2014 HONDA ODYSSEY Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. This model year has 305 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2014 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 60 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 59 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 39 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 4 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 305 most recent complaints
About mid-2025, Honda announced a warranty extension campaign (not a formal NHTSA recall) for: * 2013–2017 Honda Odyssey (and some Pilots) * Related to VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) What the problem was: * Piston rings wear prematurely * Oil gets past the rings → fouls sp…
Fuel pump issue, hard to start and low accelerate
All of this has been diagnosed and confirmed by Richfield-Bloomington Honda. It is a catostrophic failure of the motor. Cylinder 6 is misfiring. They are recommending a full motor replacement. Last year, I had the piston ring issue on this car and the dealership had to rebuild …
While brake pedal depressed and car coming to a stop at a traffic light, car surged forward as engine revved and hit another car in front of it. Brake pedal was depressed the entire time.
The piston ring function has deteriorated causing ring low wear toughness such to the point that sludge has been created fowling the spark plug. This leads to carbon fowling and misfiring of the engine. There have been two incident's one in March of 2025 and the second in Late …
On 10/03/2021 I was driving on the road and they car started acting up and the lights on the dashboard all start light up, so I drove to the dealer did a diagnosis on the car came out To be misfire and piston ring 4 fault. So I did the repair that are required for me to operate …
Vehicle: 2014 Honda Odyssey, VIN [XXX] , approximately 88,000 miles. In October 2025, the vehicle developed a strong burning-like odor from the HVAC vents, the temperature gauge rose, and an “Engine Hot” warning message appeared. At the same time, engine performance deteriorated …
White Pearl Paint of my 2014 Odyssey is peeling on the roof, almost all of the paint has peeled off on the top front part of the roof and this seems to be a common problem with this paint color and year of odyssey
The car is not shifting properly and lags or hesitates when changing gears. This issue causes the car to jerk, particularly when transitioning from lower gears to higher ones. Additionally, there has recently been a noise coming from the driver's side wheel, although the brake pa…
Had a Honda fixed for a well known piston ring problem that did not have a recall, but should have at the time repaired. In July, Honda sent us an extended warranty for the very problem we had repaired. I sent in all documentation and claim was denied twice. My dealer has sent me…
The incident happened in December 2022; the vehicle is available for inspection still. Without warning, the engine light started blinking, and engine ran very rough, so I ended up pulled over and stuck until we could tow to the local Honda dealership. Then was without a car for …
My van has 2 automatic sliding doors, 1 on each side. The cables for both doors have now broken. So neither automatic door works anymore. This is clearly a common problem. And it's a safety issue for those of us with small children and pitched driveways, where the doors can now s…
A poorly designed engine leads to misfires even after proper maintenance, increasing the chances of a crash. On Monday, May 12th, 2025, the MIL indicator came on and began flashing while I was driving. The engine began to misfire so violently that the vehicle was nearly undrive…
I purchased a used vehicle from an auto auction. After the purchase, I discovered through Carfax and AutoCheck reports that the vehicle had a history of severe damage and an odometer discrepancy, both of which were not disclosed prior to the sale. The vehicle was sold with a Clea…
Piston failure - vehicle has always been properly maintained by Honda dealer and we have adhered to their suggestions for maintenance/repair. It has been driven in a safe and legal manner. There is no reason why this should have happened under the conditions without a defect. V…
White pearl paint chipping non stop
Driver side sliding door fell off, cable broke first then the door fell off while manually opening. This resulted in extensive damage to the body and almost cause physical harm.
I’m experiencing several issues with my 2014 Honda Odyssey: -The radiator fan often stays on after the car is turned off. -I have to press the shut down button 3 times before the car completely shuts off, which is concerning. -After driving for only 20 minutes , the engine tempe…
On Saturday, May 24, 2025. I had my foot on the break as I was turning into the driveway of the building. Suddenly the car engine reved and the car acceletated toward the building wall. As this was happening I began to pump on the break and the car only stopped because it it…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact stopped at a traffic light, the light turned green, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle turned off and the contact merged into a parking lot and attempted to restar…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Honda Odyssey.
Recalls for 2014 Honda Odyssey
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2014 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 305 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (73 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Odyssey?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (73 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (60 complaints). #3: Brake System (59 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 10 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 305 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 Honda Odyssey. The largest issue: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Odyssey reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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