2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
31/100
#10 most-complained of 14 Accord Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid has 24 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 31 out of 100 — #10 highest of 14 Accord Hybrid model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (4 complaints, 17% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 47
- 49 city / 45 hwy
Top 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes4 (17%)
- Electrical System4 (17%)
- Engine4 (17%)
- Fuel System4 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (17%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Steering3 (13%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid ranks #10 of 14 among Accord Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 31/100, verdict: Good). It has 24 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (4 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), and engine (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,240 miles.
- Does the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, most recently reported 2015, covering fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid at 47 MPG combined (49 city / 45 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.