2014 Honda Accord Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 218 engine complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord, 22% of all 981 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 47,000. Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration during low-speed parking maneuvers and, less often, engine fires. A related recall (15V121000) covers engine short block replacement on certain build-date units.
- Engine complaints
- 218
- 22% of 981
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 47,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, with the vehicle lurching forward even with the foot on the brake.
- Several reports describe the car surging into curbs, walls, or parked vehicles despite braking effort during slow maneuvers.
- Some owners report the engine stalling without warning while driving at low speed, leading to loss of power and a collision.
- A smaller number of reports describe smoke or flames coming from the engine compartment, in some cases while the vehicle was parked and not running.
- One report describes an error message on the dash followed by smoke and fire spreading to the front of the car.
When 2014 Honda Accord engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2013, latest Jun 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord
- NHTSA 15V121000Mar 2, 2015Engine137 vehicles
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American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Risk: Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).
Engine complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 218 engine complaints for the 2014 Accord, which is 22% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2014 Honda Accord?
- Yes. Recall 15V121000 covers certain 2014 Accord L4 vehicles built between July 29 and July 31, 2014, where Honda replaces the engine short block free of charge.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2014 Accord?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-related complaints is 47,000 miles.
- Do engine problems on the 2014 Accord involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 11 crashes, 3 fires, and 10 injuries linked to engine complaints on this model year.