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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has a complaint index of 31, ranking it 10th worst out of 14 model years, and it earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 24 complaints, one recall, and no do-not-drive recalls for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
31/100
#10 of 14 Accord Hybrid years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
24
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2015
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
47
49 city / 45 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes4 (17%)
  2. Electrical System4 (17%)
  3. Engine4 (17%)
  4. Fuel System4 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain4 (17%)
  6. Other3 (13%)
  7. Steering3 (13%)
  8. Airbags2 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (8%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration in reverse or after gentle throttle input, in one case resulting in a crash into parked cars and airbag deployment.
  • Some report brake failure paired with stability control, TPMS, and ABS warnings, leaving them uncomfortable driving the car.
  • Electronic power steering has reportedly seized or locked up suddenly at highway speed, sometimes recurring after dealer repair.
  • Owners mention the keyless remote losing connection repeatedly, both while parked and while driving.
  • A few describe the gasoline engine cutting off unexpectedly while driving, with electrical warnings appearing and the hybrid battery propulsion shutting down as well.
  • One owner reported a broken axle allowing the car to roll unexpectedly despite being out of gear.
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Nov 2014Nov 2015Jul 2017Oct 2018Aug 2022Jul 2023
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Jun 2024; peak Mar 2016 (2).

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 15V602000Sep 25, 2015Fuel System6,786 vehicles

    Hybrid propulsion system

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.

    Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
49 MPG
Highway
45 MPG
Combined
47 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,400
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Accord Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’07’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good2330028
2007No verdict01027
2014Good3124147
2015Best1539147
2016No verdict810—

All Honda Accord Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
Compared with other Accord Hybrid model years, 2014 rates Good, with a complaint index of 31 and rank 10th worst out of 14 years tracked.
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?
NHTSA complaint data shows Brakes, Electrical System, Engine, Fuel System, and Transmission & Powertrain tied as the top problem areas, each with 4 complaints (17% share).
Does the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 15V602000) covering the fuel system, where electrical interference could cause the hybrid system to enter a fail-safe mode; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2014 Accord Hybrid compare to the 2023 model?
The 2023 Accord Hybrid has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, far higher than the 2014 model's index of 31 and Good verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 47 mpg combined (49 city / 45 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.