2005 Chevrolet Venture vs 2005 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 830 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 515 | 155 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 50,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Venture | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 138 |
| Power Train | 2 | 106 |
| Steering | 3 | 99 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 90 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 87 |
| Engine | 0 | 68 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 100 |
| Stalling | 0 | 47 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 38 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
2005 Chevrolet Venture
2005 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.