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2014 Honda Accord Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 56 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord, 6% of its 981 total complaints. Owners report trunk lids falling unexpectedly, rear door handles failing, and headrest/seat position problems, with a median failure mileage of 2,552 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
56
6% of 981
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
10
Median mileage
2,552 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Trunk lid loses resistance and falls without warning, striking occupants in the head or face while loading or unloading cargo.
  • Rear passenger door handles fail to open the door from outside or inside, especially reported in cold temperatures.
  • Rear bumper is missing or missing an internal foam absorber piece discovered only after a minor collision or repair inspection.
  • Headrests push the head forward into an uncomfortable position or become stuck in the highest position after a rear impact, sometimes contacting metal support bars.
  • Exterior paint and windshield show bubbling along with unusual squeaking or chiming noises from the steering and suspension.

When 2014 Honda Accord body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2013, latest Aug 12, 2026.

2014 Honda Accord structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2013May 2014Oct 2014Mar 2015Feb 2016Mar 2017Aug 2018Mar 2022
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201067 (12%)
  2. 201157 (19%)
  3. 201286 (23%)
  4. 201374 (5%)
  5. 201456 (6%)
  6. 201534 (6%)
  7. 201634 (6%)
  8. 201731 (6%)
  9. 201864 (3%)
  10. 201925 (4%)
  11. 202016 (4%)
  12. 20216 (3%)
  13. 20221 (0%)
  14. 20235 (6%)
  15. 20246 (4%)
  16. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 56 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Accord, which is 6% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Honda Accord's structure or body?
No. The related_recalls list for this problem area is empty in NHTSA data for the 2014 Accord.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Accord is 2,552 miles.
What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2014 Accord?
Owners most often describe the trunk lid falling without resistance, sometimes causing head or facial injuries, along with rear door handle failures and headrest position problems.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Accord includes 6 crashes and 10 injuries, with no fires reported.

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.