2014 Honda Odyssey Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Odyssey years
The 2014 Honda Odyssey ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 40 and a "Good" verdict relative to other Odyssey years. NHTSA lists 307 complaints and 5 recalls, with Engine (25%) and Transmission & Powertrain (24%) as the top complaint areas.
- Complaints
- 307
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 27 hwy
Top 2014 Honda Odyssey problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine77 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain73 (24%)
- Brakes60 (20%)
- Structure & Body57 (19%)
- Other35 (11%)
- Electrical System34 (11%)
- Fuel System15 (5%)
- Steering11 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (4%)
- Airbags9 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while braking to park at low speed, often followed by the vehicle hitting a wall, curb, or building.
- Several complaints describe the engine revving on its own as the driver applies the brake pedal, resulting in a collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during low-speed front-end impacts, including one crash at 4,600 miles and another at 8,500 miles.
- Owners describe a side-impact crash where airbags deployed but seatbelt mechanisms did not lock properly.
- One steering complaint describes the car accelerating toward a wall while the driver's foot was on the brake, stopping only after hitting a curb.
2014 Honda Odyssey recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 18V170000Mar 13, 2018Structure & Body254,568 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.
Risk: An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
- NHTSA 17V725000Nov 17, 2017Structure & Body806,936 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Risk: If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
2014 Honda Odyssey fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Odyssey a Complaint Index of 40 and a "Good" verdict, ranking 10th worst out of 16 model years covered. It has fewer recalls (5) than several later years like 2018 and 2019.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA complaints point to Engine issues (25% of complaints, median mileage 21,500), Transmission & Powertrain problems (24%, median mileage 14,500), and Brakes (20%, median mileage 29,800).
- Does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Odyssey, covering the fuel system, second-row seat brackets, and an airbag shorting pin issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Odyssey compare to other Odyssey years to avoid?
- The 2014 model (Complaint Index 40) is far better than 2018, 2019, and 2020, which are rated "Avoid" with Complaint Indexes of 87, 93, and 80. Years like 2015, 2017, and 2021 score better than 2014 with lower indexes.