NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 984 owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord. Most complaints involve electrical system (380) and engine (179). The EPA rates it 21–30 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Accord model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 478 |
| 1997 | 467 |
| 1998 | 1,215 |
| 1999 | 1,144 |
| 2000 | 1,193 |
| 2001 | 932 |
| 2002 | 1,062 |
| 2003 | 2,013 |
| 2004 | 1,018 |
| 2005 | 686 |
| 2006 | 433 |
| 2007 | 524 |
| 2008 | 1,521 |
| 2009 | 727 |
| 2010 | 581 |
| 2011 | 296 |
| 2012 | 381 |
| 2013 | 1,438 |
| 2014 | 984 |
| 2015 | 602 |
| 2016 | 613 |
| 2017 | 540 |
| 2018 | 1,897 |
| 2019 | 698 |
| 2020 | 368 |
| 2021 | 246 |
| 2022 | 262 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 153 |
| 2025 | 99 |
| 2026 | 14 |
“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 was 284,000.”
“While driving the car at approx 45mph on a busy roadway the vehicle suddenly accelerated heavily I tried applying the breaks but the pedal did not go down and had no affect of slowing the vehicle. I was forced to swerve around several vehicles to avoid a collision then just as suddenly the car returned to normal operation. The duration on the incident was approx 5 to 10 seconds. Very dangerous and very scary.”
“"While driving, the front driver's side driveshaft snapped due to an active safety recall. The vehicle was towed to a dealership for the recall repair. Immediately after the new driveshaft was installed, the car began shaking violently under braking and driving. The dealership inspected it and diagnosed a broken tie rod caused by the snapping driveshaft, but the dealer is refusing to cover the consequential damage or towing reimbursement, leaving an unsafe vehicle undriveable on their lot the incident happened "While stopped at a traffic light at [XXX] and [XXX] taking a left turn, I pressed the gas to go through the intersection. The vehicle made a loud clunk sound and completely lost all drive power (driveshaft snapped). I had to manually push the car ('Flintstone it') out of the intersection to safety.". After losing all power during a left turn at [XXX] and [XXX], I coasted down and up a hill. Because the broken axle severed the transmission connection, the vehicle would not hold in Park, causing it to roll and end up facing the wrong direction on the wrong side of the street while waiting for a tow. The car was subsequently towed to the dealership for the recall repair."”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 | 300 |
| Accord Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,200 | 309 |
| Accord Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,400 | 324 |
| Accord Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 34 | 25 | $2,550 | 350 |
| Accord Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,700 | 364 |
| Accord Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,050 | 414 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
4 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 984 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (380), engine (179), steering (143). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2014 Honda Accord at 21–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Honda Accord 5 out of 5 stars overall.