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2014 · Honda

Honda Odyssey problems

307 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.0 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2014 Odyssey?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
70 reports · fails ~44,385 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
brakes
40 reports · fails ~29,531 mi · avg $450
moderate
engine
39 reports · fails ~79,977 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
body
31 reports · fails ~47,001 mi · avg $1,500
moderate
electrical
27 reports · fails ~42,592 mi · avg $850
moderate
cruise control
11 reports · fails ~26,458 mi · avg $600
severe
steering
11 reports · fails ~35,264 mi · avg $700
severe
airbags
9 reports · fails ~86,911 mi · avg $1,100
severe
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Generated from this 2014 Odyssey's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Odyssey · fuel system
I was driving on the highway when I heard a loud clunk. Thought I hit a bump but when I got off the highway and stopped at a light the car starting bucking between 0-30 miles per hour. It continued to do so at every start. Drove it to Honda dealership where they found nothing…
12/27/2014 · at 8,500 mi · NHTSA ODI #10668433.0 · see fuel system pattern →
2014 Odyssey · electrical
Bought van and only had it a few months before the keyless start, would not start. Attempted for a whole minute, then finally the keyless start worked. I took it to the shop and they could not find any problems with it, basically they told me perhaps it was user error, but I am…
12/27/2014 · at 4,950 mi · NHTSA ODI #10668451.0 · see electrical pattern →
2014 Odyssey · electrical
I went to dinner with my husband on a friday night, and when we returned to our van, the doors unlocked we got into the van and the keyless start would not work. We tried for 3-5 minutes, no luck, this happened a few months ago, we again did everything to ensure it was not user…
12/27/2014 · at 12,950 mi · NHTSA ODI #10668452.0 · see electrical pattern →
2014 Odyssey · engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda odyssey. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving and the engine warning indicator illuminated, which meant that the fcw and ldw systems failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and who diagnosed that the…
12/23/2019 · at 216,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11290819.0 · see engine pattern →
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 14V175000 April 7, 2014

Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013

If the shorting terminal is damaged, the passenger-side side curtain air bag may fail to deploy thereby increasing the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the damaged shorting pin with a new shorting coupler, free of charge. The recall began on May 16, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JE2.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Honda Odyssey is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2014 Honda Odyssey?

The 2014 Honda Odyssey is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 70 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 44,385 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 44,385 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Odyssey has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Honda Odyssey?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 307 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/Odyssey. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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