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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Honda Odyssey cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2014 Honda Odyssey have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Odyssey | 8 |
| 2012 Odyssey | 8 |
| 2013 Odyssey | 7 |
| 2014 Odyssey (this page) | 11 |
| 2015 Odyssey | 3 |
| 2016 Odyssey | 8 |
| 2018 Odyssey | 29 |
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Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ? Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless transmitter ? B-pillar switch (if equipped) ? Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report the 2014 Odyssey experiences sudden unintended acceleration during braking, primarily when approaching stops, traffic lights, or stop signs. The engine revs to full speed, RPMs jump erratically, and the vehicle lurches forward—sometimes hard enough to hit other vehicles—despite the brake pedal being pressed firmly or to the floor. One owner had to lay full body weight on the pedal to prevent the vehicle from accelerating through an intersection. The events happen sporadically and unpredictably, sometimes weekly; the vehicle resumes normal operation after restart or shifting to park.
A non-Honda mechanic attributed the problem to the cruise control system remaining active (cruise lamp illuminated but no set speed engaged), causing the car to attempt returning to a previous set speed despite brake and accelerator inputs. However, Honda dealerships cannot replicate the issue. They have performed transmission upgrades, transmission flushes, and full DTC scans—finding nothing wrong. The manufacturer was notified and sent a field investigator to one vehicle; no defects were found and no repairs were made.
Owners also report hesitation during acceleration from stops, speed loss at highway speed with no throttle response, and excessive shaking at 20–25 mph acceleration. One case followed improper air filter service by a dealership.
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration while braking
Engine revs, RPMs jump, and vehicle accelerates forward even when brake pedal is pressed firmly or fully to the floor. Occurs during approach to stops, traffic lights, or stop signs. Can escalate to collision (hit another vehicle). Brake pedal sometimes sinks or provides only mild decompression. Putting vehicle in park and shutting off engine stops the surge; restart produces normal operation.
When: At or near complete stop, often after sustained freeway driving or warm-up period; mileage range 19,300–38,000 reported
Symptoms owners cite: Engine roars/revs loudly at full speed; Vehicle surges or lurches forward despite brake pressure; Brake pedal sinks to floor or feels soft; Occurs sporadically (reported weekly in one case; random timing); Normal operation resumes after restart
Repairs/costs cited: One Honda dealership upgraded transmission and flushed transmission lines three times without resolving the issue. Other dealers performed DTC checks, found no defects. Non-Honda mechanic attributed fault to cruise control system remaining active (cruise lamp on but speed control not set), causing car to attempt return to set speed despite brake/accelerator input. Vehicle was not repaired at any dealer visited.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified in at least two cases; field investigator inspected one vehicle and found no defects. No recalls, TSBs, or warranty programs mentioned.
Sudden acceleration while parking
Vehicle accelerates spontaneously during low-speed parking maneuvers despite foot off accelerator or light accelerator pressure. Owner must shift to neutral and shut off engine to stop. Occurred multiple times over first 25,000 miles.
When: During parking at approximately 5 mph; mileage approximately 20,000–25,000
Symptoms owners cite: Spontaneous acceleration during parking; Vehicle overruns parking spot; Vehicle strikes building and drove over shrubs; Recurred on three separate occasions
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed to dealer; field investigator from headquarters found no defects. No repair performed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified; no recall or remedy provided.
Speed loss and no throttle response
While driving at highway speed, vehicle speed decreases without warning. Depression of accelerator pedal produces no engine response. Towed to dealer.
When: Mileage 19,300; while driving at 65 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden speed decrease without owner input; Accelerator pedal does not produce throttle response
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed to dealer but not diagnosed or repaired.
Hesitation/stuttering during acceleration from stop
Vehicle hesitates or stutters when accelerating from slow or stopped position. Worsens over time. One instance followed dealership air filter service where filter cover was not properly secured, allowing debris ingestion.
When: Began after October 2016 air filter service; ongoing for several months at time of complaint
Symptoms owners cite: Hesitation or stuttering during acceleration from low speed or stop; Worsens progressively; Debris ingestion possible after filter service
Repairs/costs cited: Service department blew out debris but issue persisted. No further repair documented.
Excessive shaking during acceleration
Vehicle shakes or vibrates heavily when speed is accelerated to 20–25 mph range. Reported as scary to drive. Occurred multiple times.
When: First incident a few weeks before complaint; recurred
Symptoms owners cite: Violent shaking/vibration during acceleration to 20–25 mph; Recurrent problem
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 26,458 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/Odyssey.
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