YearToAvoid

2014 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 97 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Honda CR-V, 17% of all complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 4,850. No related recall is listed in this data, and the sample includes one fire and one crash.

Electrical System complaints
97
17% of 587
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report the engine failing to start after being off, requiring a jump or powerful battery boost, sometimes recurring more than a dozen times.
  • Owners describe the vehicle stalling without warning while driving, later diagnosed by dealers as a failed computer needing a software update.
  • Several owners report dim or ineffective low-beam and high-beam headlights that reduced nighttime visibility even after bulb replacement.
  • Owners describe the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminating repeatedly even though tire pressure checked out correct.
  • One owner reported a fire that occurred shortly after the vehicle was driven a short distance, resulting in a fatality and listed as both a crash and a fire.
  • Some owners report a passenger door that would not open from outside or inside due to a failed door actuator.

When 2014 Honda CR-V electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 10, 2013, latest May 29, 2025.

2014 Honda CR-V electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter92013 Q42015 Q12016 Q22018 Q12019 Q42021 Q42023 Q4
97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2025 Q2; peak 2014 Q1 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 201048 (10%)
  2. 201158 (10%)
  3. 201281 (20%)
  4. 201367 (18%)
  5. 201497 (17%)
  6. 201587 (13%)
  7. 201666 (17%)
  8. 2017412 (23%)
  9. 2018289 (13%)
  10. 2019166 (15%)
  11. 202050 (14%)
  12. 202136 (11%)
  13. 202214 (5%)
  14. 202332 (6%)
  15. 202442 (11%)
  16. 202521 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 97 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 CR-V, which is 17% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Honda CR-V electrical system?
This data does not show any related recalls listed for the 2014 CR-V electrical system.
At what mileage do 2014 CR-V electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2014 CR-V is 4,850 miles.
How does the 2014 CR-V compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2014 CR-V's 97 electrical complaints and 17% share are lower than the 2017 model year, which had 412 complaints and a 23% share, the highest in the dataset.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2014 CR-V electrical complaints?
The data lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 97 electrical complaints for the 2014 CR-V, with 0 injuries recorded.

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.