Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Honda Odyssey owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Pearl white paint peeling to expose the primer on the door, hood, roof, tailgate and the edge of the gas tank door. The recall expired in 2019 and I was never notified about the paint recall. I found out in 2021 when I took the van into the dealer to repair mechanical recalls because I had to ship the vehicle out to Hawaii. The dealer took pictures and sent a claim to Honda, but it was denied. Honda customer service was no help at all and could only direct me to a dealer, which I believe the dealer did what the could by taking pictures and submitting an estimate and claim on my behalf.
The sliding doors will pop and stop in the middle of closing and opening. Have checked all the assembly and nothing is in the way of tracks. It has closed on several riders as it opens. Have to switch the switch several times and it will still not reset. It almost hit someone in the head while exiting the van. This has been going on for years but a body shop said that there is no recalls and they have several complaints about the issues too.
Rear sliding doors will not shut automatic or otherwise!!!!! Having to pull the door shut to get it to shut could result in someone arms or fingers being crushed! The cord could snap and hurt someone! Kids riding in backseat could fall out of car while the door won't shut! The door could open while driving down the road! These doors have costs us hundreds in trying to fix them and they just keep breaking!
The paint has bubbled and peeled from the top of my car in large flakes. I have 4 places greater than approx 6x5 inches where the bare metal is exposed. This should not happen, and I not no one in my family has ever had this happen with their cars.
White Pearl Paint of my 2014 Odyssey is peeling on the roof, almost all of the paint has peeled off on the top front part of the roof and this seems to be a common problem with this paint color and year of odyssey
Our 2014 diamond white pearl Honda Odyssey has a factory paint defect called delamination. The paint started peeling off in sheets / large sections from the roof in January 2019 and then the tailgate in February 2019. The white paint base coat is cleanly separating from the ed primer. American Honda USA refuses to take ownership of the problem and actually trying to state this is owner wear & tear? They need to pay for this defect 100% and Honda needs to admit this is a wide spread problem affecting all newer white Honda's like 2016 hrv, 2015 pilots, fits & odysseys, 2014 pilots & odysseys, 2013, 2012 etc etc. Anything white from Honda and even Acura, made in their USA & Mexico factories. …
The rear passenger door on the driver's side does not close properly. It constantly re-opens after pressing the close button or using the handle and must be forced closed manually from the outside of the vehicle. It has gotten progressively worse with time. We try to not use that door which is a safety concern as that is the door closest to me for my children to use. And the other day when my daughter accidentally forgot and used that door, I shut it and we went on to our errands, when we returned to the van the door was wide open, obviously it automatically opened as we left. It is a huge safety issue. I have contacted Honda corporate and they have refused to do anything as it is out of warranty. At 4 years old this should not happen. My last Honda oddessey was a 2009, it did the same thing, aaa had to come one day while I was stuck at the gym and could not get it to close. …
While traveling northbound on mountain view corridor at approximately 55 MPH the sunroof in my 2014 Honda Odyssey exploded. I have traveled this road many times, it was a beautiful day with mild temperatures and light traffic. I bought this Odyssey new. It currently has just over 69,000 miles on it. There were no homes, businesses, parking lots, or anything of the kind around me. No overpasses, power lines or otherwise. There is no explanation for the explosion. I heard a loud pop that I thought was a gunshot or large something hitting my car. I pulled off the road, turned on my hazards, and felt something hit my arm. I looked up to see that the sunroof had shattered. I've never heard of anything like this before. …
Contacted "dave" at Honda to inquire whether Honda is prepared to deal with the 2nd seat recall. This "chat" session with "dave" is a total fraud. Try it. Dave does not exist. The only notice I have received from Honda regarding this recall stated that Honda did not have the necessary parts. Honda website states that I must bring my vehicle in immediately because my life is at stake. Yet Honda cannot tell me that it can fix the problem. Also, I noticed today that the bottom windshield seal or support that holds the windshield in place has buckled in numerous places and is about to come off entirely. This would permit water to enter the engine compartment and create a driving hazard. It might also permit the windshield to come loose. I suspect that this is not just my vehicle, but is likely a problem with all of the Honda lineup. …
NHTSA recall 16v-933 and possibly dangerous windshield frame. I called American Honda motor co. Regarding nhrsa recall 16v-933 and windshield apparently coming apart from its frame. American Honda motor co. Refused to discuss these issues with me; referred me, instead to a local dealer. I called the local Honda east dealership, [phone], only to be told the all technicians were too busy with more important matters, but that I could leave my phone number and one will call me when one becomes free. That was yesterday morning, March 8, 2017. As of this morning, March 9, 2017, i10:33 am, I have received no phone call from Honda east. Honda case no. 5766404.
Body complaints in other Odyssey years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2014 Honda Odyssey?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the body & structure of the 2014 Honda Odyssey, 13% of the model year's 310 complaints. The component named most often is body (39 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Honda Odyssey body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2014 Honda Odyssey, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Honda Odyssey body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.