WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS THE CAR JERKS AND FEELS LIKE YOU DROVE OVER SOMETHING LARGE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. IN 2ND GEAR THERE IS SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO SUFFICIENTLY ACCELERATE. STOPPED, PUT CAR INTO PARK, TRIED AGAIN. CAR PROCEEDED TO JERK HORRIBLY EVERY TIME WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. TOOK TO THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE P…
2014 honda Odyssey powertrain problems
moderate 70 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
70
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
I WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVE THROUGH ON DECEMBER 6, 2020. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE (I DRIVE WITH ONE FOOT - MY RIGHT FOOT) WITH MY RIGHT FOOT, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE VAN MOVED ABOUT 5 FEET FORWARD AS I INCREASED THE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. I THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WENT TO RED LINE. I PUSHED THE POWER BUTTON. NO ONE WAS INJURED, AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T TOUCH ANYTHING AS THE DRIVETHROU…
AS I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A LOW SPEED, FOR EXAMPLE ENTERING AN INTERSECTION OR A HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND BANGS INTO GEAR, CAUSING THE VAN TO HESITATE BEFORE IT MOVES, IT IS A VIOLENT FEELING, ALMOST LIKE BEING REAR ENDED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAD THE TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT VERIFYING SOMETHING IS WRONG. THEN WH…
WE BOUGHT A 2014 HONDA ODESSEY IT'S STARTED JERKING WHEN IT WAS 7500 MILES WHILE DRIVING IN SURFACE STREET IN HENDERSON, NV WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER HAVE IT FIXED THEY SAID THEY UPDATED THE SOFTWARE THEN STARTED JERKING AGAIN FOR THE 2ND TIME WHEN IT WAS 2700 MILES THAT ALMOST CAUSE US INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING TO LOS ANGELES. WE HAD IT TOWED ON 11/29/15 BY AAA FROM LA TO OC IN …
I STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON AN INCLINED STREET TO TALK WITH A NEIGHBOR. HE ASKED ME TO LOOK AT SOMETHING SO, I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF NOT THINKING THE GEARSHIFT WAS STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED I STARTED TO EXIT THE CAR WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL. I APPLIED THE BRAKES THEN RESTARTED THE CAR AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE REQUIRING A RECALL BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS INJU…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 honda Odyssey?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 70 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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