2012 Honda Odyssey vs 2012 Toyota Sienna
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 | 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 241 | 247 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 372 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 63,354 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Toyota Sienna |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 25 | 72 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 27 |
| Engine | 39 | 9 |
| Power Train | 24 | 17 |
| Steering | 21 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 6 |
| Stalling | 12 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2012 Honda Odyssey
2012 Toyota Sienna
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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.