MYRModel Year Report

2014 Honda Civic

● Typical for this model
2014 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
292
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 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: 1,079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2014 292 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2017: 598 complaints 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2020: 225 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 30 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1996 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2008 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2014 292 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2017: 598 complaints 2017 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2020: 225 complaints 2020 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 30 complaints 2026
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1989 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1995 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1997 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2001 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2003 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2007 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2009 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2014 292 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2017: 598 complaints 2017 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2019 2020: 225 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2021 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 30 complaints

2014: 292 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
20011,079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005315
20061,402
20071,204
2008916
2009395
2010397
2011169
2012455
2013318
2014292
2015378
20161,080
2017598
2018744
2019434
2020225
2021144
2022883
2023255
2024124
202575
202630

Known problem areas

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

Power train

34% · 98 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

20% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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, 2023-09-13

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, 2018-05-04

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, 2017-12-13

Electrical system

13% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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, 2023-11-07

Also filed under Steering

Engine

8% · 23 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Inspecti9n won't pass due to evap and catalyst but the vehicle shows no codes

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-11

Wheels

8% · 22 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2014-04-15Tires14V109000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2015-11-02Power train15V574000 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.

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  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 98 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 57 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V109000 · Tires
  • Recall 15V574000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.