2014 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 CR-V years
The 2014 Honda CR-V has 587 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate at 38% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 587
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 36 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 34 / 3
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2014 Honda CR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine222 (38%)
- Other112 (19%)
- Electrical System97 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires95 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain68 (12%)
- Structure & Body37 (6%)
- Airbags32 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers30 (5%)
- Brakes28 (5%)
- Fuel System20 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while braking at low speed, leading to collisions into walls or fixed objects.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, including impacts near 45 and 65 mph.
- Some owners report the driver's airbag deploying on its own during braking, causing loss of steering control.
- Brakes reportedly failed after warning lights for battery and oil illuminated, with an ABS code linked to low voltage.
- Transmission shaking or shuddering was reported under light acceleration, with dealers recommending a fluid flush and software update.
- One electrical system complaint described a fire that fully engulfed the vehicle after it had been driven a short distance.
2014 Honda CR-V recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2014 Honda CR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 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 CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Honda CR-V reliable?
- NHTSA lists 587 complaints for the 2014 CR-V with a complaint index of 60, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 7th worst among the 16 CR-V model years covered.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Honda CR-V?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 38% of all complaints (222 of 587), with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 CR-V, covering the fuel system, where Honda will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 CR-V compare to other CR-V years?
- The 2014 model's complaint index of 60 is higher than the 2013 (0), 2012 (13), and 2016 (27) model years, but lower than the 2017 and 2018 model years, which each score 87 and 100 and carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Honda CR-V?
- The 2014 CR-V is rated at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 29.5 highway) by the EPA, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.