NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
This page covers 7 recalls, 306 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Honda Odyssey.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2014 Honda Odyssey, the powertrain and engine draw the most complaints, with brakes following closely behind. On the drivetrain side, owners frequently describe torque converter problems, transmission shuddering, and hesitation or delayed engagement, issues that tend to show up with higher mileage. Engine complaints cluster around piston ring wear leading to oil consumption, carbon buildup, and cylinder misfires; some owners report needing significant engine work as a result. The sliding doors also come up repeatedly, with owners describing the power rear doors failing to latch, open unexpectedly, or stop responding to controls entirely. On the brake side, a recurring pattern involves the vehicle surging or lurching forward while slowing to a stop, sometimes with the pedal fully depressed, which owners describe as the engine revving unexpectedly at low speed.
306
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 7 recalls, with several serious concerns centered on the second-row seats, where seatbacks can unlock unexpectedly or tip forward during braking, raising the risk of injury in a crash or hard stop.
Three recalls address the second-row outboard seats. A release lever can remain in the unlocked position, allowing the seat to shift unexpectedly during a crash. A related issue means that if a seat is placed between its two floor-latch positions when installed, it will not lock to the floor striker and can tip forward under braking. A third concern involves the left-side second-row recliner mechanism: operating the walk-in feature while the seat is fully reclined can cause the recliner cam to over-rotate, leaving the seatback unlocked.
The passenger-side curtain airbag has its own set of concerns. A damaged electrical connector at the airbag module can cause the airbag warning light to illuminate and may prevent the curtain airbag from deploying in a crash where it would otherwise protect the occupant.
There is also a fuel system recall covering a wide range of Honda and Acura models, including this one: the fuel pump can fail while driving, causing the engine to stall without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row left outer seatback may fail to lock or unexpectedly unlock when folded forward, potentially remaining in an unlocked free-folding position due to a manufacturing error.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the seatback operation, install a support bracket to the seat recliner, and replace the seatback frame assembly if it cannot lock properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row left seat recliner cam may over-rotate if the walk-in feature is used while the seat is fully reclined. This can leave the seatback unlocked or cause it to unlock unexpectedly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the recliner and install a stopper bracket to limit cam rotation. If the seatback is faulty, they'll replace the frame assembly, install the bracket, and verify proper operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second row outboard seats can slide between two positions. If a seat is positioned between these two spots when attached, it won't latch properly to the floor striker, causing the seat to tip forward during braking.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket on the second row outboard floor strikers to ensure the seat latches securely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The release lever on second row outboard seats may stay unlocked, allowing seats to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional bracket and spring to both second row outboard seats at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical connector that prevents the passenger-side side curtain air bag from deploying may have been damaged during manufacturing, potentially allowing unintended air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the damaged connector with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger side curtain airbag's electrical connector may have been damaged during assembly, which could cause the airbag warning light to turn on and prevent the airbag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the connector and repair or replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
