2014 Honda Civic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Honda Civic has a complaint index of 15, the lowest among the years shown here, and earns a Best verdict relative to other Civic model years. NHTSA lists 291 complaints, 2 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #18 of 21 Civic years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 291
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 30
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 29
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31.5
- 28.5 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 29 / 0
Top 2014 Honda Civic problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain98 (34%)
- Airbags57 (20%)
- Electrical System42 (14%)
- Other38 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires38 (13%)
- Engine33 (11%)
- Brakes22 (8%)
- Steering15 (5%)
- Fuel System13 (4%)
- Structure & Body10 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly failed to respond during braking, in one case leading to a crash into an embankment.
- Airbags failed to deploy in low-speed crashes, including a curb impact at 25 mph and a minor collision with another vehicle.
- Seat belts reportedly failed to retract or lock properly after a crash, sometimes alongside delayed or absent airbag deployment.
- Owners described the vehicle stalling and losing steering ability while turning, in one case resulting in a crash.
- A dashboard fire was reported after the tire pressure warning light illuminated while driving at 50 mph.
- Some owners reported sluggish acceleration or a lack of throttle response when trying to merge or change lanes.
2014 Honda Civic recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V574000Sep 15, 2015Transmission & Powertrain143,676 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
- NHTSA 14V109000Mar 10, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires9,816 vehicles
Tires:bead
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
Risk: The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.
2014 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 31.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,000
- 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 Civic years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda Civic reliable?
- Relative to other Civic model years, the 2014 model has a complaint index of 15, the best rating in the lineup shown, with 291 complaints and 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
- What problems does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 34% of reports, followed by Airbags at 20% and Electrical System issues at 14%. Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 32,570 miles.
- Does the 2014 Honda Civic have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Civic: one for a transmission software update and one for tires that could be damaged during mounting. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 Civic compare to other model years?
- The 2014 Civic ranks 18th worst out of 21 model years with data, meaning most other years have higher complaint indexes, and it carries a Best verdict compared to years like 2006, 2007, and 2022, which are rated Avoid.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2014 Honda Civic?
- Transmission & Powertrain is the top problem area, accounting for 98 complaints and 34% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 43,297 miles.