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The 2014 Accord has 1,012 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on file, and electrical reports are the largest group[1][2][3]. All five recalls list a free dealer remedy, so check the VIN and have any open ones done[4][5][6][7][8].

1,012owner complaints[1]
5recalls[3]
21–47MPG combined (EPA)[9]
5★NHTSA overall rating[10]

Most reported problems

NHTSA has 1,012 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Accord[1]. Of those, 55 mention a crash, 10 a fire and 55 an injury, and none report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts of the car, so the group counts below overlap and do not add up to the total. They can also include the Accord Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid, which NHTSA lists under the same model year.

Component group Complaints Crashes Median miles at failure
Electrical system[2] 386 5 50,000
Engine[11] 188 2 50,000
Unknown or other[12] 150 2 50,000
Steering[13] 146 13 55,000
Brakes[14] 126 10 68,000
Power train[15] 69 3 60,000
Forward collision avoidance[16] 55 0 74,000
Speed control[17] 44 12 9,860

We read a small sample of complaint texts for four of these groups. The themes below come from that sample only and do not show how common a problem is.

Engine. In the sample of engine complaints we read, 6 of 12 describe the car stalling or suddenly losing power while driving, some of them in plug-in or hybrid versions[11]. Three of the 12 describe the car shutting off when the push-button start is pressed while moving, and some of those owners say the dealer called this normal[11]. Another 3 describe hesitation or a jerky response when accelerating[11].

Electrical system. This is the largest group at 386 complaints, but the sample of 12 we read was mixed[2]. Two describe forward collision warning faults, 2 involve airbag deployment, and 2 describe a plug-in or hybrid losing power[2]. The rest are single items such as headlight aim, turn signal sound, windows opening on their own and infotainment trouble[2].

Steering. In the steering sample, 4 of 12 describe the car pulling to one side even after alignments, and 4 describe power steering assist cutting out or the wheel suddenly becoming hard to turn[13]. Steering has the most crashes of any group in the table, at 13[13].

Brakes. In the brake sample, 4 of 12 describe a soft pedal or a car that did not stop, and 2 describe the car accelerating in a parking lot even with the brake pressed[14]. Brakes have 10 crashes among 126 complaints[14].

Speed control has only 44 complaints, but 12 of them mention a crash and 10 an injury[17].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Accord[3]. Newest first:

Whether a particular car is covered depends on its VIN, so look it up on NHTSA before you buy or if you already own one[4][5][6][7][8].

Fuel economy

EPA lists several ratings for the 2014 Accord, depending on engine and transmission. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG EPA annual fuel cost
2.4L 4-cyl, automatic (variable gear ratios)[18] 26 / 35 / 30 $2,250
2.4L 4-cyl, automatic (AV-S7)[19] 26 / 33 / 29 $2,300
2.4L 4-cyl, manual 6-spd[20] 24 / 34 / 27 $2,500
3.5L 6-cyl, automatic 6-spd[21] 21 / 34 / 25 $2,700
3.5L 6-cyl, automatic (S6)[22] 21 / 31 / 24 $2,800
3.5L 6-cyl, manual 6-spd[23] 18 / 28 / 21 $3,200
Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl[9] 49 / 45 / 47 $1,450

The Accord Plug-in Hybrid is rated 46 MPGe combined with 570 miles of range[24].

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the 2-door a 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars for frontal, side and rollover[10]. The 4-door gets 5 stars overall, 4 stars for frontal and 5 stars for side and rollover[25]. The 4-door Accord Hybrid has the same ratings[26]. NHTSA lists rollover risk at 9.9%[10][25][26].

Engine and size

EPA's test car list rates the 2.0L 4-cylinder at 196 hp[27]. The 2.4L 4-cylinder is rated 183 to 189 hp depending on version[28]. The 3.5L 6-cylinder is rated 278 hp[29].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models[30].

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
EX/EX-L Navi 2-door coupe[30] 189 in 73 in 57 in 107 in 3,327 lb
EX-L V6 2-door coupe[31] 189 in 73 in 57 in 107 in 3,534 lb
LX/Sport/EX-L/Touring 4-door sedan[32] 191 in 73 in 58 in 109 in 3,298 lb
EX-L V6/Touring V6 4-door sedan[33] 191 in 73 in 58 in 109 in 3,596 lb
Hybrid 4-door sedan[34] 192 in 73 in 57 in 109 in 3,607 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

1995: 543 complaints, 2 recalls19951996: 472 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 460 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 1,200 complaints, 6 recalls1999: 1,135 complaints, 4 recalls19992000: 1,183 complaints, 8 recalls2001: 922 complaints, 7 recalls2002: 1,050 complaints, 5 recalls2003: 1,987 complaints, 13 recalls20032004: 1,018 complaints, 13 recalls2005: 686 complaints, 15 recalls2006: 433 complaints, 12 recalls2007: 525 complaints, 9 recalls20072008: 1,520 complaints, 8 recalls2009: 727 complaints, 10 recalls2010: 641 complaints, 13 recalls2011: 311 complaints, 9 recalls20112012: 381 complaints, 8 recalls2013: 1,437 complaints, 6 recalls2014: 1,012 complaints, 5 recalls1,01220142015: 641 complaints, 6 recalls20152016: 611 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 584 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 2,008 complaints, 6 recalls2019: 792 complaints, 6 recalls20192020: 403 complaints, 6 recalls2021: 293 complaints, 4 recalls2022: 315 complaints, 4 recalls2023: 230 complaints, 9 recalls20232024: 230 complaints, 6 recalls2025: 116 complaints, 3 recalls2026: 13 complaints, 2 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Accord model year. The 2014 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19955432
19964721
19974603
19981,2006
19991,1354
20001,1838
20019227
20021,0505
20031,98713
20041,01813
200568615
200643312
20075259
20081,5208
200972710
201064113
20113119
20123818
20131,4376
20141,0125
20156416
20166114
20175843
20182,0086
20197926
20204036
20212934
20223154
20232309
20242306
20251163
2026132

The 2014 Accord has 1,012 complaints and 5 recalls[3]. Nine model years have more complaints: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2013 and 2018, which puts 2014 tenth-highest of the 32 years NHTSA lists[3]. The year before, 2013, has 1,437 complaints and 6 recalls, and 2015 has 641 complaints and 6 recalls[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so this shows how much was reported and not how likely a given car is to fail[3].

Should you buy a used 2014 Accord?

The 2014 Accord has a large complaint file, with 1,012 reports, but the crash and injury counts are small next to that[1]. Its overall crash ratings are 5 stars, and all five recalls have a free remedy listed[10][25][4][5][6][7][8]. Before buying, check the VIN for open recalls, and ask whether the fuel pump, driveshaft and battery sensor work was done[4][5][6]. In the complaint samples we read, owners describe stalling, steering pull and power steering trouble, so a test drive that includes highway speed and some turns is worth the time[11][13]. Fuel economy depends a lot on the version, from 21 to 30 MPG combined for the gas-only versions listed[23][18].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord?
Electrical system is the biggest complaint group at 386 of 1,012 NHTSA complaints, followed by engine at 188[1][2][11]. In the small sample of complaint texts we read, owners describe stalling, steering pull and power steering trouble[11][13].
Does the 2014 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 5: fuel pump, driveshaft, battery sensor, hybrid software and engine connecting rod bolts[3][4][5][6][7][8]. Each lists a free dealer remedy, but only some cars are covered, so check the VIN[4][5][6][7][8].
How many miles per gallon does a 2014 Honda Accord get?
EPA combined ratings run from 21 MPG for the 3.5L manual to 30 MPG for the 2.4L with the variable-ratio automatic[23][18]. The Accord Hybrid is rated 47 MPG combined[9].
Is the 2014 Honda Accord safe?
NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall in the 2-door, 4-door and 4-door hybrid listings, with 4 stars for frontal in the 4-door versions[10][25][26].
Is 2014 a bad year for the Honda Accord?
It has 1,012 complaints, more than most years but fewer than 2013 with 1,437 and 2018 with 2,008[3]. Counts are not adjusted for sales[3].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 1,012 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Honda Accord (55 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 55 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 386 complaints name the electrical system component group (5 crashes, 5 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Accord model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
  5. Recall 20V769, filed December 10, 2020: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft. NHTSA recall database
  6. Recall 17V418, filed June 29, 2017: Electrical System › 12V / 24V / 48V Battery. NHTSA recall database
  7. Recall 15V602, filed September 25, 2015: Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA recall database
  8. Recall 15V121, filed March 2, 2015: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. NHTSA recall database
  9. EPA rating for Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 49 city / 45 highway / 47 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  10. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 188 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 150 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 146 complaints name the steering component group (13 crashes, 1 fires, 10 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 126 complaints name the brakes component group (10 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  15. 69 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  16. 55 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  17. 44 complaints name the speed control component group (12 crashes, 0 fires, 10 injuries, median mileage at failure 9,860). NHTSA vehicle records
  18. EPA rating for Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 33 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Accord, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 34 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Accord, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 34 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Accord, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 31 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Accord, 3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 28 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. EPA rating for Accord Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular Gas and Electricity: 46 MPGe combined, 570 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  25. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  26. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  27. EPA Test Car List, 2014 Honda Accord with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 196 hp. www.epa.gov
  28. EPA Test Car List, 2014 Honda Accord with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 183 to 189 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  29. EPA Test Car List, 2014 Honda Accord with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 278 hp. www.epa.gov
  30. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD EX/EX-L NAVI 2DR COUPE: length 189 in, width 73 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,327 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  31. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD EX-L V6 2DR COUPE: length 189 in, width 73 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 3,534 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  32. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD LX/SPORT/EX-L/TOURING 4DR SEDAN: length 191 in, width 73 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,298 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  33. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD EX-L V6/TOURING V6 4DR SEDAN: length 191 in, width 73 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,596 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  34. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCORD HYBRID 4DR SEDAN: length 192 in, width 73 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,607 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.