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2014 Honda CR-V problems

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

587owner complaints
1safety recalls
36involved a crash

Also reported: 7 fires, 34 people injured, 3 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 587.

Engine190
Usually 13,000–55,250 miles (middle half of 128 reports with mileage)
Unknown or other108
Usually 15,000–48,750 miles (middle half of 54 reports with mileage)
Electrical system77
Usually 1,275–24,926 miles (middle half of 54 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Software (2); Ignition › switch (1)
Power train68
Usually 14,250–59,500 miles (middle half of 42 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Automatic transmission (1); Automatic transmission › control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) (1); Automatic transmission › torque converter (1)
Tires52
Usually 242–2,925 miles (middle half of 42 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (35)
Wheels47
Usually 285–9,498 miles (middle half of 40 reports with mileage)
Vehicle speed control36
Usually 1,625–37,000 miles (middle half of 30 reports with mileage)
Air bags32
Usually 8,404–54,750 miles (middle half of 22 reports with mileage)
Structure28
Usually 11,978–75,038 miles (middle half of 15 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Body (26); Body › door (1)
Visibility/wiper28
Usually 7,621–43,366 miles (middle half of 21 reports with mileage)

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.

Engine

128 reports with mileage · median 30,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Unknown or other

54 reports with mileage · median 32,250 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Electrical system

54 reports with mileage · median 8,832 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Safety recalls (1)

Recalls that cover the 2014 Honda CR-V. 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.

Questions to ask the seller

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.

190 owner complaints mention the engine, half of the reports with mileage are between 13,000 and 55,250 miles.

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

77 owner complaints mention the electrical system, half of the reports with mileage are between 1,275 and 24,926 miles.

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

68 owner complaints mention the transmission or drivetrain, half of the reports with mileage are between 14,250 and 59,500 miles.

How old are the tires and is the wear even? Check the four-digit date code on each sidewall.

52 owner complaints mention the tires, half of the reports with mileage are between 242 and 2,925 miles.

Any wheel, hub, or lug-nut problems? Listen for humming or grinding at speed.

47 owner complaints mention the wheels, half of the reports with mileage are between 285 and 9,498 miles.

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

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year.

Other Honda CR-V 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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