Fourth generation (RL5)
2014 Honda Odyssey
The most reported problem on the 2014 Honda Odyssey is brake wear, with 53 complaints, usually around 30,000 miles.
- 263owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 9involved a crash
- 45,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Odyssey doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey reliable?
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 263 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 298 for 2014 minivans on this site. Of the 13 Odyssey model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Brake wear leads with 53 of the 263 complaints (20%), ahead of transmission shudder at 35. A quarter of the 48 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear saw it by about 23,000 miles, and half by about 30,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 13 of the 263 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 9 reports mention a crash and 4 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 9, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as brake wear, transmission shudder and misfire. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2017 at 41 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 16. So far in 2026, 9 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 53 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
263 complaints is about the median for a 2014 model on this site and about the median for a 2014 minivan. Among the 12 Odyssey model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Honda Odyssey
Honda filed 158 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Honda Odyssey. 22 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 53 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE ARE YOU HEARING A CREAK FROM THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACES OR WHEN ACCELERATING OR BRAKING? THIS NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY A SHEET METAL TOUCH POINT IN THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear 1 bulletin · 31 complaints
There is a hard downshift or clunk around 6-13 mph, often experienced when slowing down and accelerating at slow speeds or from a rolling stop. Under certain conditions, the PCM A/T software settings may cause the issue.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 27 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERES ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE.
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SERVICE BULLETIN THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0404 (EGR VALVE CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM) RESULTING FROM EXTENDED DRIVING, THE PCM MAY COMMAND EXCESSIVELY HIGH LIFT EGR VALUES THAT MAY DAMAGE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE EGR VALVE.
The MIL comes on with DTC P0404 (EGR valve circuit range/performance problem).
Seat belt or seat problems 5 bulletins · 23 complaints
The August episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month, we're featuring ?Safety Recall: Left (Driver) Side Second Row Seat Recliner Does Not Lock??
DEALER MESSAGE AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD.
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DEALER MESSAGE AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND, PLEASE FORWARD THE SUSPECT PARTS TO AHM.
Paint peels or body rusts 3 bulletins · 15 complaints
The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
Today, June 1, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2011-14 Odyssey and 2013-16 Pilot vehicles with either Taffeta White or White Diamond Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2014 Odysseys & Pilots in Taffeta White with a customer complaint of the paint on roof peeling.
Engine misfire 2 bulletins · 14 complaints
The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge. Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire.
The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge. Oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire.
Airbag warning light or recall 4 bulletins · 9 complaints
During assembly, the shorting terminal for the right (passenger?s) side curtain airbag may have been damaged, which could prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying in the event of a collision.
HONDA: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SHORTING TERMINAL THAT WAS DAMAGE, DURING ASSEMBLY, WILL PREVENT CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. MODEL 2014 ODYSSEY. *PE
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On April 4, 2014 American Honda will notify NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for some 2014 Odyssey vehicles.
HONDA: AT TIME OF PRODUCTION, RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SHORTING TERMINAL WAS DAMAGED AND WILL PREVENT SIDE AIRBAG CURTAIN FROM DEPLOYING AT TIME OF COLLISION. MODEL 2014 ODYSSEY. *PE
Sliding door won't open, close or latch 1 bulletin · 9 complaints
Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the following? Power sliding door main switch on the dash Keyless transmitter B-pillar switch (if equipped) Either inside or outside door handle ...
Complaints filed by year
41 complaints came in 2017. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Inadvertent deployment of air bags. Closed sep 24, 2026.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 Honda Odyssey
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X0R.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Honda's number for this recall is S0G.
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.
Risk and remedy
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 . Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KD5.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 5 recalls on the 2014 Honda Odyssey, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
Brake wear, with 53 of the 263 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 30,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Honda Odyssey problems start?
Of the 184 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 24,000 miles and half by about 45,000.
How many 2014 Honda Odyssey complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
13 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
No recall on file for the 2014 Honda Odyssey is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.