2014 Honda Civic Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic. Part of Generation 9 — 2012–2015.

20132015
Complaints
377
per 10K Sold
11.6
US Sales
326,081
Crashes
47
Fires
9
Injuries
41
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Honda Civic Problems

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

#197 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:58,594 mi
Crash-related:3
#253 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:65,234 mi
Crash-related:17
#335 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:48,208 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Honda Civic.

Transmission / Drivetrain
97
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
58,594
Airbags
53
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
Avg Miles
65,234
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
48,208
Engine Problems
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,892
Wheel Issues
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,983
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
30,572
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
39,428
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,958
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,695
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
18,417
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
18,138
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,038
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
29,400
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Honda Civic

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~153,492 vehicles.

15V574000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~143,676 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

14V109000Tires:bead
~9,816 affected

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.

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2014 Honda Civic — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Honda Civic has 377 NHTSA complaints, 47 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 97 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (97 complaints, avg 58,594 mi); Airbags (53 complaints, avg 65,234 mi); Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 48,208 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 Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,333 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 Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic include 47 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 41 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 Civic have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 153,492 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 Civic?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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

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

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