2014 Honda CR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
796 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Honda CR-V, alongside 1 recall campaign and 2 defect investigations. It scores 34/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 30,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2014 sits among all CR-V years
What owners report
“Engine makes grinding noise at start in cold or from sitting. Have been told it's vtc valve but has no fix. Car is cpo with 32,000 miles. Still under warranty.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 CR-V
“Rear door latch won't open in cold weather. This started when the car was just 2 years old. Now 3 1/2 and needs replacement.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 CR-V
“Tpms warning light came on but tires were all inflated to specification. Over 20 times the tpms light came on from 12/22/13 to 6/1/2015.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 CR-V
“Every 14-15 days, i am having to get a jump because the car would not start. I had the battery checked and was told that there is not problem with the battery. When driving the car, the car "shudders" when approaching 20 mph and 40mph.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 CR-V
“Vibration during slow acceleration at speed 20-45 rpm. Back off acceleration then it will go a way. Symptom start to show up 65,000 miles”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 CR-V
“Car hesitates and then may surge on acceleration, especially from full stop, rolling stop, or low speed, as in highway merging. I suspect the transmission. It is intermittent, at least several times/week from 2017-2018.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 CR-V
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 471 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 24,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 6,500 and 49,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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…
Federal defect investigations
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.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2014 Honda CR-V drew 796 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 34/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2014 Honda CR-V problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Honda CR-V are engine (193 complaints), other (120), and wheels & tires (100).
At what mileage do 2014 Honda CR-V problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Honda CR-V problems around 24,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 6,500 and 49,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Honda CR-V have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2014 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.