2014 Honda Civic Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 293 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Honda Civic, 2% of the 293 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was hit by a car turning left and my airbags did not deploy. The cars screen had an alert on it with the words airbag failed . My VIN is not in the recall however I am concerned. The aribags failed and I'm lucky that I was ok. The car is deemed a total loss due to the airbags failing.”
NHTSA complaint #11203383, filed 2019-04, 58,000 miles“To whom it may concern, I would like to report a safety issue with a vehicle. I am not the owner of the vehicle that I am reporting, but I was negatively affected by a fire that the vehicle caused. My vehicle was parked in a public parking garage on the 1st floor. Several hours after parking my car, a bmw x5 parked next to my vehicle. The owner of the bmw left their vehicle and turned the car off. However, while the owner was away from the car, the vehicle caught fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102849, filed 2018-06, 29,000 miles“The new Honda Civic 2014 was purchased from a dealer three months ago. Car only has 2600 miles now. Big chip on owners door handle, and one other significant chip on side panel. Also multiple little chips on hood and on front bumper once I looked carefully. Small now but will rust and peel and unfair to sell car like this. Salesman said I just sell them not fix them. Took it to a body shop that I paid to replace plastic door handle. And used silver bottle of paint I bought from dealer and tried to touch up spots so won't rust but can see spots and doesn't match. …”
NHTSA complaint #10639100, filed 2014-09, 2,600 miles“Purchased my vehicle 5-28-14 from criswell Honda in germantown, md. First problem occurred 7-8-14 I noticed there was a wet spot on the side panel by the window on the drivers side. Went in to criswell 7-11-14 to complain about the issue. Went back 7-14-14 to complain again. After being given the run around, the sales manager allowed me to bring it in on a saturday (7-19-14)after the service manager told me I could not bring it in on a weekend, service had to be done during the week. Was not going to be provided a vehicle to get to and from work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702276, filed 2015-03“Purchased my vehicle 5-28-14. First problem occurred 7-8-14. I noticed there was a wet spot on the side panel by the window on the drivers side. Went in to criswell 7-11-14 to complain about the issue. Went back 7-14-14 to complain again. After being given the run around, the sales manager allowed me to bring it in on a saturday (7-19-14)after the service manager told me I could not bring it in on a weekend, service had to be done during the week. Was not going to be provided a vehicle to get to and from work. Problem was said to be caused by a block in the AC valve. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702274, filed 2015-03Related service bulletins
- 10127170Jan 3, 2018Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. To fully understand the cause of this…
- 10193326Feb 26, 2016BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this…
- 10115737Jan 20, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this…
- 10115195Jan 5, 2015Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand…
- 10115193Jan 5, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 37 | 6% |
| 2016 | 48 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 11% |
| 2009 | 45 | 11% |
| 2008 | 85 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 6% |
| 2006 | 78 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 26 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2014 Honda Civic
98 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsWheels
23 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Honda Civic
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.
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