NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 293 owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic. Most complaints involve power train (98) and air bags (57). The EPA rates it 25–34 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4–5 stars overall.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Civic model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 314 |
| 1997 | 383 |
| 1998 | 450 |
| 1999 | 348 |
| 2000 | 297 |
| 2001 | 1,089 |
| 2002 | 717 |
| 2003 | 525 |
| 2004 | 351 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 1,411 |
| 2007 | 1,212 |
| 2008 | 923 |
| 2009 | 398 |
| 2010 | 400 |
| 2011 | 170 |
| 2012 | 462 |
| 2013 | 320 |
| 2014 | 293 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2016 | 1,083 |
| 2017 | 608 |
| 2018 | 602 |
| 2019 | 460 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2022 | 962 |
| 2023 | 338 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 88 |
| 2026 | 32 |
“The Situation: My vehicle has an open safety recall, NHTSA #15V-574 (Honda Recall JU2). This recall specifically warns that a software error causes high stress on the CVT drive pulley shaft, which can result in the shaft breaking during operation. Because this recall was never performed on my vehicle, the drive pulley shaft has now failed exactly as described, rendering the transmission useless. Legal Basis for Total Replacement: 1. Consequential Damage: The software update (the original recall remedy) was designed to prevent physical breakage. Since that remedy was not provided, the physical hardware has now failed. A software update cannot fix a broken shaft; therefore, a total replacement of the transmission is the only viable remedy for this safety defect. 2. Federal Law: Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers must provide a remedy for safety defects free of charge. Because the unaddressed defect led to the total failure of the transmission, Honda is obligated to cover the cost of the replacement.”
“I bought a 2014 Honda Civic LX at a used car dealership. The day after I bought it, the passenger-side occupant position sensor came on. I returned the car, and they reset it. It came on again, was reset, and when it came on again, it was replaced. The new one came on again. This time I took it to my Honda dealer, and they reset it. It came on again, and I've been living with it since.I am concerned it might go off unexpectedly or worse, not go off in a crash. I see other years have this as a recall, but my car doesn't come up with a recall.”
“Upon starting the car, all of a sudden, the IMID display area screen went white. I turned off the car and I restarted it, and it turned white and then immediately went black. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the incident. So now I do not get alerts for an open door or tire pressure or maintenance and other notifications. This is a concern, especially when have young children in the vehicle.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic HF Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 | 259 |
| Civic Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 33 | $1,950 | 273 |
| Civic Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,000 | 276 |
| Civic Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,050 | 289 |
| Civic Natural Gas Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 38 | 31 | $1,500 | 218 |
| Civic Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,200 | 352 |
| 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 |
2 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 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (98), air bags (57), electrical system (39). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2014 Honda Civic at 25–34 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Honda Civic 4–5 out of 5 stars overall.