2014 Honda Odyssey Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 6th of 25 Odyssey years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 307
- 20 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 20.7
- 138,580 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.53×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 82
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 5
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2014 Honda Odyssey is 76 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 6th of the 25 Odyssey years we score.
The most reported problem is the transmission, mostly harsh or delayed shifts (54 of 307 complaints). Owners also complain about the brakes and piston rings or cylinders. 82 of the 307 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 5 recalls. Honda also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for white paint peeling (roof and tailgate). NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2013 scores 73 and the 2015 scores 77.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 19-057 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- Good reliability score of 76
- About half the problems of the average car its age
- Recent complaints at or below average
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
Cons
- Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts54 complaints
- Brakes: vibration or shudder53 complaints
- Piston rings failure24 complaints
How the 2014 Odyssey Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 0.44× | −7 |
| Everyday problems | 0.75× | −4 |
| Problems in the last two years | 0.71× | −7 |
| Recalls | 0.91× | −6 |
| Score | 76 |
What Owners Report
We read all 307 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Odyssey, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts
54 complaints (18%)
Harsh or delayed shifts, vibration or shudder and hesitation. 8 of these 54 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 15 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 8 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 20,000 miles.
Brakes: vibration or shudder
53 complaints (17%)
Vibration or shudder, damage and loss of braking. 3 of these 53 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 12 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Piston rings failure
24 complaints (8%)
A failure, a leak and damage. 18 of these 24 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. In 8 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 91,000 miles.
Paint and rust: damage
23 complaints (7%)
Damage and peeling / flaking. Median mileage when it started: about 62,000 miles.
Sliding doors: works on and off
19 complaints (6%)
Problems that come and go, not closing or latching and parts breaking or coming apart. 6 of these 19 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often being stranded. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Ignition coils or spark plugs: rough running or misfires
16 complaints (5%)
Rough running or misfires, a failure that needed a new part and damage. 2 of these 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 91,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
12 complaints (4%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 8 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
Seats: not closing or latching
9 complaints (3%)
Not closing or latching, parts breaking or coming apart and overheating. 2 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. In 3 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 27,000 miles.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
9 complaints (3%)
Shattering or cracking. 3 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 50,000 miles.
Vibration (cause not stated)
9 complaints (3%)
Vibration or shudder. In 3 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 8,000 miles.
12V battery failure
6 complaints (2%)
A failure that needed a new part and the car not starting. 2 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 95,000 miles.
Door latches: works on and off
6 complaints (2%)
Problems that come and go, not opening or unlocking and the system acting on its own. 3 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 51,000 miles.
Engine: surging
6 complaints (2%)
Surging, stalling and rough running or misfires. 1 of these 6 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 33,000 miles.
Door lock actuators: not opening or unlocking
6 complaints (2%)
Not opening or unlocking, problems that come and go and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 38,000 miles.
Screen and audio: works on and off
5 complaints (2%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working. Median mileage when it started: about 1,000 miles.
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Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (2%)
Hesitation. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Seat belts: not releasing
5 complaints (2%)
Not releasing and the system not working when needed. 4 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 3,000 miles.
Alternator or charging failure
4 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Ignition or push-button start: the car rolling away
4 complaints (1%)
The car rolling away and the car not starting. All 4 describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
4 complaints (1%)
A loss of power and reduced power or limp mode. All 4 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 19,000 miles.
Rearview camera failure
4 complaints (1%)
A failure and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 14,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: deployment with no crash
4 complaints (1%)
Deployment with no crash, no deployment in a crash and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 62,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
4 complaints (1%)
Stalling. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 71,000 miles.
Several warning lights at once
3 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights. Median mileage when it started: about 61,000 miles.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
3 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires.
Engine failure: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a loss of power and failure or loss of drive. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine sensors or computer failure
3 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a stored fault code. Median mileage when it started: about 78,000 miles.
Exterior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
3 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, damage and loose mounting. Median mileage when it started: about 23,000 miles.
Forward collision warning: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and the system acting on its own.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
3 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment with no crash. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Noise (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Turn signal control: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, the system acting on its own and not shutting off.
Phone and navigation: works on and off
3 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and a stored fault code.
Steering: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, vibration or shudder and pulling or wandering. Median mileage when it started: about 6,000 miles.
Airbags: fault code
2 complaints (under 1%)
A stored fault code and no deployment in a crash.
Body seals (water leak) failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure.
Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil
2 complaints (under 1%)
Burning or using oil.
Engine oil leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Interior trim: loose body parts
2 complaints (under 1%)
Loose body parts and parts breaking or coming apart.
Key fob: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go.
Cruise control: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own and problems that come and go. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Side window glass: loose mounting
2 complaints (under 1%)
Loose mounting and damage.
Suspension: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and a failure.
Power liftgate: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and not closing or latching.
Power windows or regulator: vibration or shudder
2 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder.
Struts or shocks: unusual noises
2 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises and a failure that needed a new part.
Windshield: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and parts breaking or coming apart.
Reported Once (38)
Show the 38 problems reported once
- Airbag warning light
- Uneven tire wear failure
- Brake calipers: damage
- Check engine light (cause not stated)
- Climate controls: the system acting on its own
- Cylinder head gasket: a leak
- CV axles: damage
- Engine air intake: damage
- Engine overheating
- Exterior lights: stopped working
- Fuel filler door: parts breaking or coming apart
- Fuel pump: hard starting
- Fuel leak
- Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
- Headlights failure
- Heater: surface hot to the touch
- Horn: stopped working
- Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
- Instrument cluster: stopped working
- Driver-assist camera and radar: overheating
- SRS wiring harness failure
- Cylinder head: damage
- Engine timing drive failure
- Rear passenger window glass: shattering or cracking
- Rear suspension: unusual noises
- Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
- Sensor (application not stated) failure
- Tire valve stem caps: rust or corrosion
- Valve switch (application not stated) failure
- Parking brake: stopped working
- Car not starting (cause not stated)
- Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights
- Torque converter failure
- Transmission computer failure
- Variable cylinder management (VCM): a loss of power
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
- Windshield wipers failure
- Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
How the 2014 Honda Odyssey Compares With Other Years
The other Odyssey years of the 4th generation, 2011 to 2017, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Avoid | 54 | 3.1× | 85.3 | 16 | Driver-assist camera and radar failure |
| 2017 | Good | 77 | 0.57× | 13.6 | 2 | Ignition coils or spark plugs failure |
| 2016 | Good | 74 | 0.57× | 17.8 | 6 | Piston rings failure |
| 2015 | Good | 77 | 0.44× | 15.2 | 6 | Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts |
| 2014 This year | Good | 76 | 0.53× | 20.7 | 5 | Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts |
| 2013 | Good | 73 | 0.59× | 21.9 | 6 | Brakes: vibration or shudder |
| 2012 | Excellent | 80 | 0.43× | 16.4 | 5 | Brakes: vibration or shudder |
| 2011 | Good | 78 | 0.54× | 21.2 | 5 | 12V battery: warning lights |
| 2010 | Good | 78 | 0.54× | 21.2 | 1 | Sliding doors: parts breaking or coming apart |
2014 Honda Odyssey Recalls
A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V858000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
NHTSA 18V170000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 13, 2018. By the third quarter of 2019, 83% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 17V725000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 17, 2017. By the third quarter of 2019, 79% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
NHTSA 16V933000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 27, 2016. By the third quarter of 2018, 80% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: side/window
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.
NHTSA 14V175000Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 7, 2014. By the third quarter of 2015, 86% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs
Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.
- Warranty extensionHonda 19-057
White paint peeling (roof and tailgate)
- The problem:
- The factory White Diamond Pearl paint on the roof or tailgate can peel off. The paint is too thin in some places.
- The fix:
- A Honda dealer has a certified body shop repair the peeling roof or tailgate paint for free.
- Who qualifies:
- The roof or tailgate paint must be peeling. Honda must approve each paint repair first. Rock chips, scratches, dents and crash damage are not covered. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
- Coverage:
- 7 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit.
NHTSA Investigations
Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.
Petition on Odyssey air bags deploying without a crash
Still openA petition from May 2026 asks NHTSA to investigate air bags deploying by mistake in 2011-2017 Odysseys. It says they can deploy without an impact or rollover, and that fault codes and recorded data conflict. It cites 10 complaints. NHTSA opened a defect petition in July 2026 to decide whether to grant or deny it. It is still open.
NHTSA DP26005Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Open since Jul 13, 2026
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2014 Odyssey ratings on NHTSA.gov.
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Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2014 Odyssey, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump NHTSA 23V858000
- Seats: mid/rear assembly NHTSA 18V170000
- Seats: mid/rear assembly NHTSA 17V725000
- Seats: mid/rear assembly NHTSA 16V933000
- Air bags: side/window NHTSA 14V175000
Ask a Honda Dealer
Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- 19-057: white paint peeling (roof and tailgate)
On the Test Drive
- Accelerate gently from a stop and again at 20 to 40 mph. Shudder, slipping or harsh shifts are warning signs. Ask for the transmission fluid records.
- Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
- Ask how often oil is added between changes, and watch for blue smoke at startup.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Piston rings or cylinders
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
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