2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 44 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 43 city / 45 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (1) and other or unknown (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Air bags2 40%
- Engine1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Vehicle was in motion on a curvy street, in lane that goes straight when another vehicle moved abruptly from left turn lane into my lane. When I saw this I knew I would hit it as there was insufficient space to brake before impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11033326, filed 2017-10, 54,000 milesEngine: “Since I bought the car my car driving on the freeway the car starts losing power and the engine start shaking and I have to stop to the side of the road I turn off engine and t and started engine again and start the car again and goes back to normal that's my problem there is no check engine light”
NHTSA complaint #11219610, filed 2019-06Other or unknown: “When bought new. In just a few days (low tire warning came on) didn't say what tire, so I checked all of them.none checked low. Dealer reset something and stayed off until tire rotation then it happen again. Dealer reset again. Now it comes after starting about 5 times. I keep driving but worry about the warning message, and think it may be dangerous. Came on when stationary and in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11210013, filed 2019-05, 40,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 54,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Honda Civic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.5% 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: 2013: same overall rating; 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 Civic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 43 | 45 | 44 | $1,500 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10224788Oct 21, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service Bulletin - Sensors on the vehicle may have misinterpreted the catalyst as deteriorated. Update the PGM-FI software if P0420 is present.
- 10187899Feb 25, 2021Engine cooling. Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power inverter may fail over time due to…
- 10185042Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers the intelligent inverter unit…
- 10184658Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint.
- 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…
- 10149648Nov 6, 2018Equipment. Servicenews Article - Any customers complaining about these issues when their iPhone running iOS 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? When using an HDMI output, they can't view or listen to videos…
- 10145415Sep 25, 2018Electrical system. Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view or listen to videos…
- 10084389Jun 26, 2016Equipment. Customer letter - the warranty book that was provided in the glove box of your vehicle is missing several hybrid-related parts from the emissions warranty parts list located on the last page of the…
- 10211630Feb 26, 2016Equipment. Hawaii Multi Model Monroney Label No Print.
- 10100041Dec 10, 2015Equipment. "tech line summary article - editors note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that articles shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Do you have a…
Other model years of the Honda Civic Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2015 | 5 | 117,729 | 0 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 40,000 | 0 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 33,000 | 0 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 12 | 43,214 | 1 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 12 | 37,500 | 6 | — | 42 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 28 | 52,000 | 5 | — | 42 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2008 | 64 | 70,750 | 4 | — | 42 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 64 | 77,000 | 5 | — | 42 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 55 | 105,618 | 7 | — | 42 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 48 | 96,500 | 6 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 35 | 123,000 | 6 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 51 | 126,102 | 6 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Honda Civic Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Honda Civic 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 Civic Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid (Civic Hybrid, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 44 mpg combined, 43 city and 45 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 54,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.