2014 Honda Accord Problems, Recalls & Reliability

1,435 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Honda Accord, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 53/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 52,000 miles.

1,435Complaints
53/100Trouble index
4Recalls
50,000Typical trouble mileage

Below average

Where 2014 sits among all Accord years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 398 complaints (28%) · typically ~52,000 miles
“Ignition starter, I replaced the starter in January 2022, now it is doing the same - not starting sometimes. So many complaints on this issue and still no recall, why?”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Accord
Other 189 complaints (13%) · typically ~53,000 miles
“Dashboard lights have remained on. Took to mechanic and was told VSA Modulator is faulty.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Accord
Engine 184 complaints (13%) · typically ~51,450 miles
“Starter not working all the time. Will not start engine. Constantly doing oil changes. Battery replacements too often. Won’t start.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Accord
Steering 140 complaints (10%) · typically ~58,645 miles
“Vehicle has steering issues even after alignment. Vehicle has issues starting engine”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Accord
Brakes & stability 121 complaints (8%) · typically ~76,600 miles
“ABS modular failed causing ABS brakes FCW and LDW and Traction control to stop working”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Accord
Driver assistance 95 complaints (7%) · typically ~74,000 miles
“Lights came on stating Failed FCW system, LDW system showing tire pressure light, vehicle stability light, FCW, LDW lights on. ABS system has failed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Accord

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 775 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 50,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 25,000 and 78,200 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (4)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23V858000 2023

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…

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…

POWER TRAIN 20V769000 2020

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,…

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17V418000 2017

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.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15V121000 2015

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,…

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…

Federal defect investigations

Loss of Direction Control EA21001 opened 2021, closed 2023
Electrical overstress EA19001 opened 2019, closed 2024

Led to recall campaign 20V024.

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2013peak 172 in 20192026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2014 Honda Accord reliable?

The 2014 Honda Accord drew 1,435 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 53/100, scored against the model's worst year (2003).

What are the most common 2014 Honda Accord problems?

The top reported problems for the 2014 Honda Accord are electrical (398 complaints), other (189), and engine (184).

At what mileage do 2014 Honda Accord problems show up?

Owners most often report 2014 Honda Accord problems around 50,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 25,000 and 78,200 miles.

Does the 2014 Honda Accord have recalls?

4 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.