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2014 Honda Civic Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic, 13% of its 291 total complaints for that year, the highest share of any Civic model year in this dataset. A related recall (14V109000) covers tire mounting damage on early-production LX models.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
38
13% of 291
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
12,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden tire blowouts on the front passenger side while driving at highway speeds, sometimes leading to loss of control.
  • Several report the tire pressure warning light illuminating repeatedly even when tires are properly inflated, with the message returning after resetting the TPMS.
  • Some describe a front tire failing or going flat again and again on the same wheel position despite replacement and rotation.
  • Owners report tires damaged or blown out after hitting a curb or pothole at low speed, with one owner calling the failed tire's factory quality poor.
  • One owner reported a tire pressure warning followed by a fire originating from the dashboard while driving at 50 mph.

When 2014 Honda Civic suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 18, 2014, latest Jul 6, 2025.

2014 Honda Civic suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2014Oct 2014Mar 2015Nov 2015Aug 2017Sep 2018Feb 2023Jul 2025
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Jul 2025; peak Nov 2015 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Honda Civic

  1. NHTSA 14V109000Mar 10, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires9,816 vehicles

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    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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Civic model year

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

  1. 201027 (7%)
  2. 201110 (6%)
  3. 201217 (4%)
  4. 201320 (6%)
  5. 201438 (13%)
  6. 201522 (6%)
  7. 201629 (3%)
  8. 201718 (3%)
  9. 201814 (2%)
  10. 201921 (5%)
  11. 202014 (6%)
  12. 20216 (4%)
  13. 202236 (4%)
  14. 202313 (5%)
  15. 20249 (7%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this category for the 2014 Civic, which is 13% of the 291 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among the Civic years shown in this dataset.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Honda Civic tires?
Yes. Recall campaign 14V109000, reported March 10, 2014, covers tire mounting damage on certain 2014 Civic LX vehicles built between November 26, 2013 and January 21, 2014. Honda dealers inspect and replace any damaged tire free of charge.
At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems happen?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 12,000 miles at failure for suspension, wheels, and tire complaints on the 2014 Civic.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these tire issues?
NHTSA records show 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 38 suspension, wheels, and tire complaints for the 2014 Civic.

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.