2014 Honda Odyssey
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 308
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 308 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 518 |
| 2000 | 675 |
| 2001 | 619 |
| 2002 | 960 |
| 2003 | 914 |
| 2004 | 585 |
| 2005 | 830 |
| 2006 | 703 |
| 2007 | 830 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 198 |
| 2010 | 255 |
| 2011 | 235 |
| 2012 | 244 |
| 2013 | 210 |
| 2014 | 308 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 992 |
| 2019 | 977 |
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2021 | 143 |
| 2022 | 137 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2025 | 400 |
| 2026 | 43 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
24% · 73 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-31
Also filed under Steering and vehicle speed control
Engine
19% · 59 reportsService brakes
19% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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After getting a car wash from an automated car wash, while driving to a parking stall to vacuum the interior of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-19
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Structure
13% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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Car sustained $8700.00 worth of damage to nose of car. Airbag failed to deploy. Wife sustained fractured rib.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-07
Electrical system
10% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing key/sender and alternator/generator/regulator.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-05-16Air bags14V175000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013.
Remedy: 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.
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2017-04-03Seats16V933000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats, free of charge. Interim letter has been mailed, and a second notification will be sent .
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2018-04-02Seats17V725000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the second row outboard floor strikers, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2018. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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2018-05-07Seats18V170000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats have a lever to fold the seatback and slide the seat forward to access the third row seats.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will confirm proper operation of the second row left outboard seatback, and install a support bracket to the seat recliner. If the seatback cannot lock, dealers will replace the seatback frame assembly.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Honda Odyssey — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 59 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 59 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V175000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V933000 · Seats
- Recall 17V725000 · Seats
- Recall 18V170000 · Seats
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Honda Odyssey is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.