MYRModel Year Report

2014 Honda Accord

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2014 Honda Accord
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Accord Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 7 complaints 1982: 10 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 22 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 56 complaints 1986 1987: 112 complaints 1988: 90 complaints 1989: 86 complaints 1990: 193 complaints 1991: 212 complaints 1992: 208 complaints 1992 1993: 186 complaints 1994: 395 complaints 1995: 544 complaints 1996: 472 complaints 1997: 460 complaints 1998: 1200 complaints 1998 1999: 1135 complaints 2000: 1183 complaints 2001: 921 complaints 2002: 1050 complaints 2003: 1987 complaints 2004: 1016 complaints 2004 2005: 656 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 524 complaints 2008: 1520 complaints 2009: 722 complaints 2010: 580 complaints 2010 2011: 296 complaints 2012: 373 complaints 2013: 1418 complaints 2014: 977 complaints 2014 2015: 601 complaints 2016: 597 complaints 2016 2017: 532 complaints 2018: 1858 complaints 2019: 671 complaints 2020: 354 complaints 2021: 223 complaints 2022: 236 complaints 2022 2023: 85 complaints 2024: 137 complaints 2025: 77 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2014: 977 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19817
198210
19837
198422
198513
198656
1987112
198890
198986
1990193
1991212
1992208
1993186
1994395
1995544
1996472
1997460
19981200
19991135
20001183
2001921
20021050
20031987
20041016
2005656
2006430
2007524
20081520
2009722
2010580
2011296
2012373
20131418
2014977
2015601
2016597
2017532
20181858
2019671
2020354
2021223
2022236
202385
2024137
202577
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39%

39% of complaints: electrical system — 380 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and speedometer/odometer.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I PURCHASED NEW 2014 HONDA ACCORD ON 1/27/14 WITH 34 MILES. ON 1/31/14 WITH ONLY 117 MILES, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK, PERHAPS 2 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN, THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD ON IT'S OWN WITH GREAT FORCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140318

Also filed under AIR BAGS

The VSA module failed, causing 5 warning lights to illuminate. This module controls ABS, traction control, and power steering. All of these systems involve the safe operation of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260729

Also filed under STEERING and SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 179 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY AND NOT MOVING. WOKE TO FIND ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF VEHICLE IN FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171122

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 140 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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What happened? While driving my 2014 Honda Accord, both the brake and steering warning lights suddenly illuminated. The steering became difficult, indicating a loss of power steering assist.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241107

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

While driving on the road at about 45 MPH the power steering locked and the vehicle pulled off the road. The dealer ship stated is a known issue with faulty steering motors but the vehicle is not on a recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241016

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 122 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing axle shaft and automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 977
R 20150327 — engine and engine cooling

American Honda Motor Co.

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.

Campaign 15V121000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171108 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 17V418000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20210204 — power train

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,...

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.

Campaign 20V769000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210506 — EA (closed 20230825)

Loss of Direction Control

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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...

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Honda Accord — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (380 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (179 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (140 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V121000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V418000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V769000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2025 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Honda Accord reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Honda Accord is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Accord have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.