2004 Honda Odyssey vs 2004 Mercury Monterey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Mercury Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 584 | 283 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 193 | 60 |
| Investigations | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 41 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 108,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Mercury Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 221 | 203 |
| Air Bags | 110 | 1 |
| Structure | 55 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 11 |
| Engine | 50 | 7 |
| Seats | 22 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 34 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 27 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
2004 Honda Odyssey
2004 Mercury Monterey
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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.