1998 Honda Odyssey vs 1998 Volvo V70
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 | 1998 Honda Odyssey | 1998 Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 73 | 187 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 240 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 139,034 mi | 77,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Volvo V70 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 40 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 24 |
| Power Train | 14 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10 |
| Structure | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1998 Honda Odyssey
1998 Volvo V70
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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.