repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Honda AccordProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 982 owner complaints about the 2014 Honda Accord, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-769 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: stevelyon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Honda Accord has problems
982 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
378Electrical system11 crash/fire/injury
179Engine5 crash/fire/injury
143Steering14 crash/fire/injury
112Service brakes8 crash/fire/injury
65Power train
55Forward collision avoidance
41Vehicle speed control
37Air bags
35Electronic stability control (ESC)
24421 other systems22 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 378 | 11 |
| Engine | 179 | 5 |
| Steering | 143 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 112 | 8 |
| Power train | 65 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 55 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 10 |
| Air bags | 37 | 22 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 35 | 1 |
| 21 other systems | 244 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Honda Accord recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
51kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 242 electrical system complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
53under 30k miles220under 100k miles22100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
44 owners mentioned a cost$767median
Middle half: $499 – $1,075
Service brakes
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,788median
Middle half: $1,500 – $2,000
Engine
10 owners mentioned a cost$742median
Middle half: $325 – $888
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Accord year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Honda Accord safety ratings
2014 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Honda Accord, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Loss of Direction ControlNo recall
In owners' words
What Accord owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Honda Accord. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 149,010 and at the time of checking a Carfax report, it was discovered that the last mileage on the vehicle…
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. The module failed due to a flawed design; the module contains 20-30 very fine connecting wires that…
1. What component or system failed? The ABS/VSA Modulator Control Unit (also known as the ABS pump or module). This system is responsible for Anti-lock Braking and Vehicle Stability Assist. 2. How was safety put at risk? The failure often results in the complete loss of Anti-lock Braking (ABS)…
Own a 2014 Accord?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.