine | 26 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 24 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 98 | 0 |
| Stalling | 82 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 58 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
2002 Honda Odyssey
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
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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.