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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid problems

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Among the better years

The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is among the quieter years of the Accord Hybrid on NHTSA's books: 34 complaints (46% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (5), transmission (4), and fuel system (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

34

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2014 compare to other Accord Hybrid years?

Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted283 complaints2005: 43 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2014: 34 complaints2015: 64 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 69 complaints2018: 169 complaints2019: 140 complaints2020: 62 complaints2021: 67 complaints2022: 82 complaints2023: 283 complaints2024: 131 complaints2025: 41 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Accord Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System515%
Brakes412%
Transmission412%
Fuel System412%
Steering39%
Other39%
Visibility & Wipers26%
Engine26%
Speed Control26%
Body & Structure26%
Airbags26%
Tires & Wheels13%

Does the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V602000Fuel SystemSeptember 25, 2015 · 6,786 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE CAR WILL WILL RANDOMLY LOSE CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS REMOTE. THIS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS ON AND STOPPED AND THE PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE CAR; HOWEVER, THE CAR ALSO LOST CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 1, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO ABNORMAL FUEL CONSUMPTION DUE TO USING 3/4THS OF A TANK TO DRIVE 15 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN JIM…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 23, 2018

“MARCH 19,2016 I WAS IN A SMALL PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR PUSH GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR HIT THE FIRST CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE HOOD CAME UP. IT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE . IT HIT TWO OTHER PARKED CARS BEHIND ME AND A CURB AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 19, 2016 · crash

“My daughter was backing my car into the garage when the car started to roll forward, hitting my other car, I asked if she put it in drive and she told me no. I asked her to place the emergency brake on. I then pushed the car into the garage. I asked a mechanic to come look at the car, in my garage,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 24, 2022 · crash

“The driver side visor has flopped down and has needed to be replaced twice. It is very difficult to repair this yourself and I have had to do it twice. This is ridiculous. It’s a safety hazard because it won’t stay up in position and it won’t go towards the windshield either. I initially…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 5, 2024

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 34 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Accord Hybrid year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2014 Accord Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (5 complaints), transmission (4 complaints), fuel system (4 complaints).

Does the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda Accord Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accord Hybrid years to avoid are 2023, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020. The cleanest record among Accord Hybrid years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.