2014 Honda Accord Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 378about this part
- Share
- 38%of 982 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 378 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Honda Accord, 38% of the 982 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ignition problems. Car will not start on initial try. It takes several attempts to start it. My car only has 66k miles. Im afraid it will leave me stranded somewhere because it did not start. I put a complaint with Honda, I think it is a factory defect, which has plagued this company for years. I am hoping your agency can go further with this issue. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11202831, filed 2019-04, 66,000 miles“Every once in a while I am not able to start the car. The battery is good and the battery in the key fob has been replaced. When I push the button, nothing happens. After awhile (a few minutes to 30 minutes or so)the car will crank. This is happening more and more frequently. I am concerned that I will soon be stranded and not able to wait this out.”
NHTSA complaint #11160800, filed 2018-12, 80,458 miles“When I try to start my car, most of the time it won't start. It just clicks. I have to try multiple times and eventually it will start. This is a common problem that Honda should fix. And it is a safety issue because, if it is dark out and your car won't start, then you are a target for a criminal. I am losing my faith in the reliability of Honda's.”
NHTSA complaint #11128406, filed 2018-09, 58,000 miles“The vehicle tends to not start. Turning the ignition only causes a clicking sound, however the car will not turn over (start). I purchased a new starter but the vehicle still does not start, I read online that chances are it will not fix the problem. I found many people online with the same issue that I'm having.”
NHTSA complaint #11374052, filed 2020-11, 90,000 miles“Push button start does not work intermittently. It will go through start sequence but does not turn over engine. Have to wait a period of time to start or try multipile times until turns over. I have been stranded in parking lots several times. On review of internet I see that this is an ongoing problem with this model and year.”
NHTSA complaint #11255785, filed 2019-09, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V418000Jun 29, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system…Covers: Honda Accord 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10194915May 28, 2021Service 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.
- 10145409Sep 28, 2018Service 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.
- 10129335Feb 15, 2018Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on…
- 10129334Feb 13, 2018Tech line summary article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn?t responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there?s debris lodged in the gap between…
- 10127348Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly…
- 10124268Nov 18, 2017Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand…
- 10124267Nov 14, 2017Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on…
- 10117997Sep 7, 2017Tech 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…
- 10098926Jan 31, 2017"techline 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…
- 10087846Oct 27, 2016"techline summary article - do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? the no. 5 meter (10 a) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 11 | 11% |
| 2024 | 26 | 17% |
| 2023 | 23 | 26% |
| 2022 | 107 | 41% |
| 2021 | 68 | 28% |
| 2020 | 54 | 15% |
| 2019 | 109 | 16% |
| 2018 | 296 | 16% |
| 2017 | 155 | 29% |
| 2016 | 201 | 33% |
| 2015 | 237 | 39% |
| 2014 | 378 | 38% |
| 2013 | 417 | 29% |
| 2012 | 32 | 9% |
| 2011 | 18 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 6% |
| 2009 | 44 | 6% |
| 2008 | 105 | 7% |
| 2007 | 60 | 11% |
| 2006 | 42 | 10% |
| 2005 | 96 | 15% |
| 2004 | 146 | 14% |
| 2003 | 142 | 7% |
| 2002 | 69 | 7% |
| 2001 | 78 | 8% |
| 2000 | 171 | 14% |
| 1999 | 388 | 34% |
| 1998 | 308 | 26% |
| 1997 | 96 | 21% |
| 1996 | 40 | 8% |
| 1995 | 43 | 8% |
| 1994 | 32 | 9% |
| 1993 | 28 | 15% |
| 1992 | 26 | 13% |
| 1991 | 17 | 8% |
| 1990 | 26 | 14% |
| 1989 | 6 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2014 Honda Accord
179 complaintsOther or unknown
148 complaintsSteering
143 complaintsBrakes
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsForward collision avoidance
55 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsLane departure
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology