2014 Honda Accord: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2014 Honda Accord, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

High caution

Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.

4Safety recalls
969Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

4 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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 manufac
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
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
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, Passp

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

No-start / starting problems — 90 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 53 owner complaints
Excessive oil consumption — 26 owner complaints
Electrical / battery drain — 21 owner complaints
Steering problems — 19 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Electrical System
376
Engine
179
Unknown Or Other
145
Steering
138
Service Brakes
118
Power Train
63

Is 2014 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Accord years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
1,417
2014 ◀ this
969
2015
592
2016
587
2017
523
2018
1,787
2019
643
2020
334
2021
209

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Accord have?

The 2014 Honda Accord has 4 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2014 Honda Accord?

NHTSA has 969 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Honda Accord. The most-reported issues are no-start / starting problems, stalling / loss of power while driving, excessive oil consumption. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.