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2014 Honda Accord problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

982owner complaints
4safety recalls
52involved a crash

Also reported: 9 fires, 52 people injured, 0 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 982.

Electrical system378
Usually 32,836–71,862 miles (middle half of 242 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Starter assembly (6); 12V/24V/48V battery (2); Ignition (2); Instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (2); Adas (1)
Engine179
Usually 30,250–74,000 miles (middle half of 118 reports with mileage)
Unknown or other147
Usually 32,438–82,750 miles (middle half of 72 reports with mileage)
Steering143
Usually 22,201–71,750 miles (middle half of 62 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Steering wheel/handle bar (1)
Service brakes112
Usually 28,500–87,000 miles (middle half of 35 reports with mileage)
Power train65
Usually 13,250–105,750 miles (middle half of 40 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Automatic transmission (1); Axle assembly › axle shaft (1)
Forward collision avoidance55
Usually 62,000–120,000 miles (middle half of 6 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Warnings (44); Automatic emergency braking (13); Adaptive cruise control (3)
Vehicle speed control41
Usually 2,700–34,864 miles (middle half of 30 reports with mileage)
Air bags37
Usually 9,443–54,500 miles (middle half of 23 reports with mileage)
Electronic stability control (ESC)35
Usually 43,576–87,500 miles (middle half of 26 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Control module (4)

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Electrical system

242 reports with mileage · median 52,000 miles
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Engine

118 reports with mileage · median 50,500 miles
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Unknown or other

72 reports with mileage · median 50,500 miles
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Safety recalls (4)

Recalls that cover the 2014 Honda Accord. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline › delivery › fuel pump

Campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18 · 2,490,460 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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 are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Power train › driveline › driveshaft

Campaign 20V769000 · 2020-12-10 · 235,034 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: 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 contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Campaign 17V418000 · 2017-06-29 · 1,148,550 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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 November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KG0.

Engine and engine cooling › engine

Campaign 15V121000 · 2015-03-02 · 137 vehicles

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…

Full recall text and remedy

Summary: 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.

Consequence: Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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 number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).

Questions to ask the seller

Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.

378 owner complaints mention the electrical system, half of the reports with mileage are between 32,836 and 71,862 miles.

Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.

179 owner complaints mention the engine, half of the reports with mileage are between 30,250 and 74,000 miles.

Any steering noises, pulling, stiffness, or loss of power assist? Turn lock to lock while parked and listen.

143 owner complaints mention the steering, half of the reports with mileage are between 22,201 and 71,750 miles.

When were the brakes last serviced? On the test drive, check for pulsing, grinding, a soft pedal, or ABS warnings.

112 owner complaints mention the brakes, half of the reports with mileage are between 28,500 and 87,000 miles.

Has the transmission been serviced or repaired? On the test drive, watch for slipping, delayed engagement, or harsh shifts.

65 owner complaints mention the transmission or drivetrain, half of the reports with mileage are between 13,250 and 105,750 miles.

Has the open recall work been done? Ask for dealer service records, and check the VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year.

Other Honda Accord years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

Compare all years on one chart

Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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