2006 Ford Freestar vs 2006 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 | 2006 Ford Freestar | 2006 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 356 | 703 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 43 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,558 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestar | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 254 | 87 |
| Steering | 5 | 127 |
| Structure | 5 | 101 |
| Engine | 31 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 44 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 53 |
| Equipment | 4 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 74 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
2006 Ford Freestar
2006 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.