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2014 Honda Accord Problems

What owners have reported about the 2014 Honda Accord, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2014 Honda Accord a good year?

It's one of the worst years for the Accord. Owners have filed 981 complaints with NHTSA, the 4th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and steering.

981 complaints 4 recalls, 2 fire risk 4th worst of 18 Accord years

Top 2014 Honda Accord problems

1

Electrical problems

378 complaints (39%) name the electrical system, most often the starter assembly and 12v / 24v / 48v battery.

Complaints 378 · Usually at 33,000–72,000 miles · Recall 17V418000

2

Engine problems

184 complaints (19%) name the engine, most often the catalytic convertor.

Complaints 184 · Usually at 31,000–75,000 miles · Recall 15V121000

3

Steering problems

142 complaints (14%) name the steering, most often the steering wheel / handle bar.

Complaints 142 · Usually at 26,000–75,000 miles

4

Brake problems

122 complaints (12%) name the brakes, most often the ABS warning light and hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.

Complaints 122 · Usually at 36,000–105,000 miles

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Electrical 39%
Engine 19%
Unknown or Other 15%
Steering 14%
Brakes 12%
Transmission 7%
Emergency Braking 6%
Acceleration 4%
Airbags 4%
Fuel System 4%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (559 of 981). The amber line is the middle value, about 47,000 miles.

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

2014 Honda Accord recalls

Fuel pump

Can stall

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023

Driveshaft

Can stall

The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that may have degraded the drive shafts' protective coating, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break. A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge.

Recall 20V769000 · Dec 2020

12v / 24v / 48v battery

Fire risk

The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V418000 · Jun 2017

Engine

Fire risk

The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge.

Recall 15V121000 · Mar 2015
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Accord years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2018 Accord 1,891
2008 Accord 1,520
2013 Accord 1,425
2014 Accord 981
2009 Accord 726
2019 Accord 696
2016 Accord 609
2015 Accord 601
2010 Accord 580
2017 Accord 538
2012 Accord 373
2020 Accord 364
2011 Accord 296
2022 Accord 256
2021 Accord 241
2024 Accord 149
2025 Accord 87
2023 Accord 85

2014 Honda Accord problems by system

Electrical (378)Engine (184)Steering (142)Brakes (122)

Common questions

Is the 2014 Honda Accord a reliable year?

It's one of the worst years for the Accord. Owners have filed 981 complaints with NHTSA, the 4th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and steering.

What are the most common 2014 Honda Accord problems?

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, steering and brakes. 378 complaints (39%) name the electrical system, most often the starter assembly and 12v / 24v / 48v battery.

At what mileage do 2014 Honda Accord electrical system problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 33,000–72,000 miles, with a middle value near 52,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Accord have?

4. Fuel pump (23V858000); Driveshaft (20V769000); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (17V418000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2014 Honda Accord?

Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2023, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.