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2010 Honda Odyssey vs 2010 Volkswagen Routan

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.

Metric2010 Honda Odyssey2010 Volkswagen Routan
NHTSA complaints255240
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)62377
Investigations00
Crash reports115
Fire reports83
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2018–20
Median reported mileage65,300 mi70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda OdysseyVolkswagen Routan
Electrical System31150
Engine4645
Structure5411
Service Brakes3123
Power Train2322
Steering1223
Fuel/propulsion System154
Vehicle Speed Control136

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking1811
Check engine light1213
Stalling1158
Misfire / rough idle90
Oil consumption70
Hesitation / surging60
Won’t start022
Loss of power010
2010 Volkswagen Routan

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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.