Worst 2014 Honda Odyssey Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Honda Odyssey.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | 2 | — | 34,624 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 58 | 3 | — | 59,520 mi | |
| Brakes | 58 | 3 | — | 31,526 mi | |
| Body Structure | 37 | 1 | — | 43,807 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 29 | 1 | — | 25,700 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 4 | — | 16,491 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 19 | — | — | 42,673 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 2 | — | 28,252 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 1 | — | 35,100 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 86,910 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 21,390 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 6,112 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 3,539 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Honda Odyssey
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,210,606 vehicles.
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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. Due to a manufacturing error, if the walk-in release lever is used to fold a fully reclined left outboard seatback forward, the seatback may stay in the unlocked position (free-folding) or unexpectedly unlock without engaging the walk-in or recliner lever.
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. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions when attaching the seat to the vehicle floor, the seat will not latch properly to the seat striker, allowing the seat to tip forward unexpectedly during braking.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release lever that allows the seats to move for easier access to the third row of seats. This release lever may remain in the unlocked position allowing the seats to move unexpectedly.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013. The shorting terminal, an electrical connector used to prevent air bag deployment before being installed into a vehicle, may have been damaged during assembly of the passenger-side side curtain air bag.
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2014 Honda Odyssey — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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