2001 Honda Odyssey vs 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
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 | 2001 Honda Odyssey | 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 619 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 264 | 124 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,440 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Odyssey | Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 332 | 2 |
| Structure | 64 | 0 |
| Suspension | 50 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 63 | 0 |
| Stalling | 41 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 28 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2001 Honda Odyssey
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan
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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.