2014 Honda Accord Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord, 7% of its 981 total complaints. A related recall (20V769000) covers drive shaft replacement on 4-cylinder CVT models, and the median mileage at failure was 53,313.5.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 64
- 7% of 981
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 53,314 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the gear shifter sticking in park, requiring repeated wiggling before it releases, with one case rolling away and hitting a parked vehicle.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating without warning when shifting from park to drive, leading to a crash.
- Several complaints describe a total loss of motive power while driving, sometimes with an abnormal noise from underneath the car, tied to the drive shaft recall (20V769000).
- Owners report the transmission failing to respond in any gear (drive or reverse) after the engine shuts down unexpectedly, requiring a tow.
- Some drivers noticed shaking or jerking felt through the drivetrain when accelerating from a stop, at times followed by a complete inability to move the car.
- A few owners report the car failing to accelerate at various speeds, with dealers unable to duplicate the issue but suspecting the transmission.
When 2014 Honda Accord transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2014, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Accord, making up 7% of its 981 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a transmission recall on the 2014 Honda Accord?
- Yes. Recall 20V769000 covers 2013-2015 Accords with a 4-cylinder engine and CVT sold or registered in certain states; Honda inspects and replaces the drive shafts as needed.
- At what mileage do 2014 Accord transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 53,313.5 miles.
- Did the 2014 Accord transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area lists 2 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.