2014 Honda Odyssey Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 57 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Honda Odyssey, 19% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 33,500 miles. Three related recalls cover second-row seat locking and sliding issues, and one incident involved a crash with 3 injuries.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 57
- 19% of 307
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 33,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Second-row outboard seats fail to latch after using the slide handle to access the third row, leaving the seat able to move unexpectedly.
- Owners report roof paint, especially near the sunroof, peeling off in sheets, sometimes described as a common issue for this paint color and year.
- Rear sliding doors fail to close automatically or manually, in one case requiring the owner to force the door shut.
- The driver-side mirror glass is described as progressive/curved, causing distorted or blurred reflections that make judging distance difficult.
- Owners report windshield molding lifting and flapping at highway speed along with a passenger door window that moves and hits the frame.
- Some owners say dealers and Honda representatives could not provide parts or a timeline to complete the second-row seat recall repairs.
When 2014 Honda Odyssey body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 2, 2014, latest Apr 29, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Honda Odyssey
- 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.
- NHTSA 16V933000Dec 27, 2016Structure & Body633,753 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Risk: An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
Structure & Body complaints by Odyssey model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
- NHTSA lists 57 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Odyssey, which is 19% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Honda Odyssey second-row seats?
- Yes. Three recalls (18V170000, 17V725000, and 16V933000) address second-row outboard seat locking, sliding, and bracket issues on the 2014-2017 Odyssey.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2014 Odyssey?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Odyssey is 33,500 miles.
- Did any 2014 Odyssey Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 3 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Odyssey, with no fires reported.