2014 Honda Accord Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 9 — 2013–2017.

20132015
Complaints
1,417
per 10K Sold
36.5
US Sales
388,435
Crashes
75
Fires
12
Injuries
81
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Honda Accord Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1364 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:51,909 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:4
#2178 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:54,216 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#3137 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:55,002 mi
Crash-related:13
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Honda Accord.

Electrical Faults
364
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
4
Avg Miles
51,909
Engine Problems
178
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
54,216
Steering Defects
137
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,002
Brakes
108
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,903
Transmission / Drivetrain
61
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,492
Unintended Acceleration
41
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
Avg Miles
24,818
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
40
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,760
Airbags
36
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
Avg Miles
35,797
Electronic Stability Control
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,585
Seat-Related Issues
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,422
Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,961
Lane Departure: Warning
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,000
Body Structure
22
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
13,293
Wheel Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,654
Headlight/Taillight Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,762
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,118
Wipers & Visibility
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,645
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,000
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,441
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,597
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,333
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,100
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,934
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Honda Accord

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,874,181 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

20V769000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~235,034 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

17V418000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~1,148,550 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

15V121000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~137 affected

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.

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2014 Honda Accord — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2014 Honda Accord has 1,417 NHTSA complaints, 75 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 364 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (364 complaints, avg 51,909 mi); Engine Problems (178 complaints, avg 54,216 mi); Steering Defects (137 complaints, avg 55,002 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,102 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord include 75 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 81 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,874,181 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Honda Accord?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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