2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 18,240miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 47 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 49 city / 45 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 65% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,240 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 40 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes4 17%
- Electrical system4 17%
- Other or unknown3 13%
- Steering3 13%
- Air bags2 8.3%
- Engine2 8.3%
- Body and structure2 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.3%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Electronic stability control (1), Fuel system (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 finally stopped.the car kept accelerating.fortunately the other cars were empty so I was the only one injured. Williamsburg,virginia”
NHTSA complaint #10851026, filed 2016-03, 9,860 milesElectrical system: “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 remote while driving through the city.”
NHTSA complaint #10641064, filed 2014-10, 4,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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, he told me the axle had broke. I asked him if has ever seen this and he said it was very unusual. He also told me it looks as if has rusted in the spot that broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458325, filed 2022-03Hybrid propulsion system: “The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. While attempting to restart the vehicle the message High Temp Power Reduced was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Power Control Unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V602000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). …”
NHTSA complaint #11494066, filed 2022-11, 150,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
65% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,860 and 60,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 49 | 45 | 47 | $1,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 15V602000Sep 25, 2015Hybrid propulsion systemCovers: Honda Accord Hybrid 2014–2015
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…
Recall details for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 40 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10194915May 28, 2021Electrical system, Steering. Service Bulletin - When a failure is detected, the EPS control unit goes into back-up mode. The new software provides partial assist during back-up mode.
- 10170783Jan 22, 2020Seats. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly…
- 10169975Dec 18, 2019Seats. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly…
- 10167690Nov 5, 2019Seats. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly…
- 10167689Nov 4, 2019Seats. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly…
- 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along…
- 10152446Dec 20, 2018Steering. Customer letter - The Electric Power Steering (EPS) torque sensor in a small number of 2013âÂÂ14 Accord, 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid, and the 2014 Accord Hybrid vehicles may contain a…
- 10145410Sep 28, 2018Steering. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on all electric power steering torque sensors to 13 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This only…
- 10145409Sep 28, 2018Electrical system. Service bulletin - When a failure is detected, the EPS control unit goes into back-up mode. The new software provides partial assist during back-up mode.
- 10117997Sep 7, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Fuel system…. Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine cranks, but it won?t…
Other model years of the Honda Accord Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 5,300 | 3 | 5 | 48 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 78 | 4,200 | 5 | 5 | 48 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 144 | 13,780 | 7 | 5 | 48 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 55 | 12,900 | 1 | 5 | 47 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 48 | 38,000 | 3 | 5 | 48 | 30 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 39 | 1,700 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 58 · Typical | Falling |
| 2019 | 94 | 12,000 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 65 · More | Stable |
| 2018 | 116 | 7,320 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 70 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 45 | 32,000 | 2 | 5 | 48 | 16 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2015 | 39 | 20,000 | 1 | 5 | 47 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 24 | 18,240 | 1 | 5 | 47 | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 30 | 103,500 | 0 | — | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Honda Accord Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid (Accord Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 47 mpg combined, 49 city and 45 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,240 miles and the middle half falls between 9,860 and 60,000 miles; 65% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.