2014 Honda Odyssey: Vehicle jerking loud clunking noise
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Odyssey report: vehicle jerking loud clunking noise. CarComplaints.com lists 36 owner complaints, average mileage 19,250 miles.
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints for the 2014 Odyssey in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11695601 (filed 10/25/2025): “The car is not shifting properly and lags or hesitates when changing gears. this issue causes the car to jerk, particularly when transitioning from lower gears to higher ones. additionally, there has recently been a noise coming from the driver's side wheel, a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11675470 (filed 07/22/2025): “I purchased a used vehicle from an auto auction. after the purchase, i discovered through carfax and autocheck reports that the vehicle had a history of severe damage and an odometer discrepancy, both of which were not disclosed prior to the sale. the vehicle …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none, Honda claims this is normal for their eco-transmission (2 reports) fixed the problem (1 reports) replaced secondary valve body (1 reports) so they did a software update and so far so good (1 reports) software update (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,100 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Vehicle jerking loud clunking noise (2014 Odyssey)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2014 Odyssey
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