2014 Honda Civic Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 98 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic, 34% of all 291 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 43,297. A related recall (15V574000) covers a transmission software update for affected 2014-2015 Civics.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 98
- 34% of 291
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 43,297 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission fill plug popping off the top of the transmission, leading to fluid leaks and eventual transmission failure.
- Some drivers describe sudden power loss or clunking noises while driving around 40 mph, with the transmission acting like it fell into neutral and a 'Check Transmission' warning appearing.
- Several complaints describe sluggish acceleration and power loss during turns or regular driving, tied to the powertrain.
- Owners who had the 15V574000 software recall performed said the fix only reduced stress on weak pulley shafts temporarily, and the pulleys or transmission still failed later.
- One owner described a starter clutch shudder or judder appearing that could affect the vehicle's ability to start from a stop or climb hills.
- A driver reported the gear shifting from drive to neutral unexpectedly while the vehicle was moving at highway speed.
When 2014 Honda Civic transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 28, 2014, latest Dec 23, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Honda Civic
- 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).
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems on the 2014 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA lists 98 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Civic, which is 34% of all 291 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Honda Civic?
- Yes. Recall 15V574000, reported September 15, 2015, covers a software update for the transmission on Civics built between January 16, 2014, and November 6, 2014.
- At what mileage do 2014 Civic transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 43,297 miles.
- Did the transmission recall fix the problem for good?
- Some owners who received the software update reported the fix only temporarily reduced stress on transmission pulleys, and failures returned later, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.
- Were there any crashes linked to 2014 Civic transmission complaints?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 injury associated with the 98 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Civic; no fires were reported.