Used 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Mostly Improved Over Previous Years
CN, Henderson, NV, 12/08/2015
Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 27 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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Honda does not stand by their warranty.
Jason, Oklahoma City, OK, 12/02/2015
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
Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 27 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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Touring Elite has everything and more...
G Lewis, Jamaica, NY, 08/18/2017
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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Great Vehicle
Desert Dweller, Cave Creek, AZ, 04/05/2018
Honda Odyssey Touring Elite 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 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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