2002 Chevrolet Venture vs 2002 Honda Odyssey
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 | 2002 Chevrolet Venture | 2002 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 959 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 439 | 321 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 41 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,135 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Venture | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 607 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 98 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 42 |
| Structure | 19 | 55 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 35 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 23 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 82 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 58 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 98 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 48 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 17 |
2002 Chevrolet Venture
2002 Honda Odyssey
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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.