Is the 2014 Honda Accord a bad year?
981 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Accord years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord are in line with other Accord years. Electrical system, steering and brakes stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 Accord owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 52,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 377 (38%) | 33k–72k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 143 (15%) | 23k–73k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 122 (12%) | 36k–105k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 183 (19%) | 30k–74k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 65 (7%) | 13k–106k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Air bags | 37 (4%) | 12k–55k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 37 (4%) | 2k–65k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Stability control | 35 (4%) | 44k–88k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 16 (2%) | 9k–88k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Tires | 14 (1%) | 7k–63k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 41 (4%) | 3k–35k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 31 (3%) | 1k–14k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Seats | 25 (3%) | 0k–16k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 23 (2%) | 1k–30k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 52,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 981 complaints: 52 mention a crash · 9 mention a fire · 37 report an injury · 45 say the car was towed.
36 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
When stationary the vehicle would not start on an intermittent basis for several months and eventually would not start at all.
My vehicle was parked with the engine shut off and out of nowhere when I went to start it it wouldn't start I tried maybe jumping it but it wasn't working so I had to get it towed.
Starter is failing from time to time. When using push-button start, sometimes the starter makes a strong grinding noise and does not start the vehicle.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 52,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord: 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Honda: 93
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Honda Accord. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
The engine will not start and sets DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system [ETCS] malfunction)
There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup
Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter
Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Loss of Direction Control
Electrical overstress
Neighbouring years
2013 Accord: 1,427 complaints, keep it · 2015 Accord: 602 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2014 Honda Accord a bad year?
981 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Accord years. At 52,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (377), steering (143), brakes (122), engine (183), transmission and drivetrain (65).
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Accord have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 23V-858), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 20V-769), Electrical system (NHTSA 17V-418), Engine (NHTSA 15V-121). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.