YearToAvoid

2014 Honda CR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Honda CR-V has a complaint index of 50, ranking 11th of 21 model years for the CR-V, and carries a Caution verdict. Engine problems account for 38% of its 587 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles, plus one fuel system recall.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#11 of 21 CR-V years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
587
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
36
reported in complaints
Fires
7
Injuries
34
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 29.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
34 / 3

Top 2014 Honda CR-V problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine222 (38%)
  2. Other112 (19%)
  3. Electrical System97 (17%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires95 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain68 (12%)
  6. Structure & Body37 (6%)
  7. Airbags32 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers30 (5%)
  9. Brakes28 (5%)
  10. Fuel System20 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speed, with the vehicle lurching forward into parked cars, poles, or other objects.
  • Several reports describe brakes that failed to respond or engage in time, leading to collisions despite pressure on the pedal.
  • Multiple complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during frontal crashes even when there was significant front-end damage.
  • One report describes a fire that fully engulfed the vehicle after it had been driven only a short distance.
  • An owner reported the vehicle suddenly failing to slow down while parking, resulting in a frontal impact.
2014 Honda CR-V complaints: complaints filed per quarter372013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22019 Q12020 Q42022 Q32024 Q22026 Q1
587 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (37).

2014 Honda CR-V recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best20403325.5
2013Best5382225.5
2014Caution50587125.5
2015Caution65670328.5
2016Good30393328

All Honda CR-V years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Honda CR-V reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 CR-V a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 11th out of 21 model years for the CR-V. Engine complaints make up 38% of its total 587 complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Honda CR-V?
Engine issues are the top complaint category, with 222 complaints (38% of the total) and a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2014 CR-V, covering the fuel system, where Honda will replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
How does the 2014 CR-V compare to other CR-V years?
The 2014 CR-V's complaint index of 50 is worse than the 2012 and 2013 CR-V, both rated Best, but better than the 2017 and 2018 CR-V, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 95 and 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Honda CR-V?
The EPA rates the 2014 CR-V at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.

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.