2014 Honda Accord: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1415 complaints
1415
Total Complaints
45,683mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
75
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
15,018
25th Percentile
45,683
Median Mileage
72,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
364
Engine
177
Unknown Or Other
145
Steering
137
Service Brakes
108
Power Train
60
Vehicle Speed Control
41
Warnings
40
Air Bags
36
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
31
Severity Assessment
75
Crashes
12
Fires
81
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"ACCORD PLUG-IN. TWICE THE GAS ENGINE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PREVAILING SPEED. TURNING OFF & ON RESTORED POWER. DEALER REPORTS CODE P2602, ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP FAULT. *TR"
"ACCORD PLUG-IN. TWICE THE GAS ENGINE LOST ALMOST ALL POWER AT FREEWAY SPEED, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PREVAILING SPEED. TURNING OFF & ON RESTORED POWER. DEALER REPORTS CODE P2602, ELECTRIC ENGINE COOLANT PUMP FAULT. *TR"
"HEADREST IS NOT ADJUSTABLE BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS, ONLY UP AND DOWN. IT IS CURVED FORWARDS AT AN EXTREME ANGLE, AND WHEN YOU SIT IN IT, CAUSES YOU TO SIT IN A C POSITION, ALL HUNCHED OVER. AT FIRST, NOT TOO BAD. AFTER AWHILE, IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE, AND CAUSES A LOT OF NECK STRAIN, LEADING TO HEADACHE..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
364 complaints
25th: 32,000 mi
Median: 52,000 mi
75th: 71,000 mi
Engine
177 complaints
25th: 30,000 mi
Median: 51,000 mi
75th: 74,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
145 complaints
25th: 32,437 mi
Median: 50,500 mi
75th: 82,750 mi
Steering
137 complaints
25th: 22,805 mi
Median: 56,000 mi
75th: 73,000 mi
Service Brakes
108 complaints
25th: 28,500 mi
Median: 58,000 mi
75th: 87,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 279
NY: 108
TX: 90
FL: 86
MD: 79
NJ: 68
GA: 65
VA: 56
NC: 50
OH: 46
Who Files Complaints?
1%
Original Owners
99%
Second+ Owners
Honda Accord — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 229 | 12 |
| 1991 | 242 | 20 |
| 1992 | 249 | 47 |
| 1993 | 222 | 47 |
| 1994 | 476 | 105 |
| 1995 | 673 | 94 |
| 1996 | 579 | 69 |
| 1997 | 546 | 51 |
| 1998 | 1428 | 133 |
| 1999 | 1345 | 92 |
| 2000 | 1505 | 138 |
| 2001 | 1157 | 199 |
| 2002 | 1267 | 165 |
| 2003 | 2378 | 187 |
| 2004 | 1303 | 127 |
| 2005 | 880 | 141 |
| 2006 | 541 | 72 |
| 2007 | 700 | 128 |
| 2008 | 1850 | 85 |
| 2009 | 855 | 64 |
| 2010 | 700 | 47 |
| 2011 | 357 | 45 |
| 2012 | 504 | 77 |
| 2013 | 1868 | 110 |
| 2015 | 805 | 51 |
| 2016 | 783 | 50 |
| 2017 | 734 | 59 |
| 2018 | 2638 | 66 |
| 2019 | 936 | 48 |
| 2020 | 500 | 25 |
| 2021 | 274 | 25 |
| 2022 | 248 | 4 |
| 2023 | 117 | 11 |
| 2024 | 155 | 7 |
| 2025 | 79 | 9 |
Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
12V/24V/48V Battery
Campaign 17V418000 | 29/06/2017
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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. Honda
Engine
Campaign 15V121000 | 02/03/2015
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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).
Driveshaft
Campaign 20V769000 | 10/12/2020
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28