2003 Ford Windstar vs 2003 Honda Odyssey
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 | 2003 Ford Windstar | 2003 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,510 | 914 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 310 |
| Investigations | 6 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 49 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 99,000 mi | 102,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 225 | 533 |
| Electrical System | 280 | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 296 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 282 | 8 |
| Suspension | 254 | 7 |
| Structure | 127 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 131 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 85 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 98 | 0 |
| Stalling | 73 | 83 |
| Check engine light | 23 | 67 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 32 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 15 |
2003 Ford Windstar
2003 Honda Odyssey
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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.