2014 Honda Odyssey Reliability
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 310 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with other Odyssey model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Odyssey's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
310
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
10
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Honda Odyssey complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 73 | 24% |
| Engine | 59 | 19% |
| Service brakes | 59 | 19% |
| Body structure | 41 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 31 | 10% |
| Speed control / throttle | 21 | 7% |
| Seats | 19 | 6% |
2014 Honda Odyssey recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V175000 | Apr 7, 2014 | Air bags — side/window | Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013. The shorting terminal, an electrical connector used to prevent air bag deployment before being installed into a vehicle, may have been damaged… |
| 16V933000 | Dec 27, 2016 | 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… |
| 17V725000 | Nov 17, 2017 | 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… |
| 18V170000 | Mar 13, 2018 | 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… |
| 23V858000 | Dec 19, 2023 | Fuel system — 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… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Odyssey years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Odyssey analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 245 | 5 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2013 | 211 | 6 | Engine | Caution |
| 2014 (this page) | 310 | 5 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2015 | 207 | 6 | Engine | Solid |
| 2016 | 272 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Honda Odyssey on the used market
- 105 of 890 2014 Honda Odyssey listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Honda Odyssey
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any 2014 Honda Odyssey can be better or worse than its model year. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
2014 Honda Odyssey reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 310 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and engine. Compared with other Odyssey model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Odyssey's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Honda Odyssey problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Odyssey are powertrain / transmission (73), engine (59), service brakes (59), body structure (41). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Odyssey, including 14V175000 (air bags — side/window) and 16V933000 (seats — mid/rear assembly). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Honda Odyssey compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 211 complaints and 6 recalls (caution); the 2015 has 207 complaints and 6 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 310 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Honda Odyssey?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Odyssey, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.