2014 Honda Odyssey: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2014 Honda Odyssey? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 305 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2014 Honda Odyssey Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2014 Honda Odyssey.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2014 Honda Odyssey Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
12.7% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
12.7% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2014 Honda Odyssey has 305 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Odyssey
- Model year
- 2014
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 305
- Crash-related complaints
- 10
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 19 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2014 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems, Brake System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2014 Honda Odyssey?
The 2014 Honda Odyssey shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2014 Honda Odyssey
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for any signs of slipping or rough shifting.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, engine, and brake repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for any signs of slipping or rough shifting.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, engine, and brake repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2014 Honda Odyssey, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 305 NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Honda Odyssey, issues appear concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain, engine, and brake system. A smaller number of crash-related complaints were reported, but the overall confidence in the data is low due to the limited sample size and single model year analyzed.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints total 73, the highest among all components.
- Engine problems account for 60 complaints, the second most reported issue.
- Brake system complaints number 59, indicating a potential area of concern.
- Unintended acceleration was reported in 21 complaints, though this may overlap with other categories.
- Transmission / Drivetrain issues are the most frequently reported problem.
- Engine Problems are the second most common complaint category.
- Brake System complaints are also prominent, with 59 reports.
All 2014 Honda Odyssey Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| 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.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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.
2014 Honda Odyssey Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2014 Honda Odyssey Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 305 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2014 Honda Odyssey shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
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?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2014 Honda Odyssey, NHTSA complaints include 10 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 305 total complaints. 7 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 Honda Odyssey. A major recall area is SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2014 Honda Odyssey?▾
The 2014 Honda Odyssey shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.