Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Pilot

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Toyota Sienna

$554
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Honda Pilot

$542
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Sienna Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $554 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency of repairs is average, but when issues do arise, they have a higher chance of being severe than with other models.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Honda Pilot Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 13th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $542 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your Pilot may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$554
inexpensive
expensive
$542
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.41
not often
very often
0.51
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
15%
not urgent
urgent
13%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (5)
4 (38)
3 (20)
2 (7)
1 (2)
The Toyota Sienna ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“Good so far”
“Good so far”
5 (8)
4 (26)
3 (7)
2 (1)
1 (1)
“GREAT Vehicle and THE best car I have ever owned. Currently have over 190k miles on a 2003 Pilot. The only complaint is that the entertainment system has devloped an annoying buzzing sound and...”
“GREAT Vehicle and THE best car I have ever owned. Currently have over 190k miles on a 2003...”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey are both minivans that come with front-wheel drive, but the Sienna offers an all-wheel drive option.

These minivans both come with a single engine option. The Toyota Sienna comes with 296 horsepower, while the Honda Odyssey has 280 horsepower.

The Toyota Sienna comes out ahead on cargo space. The Sienna has 150 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded, while the Odyssey provides 134.5 cubic feet.

Every Sienna comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense P, which includes pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control. These features aren’t available on the entry-level Odyssey, but they are equipped on other trim levels.

In the final analysis, the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey are generally well-matched against each other, but the Sienna has a few advantages. The Sienna has a bit more power, a bit more storage space, the option of all-wheel drive, and the latest safety equipment on every model. If these differences are important to you, then the Sienna is a good choice.