Is the 2014 Honda CR-V a bad year?
587 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 194, 6.9× a quiet CR-V year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 13k–55k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 6 of 159 filed since 2016.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 CR-V 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 30,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 194 (33%) | 13k–55k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 68 (12%) | 14k–60k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Speed control | 36 (6%) | 2k–34k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 32 (5%) | 11k–56k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 30 (5%) | 9k–40k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 28 (5%) | 1k–58k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Brakes | 21 (4%) | 7k–35k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Fuel system | 20 (3%) | 1k–30k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Steering | 15 (3%) | 1k–30k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Suspension | 14 (2%) | 1k–50k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Stability control | 9 (2%) | 1k–34k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Electrical system | 77 (13%) | 2k–25k miles · mostly behind | — |
| TiresSTANDS OUT | 51 (9%) | 0k–3k miles · mostly behind | — |
| WheelsSTANDS OUT | 47 (8%) | 0k–12k miles · mostly behind | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
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 30,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 587 complaints: 36 mention a crash · 7 mention a fire · 22 report an injury · 23 say the car was towed.
11 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Starter does not fully disengage after starting ,especially on cold mornings.I feel this will damage the flywheel.
I get a harsh grinding 'metal-on-metal' sound from the cam/timing chain, top of the engine when temps below 40 degrees.
Vibration while driving under light acceleration usually occurs when engine/transmission is cold. Usually occurs around 25 MPH during light acceleration.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 30,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Honda CR-V: 1
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.
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: 58
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Honda CR-V. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
To occur, a software update for the transmission is available at the customer's request
At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds
Does the engine rattle at cold startup for 1 to 2 seconds when it s cold outside
Buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph)
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Electrical overstress
Neighbouring years
2013 CR-V: 382 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2015 CR-V: 674 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2014 Honda CR-V a bad year?
587 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 194, 6.9× a quiet CR-V year. At 30,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. Half of the engine complaints for this year were filed at 13k–55k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 6 of 159 filed since 2016.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda CR-V?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (194), transmission and drivetrain (68), speed control (36), air bags (32), visibility and wipers (30). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 13k–55k miles.
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda CR-V have?
1 recall campaign list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 23V-858). 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.