Model year guide

2014 Honda Odyssey

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Honda Odyssey is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 139 on record.

2014 Honda Odyssey — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Honda Odyssey at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints307
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$25,461

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2014 Honda Odyssey recalls 5

Seats:mid/rear Assembly NHTSA Campaign #18V170000 · 13/03/2018

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 unloc…

Fix: 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 rec…

Seats:mid/rear Assembly NHTSA Campaign #17V725000 · 17/11/2017

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.

Fix: 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 NHTSA Campaign #16V933000 · 27/12/2016

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.

Fix: 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 reca…

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #14V175000 · 07/04/2014

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Honda Odyssey common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2014 Honda Odyssey MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Honda Odyssey worth?

Low
$15,989
Typical price
$25,461
High
$33,000

From 133 comparable 2014 Honda Odyssey listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Honda Odyssey costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$15,150
Total$29,150
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($25,461) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,295), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Honda Odyssey trims & engines on record

Trims
EX-L · Touring · EXL/EXL-NAVI/EXL-RES · EX · LX · Touring/Touring-EL · EX-L w/Rear Entertainment
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 248 hp

2014 Honda Odyssey vehicles on record

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2014 Honda Odyssey — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Honda Odyssey have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Honda Odyssey. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Odyssey?

Based on 307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, structure, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Odyssey get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Honda Odyssey at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2014 Honda Odyssey worth?

Comparable 2014 Honda Odyssey listings run roughly $15,989–$33,000, typically around $25,461 (from 133 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.