YearToAvoid

2014 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 222 Engine complaints for the 2014 Honda CR-V, 38% of all 587 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported unintended acceleration during low-speed parking, oil consumption, and engine fires, with a median failure mileage of 29,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
222
38% of 587
Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
29,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle suddenly lunging forward or accelerating on its own while parking or maneuvering at low speed, even with the brake pedal depressed.
  • Several complaints describe the engine catching fire or smoking under the hood, sometimes while driving in traffic or shortly after the vehicle stalled.
  • Some owners describe an oil consumption problem where oil levels dropped without warning, discovered only during routine service.
  • Multiple sudden-acceleration incidents ended in collisions with parked cars, walls, or fixed objects, with airbags not always deploying.
  • Owners report contacting Honda about repeat sudden acceleration events but say the issue was not corrected.

When 2014 Honda CR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2013, latest Sep 10, 2026.

2014 Honda CR-V engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter202013 Q42015 Q32017 Q22019 Q12020 Q42023 Q12024 Q42026 Q3
222 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (20).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 201079 (16%)
  2. 201159 (11%)
  3. 2012107 (27%)
  4. 2013119 (31%)
  5. 2014222 (38%)
  6. 2015271 (40%)
  7. 2016123 (31%)
  8. 2017577 (33%)
  9. 2018591 (28%)
  10. 2019129 (12%)
  11. 202049 (14%)
  12. 202138 (12%)
  13. 202221 (8%)
  14. 202334 (7%)
  15. 202440 (10%)
  16. 202535 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 222 Engine complaints for the 2014 Honda CR-V, which is 38% of the 587 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Honda CR-V engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Engine problem area on the 2014 CR-V.
At what mileage do 2014 CR-V engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this Engine problem area is 29,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2014 CR-V owners report?
Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration during parking, engine fires, and oil consumption issues, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this Engine problem area on the 2014 CR-V lists 17 crashes, 3 fires, and 8 injuries.

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.