1999 Honda Odyssey vs 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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 | 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 518 | 149 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 280 | 84 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,250 mi | 64,495 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 170 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 110 | 10 |
| Structure | 77 | 18 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 78 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 6 |
| Tires | 18 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 59 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 42 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
1999 Honda Odyssey
1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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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.