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Mostly Improved Over Previous Years
CN, 12/08/2015
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
We've had this one for about 18 months and 31,000 miles now. We bought it to replace a 2012 Odyssey that was a disappointment on many levels. So far, it has been trouble-free. Around town we average about 24 mpg and on the open road we can count on 29-30 mpg running at 70-75 mph. While the 2012 and 2014 are essentially identical, most of the improvements are behind the scenes in that Honda has generally improved how systems operate. The auto headlights, for example, have better logic for the day/night mode switching, and the instrument lighting switching has been separated from the headlight switching. The cylinder shutoff system (VCM) is less noticeable (the 2012's was abysmal). Having the built-in vacuum is a nice touch, though we wish it were a bit more powerful. It also seems a bit quieter than the 2012 was (better active noise control?). On the downside, like the 2012 (and our 2003 as well) before it, front brake rotors warp too easily. Personally, I think they are undersized for a 4,500 lb. vehicle. The transmission is smoother than the 2012, but Honda has yet to figure out how to make a smooth-shifting transmission...on any car they sell. Cold operation is particularly lousy. Our biggest beef, though, is with the infotainment system. Migrating the radio/CD player to a touchscreen while keeping the joystick/knob controller was a mistake. The system response is slower and the programming changes they made to the navigation system make it harder to enter a destination. It also resulted in the loss of the pull-out cupholder/drawer, which was a nice feature to have. In those regards the 2012 arrangement was better. Overall, we are happier with the 2014. Hopefully, it will continue to give trouble-free operation.
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Jerking transmission
Shannon, 11/22/2015
updated 05/31/2016
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
Mother-in-law, my one year old and I were driving to Colorado from Arizona while ascending up a hill my van violently jerked after a couple of loud clunks and the van lost its ability to keep up with the speed limit ( we were almost rear ended by a Semi truck.) I pulled off the highway at the next exit and called Honda Cares. The mechanics at The Honda Dealership in Flagstaff AZ. looked at me like I was crazy. The Van was parked and turned off while we waited for a mechanic to take it on a ride. I was told that there was nothing wrong with my van and he told me to read my manual so I could learn about the D4 button that I should of used while going up hill. (I was utilizing the D4 button when this clunk happened) He said it was safe to drive to Colorado because there was nothing wrong. We went on our way. The van was terrible going up hill and shuddered when down shifting. I took the van into the dealership the day after we reached our destination and they acted like I was totally nuts. I told them about the transmission issues that I read about the night before my appointment. I was told that they never heard of such a thing and that the Odyssy was bulletproof and that they don't pay attention to online complaining. I mentioned that a person stated that they took their van to a dealer and they called Honda Tech and were told that there was a software update. The mechanic said it was a lie because only the dealership can call Honda Tech. (didn't I just say that the dealership called?)I left the van there overnight and was told that there was nothing wrong and that there is no software update. I didn't drive my van for the next couple weeks then it was time to drive back to AZ. No problems on the trip back except the transmission does not shift as smooth as it had the first 10,000 miles. The transmission still shudders on occasion and its get up and go has got up and went. I am so sad and disappointed in Honda, this is my 5th and maybe my last Honda vehicle. **********UPDATE***UPDATE******** A few weeks after my trip to Colorado the transmission was constantly jerking and wouldn't shift. I took it to Tempe Honda in Tempe AZ. they told me that it was the pressure switch in the transmission. It seems to have fixed the problem although I must say that I do not feel that it shifts as smooth as it did when I first purchased it and at times there is a soft hesitation in shifting during acceleration.
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Ongoing mechanical failures
hcooley3, 03/23/2015
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2014 Oddy in late 2013 after testing out all other competing vans. We loved the styling, the way the van drove, and believed in Honda reliability. Fast forward 18 months and we cannot wait to get rid of this van. The transmission went out two months ago at 16K miles (replaced) and was quickly followed by failed power steering (also replaced). The van was towed to the dealership this morning because we found a 3-foot diameter puddle of fresh transmission fluid on our garage floor. The tranny issues started as other people have written in their reviews. People, beware of this van. We are lobbying the dealership and Honda Corporate for a replacement.
Honda does not stand by their warranty.
Jason, 12/02/2015
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Our 2014 Odyssey is still within warranty. The vehicle's rear camber is out 1.8 on the drivers and 1.4 out on the passenger side. Honda did not engineer the rear suspension with adjustments. There is a $400 dollar camber kit to correct the problem but since it is manufactured by another company, Honda will not authorize the dealership to fix it. This is a common problem with the Odyssey and the Pilot but Honda sweeps it under the rug and chooses not to deal with the problem. As a result of the camber being out, the tires are wearing out at a ridiculous speed. If you are thinking about buying an Odyssey, buy a Toyota instead.
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Noisy top of the line
luis44, 06/24/2014
updated 12/30/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
Honda Odyssey Elite 2014, the top of the line Honda model, one which do not require additional purchases, has a flaw that detracts all positives, and apparently will not be acknowledged by Honda and its dealers. Purchased the vehicle brand new with very few miles. Upon driving the vehicle home for the first time, we noticed a very annoying sound coming from the front of the vehicle, anywhere from the windshield area, to sunroof, we yet do not know. Once the vehicle reaches freeway speeds of 70 plus this death rattle takes over. 3 times at dealership, resealing of windshield each time, but the noise persists. Call Honda, they feel nothing is wrong. Check forums regarding ugly noise. Update 7/11/2016: after 2+ years I find the noisy Odyssey mentioned above a so so purchase, my appreciation is for the wide room available, and overall, besides an issue with the left side sliding door on the rear, where it stopped working but was still covered under warranty, the vehicle has taken us where we needed to go, short distances and far. The noise very much alive, but one gets used to flaws eventually, since not a thing could be done about it. Presently the vehicle has a little over 20,000 miles. 3.5 Stars. Update 6/27/2018: I finally gave up on Honda, traded for a Kia Sorento SUV SXL. Hard to believe how many dissatisfied Honda Odyssey owners reviews in Edmunds.com. Update: Honda conglomerate does not grasp the fact that repeat buyers should be considered VIP.
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Honda all the way!
metro21, 11/30/2013
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I had an 09 Odyssey that I traded in for a Dodge product- worst mistake ever! Ended up trading the Dodge in for this one. The 14 is so much better than even the 09. The 6 speed tranny is now standard which bumped up MPG and the drive. The 3rd row seats also fold down much easier. The dual screens are a unique touch which I like. HondaLink is kind of a joke at this point (downloaded the app on my I-Phone) but I do like that the car will read you text messages and let you respond while driving. I looked at other vans but no one was even close to the Odyssey when all is considered. Note: The CoolBox does NOT make things cold, it uses the car A/C to keep things cold.
Watch out for the transmission
geh86, 09/27/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
This Ody replaced my 2003 Ody (I want to 2003 back!). I am very displeased with our 2014 Odyssey's shifting. Acceleration/deceleration is not smooth. This has nothing to do with ECO mode. I did not notice this issue on the test drive (should have done extensive city driving). The overall design of the van is nice, but had I foreseen the transmission issues, I would never have bought it. I could shoot myself for not buying the Sienna (which I had driven [not by choice] as a rental several times). I kept telling myself the Sienna's interior and features are not as nice. But annoying transmissions are far worse of an issue; definitely not worth the extra 2 miles per gallon!
Odd changes for the interior.
Chicago suburbs, 01/22/2017
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I owned a 06 Odyssey for 11 years and 202,000 miles, loved it. Never had a problem with it outside of regular maintenance. I recently purchased a 2014 with 13,300 miles from a returned lease. Its a b eautiful van ( on the inside, it is a minivan). But some odd changes have been made. What was the removable " magic seat" in the 06 now has been replaced with a leave in seat that folds down to provide cup holders and inside armrests to the second row. Without it staying in, there are no armrests for the second row. Another odd omission is the removal of the small hooks in the cargo area to hang groceries, we used that all the time in the 06 to keep bread and other fragile items safe from the rest of the purchases....small but odd differences from the 06. But definitely not a deal killer. Overall the ride is great, except for the original Continental Tires. For the midwest these tires don't offer enough quality traction in wet/ colder weather.
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Honda Quality....Are you Kidding??
terryauto, 06/22/2015
updated 12/22/2016
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2014 Honda Odyssey last August. We decided to buy the Honda on reputation and the smoothness of the Honda Engine. Boy were we wrong. We have owned many new car brands, GM, Ford, Jeep, Lincoln, Volvo, Mercedes Chrysler to name some. We have never had the troubles with those brands as with the Honda.The big issue was that at around 8200 miles the head gasket blew. Now a check engine light is on. I have years of prof auto experience and Honda did not complete the repairs to proper standards. The car does not rde, perform, or have as good ergonomics as the KIA loaner we had from Enterprise! Now that was a shock to us as we never gave the Kia a look when shopping. We are done! Update: We had more issues with the Water Pump and no loaner car this time. We traded the Honda in for a Buick SUV and could not be happier, we have over 10K on the Buick and not one issue and it outperforms the Honda in all categories. The Honda image and quality is a thing of the past, other cars are as good as or in our case better!
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Front end suspension noise!
vabeach1, 01/09/2015
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
We bought this van brand new in September 2014 and just traded it in with only 2300 miles on it this month. The Odyssey has a horrible creaking front suspension noise that the dealership won't fix. The van is nice and new, but sounds like an old car that needs new shocks. After allowing the dealership to attempt to fix the problem four times and the van being in for service for over 39 days, we were told by Honda that they are aware of the problem and that they do not have a fix for it right now, so Honda is calling it normal noise. Long story short...there is no fix for it and Honda refused to do the Lemon Law. So, we just decided to trade it in on a better vehicle.
Glad we chose Odyssey over Sienna
pastorbmk, 11/14/2013
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Our 2001 Chrysler T&C tranny died, so we shopped for a new vehicle. We test drove and thoroughly inspected the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna and were open to buying either. While we loved the roominess, front seats, ease of steering and quick acceleration in the Sienna. We liked the ease of use, electronics layout and smarter features on the Odyssey better. Both are excellent cars. Sienna is roomier but hard to figure out the controls on the tiny screen and to move the 2nd row seats - 3rd row is cramped for adults. The Odyssey has good use of space and better electronics layout, easier to operate seats and gadgets, and seems sportier to drive on the Odyssey. Love our new 2014 Odyssey.
Love the van until the rings went bad.
Jacobyville, 09/01/2018
updated 09/07/2021
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I followed the service for this vehicle to the letter with the dealer doing all the repairs. Got to 112,000 miles and the ring went bad in cylinders 1, 2 and 3. Found out there is a recall for this on the 2011, 2012 and 2013 model years. They don't pull the engine, they just pull off the oil pan, crank and pull the pistons out. Replace the rings and shove them back into the block. I would love to know which government agency to complain to about this to get my year on the recall too. $3700 dollars later I got my car back and it is running fine but come on Honda. This is outrageous.
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Avoid Alabama made Hondas
Nickk, 12/27/2018
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Like the MDX and Pilot's from this plant - very disappointing transmissions. Jerky shifting, rpm's revving up and down for no reason while driving, especially uphill. Would not recommend. We are trying to get rid of our '14 Odyssey so we test drove the MDX's. Same darn problem. Transmission pulls the car back at low speeds and herky jerky rpm's going uphills. I owned an '05 civic for 215,000 miles and found it very reliable nice ride. The Odyssey has cool features inside but the transmission shifting is awful.
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Brakes
cole27, 09/16/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
2nd honda odyssey. 1st was an 08 and it was great. Our 2014 on the other hand has 20000 miles on it and has had the rotors turned 3 times. Not replaced because that's not what the honda specs say to do so they grind them down. It also has a clunk in the front end. I called honda and they suggested the brakes got hot from riding them. The regional rep didn't seem to care and waived the resurfacing cost since the brakes are now out of warranty. No explaining why our 2008 didn't have that problem. We paid more so we could have a good vehicle and that doesn't seem to be the case. We even drive 2 hours to a certified dealer. I will trade very soon.
The Brakes and Rotors Suck!!
Jack, 06/08/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
At twenty-some thousand miles, we had to have the rotors turned because we were regularly getting a bad pulsing when braking. The dealer's service dept. told us the "brake rotors were thinner than those in our 2009 model" which were never a problem. Why would Honda cheapen anything having to do with brakes? This is a key safety feature. We had two Odyssey's -- 2009 and 2014. We will NOT buy another one! They've lost us as customers with their "cost-saving cutbacks."
Seats 8, hauls, tows need nothing else. Code confusion.
jonrobertcar, 12/08/2013
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Why is reliability stars required? How would I know as it is new with less than 200 miles. There are only a few choices to seat 8 people -sub as light tow truck/haul cargo. The Honda Odyssey rose to the top no matter how I sliced it and diced it. The Toyota seemed very dated on the interior. If I am going to spend 30ish grand then I would expect a little more pizzazz in the interior. Otherwise the Toyota was a solid contender. We would seldom need to seat 8 but for the times when parking is a problem we can all meet and pile in and make the last drive/arrive together at the event. Therefore I spent the extra to upgrade from the LX 7 pass. to the EX 8 pass.
Great Vehicle
Desert Dweller, 04/05/2018
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall in spite of its size a great city and cross country travel vehicle. Only major negatives were replacement of short block at 37000 miles which was under warranty and rear suspension problems at 50000.
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little old lady has warped rotors
Sheila, 09/30/2015
updated 03/31/2016
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Before reaching 20,000 miles started experiencing steering wheel shimmy when applying the brakes. Turns out I have warped rotors. Never had this problem with any other new vehicle. I understand the warranty is only good for 12,000 miles. Could this possibly be a recall problem. Also updated the navigation map based on recommendation. You can do this yourself my inserting CD and following instructions. Did so, but now every time I start the engine, I get a message stating map is not valid. Update - Honda indicates there is no problem with rotors. Goodle search indicates differently. I had rotors changed and problem went away.
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Same paint issues. . . SAD
R. G. Erhardt, 02/25/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014 that has the same paint issue of poor adhesion to the primer and has peeled on the roof in the front. I have seen two others in my town that look exactly alike. Like most others here I got the runaround form the dealer and Honda. This is the fifth Honda in my family as I have always believed in them. I am so torn since my loyalty has not been reciprocated in this case... Might be time to consider Toyota. . .
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Bad Breaks
Matt, 08/26/2017
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Rotors warp and need replacing. I have had the rotors machined down due to excessive shimmy in the stearing wheel. Problem came back 8,000 miles later. Honda knows this is a problem.
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Great interior but missed the mark on engineering
MrD, 09/17/2015
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014 Oddy EX-l. Loved it when we bought it. Interior is much roomier and more refined compared to sienna. Fuel economy is great too. However, this is the first new Honda I had that had problems this soon. Rattle in the tailgate on rough roads. Warped rotors at under 20k miles (warranty is only for 12k), I do not drive it hard and never had this problem before. Strange Chubaka-like noise when turning in parking lots some time. Windshield wipers skipping instead smoothly swishing over the windshield (dealership replaced them but that didn't fix it). Tailgate turned out to be a little misaligned when we took it on to repair the rattle for the second time (we never did anything to it). Of course there is also the infamous kick when decelerating to about 10-15mph and stepping on gas again. No codes for that Honda reset the computer and said operation seems normal. Tires will likely need to be replaced before our 2 year safety check (at about 30k miles), because Honda put on cheap tires. I expected much higher quality from Honda. Our Accord and CRV had 0 problems.
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Transmission with a mind of it's own.
John A Campbell II, 01/06/2016
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
When decelerating in town driving, the transmission shifts are eratic and when you accelerate the transmission will down shift and the car jumps forward at times it has put me in a dangerous situation. When at highway speed and going up a hill or incline the engine misfires. Between the engine misfire and the eratic transmission shifts I some times hate having to drive this thing anywhere especially in traffic. Of course the dealer said all is normal no codes. I am a retired mechanic and this is not normal. I expected more from Honda.
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Our First Odyssey
kcoughlan, 08/08/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Let's first start by saying that for the last 10 years we have driven an '05 Pontiac Montana SV6 that by far was the worst piece of garbage that any one could ever be forced to drive. It is sitting in our yard with a remote possibility that anyone will ever take it away, even for free.Worthless! We were able to purchase our new Odyssey at a Honda discounted price with amazing finance rate. ,one of the reasons we chose this over the Toyota Sienna.($4000+ in savings) So far the van has gone far beyond our expectations as far as quality.A few issues that are mentioned later. Runs great on the highway, although we have only been on a few trips with it.
Very nice vehicle
sgilbert, 05/23/2014
updated 11/26/2018
2014 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
We enjoy the stable roadabiity, quietness, comfortable, supportive seats, roominess, smooth quiet engine. So far, (19000 miles), quite "solid", except we had a "creak" low down in the door post behind the driver's seat. They finally fixed it - factory had a service bulletin on it. At 17,000 miles, front brakes began to "pulse" from warped rotors. They were going to "turn them" under warranty, but I found a service bulletin online showing redesigned rotors (heavier, with cooling vents). The factory was aware of the problem. They agreed to replace them if I split the cost. They should have replaced them for free really, but it cost me only $115. Now they're smooth as silk. Several minor negatives: the ride is a bit "truck like" (not real "supple), and the dash control for heating/air conditioning are not" intuitive" - took us quite a while to learn how to work everything. We finally have it figured out, but even the huge owners manual was somewhat obtuse. Gas mileage on a trip at 65 mph often about 30. Even around town usually over 20. V-6 has ample power, smooth and quiet. Overall, we still find it an excellent vehicle. Update: May, 2017. We now have 20,000+ miles on it, and brakes are still beautiful. We developed a "creak" in the lower drivers side door post every time you accelerated from a stop. The dealer found a factory bulletin on that problem too, and although it took two or three trips to the dealer they finally have it fixed. So, at this point, we're still quite happy with our Odyssey. UPDATE: 11/14/18. Vehicle will soon be five years old. Now has 30000 miles. Has been trouble free since prior problems were resolved. Still tight and solid. Very nice, stable, quiet, comfortable road car which we enjoy. We enjoy the absence of a console between the two front seats. (All new Odyssey's have the console). We use the open space on trips for snacks or a variety of other things (kleenex box).
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Dancing mini-van, car shimmy & dances at 65 mph!
tom roach, 12/14/2015
updated 06/29/2020
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The brake rotors' wear choppy causing high speed vibration (over 60 mph) in the steering . Dealer claims it is normal and 'within spec's', nothing to be addressed! As of July '16 with appx.29,000 miles and the repeated response at the service interval I felt strong enough lack of safety to sell my Honda Odyssey. Very disappointing to an otherwise incredibly great gas mileage and luxurious ride.
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Look elsewhere
Rob Stadnicki, 04/11/2020
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased this van new January 2014 after looking at Chrysler and Dodge minivans as well as Chevy Traverse. Was the best price of the bunch and I sold myself on Honda reliability. We had several small issues with the car, such as the passenger seat switch draining the battery as well as the driver's side passenger door not shutting properly, but never broke down on us until recently. The battery died and would not take a jump. We currently have just over 80K miles on the car and just picked it up from the dealer after $3400 in service to replace the spool valve and alternator. It was also recommended to replace the timing belt and adjust the valves. Since we plan on keeping the car for a while, we did the recommended work and will hope for no major mechanical issues anytime soon. I had a 2003 Nissan Maxima that was built in Japan (VIN started with a "J") that I drove for 5 years and had zero issues with it. I currently have a 2012 Maxima, built in North America that I have had several problems with just as I have had with my American built Odyssey. I hate to say it, but Japanese built cars are more reliable. If I were to ever buy another car, I would buy a Japanese car built in Japan. At this point, I will probably only ever lease future vehicles as the cost over time will be the same or cheaper with less aggravation.
Transmission is going to be Trouble!
roncarr, 10/03/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is my third Honda Odyssey (don't ask me why). My 2014 EX-L has the same problem with brake rotors warping every 12k miles. The driver's seat still lacks comfort for all-day driving ( I transport medical patients and run abt. 300 miles per day). This new 8-speed transmission will probably cause a class-action lawsuit... it's not going to last. Quite often when slowing for a stop light or other reason, and go to resume speed, the transmission acts like it does not know which gear to go into, and then finally goes into one with a thud! Had the OEM Fog Lights added to the tune of $600... don't waste your money, they throw light the first 3 feet and then nothing! Worthless.
Touring Elite has everything and more...
G Lewis, 08/18/2017
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle 6 months ago, to date it has exceeded our expectations. Every option the Touring Elite trim has is useful and comes in handy. My only gripe is I wish the built in vacuum would have had more power.
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Only had 3 1/2 months but...
jonrobert2, 03/19/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Research said the Honda was the minivan to get so I did. I considered the Toyota but with recent recalls across their line I never even test drove one. Simply got a good price (29500 EX) and that was it. There was a unsettling clop sound like a horse shoe in a parade from the suspension that proved to be from 40psi tires. I reduced to spec 33 and no more clop. Sound is now as one would expect from a car over bumps. We regularly get 30 mpg plus or minus 1/2 in extended cruise mode and 23 mixed with about 18 city. The only real complaint I have at this point is it took several window frosting to discover the defrost button. It carries 8 people, looks nice, tows and gets 30mpg. Enough said
Probably the wisest choice
applesnkids, 05/16/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We only have two kids and still chose this minivan after a TON of research. Overall, I'm very happy with the van and it was probably the best choice. That being said, I sometimes wish I would have gotten something way more exciting -- but that's not really where my life is at the moment. When I drive by myself, it's zero fun. When the van is full, it feels right for our family. Considering the other options out there including a plethora of SUVs, this is a solid choice and the best one out there. It's easy; sliding doors, plenty of room, well laid-out for the most part, mellow drive. If I had three kids, I don't think I'd look at anything else. It's a perfect beach/surfing vehicle.
Our Second Odyssey (EX-RES) - Great Van/Great Value
grover432, 02/06/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Our first was a 2011 model which had no issues other than a fussy 5 Spd automatic that vibrated when upshifting. Our 2014 6 speed doesn't have the transmission vibration but it "tugs" a bit on downshift when cold. Van drives and handles well. The controls you touch most have been improved. Interior noise is about the same as the Sienna. While it may cost a bit more than some of its competitors, it retains its value on resale. We leased our 2011 with a buyout of $19,300 (CAD) after 36 months. We bought it out and sold it for $26,500, taking the $7,200 in equity plus $1,500 in cash from Honda and bought a new 2014. We were only out of pocket $9,000 for a brand new van!
Research pays off...
attolev, 11/06/2013
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
44 of 63 people found this review helpful
I did it all -- Edmunds, Consumer Reports, NHTSA, other buyers, Toyota, Chrysler/Dodge, Nissan, Ford Flex -- NONE compared to the Odyssey EX-L. Add the RES (DVD system) for $1400 more and it becomes a no brainer. Odysessy rides better than the rest. It is quieter, best gas mileage, and Honda plastic is superior to all others, even nudges out the Toyota. You must test drive each, look at the features/cost, resale value, trade-in values, financing options, and hands-on inspection. I chose the Odyessy over the Toyota as costs were similar. I chose it over the Chrysler because of the difference in features, quality of materials, road noise, looks, reliability, resale, etc.
Great car, but measurements on Honda website are misleading
tcurtiss, 07/31/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I just bought a new 2014 Odyssey. Got it home, and realized that the width of the vehicle, with the mirrors at normal driving position, did not fit in my garage (width of 92 inches). The website states the width is 79.2 inches, regardless of the style. But this measurement doesn't account for the mirrors. The REAL width of the car is about 92.5 inches, so in order to fit the car into a normal size garage opening, you have to pull one of the mirrors in before you enter the garage door entryway. Not a very good start and no one realizes this when you start looking. I measured my garage before starting to look, but never thought the Honda or Edmunds web sites would be incorrect.
love my van
lovemyvan1, 10/19/2013
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 50 people found this review helpful
This is the 2nd Odyssey I own. My last one was a 2002. I can't understand why they would put a camera on the right mirror for safety, but not the left. Very spacious - very comfortable.
2017 Navigation Update DVD
Wendy, 07/15/2017
2014 Honda Odyssey LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
BEWARE! This update will NOT let you set a default to turn OFF the "voice" that gives you directions or even turn the volume down!! It can only be done EACH time you start your car through a 5-step process. It's a pain! I asked my local Honda dealer to take this updated navigation out of my 2014 Odyssey bc I wanted my old navigation system back and they are UNABLE to reset it! Ugh! How irritating! Come on Honda. Certainly you can do better than this.
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Honda guarantee my ass!
Honda guarantee! Lies!, 06/04/2021
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2009 through 2014 Odysseys have issues with piston rings failing and allowing oil into the cylinder. Honda will not help you out AT ALL if your exact vin number does not fall into group. Our 2014 Odyssey rings failed and Honda will not help us at all! We will never Ever! Buy another Honda!
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'14 Elite w/112k miles
Tom , 04/25/2020
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought used in 2015 w/19k miles, Honda certified for 100k. Now at 112k miles. Family of 5...So far, just regular maintenance (oil changes/tire rotations), don't forget to maintenance the trans every 30k other wise it jutters (Hondas tech term for shutter or rough shifting). At 100k, Honda recommends timing belt/water pump change and spark plugs ($1,400 at local Honda dealer), local mechanic did it for $1100. Just put on 3rd set of tires (General RT43), so far so good. The overall road noise for a top tier vehicle is too loud in my opinion. Experienced some windshield noise after a replacement, had to glue down plastic moldings on the sides. Navigation/ audio controls could be easier. Strong engine and smooth ride, All in all good family vehicle.
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Love my minivan
Bibi, 06/19/2016
updated 12/23/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
After five years, I still love my Odyssey, but the paint is peeling off in big patches. A recall was done to repair the peeling on the roof. But it's peeling on the side, too, and they won't cover it under the recall. Everything else with the car is great. It has been 100% reliable. It is the most versatile vehicle I have ever owned. We have used it to haul kids, people, dogs, furniture etc, and a camper through the Rocky Mountains. My only complaint, and it is minor, it is that I have to put air in the tires frequently (I thought I had leaky tires but it turns out the van is a heavy vehicle). The Odyssey has been a great car in every respect. It drives really nicely - feels like a car. Love how easily the 3rd row of seats go flat. I can do it with one hand. Great road trip car.
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Honda needs to stand by their vehicles
Gabriela, 06/15/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my second Honda and it’s been issues from the beginning. I have 89k miles and this is all I’ve experienced- automatic doors intermittently won’t work, volume on radio will sometimes get stuck at the max setting, transmission computer broke, rear control arms broke, fan in motor broke. I don’t trust this car and I wouldn’t recommend this car AT ALL
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If You Have To Buy A Minivan.....
scottque, 08/28/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have four kids ages 5-12, and this car just replaced our 2008 Touring. Honda just does a minivan right - this thing is a great kid-hauler. It has slightly more room inside than our '08, yet the van looks lower, sleeker, and less boxy than our old van. Decent acceleration, great turn radius, and quality interior materials. We have yet to hit the EPA mileage in the highway but on our only long trip in it thus far we had a cargo bag on the roof - which probably explains the 23 MPG. Thing drives much smaller than out is.
One of the best family transportation devices
Aluptak, 04/17/2017
updated 10/21/2020
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We've had many Honda/Acura products over the years as a family going back to the 90's. When we shopped for this van 3 years ago, there were more minivan options available, but it came down to the Odyssey. I write this after trading our Odyssey on a '17 Sienna SE after three years of ownership. We enjoyed our Odyssey, but the 2018 Odyssey won't be out until summer and once we drove the Sienna SE, we knew it would be our next van. Our Odyssey was only out of service once, when it was brand new. The doors had been misaligned with the front fenders, causing them to rub. After that, the Odyssey was never out of service and only required routine maintenance. With twin boys, the power doors were worth any cost, the EXL trim provides everything I deem necessary in a car for my tastes but very little you don't need. The V6 had ample power and decent economy (you could get 29 mpg out of it, even with a load, on a flat, lazy two lane), but the transmission could be slow and confused at times. We live with a lot of hills and it was very noticeable. The dual screen system for the audio system and other functions was also slow and over-done. Designed as a stopgap measure after complaints about too many buttons, it showed. The slow transmission and the dual screen system were the only letdowns in what was a decent vehicle. We don't tow or camp, so I don't need an SUV or crossover. You want a vehicle you can put all your stuff in, people and take a long, comfortable drive? The minivan is your best bet and Honda builds a good one. 2020 update: After a 3 year Toyota Sienna SE lease, we returned to the Honda family with a 2020 EXL Odyssey. The Toyota wasn’t terrible, but I think Honda does a better job than Toyota. My wife did not care for the Toyota at all, strong words from someone who usually doesn’t care what she drives. EXL gains a lot of features over the ‘14 in this review, so it’s even better as a family conveyance.
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First Odyssey
rwen, 02/09/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 55 people found this review helpful
Had a 2011 Sienna limited FWD. Traded for 2014 Odyssey with high expectations due to better safety ratings, blind spot and lane departure warning, and so claimed better MPG up to 28 MPG on hwy. After having owned and driven both cars, realized each has plus and minus features. If you use navigation often, this would not be ideal car (see below). Cargo area a bit smaller than Sienna, though 3rd row more spacious.
Great Van
eel2, 03/03/2014
updated 03/03/2016
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have 3 kids and all in car seats. This van has enough room for all three in the second row and the middle seat pulls forward-way better than the Sienna. Roomy and a lot of neat functions. Best safety rating of all vans. Averaging between 23-24 MPG.
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So far impressed with a Twist
Joe in Phx, 05/03/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Recently Honda Odyssey Touring 2014. So far the seats are amazingly comfortable the tri-zone air conditioning has been outstanding entertainment system works great and the ride is super comfortable. The only thing I've noticed is my 2006 EXL seem to accelerate a little faster. I'm wondering if it is due to the economy mode on the 2014 model that was not on my 2006 model
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The last Honda I will own!
sheldon10, 07/28/2014
updated 01/29/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is our fifth Honda. We bought it for the reliability that we have come to love and expect from Honda. The transmission is worthless in this vehicle. It jerks violently between 1st and 2nd gear. The problem is intermittent, but happens quite often (especially in Houston heat). I have brought it in 3 times now and the dealer thinks I am crazy. I spent $41,000 on a piece of trash. I am absolutely beside myself with frustration. I intend to pursue the lemon-law in the wonderful state of Texas. I would not wish this vehicle on my worst enemy!
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Every 15 years
mark gidjunis, 01/22/2017
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The eco mode is hard to get used to. The car feels like the transmission is sticking in city driving. Once you understand what is happening it's not that big a deal. Eco mode at highway speed does save on gas. I think this van is not a great choice for someone living in city. Short stop and go trips get bad mileage in this van.
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pure lemon
jj de leon_0325, 02/08/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
pure lemon, brake rotors warped at 17,000 miles, corporate did not authorized replacements, authorized repairs, after 2,000 miles, same problems, still severe vibrations on braking, safety issue, should have recalls, now car has 37,000 miles, paint peeling off on roof, lots of van customer has problems, still no recall. This will be my last Honda, no more of Honda brand, they wasted their good name by not taking care of their products problems!
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Like it!
dowpwr, 04/19/2014
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Just got my Odyssey a little bit ago and I really like it. The tech features are nice especially pandora and the text on-screen. It's very quiet and handles good. Plenty of space in it for kids and gear. Does handle like a minivan as expected. Make sure you get the Michelin tires rather than the continentals. There is a big difference and trust me the Contis are horrible. The best bang for you buck is the EX-L in my opinion. My kids use iPads and iPhones and have no need for a rear entertainment system. Nav would be nice, but I use my phone for that stuff on the fly. The one thing I will be keeping track of is the Tranny. Had an Accord with Tranny issues and hoping honda fixed it!
White lightning
Susan kenton, 08/27/2016
updated 09/04/2019
2014 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Check seatbelts in 8 passenger. Play DVD . check spare tire.check side doors for rubber coming off. Roof window leaks
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Bad brake rotor
Btran, 07/05/2017
updated 07/13/2020
2014 Honda Odyssey EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this Honda Odyssey 2014 brand new , and now just 30000 miles the steering shakes when brakes, I talk to Honda service and they told me they can't do nothing because warranty expired ,it horrible never never buy Honda again.... Oh forget it. Don't asking me Honda again.......
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