MYRModel Year Report

2014 Honda Civic

● Typical for this model
2014 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 Civic Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 1402 complaints 2007: 1204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 396 complaints 2011: 168 complaints 2011 2012: 454 complaints 2013: 317 complaints 2014: 290 complaints 2014 2015: 377 complaints 2016: 1075 complaints 2017: 584 complaints 2017 2018: 736 complaints 2019: 424 complaints 2020: 221 complaints 2021: 140 complaints 2022: 881 complaints 2023: 252 complaints 2023 2024: 119 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 27 complaints 2026
2014: 290 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198848
198969
199092
1991111
1992100
1993155
1994161
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005314
20061402
20071204
2008916
2009395
2010396
2011168
2012454
2013317
2014290
2015377
20161075
2017584
2018736
2019424
2020221
2021140
2022881
2023252
2024119
202568
202627

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 34%

34% of complaints: power train — 98 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While I was driving, a truck hit me from behind causing a 5 car accident. My car was unable to be driven from the scene. The radiator and front collision bar are very bent in, however my airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230913

I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS COLLAPSED INCLUDING THE FRAME BEING BENT AFTER I REAR-ENDED A NISSAN ARMADA WHO BRAKED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE CAR WAS RENDERED TOTALED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180504

TAKATA RECALL _ MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS 2014 HONDA CIVIC AND THE AIRBAG DIDI NOT DEPLOY. THE WRECK WAS FRONT END "CRASH" DOING $8,000+ WORTH OF DAMAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171213

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was approaching a green light, and engaged the brakes to slow down. As I approached the light reaching approximate 10MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231107

Also filed under STEERING

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140415 — tires

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.

Campaign 14V109000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151102 — power train

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 15V574000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (98 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V109000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V574000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2007 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Honda Civic reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Civic have?

2 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.