2014 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 Accord years
The 2014 Honda Accord ranks 3rd worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 87 and 981 NHTSA complaints. Electrical System issues dominate at 40% of complaints, with median failure mileage of 46,000 miles overall.
- Complaints
- 981
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 52 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 52 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 24 city / 34 hwy
Top 2014 Honda Accord problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System389 (40%)
- Engine218 (22%)
- Other152 (15%)
- Brakes147 (15%)
- Steering142 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain64 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras62 (6%)
- Structure & Body56 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires43 (4%)
- Airbags37 (4%)
What owners report
- Dash displays a "system failed" error followed by smoke and fire from the hood while driving.
- Airbags deploy without warning during low-speed driving, sometimes knocking the driver unconscious.
- Brake pedal feels soft and sinks to the floor, failing to stop the car before a collision.
- Gear shifter sticks in park, requiring wiggling, and the car later rolls out of park on its own.
- Transmission lurches into extreme acceleration when shifting from park to drive, striking nearby objects.
- Steering wheel suddenly locks up or the car veers uncontrollably across lanes at highway speed.
2014 Honda Accord recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 20V769000Dec 10, 2020Transmission & Powertrain235,034 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- NHTSA 17V418000Jun 29, 2017Electrical System1,148,550 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.
2014 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Accord ranks 3rd worst among 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 87 and a verdict of Avoid relative to other Accord years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Honda Accord?
- Electrical System complaints make up 40% of all reported issues, totaling 389 complaints with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Honda Accord have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Accord, covering the fuel system, transmission drive shafts, a battery sensor case, and the engine short block. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Accord compare to other model years?
- The 2014 Accord's Complaint Index of 87 is higher than most other years; only the 2013 (93) and 2018 (100) score worse, while years like 2021, 2022, and 2023 score under 20 and are rated Best.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2014 Accord?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 46,000 miles across all complaints, with Brakes issues appearing later at a median of 68,000 miles.