The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 73 of 310 complaints (24%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 211 in 2013 to 310 in 2014.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 310
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850
- Combined MPG
- 22
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850 | 2,850 | 2,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–22 | 21–22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–19 / 27 | 18–19 / 27 | 19 / 27 | 19 / 27 | 19 / 27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–423 | 404–425 | 404 | 404 | 404 | |
| Complaints filed | 246 | 211 | 310 | 207 | 271 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 73 of 310 NHTSA complaints (24%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Odyssey get?
EPA rates it 22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Honda Odyssey?
EPA estimates $2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 73 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 58 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unlocked second row left outboard seatback increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- 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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- 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.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.