2014 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic. This model year has 285 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2014 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 98 | 3 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 55 | 18 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 37 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 34 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 18 | 7 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 18 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 5 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Showing 285 most recent complaints
My Honda civic 2014 has a notice coming often in dashboard saying "Check airbag system". This car do not have major accident (only sight bumper hit on year 2022 on backside) and airbag never went off . Now the dealer was saying I need to pay for airbag change costing about $2,00…
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Knocking sound from engine
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 pe…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illumin…
My car is BROKEN DOWN COMPLETELY. I take care of it extremely well! The transmission went. Out of no where. This needs to be apart of the recall for Transmission Software may Result in Pulley Damage. I’ve had to get the brakes and rotors completely replaced twice in a year and th…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound and lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like the transmission was in neutral(N), and the front wheels were locked. The check engi…
Drive shaft front axel is rusted and broke in the middle, not by joint. I see there are recalls for this model, but not under my vin number. The way it broke is not how it would normally break. Which is giving me concern it is a faulty product from being built or if it was replac…
Out of nowhere today started my car to go to work and it’s leaking fuel from the fuel pump area, only when it is running, pouring out fuel, I seen that some 2014 Honda Civic’s have a recall for fuel pump manufactured between January 2014 through November 2014 and mine was manufac…
Continental P 195/65 R 15. 89 H. The tire blew and the side wall on the outside on the passenger side front. It looks shredded on the side- not a normal blown tire look. We were in the right lane on a 3 lane highway so we were able to get off as soon as it blew. Our safety was at…
While driving at high speed on the freeway at 65mph, my Honda Civic Hybrid experienced a sudden and complete electrical failure of the hybrid battery control module (IPU/MCM). This happened without any warning lamps, messages, or prior symptoms. The hybrid system instantly shut d…
In a Honda CVT when the filter becomes clogged, pressure will build and the fill cap will come off the transmission on its own to relieve the pressure. There is no warning indication system to tell you when it happens but it seems to be a persistent issue in their CVTs. after the…
About a year ago, the transmission failed costing us nearly $5000 to fix it. This incident happened approximately April of 2022, no warning signs at all. Now, the airbag deployed while merging onto the freeway without any impact which was the scariest thing. I’m very concerned th…
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November 1,2024, as I was about to pull into traffic at an intersection my car would not let me accelerate. The engine was still on but I could not use the gas. I could steer. Luckily I was on an incline where I could coast down the hill and turn into a Lowe's parking lot to wait…
The transmission does not shift good at city speeds. It is jerky/grabby and It is prematurely wearing fluid down (burnt with only 19k since last change) It is miserable to drive due to the constant grabbing and releasing when you coast then apply gas. I fear it will lock up or f…
My 2014 Honda Civic LX was leaking fluid. Took it as soon as possible to a shop to get it inspected. On the drive there the car was revving but not accelerating, the shop told me transmission filler cap had popped off and was laying next to the hole and to take it to a transmissi…
While driving down a busy freeway, the CVT transmission failed. I was able to coast a little ways, but was unable to find a safe place to clear the road and traffic. I immediately called 911 for state trooper assistance to keep me from being rear-ended. I had no warning or Cautio…
Vehicle dashboard indicated that Airbag intermediately had issues and service was needed. Vehicle taken to dealership and had to have failing airbag replaced.
While driving the vehicle locked up and I was not able to accelerate, during mid rush traffic , had to pull over and vehicle was leaking trans fluid the area where is first locked up. Having towed to Hugh White Honda in Columbus Ohio Georgesville Road
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2014 Honda Civic
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Civic. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2014 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2014 Honda Civic has 285 NHTSA owner complaints, 30 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (98 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (98 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (55 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (37 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Honda Civic?▾
The 2014 Honda Civic has 30 crash-related complaints and 4 fire reports out of 285 total NHTSA complaints. 29 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 Honda Civic. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Honda Civic?▾
The 2014 Honda Civic has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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