YearToAvoid

2014 Honda Civic Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic, 8% of its 291 total complaints that year. There is no related recall for this issue, and reported failures occurred at a median mileage of 25,000 miles, with 8 crashes and 1 fire linked to the complaints.

Brakes complaints
22
8% of 291
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the brake pedal failing to respond or requiring extended stopping distance during normal driving, sometimes leading to a crash.
  • Several report the vehicle rolling or moving unexpectedly while in park, even with the brake pedal or emergency brake applied.
  • Some owners state brake pressure became hard to maintain while driving downhill, along with dashboard warning lights.
  • A few describe combined brake and steering failure while making a low-speed turn, resulting in a collision.
  • One owner reported the emergency brake button breaking and becoming stuck, preventing the parking brake from functioning.

When 2014 Honda Civic brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2014, latest Mar 6, 2026.

2014 Honda Civic brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2014Feb 2016Feb 2017Apr 2018Nov 2018Nov 2021Aug 2024
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Civic model year

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

  1. 201094 (24%)
  2. 201133 (20%)
  3. 201247 (10%)
  4. 201344 (14%)
  5. 201422 (8%)
  6. 201518 (5%)
  7. 2016111 (10%)
  8. 201744 (7%)
  9. 201829 (4%)
  10. 201934 (8%)
  11. 202018 (8%)
  12. 202118 (13%)
  13. 202222 (2%)
  14. 202314 (5%)
  15. 20247 (6%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic, which is 8% of the 291 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2014 Honda Civic brake problems?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this brake issue on the 2014 Civic.
At what mileage do 2014 Civic brake problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 25,000 miles.
Have brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?
Yes. Among the 22 brake complaints, NHTSA records 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
How does the 2014 Civic compare to other Civic years for brake complaints?
The 2014 Civic's 8% brake complaint share is lower than the 2010 model's 24% and the 2011 model's 20%, but higher than the 2018 model's 4%.

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.