Model year guide

2014 Honda Accord

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Honda Accord is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 454 on record.

2014 Honda Accord — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Honda Accord at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints972
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined26 mpg
Typical price$18,466

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2014 Honda Accord recalls 4

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery NHTSA Campaign #17V418000 · 29/06/2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensor, free of charge. Dealers will perform an interim remedy of applying adhesive to the case to prevent water intrusion. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact American Honda Customer Support Center at 1-888-234-2138. Hond…

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #15V121000 · 02/03/2015

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015 CR-V vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power …

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JP2 (for Accord models) and JP3 (for CR-V models).

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #20V769000 · 10/12/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, …

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing both the left and right drive shafts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Honda Accord common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 972 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2014 Honda Accord safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2014 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2014 Honda Accord MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Honda Accord worth?

Low
$14,200
Typical price
$18,466
High
$22,600

From 445 comparable 2014 Honda Accord listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,450
Total$21,450
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,466) with the same model 5 model-years older ($8,997), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Honda Accord trims & engines on record

Trims
LX · SPORT · EX-L · EX · EX-L V-6 w/Navigation · EX-L V-6 · LX-S · Touring V-6 · EX-L-V6 · EX-L V6
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl 185 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 278 hp · 2.4L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl 196 hp

2014 Honda Accord vehicles on record

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2014 Honda Accord — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Honda Accord have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord?

Based on 972 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, service brakes, steering.

What is the 2014 Honda Accord safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2014 Honda Accord an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Accord get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Honda Accord at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).

How much is a 2014 Honda Accord worth?

Comparable 2014 Honda Accord listings run roughly $14,200–$22,600, typically around $18,466 (from 445 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.