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2014 Honda OdysseyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 310 owner complaints about the 2014 Honda Odyssey, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Honda Odyssey
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year6% below the Odyssey median · #16 of 30 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints31018 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Honda Odyssey has problems

310 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train732
Engine593
Service brakes583
Structure411
Electrical system312
Vehicle speed control214
Seats192
Fuel/propulsion system111
Steering112
11 other systems487

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2014 Honda Odyssey recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2019 Q3

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 18V-170 · Mar 13, 2018 · 254,568 vehicles · 210,071 repaired

Risk. An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2019 Q3

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 17V-725 · Nov 17, 2017 · 806,936 vehicles · 635,035 repaired

Risk. If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2018 Q3

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 16V-933 · Dec 27, 2016 · 633,753 vehicles · 506,428 repaired

Risk. An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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86%repaired · 2015 Q3

Air bags: side/window

Recall 14V-175 · Apr 7, 2014 · 24,889 vehicles · 21,381 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

15kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 58 power train complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
33under 30k miles54under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Odyssey year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Odyssey median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Honda Odyssey safety ratings

2014 Honda Odyssey VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Honda Odyssey frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Honda Odyssey side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Honda Odyssey side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Honda Odyssey, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Inadvertent Deployment of Air BagsDP26005 · closed Sep 24, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What Odyssey owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 pads are in good…
Complaint 11695601 · Oct 25, 2025
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 Clean Title that stated…
Complaint 11675470 · Jul 22, 2025
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 hit the curb. This…
Complaint 11664083 · May 31, 2025

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